here's some more free music for you ... and this time a mixtape of some of the best tracks produced by my personal favorite dj premier. the mixtape was put together by dj jaycee, though i've never heard of him. check it out. i haven't had a chance to give it a listen yet, but i'm sure it'll be good stuff ... cause come on, it's close to 80 minuted of primo goodness.
i was excited about the nas concert last night. he has always been one of my favorite mc's, and i've never seen him perform before. he has a long list of classic plus some new tracks that are pretty good.
the concert was at 4th and B, where i've seen j5, krs, and ozomatli. doors were set to open at 8, and i got there at 930. to my surprise, there was a long line out and around the building. i saw shawne merriman roll up while i was walking up, and of course, he gets to walk straight in.
after waiting a bit, i finally get in around 10 ... the place is packed. the venue is a relatively big place, and i've never seen this many people in it. i grab a gin and tonic and wait ...
unfortunately, after waiting for 45 minutes, the crowd starts getting restless. people start chanting "bravehearts." why would you do that!?!? ... no one wants them to come out. chant nas, shit ... even chant kelis ... but who wants to hear the bravehearts. a little bit later, someone comes on the mic ... "due to circumstances out of control, this concert will be postponed. you can receive refunds at point of sale." BOOO!
people are pissed and yelling "hip hop is dead" the whole way out. what a disappointment.
and of course, i lose out on my parking money and even if i do get a refund, i lose out on all the bullshit ticketmaster service fees.
damn
*UPDATE*
well at least now i know it wasn't his fault ... idiots
i've got a slow week at work, and i haven't posted in awhile ... what better time than now.
it'd been awhile since i've made my way over to the bay to kick with friends. seeing as i have a lot more free time these days on the weekends, i figured it was about time. i'm not going to get into details, but it was a damn good weekend, filled with good friends and lotsa drinking.
some highlights:
- ronak telling me that he's disavowed the four prong method for getting girls for a new and improved five pronged method ... apparently because of me. yeah, and i'm still not funny.
- ankita ... good ol drunkita. first, selling her beerfest ticket to my friend then changing her mind and buying another one on craigslist. i'm glad she came though ... pouring beer on people and smashing cake in people's faces ... good times.
- zena's drunk ass not knowing who i was
- our awesome limo driver gus gus
- my drunk ass at double dutch
- since i had a free upgrade on united that expired at the end of april, i flew first class back.
ahh, good times ...
pictures here and here
tonight ... nasty nas live
