Making sure the his debut album release gets the attention it deserves from the gaming community, hip hop chiptune artist A_Rival is throwing a concert/Street Fighter IV challenge/listening party for "8-Bit Pimp" during GDC at The DNA Lounge next Thursday. GDC badge holders can attend with a discounted cover charge of $5.

A_Rival's album looks to bridge "the gap between hip-hop and the burgeoning San Francisco Chiptune scene" -- you can preview two tracks, including his single "Show Me Girl" at his Bandcamp site. For those who aren't big into the "chip-hop" idea, artists like CrashFaster, ComputeHer, x|k, and Starpause will also perform live at the event.

Fighting game fansite iPlayWinner will also host a Street Fighter IV Album Challenge in which attendees can face off against A_Rival in an SFIV match to win a free album and other. You can even preorder tickets for the party and even reserve VIP service (like a boss) at the DNA Lounge's site.