(Houston, TX) Keeping things ablaze since the August release of his mixtape, “Respect Me,” rising rap star Young Marqus (YM) is joining hip hop paragon Lupe Fiasco on a cross country lightening bolt, aptly titled The Generation Lasers Tour. YM is slated to open the show for Fiasco in 18 cities of this multi-leg US tour. Lift off takes place on September 12, at Boston’s famed “House of Blues.”  Tour dates available below.

At only 11 years old, YM’s presence on The Generation Lasers Tour marks a pivotal turning point in the young wordsmiths career by illustrating the draw of his music, the strength of his audience, and the impact he’s already had on the music industry thus far.

 

John A Causey III of Smart Boy Entertainment describes Young Marqus as “the new evolution in Hip-Hop, bringing with him a refreshing sense of political and social consciousness, lyrical genius, and prescient metaphors that will put a stamp on music lovers the world over.” Waxing politics through unrestricted hooks and delivering heat through lengthy bars of witticism and class; to hear Young Marqus spit life’s unclassified reality, is to finally understand that age doesn’t blind you from the truth. Bridging this talent with Lupe Fiasco, and other opening acts like Wale, Tinie Tempah, Big Sean and Miguel, who’ve also signed on to The Generation Lasers Tour, makes YM the perfect addition to a matchbox of incendiary talent sure to deliver an explosive show.

 

“Being on this tour makes me think that a kid can accomplish anything, especially when they have the proper knowledge on how to make their dreams come true,” Young Marqus states, “Being able to say that I’m doing the same things that Lupe is doing; going on tour with him, and having people recognize that I’m a kid, but not treat me like one, feels great.  I’m doing a lot of things that other kids never thought they could do and I’m truly blessed for the opportunity to share my journey and my music with the world.”

YM will perform new songs as well as tracks off his highly celebrated mixtape, “Respect Me,” which dropped in August. The mixtape is currently available for download at his website www.youngmarqus.com and features Mecole, Trevor Jackson, Khao, Luke Christopher, Jane Dough and Ava.

House of Blues – Boston, MA

MAC at Monmouth University – West Long Branch, NJ

Raleigh Amphitheater – Raleigh, NC

The Tabernacle – Atlanta, GA

Time Warner Cable Uptown Amphitheater – Charlotte, NC

St. Augustine Amphitheatre – St Augustine, FL

TBA – Columbus, OH

 Sep 30

Purdue University – West Lafayette, IN

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign – Urbana, IL

TBA – Dekalb, IL

The Midland by AMC – Kansas City, MO

Fillmore Auditorium – Denver, CO

The Palms – Las Vegas, NV

Hollywood Palladium – Hollywood, CA

Fox Theater – Oakland, CA

TBA – Orlando, FL

TBA – Evanston, IL

TBA – Princeton, NJ

 

Young Marqus, aka “YM”, is a child prodigy, poised to be a new and exciting breath of fresh air in the Music Industry. At the youthful age of 10, Young Marqus instantly garnered the respect of industry veterans such as Lupe Fiasco and B.O.B who allowed him to be the opening act during their recent STEPPIN LASER Tour. Most Recently, Lupe Fiasco endorsed YM’s talent by posting YM’s “Words I Never Said”(cover) along with words of respect and appreciation on his social media sites as well as his blog, The LupEND Blog, driving fans from all over the world to become instant fans of Young Marqus. Young Marqus has also been featured on popular Hip-Hop Blogs such as “World Star Hip Hop” and “This Is 50”.

 

 

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Karl Sutton