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Covering everything from Star Wars logic and upcoming films to the CMA awards and the NCAA championship game, this milestone episode is dressed to impress…so be impressed!
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A Day Without Love releases their first EP, Island on April 16. You can download it NOW right here.
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Hailing from the Wynnefield section of West Philadelphia, Pate and his partner Reez joined forces to create Space High Music, an entity that works its way into all aspects of entertainment, media and style. Up and coming artists, fashion and production are just several of the undertakings of this company which plans to storm the scene.
Most recently, Pate was featured in Marc Ecko’s Complex magazine in a short list of ten of the biggest names to watch out for coming from the Philly hip-hop community. It was our pleasure to speak with Pate and learn about his continuing journey.
For more from Pate, visit: Space High Music
I’d assume my childhood was the same as in other inner city youth across America–chillin’ with the homies, chasing girls, not trying to work, skipping school from time to time, playing ball–all that good stuff, a lot of good memories.
The first CDs I ever bought were actually 3 at the same time in 2001. I bought Philly’s Most Wanted’s “Get down or Lay down”, Carl Thomas’ “Emotional” and Beanie Sigel’s “The Reason.” This was my first time actually purchasing music.
I’m real critical of my own work, so I’m always listening to my own music to see what I can do better. I listen to Drake and Kendrick Lamar a lot. I am a big Rick Ross fan, Meek (Mill), and a lot of 60′s, 70′s & 80′s R&B: The Temptations and Blue Magic…stuff like that.
My partner Reez actually started SpaceHigh. He had the name in place…started out as a production company ’cause he makes beats. We met a little down the line through a mutual friend, and we started to work together. We built a good chemistry, so we put our money together, grabbed all our own equipment, and decided to do things our way instead of paying somebody else to do it. Learned how to do everything in house. Now SpaceHigh is everything. You can’t just put it in a box.
I probably got started how everybody gets started when it comes to rapping–just messing around with it, free-styling off of instrumentals with friends…People felt I was pretty good at it, so I stuck with it.
When I first started, it was a bunch of us–probably 8 or 9–but only a few stuck with it. So here I am.
I know artists that record in the best studios with the best equipment but are garbage, in my opinion, and they have a terrible work ethic.
I think you get noticed by the work you put in and a little bit of luck–being in the right place at the right time–things like that. The market being flooded does make things difficult to be heard because nowadays everybody raps. And I know, personally, I don’t even give a lot of stuff a chance, so I understand it.. You just gotta be relentless and work hard.
I’m influenced by a lot of late 90′s Philly underground hip-hop. I was a big Beanie Sigel and Major Figga fan, I listened to a lot of Wu-tang, Mase, and Jay-z. I do my own thing for the most part, but I find I have bits and pieces of these acts in my style.
There are definitely a lot of guys in the industry that I feel should be way bigger then what they are if we based things off of the music alone. But these days, you have to be the total package. Image is just as important as the music; most times more important.
I definitely think it’s a good sign for independent acts. Young creativity is refreshing, so it’s needed. There are a lot of young acts I like and a lot of older acts I like. I don’t think it’s a passing fad. But who knows?
I choose a topic and just rap about it. Sometimes the beat has a sound like a certain topic should be addressed on that beat. I think, for certain, I put a lot in a verse. Sometimes it may take me a couple days just to write a verse. Sometimes I can write 2 – 3 songs in one day. It just depends on if I’m feeling inspired at the time or not.
As far as performing goes I just try to get on stage and have fun; not really think too much, just do what ever comes naturally. That has been working for me so far.
That article (in Complex) definitely took me by surprise! It’s a great look and I’m thankful to be on it. It’s motivating knowing that people are really actually tuning in and following what’s going on. Since the article I’ve gained a couple more followers on Twitter and I’ve been getting some random emails about features and a lot of producers have been sending me beats. I’m starting to actually feel like a rapper (laughs). I’m not mad at that at all!
