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Los Angeles, CA - Breakout singer, rapper, and producer JELEEL! Joins the dynamic lineup of artists confirmed to perform at the kickoff of the Avalanche Park x Ed Balloon concert series in DTLA on Thursday, February 23.

The free show, now taking place at The Belasco, will also feature boundary-pushing artists JPEGMAFIA, CLIPPING., ED BALLOON & Witch Prophet. Highlighting music from raw and underground culture while stamping it on the Avalanche blockchain, attendees will receive an accessible "Avalanche Park" NFT upon arrival that will unlock unique experiences at the concert, including a chance to win a pair of rare shoes from Cool Kicks via MynaSwap. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are free to the public. 

Making a name for himself with his electric live performances, viral artist JELEEL! Draws fans in with his eccentricity while staying for his adrenaline-fueled anthems and melodic flows, both delicate and raw, that push the boundaries of his voice. Named one of GRAMMY's NextGen Artists of 2023, JELEEL! is gearing up for his breakout year. Fresh off a GRAMMY performance, JELEEL! will tease his upcoming debut album, REAL RAW!, and give a sneak peek at his upcoming tour with his performance at Avalanche Park.

Balloon, one of the featured artists, is known for his innovative approach to music making, dynamic production style, and unique blend of electronic, hip-hop, and R&B. Other boundary-pushing acts in the lineup include renowned alternative rapper and producer JPEGMAFIA.

Whose genre-defining work has been recognized by publications such as Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, and The New York Times; Clipping, an experimental hip-hop group featuring members William Hutson, Jonathan Snipes, and Tony Award winner Daveed Diggs; and singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Witch Prophet, whose dynamic and emotive soundscapes blend vocal layers, loops, raps, and harmonies around a foundation of hip-hop, jazz, and soul-inspired beats.