Kool AD is one half of the rap group Das Racist. Earlier this year, he dropped a stellar solo album called 51 (download it free here). You might also check out his “La Piñata” video to get a quick taste. Kool AD’s announced a solo tour spanning both coasts that begins at the end of the month. Additionally, his main gig–Das Racist–just released a collaboration with Talib Kweli and a remix of Lana Del Rey’s “National Anthem“.

Kool AD Tour Dates
Monday, July 30 – New York, NY Mercury Lounge ^
Friday, August 03, 2012 – Washington, DC Red Palace
Sunday, August 05, 2012 – Stanhope, NJ – Stanhope House ^
Wednesday, August 08 – Allston, MA – Great Scott
Saturday, August 11, 2012 – Detroit, MI – Hard Rock*
Sunday, August 12, 2012 – Chicago, IL – Reggie’s*
Wednesday, August 22, 2012 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Lounge #
Thursday, August 23, 2012 – Oakland, CA New Parish #

 All dates with Fat Tony
^ – with Lakutis
* – with BBU
# – with Main Attrakionz