SXSW Hip Hop Preview: Immortal Technique at SXSW Music 2011

Between travelling to Haiti to assist in recovery from the devastating earthquake that ravished the country, recording and performing alongside groups like Da Circle, and presumably working on his next album, Immortal Technique continues to incorporate world affairs and social issues into his music with insightful words and powerful delivery. The intellectual, fiercely opinionated MC has made a name for himself among fans of more conscious-minded hip hop throughout the years, leaving many eagerly anticipating the release of his long-awaited LP, The Middle Passage, rumored to feature production by the likes of DJ Premier.

In the meantime, for those who will be on hand at the 2011 South By Southwest (SXSW) Music Festival in Austin, Texas this March 15 through March 20, you will have the chance to see Immortal Technique do his thing live, as he will be appearing on Wednesday night, March 16th, at Mohawk (scheduled for 11:00 p.m.)

Check out NY group Da Circle’s recent video for “Napalm,” which features Immortal Technique.

Click for a full, up-to-date list of New York-area hip hop artists performing at this year’s SXSW Music Festival, going down from March 15-20, 2011.