Tremors

Fri., Dec. 22, 10 p.m., $10 (ladies $5 before 11:30 p.m.), with Broady Boy Ace, Random, DJ I.M., DJ Rest, Five Spot.

by Deesha Dyer

hip-hop

"We gave this project a lot more attention than the others," says DJ Caliph Now on the topic of Jersey's Finest, the latest from MC Viro the Virus, which he produced. "The last album was dark, which mirrored Viro's life at the time. He is now very happy and confident." Jersey's Finest includes guest verses from Slim DSM and Reef the Lost Cauze, as well as production from Decypher and Stress. This weekend at Tremors, Viro and Caliph give a little taste of the album that they both believe is their best yet. Also sharing the Five Spot stage is battle MC Icon the Mic King, who will be appearing with Jus Allah of Jedi Mind Tricks. With all of this lyrical talent, this show shouldn't disappoint.

Fri., Dec. 22, 10 p.m., $10 (ladies $5 before 11:30 p.m.), with Broady Boy Ace, Random, DJ I.M., DJ Rest, Five Spot, 5 S. Bank St., 215-574-0700, www.thefivespot.com.