There is no back story to my name, it’s just a shortened version of my real name. I never really sat down and tried to come up with a “rap name.” I always thought that was corny–not to knock what anybody else does–just not my thing. If I didn’t go by Pate, I’d probably just go by my full gov’t name.
Currently, I’m working on a Features & Freestyles tape. I haven’t come up with a name yet, but it’s basically something I’m putting out there for people who are just catching on, and people who have been rocking wit me since day 1. It contains all my features I’ve done with other artists, freestyles I’ve done in the last year, and a couple unreleased songs that didn’t make the final TTM2 cut. After that, I’m planning on dropping an EP with a shit-load of visuals and random music in between. I’m just trying to stay busy and keep things rolling.
(You can find more from PATE on his website SpaceHighMusic.com, Download his album “Take off in T-Minus 2″ here, and Follow him on Twitter @SpaceHighPate)
–Interview by Alex Gross–
As I try to do for every major awards show, letting a few slip through my fingers, I thought I’d make my educated guesses at who might come out with some big wins. After the passing of Whitney Houston the day prior to the Grammys, I’d imagine she will have a major underlying (and overlying) presence at the ceremony. I’m predicting a very traditional show with very little surprise, but that’s what comes from proper, formal award shows. That’s why we watch the MTV awards, the VMAs, and the Golden Globes–for the intoxicated antics of celebrities who proceed to “ruin everyone’s night” and make Monday headlines.
One thing that I discovered about the Grammys recently is the difference between “Song of the Year” and “Record of the Year.” It always seemed like a bullshit excuse to give out two awards for the same thing–as if the Academy Awards gave out Oscars for “Best Motion Picture” and “Coolest Motion Picture.” Evidently, “Song of the Year” awards the writing of the song, first and foremost, the collaboration of songwriters, not taking into account the final production of the piece. And “Record of the Year” rewards the song in conjunction with production value and sound. So, basically, the exact same award. This has cleared nothing up.
So let’s get into it. There are a lot of awards and very little time. As you may be aware, I will be commenting/updating these predictions via Twitter throughout the ceremony, so you can visit me there to congratulate me for being right, chastise me for being wrong, or just let me know how you’re just passing time before tonight’s premiere of The Walking Dead. Cheers!
(to see the full list of everyone nominated, click here) I skipped over many awards either because I don’t think they’ll be in the actual 3 hour show, or I have no intelligent guess to make and don’t give a shit who wins…
BEST LONG FORM MUSIC VIDEO: Beyonce (I Am…World Tour)
BEST SHORT FORM MUSIC VIDEO: “All is not Lost” (OK GO)
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR (NON-CLASSICAL): Ryan Tedder
BEST SCORE SOUNDTRACK: Alexandre Desplat (The King’s Speech)
BEST COMPILATION SOUNDTRACK FOR VISUAL MEDIA: Glee
BEST MUSICAL THEATER ALBUM: The Book of Mormon
BEST COMEDY ALBUM: Hilarious (LOUIS CK)
BEST SPOKEN WORD ALBUM: Bossypants (Tina Fey)
I'm not sure if they even announce this award at the Grammys, but...I'd like to see Tina win it.
