Ghostface Killah, Adrian Younge Announce Twelve Reasons to Die Tour

Rapper Ghostface Killah and producer Adrian Younge announce the Twelve Reasons to Die national tour.

The 49-city jaunt kicks off on March 14 at SXSW music festival in Austin, Texas, and will end May 22, coming full circle in Austin.

This tour will support the duo's forthcoming collaborative concept album, 'Twelve Reasons to Die.' The LP will be available April 16 through RZA's Soul Temple Records, distributed by RED Music.

The concept for the album, executive produced by RZA, was conceived and created by Younge. The music follows Tony Starks (one of Ghostface’s alter egos) as a soldier for the 12 Delucas, a 1960’s-era Italian crime family. As the storyline of the album unfolds, Starks experiences the paths of good and evil.

“I wanted this album to be the album that went back and started things all over,” Younge says. “I wanted to be the first person to really bring this to hip-hop. I want to bring that organic element back to hip-hop. I’m fortunate enough that I was chosen to be that person to do it.”

'Twelve Reasons to Die' was recorded on 2-inch tape and incorporates live strings, horns and drums. In addition to the LP, there will be a six issue comic-book series featuring the character with contributions from a wide range of talented artists.

“I want this album to change what people think about hip-hop,” Younge states.

View dates for the Twelve Reasons to Die Tour below:

March 28: Los Angeles, CA., Mayan Theatre
March 30: World Wide, Boiler Room San Louis Obisbo, SLO Brewary
Apr. 3: Fresno, CA., Fulton 55
Apr. 4: San Francisco, CA., 1015 Folsom
Apr. 5: Orangevale, CA., The Boardwalk
Apr. 6: Redway, CA., Mateel Community Center
Apr. 9: Eugene Or., WOW Hall
Apr. 10: Portland, OR., Mississippi Studios
Apr. 11: Seattle, WA., Neumos
Apr. 12: Spokane, WA., Knitting Factory
Apr. 13: Boise, ID., Knitting Factory
Apr. 16: Park City, UT., Park City Live
Apr. 19: Denver, CO., Summit Music Hall
Apr. 20: Aspen, CO., Belly Up
Apr. 25: Lawrence, KS., Granada Theater
Apr. 26: Chicago, IL., The Abbey Pub
Apr. 27: St Louis, MO., Cherokee Performing Arts Center
Apr. 28: Cleveland Hts, OH., Grog Shop
Apr. 30: Detroit, MI., St. Andrews
May 1: Grand Rapids, MI., The Pyramid Scheme
May 2: Bloomington, IN., The Bluebird
May 3: Columbus, OH. A&R Room
May 4: Pittsburgh, PA., Mr. Smalls Theatre
May 5: Syracuse, NY., The Westcott Theatre
May 7: South Burlington, VT., Higher Ground Music
May 8: Portland, ME., Port City Music Hall
May 9: Boston, MA., The Wilbur
May 10: New Haven, CT., Toads Place
May 11: Providence, RI., The Met
May 12: Philadelphia, PA., The Blockley
May 13: NYC, NY., Gramercy Theatre
May 14: Baltimore, MD. Soundstage
May 16: Caborro, NC., Cats Cradle
May 17: Asheville, NC. Ashville Music Hall
May 18: Atlanta, GA., Terminal West
May 19: Tampa Bay, FL., The Orpheum
May 20: New Orleans, LA., House Of Blues
May 22: Austin, TX., Emos

Listen to Ghostface Killah & Adrian Younge's 'The Sure Shot (Parts One & Two)'