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THE GAME “LAX TOUR 2009”

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THE GAME “LAX TOUR 2009”

LA born rapper The Game single-handedly brought the West Coast back when he burst onto the scene with his album, The Documentary, which is considered one of the strongest debut albums in hip hop history. He is also the only West Coast solo artist to release a multi-platinum album since Dr Dre’s 1999 classic, 2001. With millions of albums sold worldwide, and a reputation as one of hip hop’s most energetic and explosive performers, his live shows are unmissable. And now, Australian fans will get to see one of hip hop’s finest when The Game makes his way down under for his LAX Tour 2009.

The Game started his early career studying various influential rap albums by the likes of 2Pac, Biggie, N.W.A and Ice Cube. Having gotten involved in the drug trade after a rough childhood, it took being shot in a home invasion to cause an epiphany in the young man. There was a reason he had been spared. He had never rapped before but was a natural. He absorbed the styles of his favourite rappers and made them his own – Biggie’s clear delivery and breathtaking visuals, Tupac’s articulate rage, NWA’s don’t give a damn attitude, and Ice Cube’s ability to balance ghetto politics with gangsta tales – and made it all his own. By the time Dr. Dre heard his stuff, he knew he had a star in the making and the streets started talking: The Game was no joke. The buzz was enormous for the release of his debut album “The Documentary”. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard chart and cemented his status as the hottest thing in hip-hop.

Not that he had much time to enjoy his new found fame and success. The rapper had more beefs than a butcher shop when it came to a number of other rappers, but his massive public fallout with 50 Cent and G-Unit reached epic levels. Though their rivalry stayed musical (through youtube stunts and diss songs), by the time it was all over, The Game left Dr. Dre’s Aftermath and set himself up on Geffen Records and released his sophomore effort “The Doctors Advocate”. The album again debuted at Number One on the Billboard Chart and received critical acclaim worldwide.

The Game’s third album L.A.X was released in 2008 with many claiming this album was in fact his best. Rumours have continued to circulate that this will be The Game’s last album, but until he hangs it up, he is gonna keep acting (like he did in the recent hit film “Street Kings” opposite Keanu Reeves), and best believe he is gonna keep rapping. He can’t help it. It’s in his blood. It’s a part of his psyche. His soul.

Don’t miss the opportunity to see one of hip hop’s best performing all his hits, “How We Do”, “Hate It Or Love It”, “Let’s Ride”, “My Life”, “Games Pain”, “Let’s Ride”, “Wouldn’t Get Far” and many more.

TOUR DATES & TICKET DETAILS

Wednesday August 5th - Perth, Metro City Tickets from Tickets from Moshtix 1300 438 849 http://www.moshtix.com.au and Kali Clothing (Carousel and Whitfords)

Thursday August 6th – Adelaide, HQ Club Tickets from Venuetix http://www.venuetix.com.au

Friday August 7th - Melbourne, Festival Hall Tickets from Ticketmaster 136 100 http://www.ticketmaster.com.au or the Festival Hall Box Office – 288 Rosslyn St, West Melbourne

Saturday August 8th - SYDNEY, Big Top Luna Park Tickets from Ticketek 13 28 49 http://www.ticketek.com.au

Monday August 10th – Gold Coast, Convention Centre Tickets from Ticketek 13 28 49 http://www.ticketek.com.au

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Win a doube pass to see THE GAME Live!

THE GAME is touring Australia next month & GrooveOn is celebrating by giving away a double pass to each show in Australia!

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GAME - Red Album Tour - Feb 2012!

GAME Red Album Tour - Feb 2012!

Able Touring is thrilled to announce that Game will be hitting cities across Australia in February 2012 in support for The R.E.D. Album Tour. Tickets go on sale 9am Wednesday November 30.

Jayceon Terrell Taylor, known as Game (formerly The Game), grew up in Compton, California, in a gang neighbourhood. While recovering in the hospital from gunshot wounds in late 2001, he decided to put a mixtape together. It reached the hands of Dr Dre who signed him with 50 Cent and G-Unit. Game made his first appearance in the music video for 50 Cent’s “In da Club”. He then went on to make numerous cameo appearances in music videos by 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, Young Buck, and Fabolous.

Game released his debut album, The Documentary, in 2005. It was a #1 Billboard 200 hit, going two times platinum. With several hit singles including “Westside Story” and “How We Do”, it was the single “Hate It or Love It” that shot him to instant stardom. This two-time Grammy nominated single, reached #1 on the Hot R&B/Hip Hop songs chart and was nominated for a 2005 MTV Video Music Award in the category of Best Rap Video. Game was now a legitimate hip-hop star.

In 2006, Game released the successful follow up album, Doctor’s Advocate. The album debuted at # 1 on the U.S. Billboard 200, making it Game’s second number one album in a row. The singles “Wouldn’t Get Far”, produced by Kanye West and “Let’s Ride”, produced by Scott Storch, both reached the Billboard 100 Top R&B Hip Hop Albums chart.

Game continued his West Coast resurrection efforts with LAX. Released in 2008, it came within a hair of being the artist’s third #1 album on Billboard’s Rap/Hip-Hop Album chart, just 1000 copies behind metal band Slipknot’s All Hope is Gone. It included the platinum selling single, “My Life” featuring Lil Wayne.

Not satisfied with his music success after LAX, Game starred alongside Meagan Good and Tyrese in “Waist Deep”. The urban Bonnie and Clyde-like film opened on over 1,000 screens across the U.S. and grossed over $21,000,000.

Game’s most recent album, The R.E.D. Album, debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top 200 album chart the week that it was released. R.E.D is said to stand for Game’s “REDedication” to both rap and family. It showcases production from Dr. Dre and DJ Premier and includes features from established south region stunners Big Boi, Young Jeezy and Rick Ross, that compliment Game’s West coast Collaborations with Snoop Dogg, E-40 and scorching newcomers Kendrick Lamar and Odd Future’s Tyler the Creator.

Game, who went from Gangsta to great musician right before our eyes, is considered to be the driving force in reviving the West Coast hip hop scene. He is the only international artist not named Snoop and the only Compton kingpin nowhere near 40-years-old with household name recognition worldwide. Game is without question the most efficient, marketable and saleable Hip Hop artist on the West Coast.

Game came to Australia for Supafest in April and wowed audiences so much that due to public demand is back to perform his own headline tour. Game will be performing all of his hits plus tracks from The R.E.D. Album. This night of street bangers and pop pleasers is a must-see for all fans! Special guests at all shows will be Savage and in Sydney and Melbourne Monsta will also be appearing.

Feb 16 Brisbane, The Arena
Feb 17 Sydney, Enmore
Feb 21 Perth, Metro City*
Feb 23 Melbourne, Festival Hall

For more information see abletouring.com