The Stranger

(WAR HIPHOP) It is inspired programming to have a hiphop show that basically celebrates war on the fourth anniversary of 9/11. Philadelphia's Jedi Mind Tricks are all about blood, guts, swords, honor, and the struggle to the death (JMT's Vinnie Paz raps: "It's all real, all ill, and all natural/We all kill"). The local group Dim Mak also has a style that is militaristic and terrifying. They don't rap so much as sonically reproduce the nightmare of a massive invasion from the sky, sea, and land. (Chop Suey, 1325 E Madison St, 324-8000. 9 pm, $12, all ages/bar w/ID.) CHARLES MUDEDE

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