BEST REGGAE ALBUM: Wild and Free (Ziggy Marley)
BEST FOLK ALBUM: Helplessness Blues (Fleet Foxes)
BEST BLUES ALBUM: Low Country Blues (Gregg Allman)
BEST BLUEGRASS ALBUM: Paper Airplane (Alison Krauss & Union Station)
BEST AMERICANA ALBUM: Blessed (Lucinda Williams)
BEST COUNTRY ALBUM: Speak Now (Taylor Swift)
BEST COUNTRY SONG: Mean (Taylor Swift)
BEST COUNTRY DUO/GROUP PERFORMANCE: Don’t You Wanna Stay (Jason Aldean & Kelly Clarkson)
BEST COUNTRY SOLO PERFORMANCE: I’m Gonna Love You Through It (Martina McBride)
Frank Ocean, from an "Odd Future" nobody to the first voice heard on "Watch the Throne"
BEST RAP ALBUM: Watch the Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West)
BEST RAP SONG: All of the Lights–Jeff Bhasker, Stacy Ferguson, Malik Jones, Warren Trotter & Kanye West, songwriters (Kanye West, Rihanna, Kid Cudi & Fergie)
BEST RAP/SUNG COLLABORATION: I Need a Doctor (Dr. Dre, Eminem, Skylar Grey)
BEST RAP PERFORMANCE: Look at me Now (Chris Brown, Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes)
BEST R&B ALBUM: FAME (Chris Brown)
BEST R&B SONG: Fool For You–Cee Lo Green, Melanie Hallim, Jack Splash, songwriters (Cee Lo Green & Melanie Fiona)
BEST TRADITIONAL R&B PERFORMANCE: Surrender (Betty Wright & The Roots)
BEST R&B PERFORMANCE: You Are (Charlie Wilson)
I already feel like Foster the People has been around for too long.
BEST ALTERNATIVE MUSIC ALBUM: Torches (Foster the People)
BEST ROCK ALBUM: Come Around Sundown (Kings of Leon)
BEST ROCK SONG: Every Teardrop is a Waterfall (Coldplay)
BEST HARD ROCK/METAL PERFORMANCE: White Limo (Foo Fighters)
BEST ROCK PERFORMANCE: The Cave (Mumford & Sons)
BEST TRADITIONAL POP/VOCAL ALBUM: Duets II (Tony Bennett & Various Artists)
BEST DANCE/ELECTRONICA ALBUM: Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites (Skrillex)
BEST DANCE RECORDING: Sunshine (David Guetta & Avicii)
BEST POP VOCAL ALBUM: Loud (Rihanna)
BEST POP INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM: Setzer Goes Instru-Mental! (Brian Setzer)
BEST POP DUO/GROUP PERFORMANCE: Pumped Up Kicks (Foster the People)
Just give Adele all the Grammys and call it an early night...
BEST POP SOLO PERFORMANCE: Someone Like You (Adele)
BEST NEW ARTIST: Nicki Minaj
SONG OF THE YEAR: Rolling in the Deep (Adele)
ALBUM OF THE YEAR: 21 (Adele)
RECORD OF THE YEAR: Rolling in the Deep (Adele)
And that’s that! Keep up with our posts on SuperDPS.com or @SuperDPS and try to have at least a satisfactory Grammy evening. I guess I’ll be putting off Walking Dead ’til after.
from attorneyguy. This video failed to make it to my New Year breakdown of the Best and Worst Music Videos of 2011. This was due to a combination of seeing the video after I’d already created my lists, and also that the video appears to be comically independent. But no matter, I’m pumped and prepared for a full video breakdown, so buckle up, suckas!
0:00-0:20–The alluring narrator has captured my attention with her superb diction and the way she pronounces every syllable, not with any kind of distinguishable accent, but with a purpose about as flimsy and uninspired as her tattoo.
0:25-0:40–We’re fortunate enough to meet all of the characters in this historical fiction. Many of whom look as if they’ve been pulled off the streets of a Renaissance fair, asked to do a little LARPing and were never heard from again.
0:48–Sorry, I know this is sudden, I just couldn’t let the kid with the bow and arrow go unnoticed. I’m not sure which period he’s supposed to be representing, or what role he plays in this epic, but I’m with him all the fucking way.
1:23–After meeting all of our characters and getting our back story (thank christ) we can move on to the actual music video, an interminable attempt at garage metal. Also, pretty sure the woman riding a horse in the opening is wearing a fucking T-Shirt.
2:00-2:30–I’m stunned I’ve lasted this long. There’s only so much time one can stare at terrible fashion, slightly overweight man-tits in tight shirts, and some faux-metal jock screaming maniacally like a dastardly villain in a cartoon.
