After months of anticipation, Fresno emcee Fashawn has finally announced the release of his long-awaited sophomore album, ‘The Ecology,’ dropping on February 24th. Taking his music to the next level with Nas as the executive producer for this project, Fashawn promises that this full-length album will be well worth the wait, featuring a plethora of award-winning artists and producers including Nas, Aloe Blacc, Dom Kennedy, BJ The Chicago Kid, Alchemist, Exile, DJ Khalil and more.

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In celebration of his album release, Fashawn will hit the road for his headlining “The Ecology Tour” across the country with DJ Exile, Vancouver-based artist SonReal and Atlanta rap duo EarthGang in support. Presented by GoSmart Mobile and Mass Appeal, with the help of industry heavyweight DMA, INC., the 26-city tour begins on February 26th at The Echoplex and runs through SXSW in Austin (full dates below).

2/26 – Los Angeles, CA – Echoplex 

3/3 – Vancouver, BC – Alexander

3/4 – Seattle, WA – Crocodile

3/5 – Portland, OR – Peter’s Room

3/6 – Eugene, OR – Wow Hall

3/7 – Oakland, CA – Leo’s

3/8 – Sacramento, CA – Harlows

3/10 – Boston, MA – Middle East – downstairs

3/11 – New York, NY – SOB’s 

3/12 – Philadelphia, PA – The Barbary

3/13 – Toronto, ON – The Drake Hotel 

3/14 – Pittsburgh, PA – Club Café

3/15 – Chicago, IL – Reggie’s

3/16 – Grand Rapids, MI – Stache

3/18 – Kansas City, MO – The Riot Room

3/19 – Austin, TX – SXSW 

3/20 – Austin, TX – SXSW 

3/21 – Austin, TX – SXSW 

3/22 – Jacksonville, FL – Jack Rabbits

3/24 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade – Purgatory 

3/25 – New Orleans, LA – Parrish Room @ HOB

3/26 – Houston, TX – Studio @ Warehouse Live

3/27 – San Antonio, TX – ACMC

3/28 – Dallas, TX – The Loft

3/30 – Denver, CO – Cervantes (Other Side)

3/31 – Albuquerque, NM – Launchpad 

4/1 – Phoenix, AZ – The Press Room

4/2 – Orange County, CA – Constellation Room