BIG DADDY KANE’S 20TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW- BB KINGS
BB Kings this past Friday night was a Hip Hop lover’s dream. A candy story full of rappers!!! First off- the line outside at 8PM was out of control. It was literally down the block….. BDK’s 20th Anniversary. The suspense and anticipation was crazy as there were rumours abound that Jay-Z and other notables were special guests and there was no telling who was going to jump on stage and pay respects….. When I walked in- was already wall to wall of people. How the hell were the rest of the folks lined up down the block going to fit up in here….Well that wasn’t my problem…
This production was produced by Mahogany Entertainment and Lyrics To Go. I’ve known Tamir Brown for a few years now….Ever since his work with Lyricist Lounge a few years ago so I’ve watched Tamir come up. We collaborated on a few shows together when I booked Joe’s Pub.…Then he started working with Amanda Diva heavily and managing J.Period who rocked Big Daddy Kane’s 20th… They were throwing J.Period’s latest mix CD from the stage… Exclusive hot remixes and classics hosted by Kane.
I was seeing everyone up in the audience. Heads from my old 3-2- 1 and Subverse days….
I have to say - this was probably the best Hip Hop shows I’ve ever witnessed and probably will never see anything else like it. The energy, vibrance, suspense, roster of talent, nostalgia, a multicultural crowd- everyone just in a partying happy friendly manner….This was Hip Hop….This is Hip Hop and it saddens me that that energy and flavour is so missing in today’s Rap Music!
Ok- I would review the show but words honestly can’t describe it…
Was hosted by TALENT…..He set it off along with J.Period’s crazy jams, mixology and true old school spirit that he poured into the mix… They brought on some kid who was 18. A MC.. Not good at all…Sucked actually and the crowd was booing him off the stage…Ah felt sorry for the kid….He kept going too….Thankfully he was a cutie otherwise would have been hard to bare…Wonder if it was Kane’s nephew or kid or something. Will have to find out…
I hadn’t danced so hard and screamed all the words to all the songs in so long. I really felt like I was 20 again and this re-affirmed the reason why I look and feel so young. It’s Hip Hop baby!!!!
So here’s the who’s who who rocked the stage and who was in the house!!!!
Oh- almost forgot - they had a short film screening of the story of Big Daddy Kane with interviews featuring Retro Kids and others….Was produced by Anthony Marshall of the legendary Lyricist Lounge.
Swizz Beatz, Busta Rhymes, Ice-T, The Beatnuts, Roxanne Shante, Eric B, T.J Swann, DJ Polo, Craig G, Retro Kids, M.O.P, The Juice Crew, Masta Ace, Mister Cee, Scoob and Scrap, Marley Marl, Biz Markie, Positive K and I’m sure I’m forgetting a few others….
One word for this show! LEGENDARY!!!!!!!
My photos are up on Facebook but here’s one with me and Marley Marl!!!
