There are more than enough hip-hop and soul acts to see at this year’s PDX Pop Now!, Portland’s free and all-ages music festival going down under the Hawthorne Bridge on July 20 and 21: Raquel Divar, ePP, Stevo the Weirdo, Brown Calculus, Danny Sky, and Adebisi. But if you’re still hungry for more hip-hop and R&B this month, here are three upcoming shows and a couple new songs from Portland artists worth checking out.
“Panic,” Eso.Xo.Supreme and Chi Duly
Cue the airhorns: Portland R&B artist Eso.Xo.Supreme returns with another summer slapper. With “Panic,” he’s bringing an uptempo dancehall vibe that’s perfect for any cookout or party. In his typical airy AutoTune, Eso.Xo.Supreme sings a catchy, ebullient melody over an addictive beat produced by Portland artist Chi Duly. The song is just under three minutes long, but it’s sure to have your waist whining and begging for a repeat.
