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Datsik will perform dubstep show at the Westcott Theater on Tuesday

Canadian-born rapper and dubstep artist Datsik is bringing his Firepower Tour to people across the United States.

On Tuesday, Datsik will perform at The Westcott Theater at 9 p.m. Doors will open at 8 p.m. The concert was originally set for Oct. 3 but was rescheduled due to a ceiling collapse during a Dada Life show.

Datsik’s popularity skyrocketed after a tour with rock group Korn in 2011. Continued success after a tour de force of the summer music festival scene — most notably Electric Zoo and Electric Forest — made Datsik a staple in today’s electronic dance music scene.

His fresh take on the ever-growing house and electronic music genre has been wowing critics and record labels since he graduated from high school. One of his most notable sponsors is Rockstar, the energy drink company.

“I come from the dark, hip hop-influenced side of dubstep, and I’m trying to create a haven for that style,” said Datsik in a self-written biography. His distinct combination of hip-hop, rap and electric dance music has helped revolutionize the mainstream of his genre.



As an artist, Datsik said his goal is to have people join him: young, upcoming performers who share his passion and talent. When it comes to the underground electronic scene, this is a huge step toward a mainstream following. His opening acts have been highly reviewed by critics and fans alike.

The show includes three opening acts. Direktor hails from Syracuse and at only 18, has shared the stage with electric dance music heavyweights Flux Pavilion, Steve Aoki and Cookie Monsta. GRiZ is a 21-year-old from Detroit who mixes his skills on the saxophone with a massive background in electronic music to create a unique sound. Rekoil, another one-man show out of Baltimore, is also signed to Firepower Records. He intertwines his affinity for astronomy and space to deliver flowing dubstep beats.





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