For over a decade, Philly’s Jedi Mind Tricks have been making noise in the underground hip hop community, following the eir critical success of their second album, Violent by Design. The crew was originally comprised of controversial frontman Vinnie Paz, his fellow emcee Jus Allah and producer/DJ Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind. Last October, they released their seventh studio album, Violence Begets Violence, on Paz’s independent record label, Enemy Soil. The LP is filled with the angst-fueled lyrics that their fans are accustomed to, but Violence Begets Violence also marks a change in sound for the long-running group due to the departure of Stoupe, who handed over his production duties to a young group of producers to give a fresh sound to the group’s hardcore formula. Hip hop fans be prepared for a mosh pit at Union Transfer tonight. Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St., $18 – 20, 8pm, All Ages – Dan Brightcliffe
