wait, wtf?
Let me start off by saying that when I bought tickets for the show last week at the 9:30 club, I was expecting a true Roots concert. Having seen them live at Constitution Hall in DC with Lupe Fiasco, I couldn't wait to experience them live in a small venue like the 9:30. However, when I got there, I was disappointed to learn that the show wasn't really focused on the Roots, and in fact was a showcase of lesser-known artists with the roots band performing in the background. That being said, once I got over the fact that I wasn't going to be hearing and of the Roots' own material, the concert ended up being pretty awesome.
The Format of the concert was as follows: Black Thought Emceed the show, introducing the various acts and sometimes performing with them while the Roots band played in the background. MC Lyte, Skillz, and Big Daddy Kane all put on great performances, but Black Thought FUCKING KILLED as always. His dense freestyle raps cemented my opinion that he is hands down one of the most talented MC's out there, an opinion echoed by all of the other artists at various points in the show.
The Roots band was great as usual, especially the tuba player who always cracks me up when I see him on stage. Seriously, the guy takes that tuba and fucking rocks it.
The other artists were entertaining enough, but I found myself looking at my watch at around the 2 and a half hour mark. Seriously, that was one of the longest sets I've ever experienced. It literally went on for 3 and a half hours, which in a standing room only venue like 9:30, gets a little tiresome.
Oh, and I forgot my camera. so no pictures.
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