2:40-2:50–Mad, mad Merlin.
3:18-3:40–We’re in the breakdown part of the song now, and the metalhead archer kid with the goober hair-cut is BACK! I’m glad I put so much stock in him earlier, because I think he kills every female character in this show…there’s no real way to tell.
4:30-5:00–Aaaaand everyone’s dead. Wrap it up guys. I guess we can go home now. Maybe I’m stupid, maybe I wasn’t listening to the lyrics, or maybe I was way too disinterested to care, but I don’t understand this story one bit. Let me know what you think!
Hey, boys and girls! I’ve been reviewing music all year–songs and artists that I’ve really enjoyed, and those I found horrifying. I try not to be genre-specific, but it does become a strain on my ability to effectively deliver my honest opinion. Having said that, I can (and regularly do) appreciate lots of different styles of music, which you’ll see here. Some of these may not surprise you if you’ve frequented this site to read our rants and reviews, or if you’re friends with me on Facebook. Leave your comments below if you agree or disagree. I’m sure we’ll come to a polite consensus. I should also mention that these are purely looking at the video itself. Someone might have had a great song, but the video was just satisfactory. So, if we’re all on board this fucking gravy-train, let’s start off with the BEST 5 Videos I’ve seen this year:
5. Lil Wayne–How To Love
There’s a lot going on in this video, and I get that “this isn’t my life, but holy shit” moment that I always got from 2Pac’s more emotional songs. I’ve had conversations with hip hop enthusiasts who hate Lil Wayne, and others who couldn’t live without him. It could just be the heart-tugging elements of the video itself…but it’s songs like this, that cement Weezy’s relevance and diversity, IMO.
4. Tyler the Creator–Yonkers
Vulgar, offensive (to some), and with such multi-leveled introspection, I feel like I’ve been Incepted, I can never be mad at Odd Future. They gave me some of the best music (most of it for free) and one of the best concerts of the year. They’ve irritated many, arguably growing too immense for their own good, as they now walk around so high-and-mighty with their heads in the clouds that they look like collectible Bobble-Head versions of young black hipsters. They’ve inserted themselves into every possible media niche, and it all started here, when Tyler hit the mainstream. It might be nonsensical, silly, horrific batshit, but I hope it never ends.
3. Garfunkel and Oates–This Party Took a Turn for the Douche
Been in love with Garfunkel and Oates for a while, but Kate Micucci and Riki Lindhome definitely have everything going in this video. With guest appearances by Sarah Silverman, Tig Notaro and Alia Shawkat, and references to everything from Tim Taylor to Jeff Goldblum, I can’t get enough of this video and wind up showing it to everyone whether they like it or not. Fuck you.
2. Manchester Orchestra–Simple Math
This video doubles as one of my favorite videos and songs of the year. There’s so much happening in this tribute to, what I can only assume is, the moments that flash before you when you’re a fat kid. This video became so engrained in my mind with this song that I can hardly listen to it anymore without feeling that sense of drifting in and out of reality; and that sounds totally gayballs, but it’s true.
1. Beastie Boys–Make Some Noise
I would be amazed if this video isn’t near first place on every “Best of” list of the past year. Not only is it a celebrity-packed, epic and bad-ass homage to the aging band, but the song is phenomenal and proves that the boys from Brooklyn are still relevant. Their style, while subtly evolving and incorporating new vision, remains–at its core–identical to the old school. Mike D, MCA, and Ad-Rock are re-energized as portrayed by Seth Rogen, Elijah Wood, and Danny McBride.
And now we have to move on, I’m afraid, to the Worst of 2011…the videos that made me hate myself, the music industry, and you. But they also made me feel so much better about listening to everything for free, courtesy of the Internets.
