Paid Dues Festival 09'

The "PAID DUES" INDEPENDENT HIP-HOP FESTIVAL -- presented by MURS 3:16 in association with Guerilla Union (Rock The Bells, Cypress Hill Smoke Out), have announced the addition of the buzz-worthy supergroup, Slaughterhouse, which consists of lyricists Joe Budden, Royce Da 5'9", Joell Ortiz, and Crooked I. For the first time, the audience at PAID DUES will witness the exclusive West Coast premiere performance of Slaughterhouse.

"We're honored to be joining this year's Paid Dues Festival and look forward to giving the fans a great show. Joe, Crooked, Joell and myself are very excited to bring Slaughterhouse to such a prestigious event and we look forward to becoming a part of hip-hop history," states Royce Da 5'9". Joe Budden adds, "We're all equally excited about this opportunity and we're going to tear that stage down. It's our first west coast performance so needless to say we value the chance...and we're going to perform as such!"

Murs shares his excitement, "Now the world is in trouble! I feel that with the addition of Slaughterhouse to the Paid Dues line up, we have the greatest hip-hop show of the year and quite possibly our best line up since year one. Definitely the most exciting! Slaughterhouse is comprised of 4 MC's who are Paid Dues artists to the core. They have amassed an astounding buzz and built a very impressive following by using their raw talent and maintaining a healthy relationship with their fanbase. They are real MC's, lyricists who refuse to 'dumb it down' in order to gain the favor of the mainstream. Instead they have used the wonders of modern technology to tap into their "core" and expand their empire. Making this group one of the most talked about collectives since...well it's been a long time since I've heard so many real hip-hop heads so excited about anything. That's why we had to reach out and grab them for Paid Dues even though it was last minute and it put us over budget. We said, "screw it!" In these difficult financial times I feel that our fans deserve the best show / party possible."

PAID DUES is an all-ages show. Tickets are available now for $40 and limited VIP tickets for $100. VIP package include festival backpack, t-shirt, artist meet & greet and much more.