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Young Jeezy’s (performing tonight at the Ogden Theatre with Freddie Gibbs and Young Doe) rough-hewn voice is unmistakable, and whether he’s pushing hard on his own tracks or lending his growl to songs by the likes of Bun B and Drake, the rapper leaves an unforgettable mark. Even Usher’s 2008 glistening radio pop hit, “Love in This Club,” received the trap star’s brutal vocal treatment, and frankly, wouldn’t have been nearly as palpable without it.
But beyond the big-name collaborations, Jeezy’s gruff delivery of his autobiographical tales is a force to be reckoned with, as evidenced on dozens of mixtapes and studio albums over the last decade, including the yet-to-be-released Thug Motivation 103: Hustlerz Ambition. This show is sixteen and up, and tickets are $35-$40. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8.
Wondering what else is happening in the Mile High City tonight? Check out our full listing of Denver concerts — or this handy cherry-picked list below. Also, remember to check Backbeat.com every day for a rundown of the best concerts going on each night.
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Also Going On Tonight: – Deathcab for Cutie at Red Rocks Amphitheatre – The Marrow at the Hi-Dive – Aesop Rock & Kimya Dawson at the Fox Theatre
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