5. Rebecca Black–Friday
I know, I know. It’s easy and it’s on every list, but it’s unavoidable. There’s no way, being a pop culture website, we could just ignore this bullshit. This took the world by storm and it’s probably the reason YouTube still exists. As horrible as this song and video are, I can’t be mad at Rebecca Black. She doesn’t know any better…which is why, I couldn’t just crash her attempt, landing it safely in the Hudson Bay of 5th place. Also, I love the completely unpredictable and insanely meaningless rap at end. This has undoubtedly made Black more money and given her more opportunities in life that anyone in her family has ever had, so…she’ll inevitably fade into obscurity when something more painful to listen to over and over and over again emerges in 2012.
4. Kreayshawn–Gucci Gucci
Some of you may find it odd that in the “Best of” section, I swooned over Odd Future, only to post a video in the “Worst of,” featuring several members of the band making guest appearances…and to that, I say: well observed! Anyone who likes this video must get themselves a CAT scan. I tried to like Kreayshawn, after her interview with Nardwuar and educating myself to her punk-rock upbringing, I thought to myself: Hey, self, this isn’t going to be awful! And immediately after, I thought: Self, why are you listening to me in the first place?
3. Skrillex–Ruffneck
As much as I can’t abide Skrillex and think all of his “songs” sound identical, this video really had me questioning whether he should be on the cover of SPIN, or that anyone should know his name (stage name). I actually liked his video for “First of the Year (Equinox),” even though the tune itself was just as shrill and irritating as this one, thus keeping it off my top 5…but this video is simply awful, and the Christmas gimmick pushed it over the edge to just being painful to watch (and listen to!).
2. Lady Gaga–Marry The Night
I’m sorry. I don’t get Lady Gaga, and I probably never will. Nothing she says or does ever seems honest or original. Her fans praise her for her weird personality, original style, and overall “fuck everybody” attitude. In reality, she just represents a new generation of club kids who dig this because they’re too fucked to realize how obnoxious it all is. Marry the Night, like all of Gaga’s videos, is far too long–and it would be entertaining if it weren’t so flat and boring. You know how people have that ongoing argument about art? Someone will say, “This isn’t art, this is just slapped together and stupid.” And then someone else will retort, “Who are you to say what art is? Maybe everything we do is a form of artistic expression!” Yeah? Well, this isn’t art.
1. Shira–Pound on my Muffin
This spot was supposed to be reserved for the lovely Courtney Stodden, who graced us with some of the worst vomit-inducing musical macabre we’ve ever heard. But, alas, her videos were all 2010 timestamped, so I had to think on my feet. This is the best/worst thing I found. Hitting it kind of close, as this just hit the internets on Christmas (of all days), but I think I found my swan song of 2011. The lyrics are so atrocious that I can’t help but think it’s a joke…but if it is, it’s not funny. Not only does Shira’s scarred and weathered appearance indicate she’s had more than her muffin pounded over the years, she has the sad, desperate demeanor of a stripper, or that girl from the neighborhood who always wanted to be a stripper, and then mysteriously disappeared. My absolute favorite part of this video has to be the faces on all of the men who make appearances, pretending to seem interested, and instead looking confused or horrified. Time will tell if this piece of shit gains any media attention. But at 60,000+ hits, it’s starting to look like a bright year for Shira!
–That’s All Folks! Welcome 2012!
Filed under Arts, Fun Stuff, Music, News, Review, Top 10 List, Top 5 List
from CourtneyStodden. There is a lot–like, a shit ton–of horrible music out there, but I’ve never heard anything that caused me to immediately yank the plug out of my computer (not even Rebecca fucking Black). Meet Courtney Stodden, if you haven’t already. She is the teenage bride of 51-year old Doug Hutchison (Lost, X-Files, The Green Mile), and boy is she ever obnoxious! Most people have a mid-life crisis and pick up a brand new sports car or try to build their own pool/deck. Hutchison decided to get his own pet blonde child (who intellectually probably ranks somewhere in between Horse and Glass of Water).
