After seeing huge success with its first return from a ten-year hiatus, Red Bull SoundClash is back this fall for their once-in-a-lifetime experience for fans and musicians alike.
For those who aren’t familiar, Red Bull SoundClash gives audiences and musicians alike a unique live music experience where two artists push their artistic boundaries to compete across elaborate opposite stages, with the audience deciding the winner of each round with crowd cheers via a decibel reader.
The distinctive live set-up, inspired by Jamaican sound clashes, brings together top talent across mainstream and underground music to create regionally relevant shows that honor the artists’ local communities and heritage. It’s similar to Red Bull Culture Clash, which we had the opportunity to experience first hand when it made its way to Los Angeles.
This year, Red Bull SoundClash 2022 will hit three culture-defining US cities featuring Larry June vs. Babyface Ray in San Francisco and Detroit, and Gary Clark Jr. vs. Paul Wall in Houston.
According to the energy drink company, SoundClash will feature a dual-city showdown that celebrates the rich musical bond and distinctive flair of two US cities and rap capitals – Detroit’s resurgent self-made scene and the Bay’s historic nonconformist sound. That means that we’ll get to see Detroit’s Babyface Ray facing off with the Bay Area’s Larry June first in the Motor City on October 15th, and then again for an encore battle in The Golden City on November 3rd. Gary Clark Jr. and Paul Wall’s battle will “deliver a uniquely original Texas-sized show that explores and amplifies Southern sounds,” the brand says.
“It’s always love for the D, but You know we gotta do it real big, very organic, for the City. Numbers. Yeehee. Good job Larry! Good job Red Bull!” Larry June said in a statement, with Babyface Ray adding, “I’m just excited to put on for the D and show the world what we all about. History in the making! It’s gonna be something special, for sure. We wanna thank Red Bull for putting us on to this.”
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You can find full event descriptions and ticket links for the Red Bull SoundClash 2022 US series below, and don’t forget to let us know which show you’re excited for by either leaving a reaction at the bottom of the post or by sending us a tweet at @celebsecrets.
DETROIT | October 15th: Babyface Ray vs. Larry June
Venue: Russell Industrial Center
Red Bull SoundClash celebrates the culture-defining sounds of Detroit and the Bay in this two-part face-off, first happening in Ray’s Motor City hometown. These two talents will also perform their exciting new collaborative single “Extra of Um” onstage for the first time, while exploring the sounds and artists that defined who they are.
SAN FRANCISCO | November 3rd: Larry June vs. Babyface Ray
Venue: The Regency Ballroom
The second round of the Detroit to the Bay showdown heads to June’s hometown at the stunning Regency Ballroom where only one can be crowned king of the Red Bull SoundClash. Fans should expect some exciting special guests and more onstage surprises.
HOUSTON | November 10th: Gary Clark Jr. vs. Paul Wall
Venue: 713 Music Hall
Paul Wall brings it home to Houston during this Texas-sized showdown of Southern sound with blues-rock phenom Gary Clark Jr. This November showdown will bring together two different styles for a red-hot showcase of two top voices.
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