This Friday night at Kung Fu Necktie’s Popular Science party, there are going to be beats, beats and more beats. In fact, beats by way of five musical acts, one of them being Philly’s own YIKES the ZERO. Just think of one of his albums as a single painting by Henri Matisse. The similarities? Abstract approach, flow and contrast. Differences? Well, Matisse paints; YIKES the ZERO rhymes. This isn’t the stereotypical mainstream approach to rap – complaining about the usual bitches, hoes ‘n’ bros – it’s all about addressing hip-hop roots, keeping it light-hearted, informative, and providing that contrast through ominous vox over creative beats. YIKES the ZERO isn’t the only one making this a beat-tastic night. Joining him will be Popular Science masterminds Grimace Federation and Sonkin, Binary Bits, and Houston’s Wheez-ie keeping things bass-y. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 North Front St., 10pm, $8, 21+ – Brandi Lukas