Before she was a super-famous piece of trailer park run-off that found its way into Hollywood’s sewers, she also made a video against Bullying (as you do). At the beginning, she cites her credentials, which include “Upcoming Recording artist, Model, and Inspiring Actress.” While I assume she meant “Aspiring,” I think she’d be out of her league in either context. Her voice is probably the worst thing on the planet, and I’m almost certain this article counts as “bullying.” But, hey, maybe she’d be bullied less if she weren’t so self-absorbed, self-indulgent, stupid, shallow, talentless, and fucking someone who could be her grandfather?
Here’s that video, have fun:
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The Black Keys–El Camino
In this Danger Mouse-produced follow-up to “Brothers,” The Black Keys seems to be doing something a little different, and that’s great. A few people may see this as a complete transgression from their previous work, but I totally dig it. The Black Keys have an eclectic sound which enables them to do anything from gritty blues and folk to Acid House Country R&B. Not only that, but they lend their talents to hip hop in their multi-artist release, “Blakroc.” Now, although Danger Mouse (Brian Burton) is famous for mixing, producing, and performing on some of the best albums recently, some may still be skeptical. There are some phenomenal songs on this album, so give it a chance. You may not fall in love with it at first sight like “Brothers” (Danger Mouse produced the song Tighten Up on “Brothers” and the Black Keys album “Attack and Release”–thanks FYP), but it will grow on you, I promise. Maybe like a ‘step-Brother’ or something. “El Camino” is definitely slightly less earthy than its predecessor, but it has just as much heart. Wait ’til you hear the singles a couple times and decide for yourself. Here’s a taste.
The Roots–Undun
Though this makes unlucky album number 13 for Philly’s The Roots, most bands don’t make it this far while still being not only relevant, but viscerally entertaining. For this, The Roots‘ first concept album, they take us on an adventure through the life of fictional hustler Redford Stephens from his death–at age 25–to his humble beginnings as he inevitably chooses his dark fate. While I didn’t particularly enjoy their collaboration with John Legend (Wake Up!), I made their previous release, How I Got Over, last for as long as possible. The Roots, having been together for about 25 years, possess an unfathomable array of talent that is always focused well, but tends to work unevenly here and there. Undun is one of the most focused and enjoyable records I’ve heard from them, and it is a very good sign for what’s to come. Since 2009, they have been the house-band for Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, a full-time job which may have caused their music and/or motivation to deteriorate. But The Roots remain resilient as ever, picking up from where they left off, at the top of their game–looking back only to see how far they’ve come. (Here’s the video for Make My, one of four videos that you should probably watch in order)
Black Lips–Arabia Mountain
If you’re a punk rock kid, hipster, drink PBR, own a bike, or have ever been to a party, you should already know everything about Black Lips, so what can I say? Going from Bomp Records to In The Red, and landing on VICE did not change the “fuck you” attitude this band has–and while their music has appeared in TV shows and movies, they are yet to enjoy that Musical Holy Grail of selling out and becoming boring. Whether you consider them “punk rock” or not is arguable; however, I would say they have embodied every essence of the punk base to use them in any argument against someone who claims that ‘punk rock is dead.’ They remain on a pretty-much-Indie label, sing songs about Spider-man and anarchy, and sound like their music was recorded in a basement 30 years ago. They’re a scenester’s wet dream. Go Out and Get It!
