Danny Brown, Hook, Bruiser Wolf

Admittedly, Danny Brown is somewhat of an acquired taste. The Detroit rapper certainly stands out from the pack with his often abrasive and high-pitched nasal voice, one that proves too big a hurdle for some hip-hop heads. But those who aren’t turned off by his atypical delivery tend to love it. Pretty much every album he puts out receives loads of critical praise and is a near-lock to make most major publications’ year-end lists. This includes both of his 2023 efforts: Quaranta and his collaborative record with JPEGMafia Scaring the Hoes. Brown’s unique style is also beloved among fellow artists, having shared tracks with everyone from Kendrick Lamar and Eminem to Insane Clown Posse and Run the Jewels. They’re all down with the Brown… are you?

Danny Brown, Hook, Bruiser Wolf • Wed, March 27 at 8 pm • $28 • All ages • Knitting Factory • 919 W. Sprague Ave. • sp.knittingfactory.com