Three decades of riveting performances, across continents and cultures, honed to perfection.
Announcing Brooklyn hip hop legend Jeru The Damaja's celebratory 30th Anniversary "The Sun Rises in The East" Tour.
The Ferret presents:
JERU THE DAMAJA
The Sun Rises In The East - 30th Anniversary World Tour
Saturday 17th May 2025
The Ferret, Preston
Tickets on sale now:
To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: JERU THE DAMAJA The Sun Rises In The East - 30th Ann. World Tour tickets from Skiddle .
Three decades of riveting performances, across continents and cultures, honed to perfection. Announcing Brooklyn hip hop legend Jeru The Damaja's celebratory 30th Anniversary "The Sun Rises in The East" Tour.
with guests: Mikey D.O.N, Lomax + Seek The Northerner, Peggy, La French, JustSean R.A, Jazzin The Park DJs & Big Things DJs.
JERU THE DAMAJA:
From the streets of Brooklyn to stages worldwide, Jeru's career is a testament to his unrivalled talent and showmanship. His easy humour, intertwined effortlessly into his set, transforms his shows into an enjoyable fusion of music and comedy. His power on stage and infectiously upbeat energy resonate in his words: "I love to rock!".
Jeru's career trajectory was set ablaze from his first appearance on Gang Starr's iconic "Daily Operation" album, laying the groundwork for a prolific journey through hip-hop's evolving landscape.
Celebrated for his debut album, "The Sun Rises In The East," Jeru's groundbreaking work has recently been heralded by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the 200 greatest albums in hip-hop history, a testament to its legacy and impact on the genre.
The 30th Anniversary "The Sun Rises in The East" Tour is not just a landmark event. It's marking the growth of an artist into a true Master of Ceremonies, a journey that fans worldwide have been an integral part of.
Join us in celebrating 30 years of groundbreaking music, limitless creativity, and an icon who continues to captivate and connect with audiences like no one else.
Jeru isn't just a performance; he's a cultural movement. His 30-year odyssey from Brooklyn's raw streets to global stardom epitomizes hip-hop's transformative power. Audiences don't just watch a Jeru show; they live it breathlessly until the very last beat.
with guests:
Mikey D.O.N:
A real legend in the music scene, Mikey started his career at a very early age – after getting his first turntable in 1975. Late 1986 saw Mikey, along with his older brother and close family friend, start a rap group called KRISPY 3. The group’s first-ever appearance was on Steve Barker’s legendary ‘On The Wire’ radio show on Radio Lancashire on Sunday January 10th 1987. Krispy 3 were one of the first Hip Hop acts out of the UK to do BBC Radio 1 Sessions for John Peel, and also Steve Lamacq & Jo Whiley. Krispy 3 also made history by being one of the first UK hip hop acts to get heavy rotation on’ Yo! MTV Raps’ – resulting in Mikey now being humbly known as a UK Hip Hop Pioneer.
The honour and respect Mikey’s gained over the decades has lead him to DJing and performing at countless shows ranging from the likes Lee Scratch Perry, Bunny Wailer, David Rodigan, Maxi Priest, Marcia Griffiths, Gregory Isaacs, etc, to Hip Hop acts Big Daddy Kane, EPMD, Biz Markie, Slum Village, Ali Shaheed Mohammed (ATCQ), Pete Rock & CL Smooth, Roots Manuva, Gangstarr, Ultra Magnetic MC’s, etc, funk groups like Roy Ayers, Breakestra, Brand New Heavies, to D&B/Junglist legends Nicky Blackmarket, Aries, DJ Hype, etc, and playing many club nights and venues such as Fabric, Eat Your Greens, Hit & Run, D*Percussion & Club Asylum (Jamaica) to name but a few. The same goes for Festivals such as BoomTown, SolFest, BeatHerder, Latitude, Boom Bap, Kendal Calling, etc – the list goes on and on.
with guest MCs from across the North West: Lomax + Seek The Northerner, Peggy, JustSean R.A.
Plus live music from: La French.
Not to mention, a pre-gig late-afternoon beer garden session from Jazzin The Park DJs, plus a late-night after-party with Big Things DJs and guests.
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The Ferret presents:
JERU THE DAMAJA | The Sun Rises In The East - 30th Anniversary World Tour
Saturday 17th May 2025
The Ferret, Preston
with guests: Mikey D.O.N, Lomax + Seek The Northerner, Peggy, La French, JustSean R.A, Jazzin The Park DJs & Big Things DJs.
////////////////////////////////Tickets on sale now: https://skiddle.com/e/40518489
////////////////////////////////Ages 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
Accessible ground floor venue & facilities.
Dog-friendly venue.