Noah Gundersen–Family
If you’ve been following Sons of Anarchy, you may have heard at least two Noah Gundersen songs without even realizing it. Everything about his music is almost calculating and beautiful. So much so that I sped up some tracks so it sounded like a female voice singing, just so I didn’t feel so totally gay for Gundersen. Following in the breathy indie singer/songwriter tradition as Bright Eyes’ Conor Oberst, Gundersen tells stories in his songs that took older musicians decades to perfect. One of the best things about Noah, which can not be said for many other indie artists (with the possible exception of Jim James), is that his voice and musical talent creates such a broad blanket of appreciation. You will love this, and (for better or worse) so will your parents. One of the best musical treasures I’ve happened upon since Dan Reeder. This is the title track from the album and the first song I heard him sing: Family
Rihanna–Talk That Talk
Rihanna is the most beautiful woman on the planet. Yes, it’s true. I don’t know how much more she’s got left in her, but I can only hope she goes on forever. Hip Hop and R&B in the mainstream are slowly moving into a whirlpool of Club, Dubstep, Bubblegum, Electronica, etc–but if it’s coming out the other end like this, I ain’t even mad. But why do I like this while not particularly caring for Lady Gaga? Perhaps it’s the sex appeal; maybe the years of reliably consistent yet constantly evolving material? Maybe it’s because Obama’s president? Who knows? Not all of it makes me want to swag out, but it’s a solid album. It fits right in amongst Drake and friends on my iPod, too! And I bet Johnny Cash wouldn’t even be mad at Where Have You Been, either.
Childish Gambino–CAMP
Donald Glover is a young man of many talents. He was even the subject of a completely unfounded rumor that he would be the new Spider-Man. Glover, a hilarious and perhaps a bit esoteric young actor and comedian has performed in the comedy Mystery Team as well as the increasingly popular show, Community. Most recently, however, you can see him on his Comedy Central special “Weirdo.” Almost constantly funny and filthy new hip hop has become such a pleasure lately. It’s such a clash from the norm and shows that there is a real community out there to appreciate something new, spirited, and influential. Odd Future has proven this as well. Only time will tell if this breed of young, self-made (nerd-core?) rappers will rise to the top...but in the meantime, check out Childish Gambino. You can hear the passion in Glover’s voice as well as the unadulterated FUN he’s having with this music. Also, check out his EP featuring the single Freaks and Geeks.
Filed under Music, News, Review, Top 5 List
October 22nd was certainly an adventure. Not only was it my first trip to the Union Transfer concert venue on Spring Garden St, but it was my first live experience with Odd Future (OFWGKTA–a group so meta-hipster that they sell their own ironic T-Shirts at the merch table). The group of young, talented artists and producers have made quite a name for themselves, mostly amongst other young people. In fact, many older, more seasoned hip hop fans have claimed that they don’t care for the music of Odd Future. Combined, Odd Future and its offshoots have a catalog of over 300 songs, which, for a group that has only existed for 4 years in the underground scene, is pretty fucking impressive.
The show began with a DJ set from Syd the Kyd, Odd Future’s only female member (The Internet), to get the massive sold out audience pumped.
When the show kicked off with Hodgy Beats and Left Brain’s (MellowHype) song “64,” the audience was in full swing. Watching from a safe distance in the beautiful balcony above, I don’t think I’ve ever seen an audience rage so hard for an entire 2-hour set (and that includes punk shows and festivals). The crowd surfing alone got so out of hand that the several on-stage security guards needed the band’s help (mainly Left Brain) to accost rowdy hipsters and throw them violently back into the crowd.
If you haven’t checked out Odd Future’s ridiculous catalog, do so now. If you’re familiar with them and are curious about the setlist, I’ve provided it below. The show was unlike anything I’ve ever seen, and I apologize that my video footage doesn’t do it justice…but I can’t wait for Tyler and the Gang to come back to Philly soon.
Setlist (according to Setlist.fm)
01 64
02 Transylvania
03 Rolling Papers
04 Tron Cat (video)
05 Forest Green
06 TANGGOLF (video)
07 Splatter
08 Timeless
09 Orange Juice (video)
10 Loaded
11 Sandwitches (video)
12 Turnt Down (video)
13 Everything That’s Yours
14 igotagun
15 Yonkers (video)
16 Burger
17 King
18 VCR (video)
19 Slow It Down
20 French! (video)
21 Supermarket (video)
22 Benediction (video)
23 Fuck The Police (video)
24 Bitch Suck Dick (video)
25 Radicals (video)
——encore break——
26 Swag Me Out (video)
27 Earl
And here are some Odd Future-themed images I created:
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