Proof that more rapper need to wear suits with gold chains. Kool Keith, Ced Gee, TR Love and DJ Moe Love rip shit at Dingwalls Camden Lock, London back in April, 1990. Great work Timmy!
Category: Is It Live Or Is It Memorex?
No Country For Old (Rap) Men: Sean Price and Brother Ali Live Review
^ All praise due for Mini-Sean P. Mom let me out of the basement to see some rappers. Read all about it. No Country For Old (Rap) Men: Sean Price and Brother Ali Live Review
Video: The Juice Crew All-Stars – Live At The Apollo [1988]
Although this looks like it was filmed on Dick Tracey‘s bionic wristwatch, this is the greatest thing I’ve ever seen. The debut performance of the ‘Juice Crew All-Stars World Tour 1988’ at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, backed by five DJ’s at once – DJ Chilly Q, DJ Polo, Mr. Cee, Cool V and Marley…
Non-Rapper Dudes Series – Peter Oasis Interview
Legendary New York live rap promoter Peter Oasis, who founded LiveNDirect with Zvi Edelman, shares some of his memories of his long career as a party supplier… Robbie: What was the first show you ever promoted? Peter Oasis: Fifteen years ago, the first rap shows that I ever promoted were Dutchmin, who were on Dolo…
Video: Early KMD Live Performance (1990)
Another video from the Hard To The Left event courtesy of DJ Iran, this time capturing a youthful Zev Love X and Onyx The Birthstone Kid on some Kausing Much Damage shit.
Video: First Leaders of the New School Performance (1990)
DJ Iran unearthed some classic Strong Island history from his archives. Thanks to crate digga for the tip.
Video: Joe Fatal Sighting!
I really should have timed my New York visit a little better…how could I miss a live performance of ‘Live At The BBQ’?!
Live Show Review: Mobb Deep At Best Buy Theater
It was a big night for non-progressive rap fans in New York, with the first Mobb Deep show in over three years popping-off live and direct next to Times Square. Would Capone sneak in and attempt to hit Prodigy with a bar stool, Keith Murray style? Or would a live rendition of ‘Shook Ones’ lead…
Sorry Doug E. Fresh – Lord Finesse Is The World’s Greatest Entertainer
Turns out not all free rap show’s suck. The other night Lord Finesse blessed us with an encore performance that was nothing short of unfuckwittable. Figuring that the Funkyman would do a quick 15 minutes set and maybe spin some records and bounce, it turned out that he delivered an hour of lyrical gems –…
Even Free Rap Shows Are A Rip-Off Now
So there was a free show the other night featuring Jean Grae and Pharoahe Monch, which isn’t really a big deal since I never really pay to get in anyways and I don’t really know a song that either of ’em have done for the last five years, but eff it. First thing I noticed…
MC Shan – The Bridge [Live]
MC Shan – ‘The Bridge’ [Live] Shan runs through his timeless classic at a live show/park jam, with DJ Hot Day on the decks. No idea when this was recorded though – I’m guessing late 90’s?