Evidence featuring The Alchemist - "Rain Every Season"

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If you love classic underground hip hop, you're going to love the latest from Evidence. On "Rain Every Season," the Dilated Peoples emcee enlists The Alchemist for a verse over some sparse piano and laid back beats. While the song does have a certain vintage flair, it's hardly a throwback song. The production and the use of keys sounds much more modern than vintage, but the spirit of the classic days of underground hip hop is there. "Rain Every Season" is cool in that effortless way that makes something truly cool. Despite how laid back the song is, Evidence and The Alchemist bring a certain intensity to the song. If you typically hate modern rap, give "Rain Every Season" a shot. 

You can watch the video for "Rain Every Season" below. Unlearning Vol. 2 is due out August 15 on Rhymesayers Entertainment. For more on Evidence, check out the artist on Instagram and Facebook. Upcoming tour dates are below the video.


Jul 26 - Mannheim, Germany @ Alte Feuerwache*,

Jul 30 - Cologne, Germany @ Veedel Club *

Jul 31 - Hamburg, Germany @ Stellwerk Hamburg *

Aug 4 - Manchester, United Kingdom @ YES *

Aug 6 - London, United Kingdom @ Jazz Café *

Aug 7 - Lisbon, Portugal @ B.Leza *

Aug 9 - Biel, Switzerland @ Lakelive Festival + 

Aug 16 - Los Angeles, CA @ Rhyme Fest 2025 +

Aug 23 - Los Angeles, CA @ Teragram Ballroom *

Aug 29 - Del Mar, CA @ The Sound ^

Sept 19 - Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre ^


*Evidence Headline Date 

+ Dilated Peoples Festival Date

^ Dilated Peoples Performance Date

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