If you’re tryna do some good in this f*cked-up country of ours, and happen to like hip-hop, consider gettin’ to the gig. Specifically, the Latrell James & Oompa gig this Friday, January 27th, at ZUMIX (260 Sumner St). All proceeds go to the nonprofit, which prides itself on its award-winning programs in songwriting, performance, radio, audio tech, and theatre for ~the youths~ of the low-income, under-served neighborhood where HQ is located.

But first, a quick refresher:

Rapper/poet, Oompa reps many identities: Black, queer, storyteller, orphan, Aquarius, Roxbury native. And she does it so defiantly, so originally. Her last album, November 3rd, depicts these intersections in the form of contemporary R&B.

Latrell James debuted Twelve last May– plus, the Dorchester producer and artist who values community above most things, recently told us in an interview that he’s planning on taking his live show to the next step in the next few months. But James’ live performances are already a defining characteristic of his music, along with his collaborations with acts like Lil Dicky, Cousin Stizz, and Michael Christmas. Sounds like it’s gonna be a good time for a good cause.

Presented in partnership with WZMR and HipStory, this show is FREE to all high school kids (with valid hs ID), and open to all ages for $12 (advanced tix) or $15 (day of show). You can listen to/watch the latest from Oompa and Latrell James below, and get your tix (whether you’re paying or are a high schooler able to opt for the no-fee option) before they sell out, here. Show starts at 8pm, y’all.