Split Sphere and Mauvey.
About this Event
The Rickshaw Presents Talib Kweli
with guests Split Sphere, Mauvey
January 28th, 2027
The Rickshaw Theatre
19+
Doors: 7:00pm
Talib Kweli
The Brooklyn-based MC earned his stripes as one of the most lyrically-gifted, socially aware and politically insightful rappers to emerge in the last 25+ years.
“I’m a touring artist. I’m an artist that’s internationally known. I’m not just a local artist at this point in my career. I’m cognizant of the fact that what I do is beyond where it started. I’m trying to reach the apex of where I am now, but without turning my back on or dismissing what I’ve done before.”
After nearly 20 years of releasing mesmerizing music, Talib Kweli stands as one of the world’s most talented and most accomplished Hip Hop artists. Whether working with Mos Def as one-half of Black Star, partnering with producer Hi-Tek for Reflection Eternal, releasing landmark solo material or collaborating with Kanye West, Pharrell Williams, Just Blaze, J Dilla, or Madlib, Kweli commands attention by delivering top-tier lyricism, crafting captivating stories and showing the ability to rhyme over virtually any type of instrumental.
In 2011, Kweli founded Javotti Media, which is self-defined as “a platform for independent thinkers and doers.” Kweli has set out to make Javotti Media (which released his 2011 album, Gutter Rainbows, and is named after his paternal grandmother) into a media powerhouse that releases music, films and books.
kweliclub.com
Split Sphere
Split Sphere is a Vancouver-based rap duo made up of 4-time JUNO Award winners Prevail and Moka Only. The pair performed live together as Split Sphere before co-founding Swollen Members, which resulted in Platinum sales certifications and legions of fans across the world.
In spite of their multi-decade history and substantial success as part of Swollen, as solo artists, and with other projects, Prev and Moka first started recording Split Sphere music for release in Spring 2026. The initial Split Sphere songs are in the process of being unveiled, and P and Moke are consistently releasing videos on social media to build momentum for their new project.
Seasoned veterans with over 35 years of live performance experience headlining shows in dozens of countries, Split Sphere most recently supported Choclair on a Western Canadian tour. They will be rocking many more stages, leading up to the release of their debut project as a duo – decades in the making!
splitspheremusic.com
Mauvey
MAUVEY is AfroCinema.
More than a music genre, AfroCinema is MAUVEY’S universe.
Inspired by Michael Jackson and Prince, AfroCinema is where Alternative music, Electronic production, Pop hooks, Punk performances, Afro melodies, and Singer-songwriter story telling exist as one immersive experience, alongside film, fashion, live performance and literature.
Fresh off landmark performances, INCLUDING Glastonbury Festival in 2025, AND JUNOFEST 2026, Mauvey’s global momentum continues to surge.
Having shared stages with artists like Hard Life, Talib Kweli, Digable Planets, July Talk, Oxlade, and Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Mauvey has built a reputation for electrifying performances and radical storytelling.
www.mauvey.com
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Refund Policy
No refunds, unless event is cancelled. No exchanges.
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Event venue & nearby stays
Rickshaw Theatre, 254 E. Hastings Street, Vancouver, Canada
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