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A monthly Portland Hip Hop and R&B open mic and creative ecosystem built for independent artists to perform, network, grow, and tap into a curated artist resource directory.

Presented by Nexxt Up Entertainment

THURSDAY, JULY 30TH

SPECIAL GUEST

MaJIK9

MAJIK9

“Mj’s Lounge” by Majik9 & Tyre Pinlight

Event Info

  • July 30th

    August 27th

    Every Month

    Every Last Thursday

    8pm-10:30pm

    21+ after 9pm

  • Atlantis Lounge

    3552 N Mississippi Avenue — Portland, OR

    (Located inside of Mississippi Pizza)

  • 8:00 PM - Doors & Sign Ups

    8:30 PM - Event Starts

    10:30 PM - Event Ends

    21+ after 9pm

  • FREE — Performers

    $5 Online | $10 Door

    Note: $5 door to supporting musicians — be sure to mention at door for discounted ticket price.

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Late Lyrics isn’t just an open mic — it’s a platform built to support artists on and off the stage.

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the Lab

A resource directory for

hip hop and r&b artists.

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Late Lyrics: The Ecosystem for Portland Hip Hop & R&B

  • Late Lyrics is Portland’s Hip Hop and R&B open mic and creative ecosystem built for independent artists to perform, network, grow, and tap into a curated artist resource directory.

    • 15 Open Mic Slots: High-energy performances every month.

    • Special Guests: Featuring artists active in the scene and contributing to the culture.

    • The Incentive: The top performer of the night takes home a $50 cash prize, radio play, creative services like studio time or consultations + More!

    🎁 Late Lyrics Performer Perks

  • We don’t just give you a mic; we give you the tools. The Lab is our curated directory connecting artists to the local industry.

    • Recording & Media: Direct links to vetted studios, photographers, and videographers.

    • Growth Opportunities: Access to radio features, podcasts, and booking opportunities.

    • Creative Services: Professional support to help you move from the stage to the studio.

    🧪 Late Lyrics Lab

  • Founded in 2018, we’ve spent years building a community-driven platform where the industry meets the underground.

    • Collaborate: Connect with producers, DJs, and fellow artists in a space built for the culture.

    • Be Seen: Our events are hubs for industry professionals looking for the next sound.

    • Infrastructure: We provide the "behind the scenes" access that independent artists usually have to find on their own.

    Built for the culture. Powered by the community.

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🎉 Our new partnership 🎉

  • Together, these organizations support arts and cultural programs that increase access, uplift underrepresented voices, and strengthen community connection through creative expression.

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  • Support by these partnerships helps us expand affordable, community-driven opportunities for artists and audiences across Portland.

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🎞️ Late Lyrics: Past Events

  • A promotional poster for a hip hop event features a young man with blonde dreadlocks wearing a yellow t-shirt with a McDonald's logo. The background shows a red-toned cityscape with high-rise buildings. The text indicates the event is on October 19 at Kelly's Olympian in Portland, Oregon, with a door price of $10, and presale for $5. Other details mention special guest MotionBoy, and various sponsors and media partners.

    motionboy

  • Poster event for Hip Hop open mic called 'Lalyricz' hosted by Shrista, featuring a smiling woman with braids, wearing a white t-shirt, set against a red background with a cityscape, date October 19, tickets information, and multiple sponsor logos.

    Shrista

  • Flyer for a hip hop open mic event featuring DJ Coldle'Roy, scheduled for October 19 at Kelly's Olympian in Portland, Oregon. The event starts at 8 PM with a $10 door fee, $5 presale, and tickets available online. The flyer has a red background with a cityscape and a photo of DJ Coldle'Roy.

    DJ ColdLe'Roy

  • Flyer for Jails Lyrics Hip Hop Open Mic event with special guests Swiggle Mandela and Youngshirtmayne plus Nappy, hosted by Shrista & DJ Cold'Rey at White Owl Social Club, July 31st, 2023, 12 PM online sign-ups, 9 PM show, ages 21+, ticket price $10.

    Swiggle Mandela, YoungShirtMayne

  • Flyer for Jails Lyrics Hip Hop Open Mic event presented by Next Up Ent, featuring special guests Laine, Taryn, and Avery. Hip Hop Week honoree Swiggle Mandela. Event details include date Thursday, August 21st, at 9 PM at White Owl Social Club in Portland, Oregon. Tickets $10, age 21+, sign-up at 8:30 PM.

