If you’re not familiar with Brother Ali’s discography, we’ve put together five songs you should know in advance of his headlining show on Saturday night.

Steal This Track: genre-defying hip-hop from M.T.H.D.S. featuring Chali 2na and topical folk from Ryan Michael Redders

Reverb’s best Colorado bands of 2011 featuring Gauntlet Hair, Pictureplane, Nathaniel Rateliff, Tennis, Snake Rattle Rattle Snake, A. Tom Collins and more

Photos of Chali 2na, MTHDS and Roster McCabe at the Fox Theatre in Boulder, Colorado

PHOTOS and Live Review: 2011 Westword Music Showcase @ the Golden Triangle

Method Man and Redman bring retro hip-hop to City Hall

RJD2 brings Philly turntable styles to the Gothic Theatre

Talib Kweli remains one of the game’s most fearless MCs, as he proved Wednesday night at the Aggie Theatre in Fort Collins.

Colorado’s own Whiskey Blanket puts classical musicianship and hip-hop chops together for the tastiest blend since Mr. Reese put chocolate in your peanut butter.

Music videos for college credit? UCD pairs students with local artists for a unique project