Apologies for not posting for so long. Yes, an actual human writes and posts this information.

Here’s an item that should have went up two weeks ago — another run by Anticon co-founder Sole & the Skyrider Band. They’ll be accompanied by Fake Four Inc. owner Ceschi Ramos and Oldominion side project Dark Time Sunshine.

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Canadian rappers unite! Pioneering iconoclast K-os (pictured above) and Weezy-approved superstar-in-training Drake are heading out together for a tour of universities and, uh, “private locations.” I assume these “private locations” are RSVP-only affairs and frat-house parties booked by trust-fund idiots. You should be alright if you’ve got the hookup.

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Sage Francis has scheduled a series of tour dates in support of his forthcoming album, Li(f)e, which drops May 11. B. Dolan, who just released Fallen House, Sunken City; and Free Moral Agents will join him.

Check out the above video — it’s pretty amusing.

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2Mex (pictured right) is on the road again. This time, he’s not doing one of his stealth “house” tours, but playing small and mid-size clubs throughout the country. Now all we need is that Strange Famous album…maybe this year?

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If you still haven’t seen Nosaj Thing live yet (*raises hand*), you can catch him opening for overrated British band the xx this month. If that tour isn’t coming through your town (*raises hand*), then you’ll just have to wait a little longer to see him.

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Rhymesayers road dog Brother Ali kicks off another North American tour next month in support of last year’s excellent US. L.A. upstart Fashawn lends support.

Publicity stuff:

This spring, acclaimed Minneapolis rapper Brother Ali will set out on his second extensive North American tour in support of his latest album, Us. The tour, called the “Breakin’ Dawn Tour”, also features one of the biggest new hip-hop acts to break in 2009, California-based MC, Fashawn. The trek starts on March 29th in Fargo, winding its way through Canada and hits new cities in the southern and eastern regions of America. An ambitious task yes but nothing new for the dedicated and laborious Rhymesayers wordsmith – a true testament to the dedication and reach of his fans who cannot get enough. His heavy sound and thought-provoking rhymes have created a high demand by listeners from the farthest reaches of the continent. Now even more fans will have a chance to see this legend live. Upon completion of these dates, Brother Ali will have played a total of 77 North American cities in support of Us, which Pitchfork called “the most deeply thought-provoking work of Brother Ali’s career”.

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In April, Lupe Fiasco embarks on a monthlong tour of major markets in support of his forthcoming album, We Are Lasers. Or is it called Lasers now? I’m not sure.

B.O.B., the talented ATL artist who will finally (fingers crossed) see his debut album The Adventures of Bobby Ray come out via Atlantic on April 27, opens.

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Flying Lotus is embarking on a brief buzz-building tour prior to the May 4 release of his third album, Cosmogramma. Dubstep scion Kode9 opens on most dates.

(February 26 update) Almost forgot to mention that FlyLo will support Thom Yorke & Atoms for Peace on a brief tour in April, too.

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Wale and K’naan on the same tour? Sounds like a good idea.

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Hip hop DJ turned throwback soul loverman Mayer Hawthorne is headed back to the U.S. for another run of dates. The spring tour ends with an appearance at Coachella.

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Chicago duo Kidz in the Hall is kicking off a tour later this month to support its forthcoming third album, Land of Make Believe. Dubbed the “Crowd Control Tour,” the run also features 88-Keys, Izza Kizza and “Atlanta brave” Donnis.

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Crown City Rockers rapper Rashaan Ahmad goes back on the road for a few Western Hemisphere dates. Coolzey, who just dropped his new album The Honey, opens.

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I’ve written it before, and I’ll write it again…Rhymesayers are the ultimate hip hop road dogs. While overhyped swag rappers screw over audiences with drunken lip-synch gigs, and indie rap artists wander around their respective states for a dozen dates and call it a day, the Minneapolis crew perform hundreds of shows a year. And people still act surprised when P.O.S. clocks over 20,000 albums while the media “sleeps.” The proof is in the pudding.

The punk rapper/vocalist continues to support last year’s gem, Never Better. This time around, he’s taking along fellow Doomtree member Dessa, with Astronautalis and Grieves on select dates.

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You’ve thrilled to (or at least downloaded) their mashup mixtapes. Now you can see the Hood Internet perform live! I think this is the first time I’ve seen one of these remix crews actually tour, which is a feat in itself.

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While most musicians are hunkering down at mom’s house for the winter, RJD2 is plotting a tour itinerary for next year in support of his forthcoming album, The Colossus. The four month run encompasses most of the country and features supporting acts such as Busdriver and Kenan Bell. Trusty backing band Happy Chichester supports him on all dates.

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