    Laine, Taryn & Avery

  • Poster for Laters Lyrics Hip Hop Open Mic event featuring special guest Rachel Wong, hosted by Shrista & DJ Cold're Roy, scheduled for Thursday, June 26th at The Heights, 8000 SE Foster Rd, with sign-ups at 7:30 PM and the show starting at 8 PM. Ticket price is $10, and all ages are welcome. The poster includes a photo of a woman with dark hair, wearing a black hat and a leopard print jacket, with a cityscape background.

    Rachel Wong

  • Event poster for Latelyrics Hip Hop Open Mic, featuring special guest Jai Baby, hosted by Shrista and DJ Coldfire Roy, on June 26th at The Heights, with ticket info and start times.

    jai Baby

  • Promotional poster for a hip hop open mic event featuring special guest Nemo Avocado, hosted by Shirsta and DJ Cold'Roy, on April 24th at The Heights, 8000 SE Foster Rd, at 8 PM.

    Nemo Avocado

  • Event poster for 'Latz Lyricz,' a hip hop open mic show presented by Shrista featuring special guest The Dutchess. The event takes place at Kelly's Olympian, 426 SW Washington St., Portland, OR. Doors open at 7:30 PM with a show starting at 8 PM. Tickets are $3 online and $5 at the door. Hosted by Shrista, with music by DJ Colde'roy, and is for ages 21 and over.

    The Dutchess

  • Flyer for Latyric's Hip Hop Open Mic event with a DJ featured, held every Thursday at The Heights in Seattle, includes event details and promotional graphics.

    twOn

  • Event poster featuring a woman with long black hair wearing a black and white marble-patterned jacket, set against a dark cityscape background. The text includes details for a hip hop open mic night called 'LIT SLY RACKS,' hosted by Shrista, with special guest Victoria Yabut, at Kelly's Olympian in Portland, Oregon.

    Victoria yabut

  • Event poster featuring a woman with pink braids and makeup against a red cityscape background advertising a hip hop open mic night called "Latelyrics" presented by Shrista, with special guest Majik 9. Includes event details such as date, time, location, and sign-up information.

    Majik 9

  • A promotional poster for a hip hop open mic event called 'Loud y'Rocks,' hosted by Shrista at Kelly's Olympian in Portland. The poster features a man in sunglasses and a hoodie with a surprised expression, against a cityscape background. Text details include the date, location, hosted by, music by DJ Coldle'Roy, and sign-up information.

    bremer baden

  • Concert poster featuring a man wearing sunglasses, a baseball cap, and a checkered jacket pointing towards the camera. The background shows a cityscape with tall buildings, and the poster advertises Latyricks' hip-hop open mic event at Kelly's Olympian in Portland, Oregon.

    romeothesinger

  • Poster for Latelyrics Hip Hop Open Mic, presented by Shrista, featuring special guest G-Glow. The event is at Kelly's Olympian, 426 SW Washington St, with doors opening at 7:30 PM, show at 8 PM, and tickets available online and at the door. The poster includes a close-up photo of a young man with a beard, wearing a cap and hoodie, posing with a confident expression.

    G-Low

  • A promotional poster for a hip hop open mic event titled 'Latelyrics' presented by Shrista. The poster features a side profile of a man with a beard, wearing a black backwards cap and a red shirt, holding a cigarette. The background depicts green cityscape buildings with a river in the foreground. The event is hosted at Kelly's Olympian in Portland, Oregon, with special guests Swiggle Mandela and Bremer Baden, and music by DJ Coldle'Roy. Additional details include date, time, location, and sign-up information.

    swiggle mandela

  • Flyer for a hip hop open mic event featuring JAHDi and special guests, hosted by Shrista at Kelly's Olympian in Portland, Oregon, with a red background and a portrait of a man wearing sunglasses and jewelry.

    Jahdi

  • Event poster for Latelyrics, a hip hop open mic, featuring Lani Kaé as a special guest, presented by Shrista. The event is scheduled for September 21st, with doors opening at 7:30 PM and the show starting at 8 PM at Kelly's Olympian, 426 SW Washington St. The poster includes a photo of a woman in a red dress with a cityscape background, and details about the event, sign-up, music by DJ Colde' Roy, and ticket information.

    Lani kae

  • Event poster for Latelyrics Hip Hop Open Mic, hosted by Shrista, featuring special guest Wayne Grey, with music by DJ Coldle'Roy. The event is at Kelly's Olympian in Portland, Oregon, on August 17.

    Wayne Grey

  • Flyer for a hip hop open mic event called 'Latelyrics' with a special guest, WXRD, hosted by Shrista and DJ Cold’Rey. The event is scheduled for Thursday, May 29th at 8:00 PM at The Heights, 8000 SE Foster Rd. Tickets are $10 for all ages.

    wxrd

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