Showing posts with label Actual Proof. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Actual Proof. Show all posts
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Monday, December 12, 2011
High energy Kooley High show a success
There are about 465 words I'll use to describe the energy at the Kooley High CD Release party this past Saturday night at The Pour House. Not only did Lazurus, Actual Proof, King Mez, and Kooley High deliver, they all captured the crowd's attention throughout the entire show. Each set was quick, to the point and fun -- something I often miss at an indie rock show.
I arrived at The Pour House around ten to find a healthy throng of people smoking their last cigarettes before the show started. King Mez was standing outside and hyped up the show by telling us how pumped he was for it tonight. Just seeing his energy got me excited to see what would happen inside. Lazurus took to the stage right on time. This guy is a super hyped-up MC that had me laughing and throwing my hands back and forth with the crowd. He started his set with some a cappella rhymes and then brought out the beats for about thirty minutes. He wrapped up his set with a gift for the fans-- T-shirts and albums. Luckily, I managed to snag an album.
Actual Proof set up shop next. These two young guys from Raleigh's own Enloe High School killed it on stage. Not only did they look fresh, but they sounded smart, fast, and just plain good.
In between sets I had to fight my way back to the bar to refill my drink. That's a good thing when it comes to local music shows. All kinds of people were coming together for this show and everyone was pushing for a place near the stage.
I made my way up to the second story to capture the energy of King Mez. The picture below captures the best point of the night in my opinion. Everyone watched as the rapper performed solo. I loved his introductions to his producers and shout outs to his friends. His personality shone through his entire set.
Lastly, Kooley High performed against the festive decor surrounding the stage. Female emcee Rhapsody put the Christmas lights to shame in her performance with fellow group members Charlie Smarts and Tab One. The group was celebrating the release of their new album "Kooley High Presents... David Thompson" which is available digitally here. Kooley High has a lot to celebrate, including the success of their show. They got at least one new fan who walked away from the venue still humming their beats in my head.
I arrived at The Pour House around ten to find a healthy throng of people smoking their last cigarettes before the show started. King Mez was standing outside and hyped up the show by telling us how pumped he was for it tonight. Just seeing his energy got me excited to see what would happen inside. Lazurus took to the stage right on time. This guy is a super hyped-up MC that had me laughing and throwing my hands back and forth with the crowd. He started his set with some a cappella rhymes and then brought out the beats for about thirty minutes. He wrapped up his set with a gift for the fans-- T-shirts and albums. Luckily, I managed to snag an album.
Actual Proof set up shop next. These two young guys from Raleigh's own Enloe High School killed it on stage. Not only did they look fresh, but they sounded smart, fast, and just plain good.
In between sets I had to fight my way back to the bar to refill my drink. That's a good thing when it comes to local music shows. All kinds of people were coming together for this show and everyone was pushing for a place near the stage.
I made my way up to the second story to capture the energy of King Mez. The picture below captures the best point of the night in my opinion. Everyone watched as the rapper performed solo. I loved his introductions to his producers and shout outs to his friends. His personality shone through his entire set.
Lastly, Kooley High performed against the festive decor surrounding the stage. Female emcee Rhapsody put the Christmas lights to shame in her performance with fellow group members Charlie Smarts and Tab One. The group was celebrating the release of their new album "Kooley High Presents... David Thompson" which is available digitally here. Kooley High has a lot to celebrate, including the success of their show. They got at least one new fan who walked away from the venue still humming their beats in my head.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Kooley High celebrates release of new album at The Pour House
David Thompson is an N.C. State basketball legend. He led the Wolfpack to its first NCAA championship in 1974, and he graces the cover of Raleigh-based Kooley High's newest album, Kooley High Presents... David Thompson. This Saturday, Dec. 10, hip-hop enthusiasts will celebrate the release of this new album with a CD release party at The Pour House in downtown Raleigh featuring Kooley High, King Mez, Actual Proof, and Lazurus. The show is 21+ and doors open at 9 p.m.
I'm what you might call a hip-hop novice. I set my Pandora to Mos Def and I'm good for hours. Kooley High Presents... David Thompson is definitely helping me branch out into the genre. The group of former NCSU students layers funky beats and clever rhymes to create a sound that I'm not quite used to, but I'm definitely into. I'm especially a fan of track six, a special anthem titled "Dear Raleigh" that actually makes me feel attached to the red-brick ocean that is NCSU. New Raleigh blog agrees that Kooley High does Raleigh justice.
Adam Kincaid will host the group on The Local Beat tonight from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. I'm hoping to get a glimpse into Kooley High's inspiration, their reasoning behind the iconic album cover, and hear more about their upcoming show.
Luckily for you (and me), I will be attending Saturday's show and reporting back on Monday, Dec. 12. Come back to the blog to read about my experience with four of Raleigh's best hip hop artists.
I'm what you might call a hip-hop novice. I set my Pandora to Mos Def and I'm good for hours. Kooley High Presents... David Thompson is definitely helping me branch out into the genre. The group of former NCSU students layers funky beats and clever rhymes to create a sound that I'm not quite used to, but I'm definitely into. I'm especially a fan of track six, a special anthem titled "Dear Raleigh" that actually makes me feel attached to the red-brick ocean that is NCSU. New Raleigh blog agrees that Kooley High does Raleigh justice.
Adam Kincaid will host the group on The Local Beat tonight from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. I'm hoping to get a glimpse into Kooley High's inspiration, their reasoning behind the iconic album cover, and hear more about their upcoming show.
Luckily for you (and me), I will be attending Saturday's show and reporting back on Monday, Dec. 12. Come back to the blog to read about my experience with four of Raleigh's best hip hop artists.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Top 20—WKNC’s Top Albums of the Week 8/9
Each week, the WKNC music directors tally up spins for new releases and submit their top charts to CMJ.
CMJ Hip-Hop from WKNC’s Underground
| Artist | Album | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | ACTUAL PROOF | "Get It Done" [Single] | |
| #2 | 9TH WONDER FT. STRANGE FRUIT PROJECT | Special | |
| #3 | MEDIAN | Median's Relief | Halftooth |
| #4 | BIG L | "Put It On" [Single] | |
| #5 | SOLE AND THE SKYRIDER BAND | Hello Cruel World | Fake Four |
| #6 | P-FUNK THE KING | Fall Classic | |
| #7 | SHANE ELI | I Can Do Better | |
| #8 | REEK DA VILLIAN | Fall In Line | |
| #9 | DJ MUGGS AND ILL BILL | Secrets Worth Dying For | |
| #10 | ONCUE | "Walk With Me" [Single] |
CMJ Loud Rock from WKNC’s Chainsaw Rock
| Artist | Album | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | MASTODON | "Black Tongue" [Single] | Reprise |
| #2 | PSYCHOSTICK | Space Vampires Vs Zombie Dinosaurs In 3D | Rock Ridge |
| #3 | TOXIC HOLOCAUST | Conjure And Command | Relapse |
| #4 | SVARTSOT | Maledictus Eris | Napalm |
| #5 | DIR EN GREY | Dum Spiro Spero | The End |
| #6 | UNKIND | Harhakuvat | Relapse |
| #7 | DYING FETUS | History Repeats… | Relapse |
| #8 | EXHUMED | All Guts, No Glory | Relapse |
| #9 | WORLD UNDER BLOOD | Tactical | Nuclear Blast |
| #10 | FAIR TO MIDLAND | Arrows And Anchors | E1 |
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