< Epik High > Map The Soul USA Tour 2009
Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 12:19PM | DFSB Kollective 
In Support of their New Album, Label, and Lineup
Epik High Embarks on 'Map the Soul World Tour'
(SEOUL KR) : After weeks of anticipation and speculation, Korea’s #1 bestselling hip-hop band, Epik High, has just confirmed the dates and details for their upcoming 'Map the Soul World Tour'. Kicking off on April 26th, the band will be staging concerts in Japan, Korea, and the United States in support of their new album, label, and lineup.
Sponsored by Verizon Wireless, Epik High’s 'Map the Soul World Tour' is not only the biggest K-Pop tour of 2009 to hit America but also the first time ever a Korean artist has launched a world tour to support a worldwide album release.
As one of the highest profile K-Pop acts to leave their record label and go independent, Epik High plans to showcase their latest artist lineup on the <Map The Soul> World Tour. Scheduled to appear as opening acts are Beatbox DG, urban musician MYK, and rapper/producer Kero One. As special guests, battle MC Dumbfoundead will be hosting the Los Angeles show while Asian-American hip-hop sensations -- Far East Movement -- will be joining Epik High on all their USA dates.
DATES & VENUES
April 26th Kobe JP (Wynterland)
April 28th Tokyo JP (Shibuya Ax)
May 02nd Seoul KR (Melon Ax) SOLD OUT
May 08th Los Angeles USA (House of Blues) SOLD OUT
May 09th San Francisco USA (Masonic Auditorium) SOLD OUT
May 15th New York City USA (Irving Plaza) SOLD OUT
May 16th Seattle USA (King Cat Theater) SOLD OUT
USA PRESS COVERAGE
Seoulbeats USA (03.2009) : Can Epik High Revolutionize Music?
Spin Magazine USA (04.2009) : Epik High Maps the Soul of Korean Hip-Hop
AllKPop USA (05.2009) : Epik High & FM in the House of Blues (LA)
Ningin USA (05.2009) : Epik High NYC Show
The Source USA - Epik High NYC Concert Review
MTV Iggy USA (06.2009) : Epik High 'Map The Soul' Interviews/Live Performances
MYX.TV USA (07.2009) : MYXCLUSIVE Epik High
USA Tour Planning/Production : DFSB Kollective/Plan C Agency/Map The Soul
International Media/Online PR : DFSB Kollective/Plan C Agency