South By Southwest kickoff shows are around the corner - which one will you choose?

Austin's ultimate showcasing conference, South By Southwest, kicks off this weekend with an array of shows. The question of the week should not be if you will attend any shows, but rather, which shows you will attend.

I will continuously update my page throughout the next week to keep you informed about SXSW Music and Media news and shows.

Let's go ahead and start out with this Friday...

The folks at Knuckle Rumbler will be kicking off the weekend with The Root's frontman, Questlove, at the Scoot Inn this Friday, March 11. Questlove is the afro-donning drummer of legendary hip-hop group, The Roots.

The Roots - Seed 2.0 from clement n on Vimeo.

Also joining Questlove will be Theophilus London, God-Des & She, and DJ Kid Slyce.

Theophilus London's sound is difficult to place in just a single genre. If one were to describe his music, it could be described as new wave, hip-hop and electronic - all bundled up in one unique package. The alternative hip-hop artist has been creating smooth beats since 2007.

Theophilus london - Flying Overseas from Ease on Vimeo.

God-Des & She is the soulful, hip-hop duo from the Midwest. They gained momentum in the music industry after their 2006 debut on Showtime's hit series, "The L Word". Since their appearance, God-Des & She have played at countless venues on a global scale. Their song, "Love You Better," reached the #1 spot on MTV LOGO.

DJ Kid Slyce rocks the Austin hip-hop/electronica scene. In fact, I was able to listen to his opening set at the Gorillaz after show this past October, and I was more than impressed. Kid Slyce succeeds at creating a a warm, smooth environment to get the party started.

The Scoot Inn is an intimate, outdoor venue located on East 4th Street. Doors will open at 9 p.m., and the show will end at 2 a.m. Admission is 21 and up.

So if you're a fan of hip-hop, enjoy cutting-edge music or just like to party, be sure to attend this amazing party.