JOSE S. GUTIERREZ JR.: LIVE FROM I-5: HIP-HOP IN THE 25360 >>>

The ageless icon and master vocalist of the reggae music scene Junior Reid is scheduled to hit The Royal Lounge stage tonight.

You may remember the prophet-esque vocalist’s haunting hymns lacing tracks like MIM’s “This Is Why I’m Hot” remix and the penetrating bang-down track “One Blood” from The Game’s sophomore album, The Doctor’s Advocate. True reggae heads will know the chocolate skinned MC’s words and verse from a more than two decade-long career. It is rare to see legends breathe on the microphone. Catch him tonight, if you can.

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[The Royal Lounge, Thursday, June 25, 9 p.m., 311 Capital way, Olympia]