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This past weekend, I had the opportunity to witness hip-hop at its finest — underground and hardcore.
Enough to give my Redman and Methodman experience a run for its money, this was one of the best hip-hop shows I've been to, hands down. And I'm glad I attended.
Duck Down Records stopped by Carrboro's Cat's Cradle to celebrate its 15th anniversary as a part of its 14-city-run.
The East Coast tour, which runs through October 24, features performances by Pharoache Monch, Boom Camp Clik artists Buckshot, Sean Price & Smif N Wessun, along with Skyzoo and music by DJ Evil Dee.
During this N.C. stop, Chicago duo Kidz N The Hall was absent, replaced by locals and new signees The Away Team.
The venue was draped with crowds of hip-hop heads and regular attendees such as Little Brother's Rapper Big Pooh, Joe Scudda and 9th Wonder.
The show was like the result of what would happen if Marvell Comics™ made hip-hop super heroes with lyrical powers illuminated over dope beats.
Despite being one of the handfuls of women in attendance, I blended in with the fellas and broke my neck (figuratively speaking) in continuous head nodding. 9th Wonder took to the stage to welcome his artist Skyzoo, who ripped the stage with my homie DJ Prince on the ones and twos.
Following was Pharoache Monch who took to the stage with his two backup singers, one in particular who reminiscent of K-Ci from Jodeci.
Pharoache performed familiar tracks all hip-hop kids should know, such as Mos Def's "Oh No" and "Simon Says (Get The F**k Up)," which caused the crowd to go bonkers.
He also had the crowd in unison as he performed his new jam "Clap," off his upcoming album, "W.A.R. (We Are Renegades)."
The transition into Boot Camp Clik's set was smooth.
Kicking off things with Smif N Wessun, they performed throwbacks, as well as new joints from their recent project with Pete Rock, "Monumental."
Next was Sean Price, who welcomed himself to the stage with no introduction and a microphone in his hand.
He also went in with crowd favorites, such as "Onion Head" off his 2005 LP, "Monkey Barz."
Last to ease out to the stage was front-man Buckshot, opening with greatness such as Black Moon's "I Got Cha Open."
Before moving into his 9th Wonder-produced track, "No Comparison," Buckshot gave a big praise to 9th Wonder and his growing success.
It was past 2 a.m. and the music was still pumping.
The show finally wrapped up with Black Moon's "Who Got Da Props?" which was backed up by Buckshot's fellow Boot Camp brothers.
You can see the love for hip-hop in these brothers as they took the stage to celebrate the label's 15th anniversary. This event definitely adds cool points to my hip-hop resume.
Next up: Ghostface Killah and Sheek Louch.
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