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Wednesday, May 21, 2025

The Avenue | Music

Bunduki "Duke" Ramadan hypes up the crowd during Florida's 42-13 loss to Missouri on Oct. 18, 2014, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
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Mr. Orange and Blue talks music, helping the community

Bunduki Ramadan, also known as Hip Hop Duke, has stood out in the Gainesville hip-hop scene since opening up for the Ying Yang Twins in July 2014. You may now know Duke from his performances as Mr. Orange and Blue and the "Mic Man Hype Man." You may also know the 23-year-old UF economics senior as the guy who seems to know everyone on campus.


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Off the Record: Best of T.I. Edition

T.I. has been one of the most consistent, successful and influential rappers of the past 15 years. The rapper — who officially changed his stage name to Tip in September with the release of his extended play "Da Nic" — is this year’s Gator Growl-headlining act.


Indie rapper Dennis Lee will host a listening party Saturday at 8-bit Bar. Doors open at 8 p.m. with a $5 cover at the door.
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Indie rapper hosts listening party

A Gainesville rapper will release tracks from his original album Saturday night at 8-bit Bar at 919 W. University Ave. Dennis Walton, 22, will join other musical performers and dance crews to show off their talent and give the audience a taste of their latest material.


Folk artist Noah Gundersen will be performing at 9:30 p.m. on Friday at High Dive, located at 210 SW Second Ave. Doors open at 9 p.m., and tickets are available for $14 at the door or for $12 in advance on ticketfly.com.
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Folk artist to perform at High Dive Friday

Noah Gundersen will be performing in Gainesville for the first time Friday and the singer/songwriter knows he’s headed into a town that takes its football seriously. He thought this would be the year he finally got into football — but it hasn’t happened for him yet.



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