Despite getting almost no exposure from the hip-hop media, which is undoubtedly too busy covering Remy Ma’s attempted murder charge or Michael Vick’s hip-hop influenced dog fighting ring, the Paid Dues Festival will begin this week.

The Paid Dues Festival will showcase underground hip-hop, and the advanced lyricism, political commentary and expert turntablism that continues to be ignored by the mainstream media.

The Paid Dues Festival tour will take place from July 25 to August 12, and contain a roster filled with some of the most talented performers in hip-hop, including Living Legends, Murs, Slug, Brother Ali, Mr. Lif, Sage Francis, Blueprint, Eligh & the Grouch, Cage, Hangar 18, and Lucky I Am.

This is an event you will not want to miss. Check out the schedule and video below, visit the website for more info (http://www.myspace.com/paidduesfestival), and make sure to go see the show when it’s in your area.

Paid Dues Festival Dates and Locations:
Wednesday – 7/25/07 – Chicago, IL
Friday – 7/27/07 – Baltimore, MD
Saturday – 7/28/07 – New York, NY / SOLD OUT!!
Sunday – 7/29/07 – New York, NY
Tuesday – 7/31/07 – Minneapolis, MN
Wednesday – 8/1/07 – Minneapolis, MN
Saturday – 8/4/07 – Eugene, OR
Sunday – 8/5/07 – San Francisco, CA
Tuesday – 8/7/07 – Morrison, CO
Thursday – 8/9/07 – Santa Fe, NM
Friday – 8/10/07 – Mesa, AZ
Saturday – 8/11/07 – San Bernardino, CA
Sunday – 8/12/07 – Chula Vista, CA – TBA