Hip Hop Gigs 2012

So Shabazz Palaces last night, what a let down. They really failed to recreate thier songs well last night and way too much improv and 'freestyle'. If I have to hear the bubblin/Dublin rhyme one more time i'll probably commit murder....well, maybe not.
It sounded like it was thier first time performing a lot of the songs, extending and remixing on the spot. Normally something like this is what I like to see at live gigs, but it really didnt work out, and it sounded very messy.

Earlier, Mixtapes From the UnderGround played. A mix of hip hop, rnb, soul, funk, ragga, reggae, trip hop...they sounded great. But, it was an improv gig, making it up as they go along. It worked for the most part, but dragged a bit. There were MC's invited up on stage to rap, and I was suprised to see MossChops up there. He killed it, amazing for a guy who is primarily a DJ and Producer. There were some other lads that were poor, political rhymes about nonsence, and extermely simple lyrics, similaes galore, rhyming dictionary-tastic. The highlight of the night was when G.I. took the mic. I think he is the shinning star of Irish Hip Hop and showcased again how good he was last night with just 3 or 4 verses.

But, we also had the low of Irish Hip Hop last night, not the aforementioned MC's, one other person, who in this posters opinion should give up. I knew when I started rapping that it wasnt working and quit. This person should do the same. Before I go on, this is an opinion of me, not boards.ie, not the community, just me and how annoyed I am that this person continues to perform and try to make music. This person believes they are making music with a message, music for the people, but essentially, they take political topics, mesh it with big words and puke them out without riding a beat. I was genuinely in shock when a verse was started last night and the first line matched the beat, but it all went horribly wrong with a spew of nonsence afterwards that was nowhere near being on time. It is dreadful and painful to listen to.
Secondly, there is the visual aspect to the performance, stop flicking your hair about the place like you are Beyonce in an early career Destinys Child video. Also, facial expressions should be used to express, not to fill time. Grabbing the mic at every oppertunity and not knowing when to stop is a tad bit unfair to the others around you. Trying to rap along with Ophelia and clearly not knowing her lyrics is a bit silly looking. Instead of doing all that bad stuff, why not try to rap on time instead.
If you've read along and haven't guessed yet who I'm talking about, it's Miss Elayneous that I think should be giving up. To try put things in perspective, I overheard the following being said, "I'd listen to The Assassin over her". I'll leave it at that. Apologies for any offence caused, but it has to be said.

But back to Shabazz Palaces, I wouldnt recommend thier live show unless they tighten up thier performance.

The Rakim gig was well worth it. Twas excellent.

I wasnt at Raekwon's but my good friends that where there wished they didnt go as it was that bad.
It was advertised as OBFCL, and he didnt do it front to back, stumbled through some verses and some of his mixtape songs. All the while with someone with a sample board of gunshots and he was going nuts with it.