With enough soul-beat samples to make any crate-digger swoon, Nathaniel Star brings heady lyricism with heart to every track he touches. The C’ville local alternates gravel-voiced verses with honey-sweet hooks, moving seamlessly between driving hip-hop and smooth R&B. Writing with verve and witticism, Star celebrates Blackness and sonic expression through rich storytelling and riveting concept albums that explore diverse themes, from the music of Queen to the crack era of the ’80s.
Saturday 8/17. Free, 8pm. The Stage at WTJU, 2244 Ivy Rd. wtju.net