Rapper-on-the-rise Truck North has his name across the top of tonight’s show flyer at The Fire, which is going to be a heated display of Philly’s rap talent. Truck North’s list of accomplishments and credits is quite long; to name a few, he’s in the title song to video game ESPN NBA 2K5, is in a number of Roots album credits, performed at numerous Hurricane Katrina benefit concerts, and collaborated with Black Thought and Asher Roth on a track from his recent Our American Cousin EP. Now that his credentials are out on the table, more importantly is his sound – you can expect raw and passionate vocals over easy-listening, groovy beats, which as a whole, definitely delivers acknowledgment to the original sound of hip-hop. Opening for Truck North is Curly Castro, another Philly native, who does an exceptional job at presenting dynamic sounds from track-to-track. One more notable characteristic of Curly Castro is his spoken verses and sung choruses over EDM-like beats. The Fire’s roster also includes Philly’s Quon Logic (who I happen to think has a hella-smooth voice), with DJ Bear One opening the night. The Fire, 412 W. Girard Ave., 9pm, $10, 21+ – Brandi Lukas
