The THESIS: 8 Year Anniversary w/ 3AM, DJ OG One
Tonight, when the clock strikes 8:30 and doors open to the venue at Kelly’s Olympian, it will mark the 8 year anniversary of Portland’s premiere Hip-Hop showcase, The THESIS. Since…
The THESIS LII – Vursatyl, Lisa Vasquez, Stevo The Weirdo
I have booked a lot of rappers, but it’s not every day I get to book a bonafide legend to headline The THESIS. Needless to say, I’m very excited to…
The THESIS XLIV – Brookfield Duece, Raquel Divar, Swiggle Mandela, Andre Waymond
No lie, the Roman Numerals are getting tricky as we approach our 50th consecutive month of TheTHESIS, but what a problem to have right? As the summer winds down and…
The THESIS XXXXI: DPD & NGM
Tonight the best local rap concert series in the NW returns for First Thursday at Kelly’s Olympian with two dynamic crews who are sure to turn the energy all the…
The THESIS XXXVII: SamuelTheFirst, Andre Waymond, Chris Lee, Verbz
Tomorrow night marks the first THESIS of the year, which – at least for me – is the real New Year’s celebration! Samuel The First, Andre Waymond and Chris Lee…
The THESIS 3 Year Anniversary: Ty Farris & Trox, Cool Nutz, Kung Foo Grip, Sxlxmxn, SQVTCH
This Thursday marks the third anniversary of TheTHESIS – Portland’s premiere hip-hop showcase – and we are coming to shut it down. Detroit’s Ty Farris, an exemplary emcee and frequent…
Glancing Back and Looking Forward To TheTHESIS
It’s the first week of the month and TheTHESIS is back! Nobody does a rap party like we do, and you don’t have to take my word for it. Just…
TheTHESIS XXXIV: Stevo The Weirdo, Rasheed Jamal, CHOViE, Verbz + Special Guests
Calling all Hip-Hop fans… Tomorrow marks the first Thursday of the month and you know what that means… TheTHESIS is upon us! As we march towards our December anniversary shows,…
The Thesis XXXIII Video Recap
It was 106 degrees outside and smoke from the burning forests up North filled the already humid air, but that didn’t stop TheTHESIS.
TheTHESIS XXXIII: Al-One, Daelonz, Woody Beast, Verbz
We love everything about TheTHESIS. From its prominent location at one of Portland’s best venues to our resident DJ, the First Thursday hip-hop concert consistently continues to entertain fans and…