KRS-ONE played SOB’s
August 31st, 2013 by chocko
KRS-ONE and DJ Predator Prime at SOB’s (photos by Chocko)
Tony Touch and D-Stroy
The Teacha, aka Blastmaster KRS-ONE recently performed at the NYC downtown club, SOB’s in front of a sold out crowd. His son, DJ Predator Prime accompanied the legendary MC on the turntables providing the beats and scratches. When we got into the club, Tony Touch was on stage ripping it up on the microphone and turntables along with Brooklyn MC, D-Stroy (founding member of The Arsonists). D-Stroy knows how to entertain with a combination punch of comedy, verbal acrobatics and wacky dance moves. Tony Touch is all about that real hip hop, so definitely cop his latest release Piece Maker 3 (Return Of The 50 MC’s).
KRS-ONE jumped on stage a little after 10 pm, firing on all cylinders. He started the set by freestyling for a few minutes then announced he would be doing a lot of classic material. The crowd responded by joining in on the verses of classic Boogie Down Production tracks such as MC’s Act Like They Don’t Know, My Philosophy, Criminal Minded, The Bridge Is Over and I’m Still #1. The Blastmaster also performed tracks from his latest album Never Forget. One of my favorite moments of the show was when KRS rhymed over some Vivaldi. Hip hop and classical music…mind blown! I would love to see that song performed live with a string quartet. That would be dope! The Teacha also took the time to share some knowledge and wisdom…the one thing that stood out the most was his lesson where he said “The mastery of one thing, can lead to all things.” Class was in session. I noticed fans like to bring their latest arts and crafts projects to shows…in the middle of a song, KRS-ONE grabbed a nice graffiti piece from the crowd and held it up on stage for all to see (pictured above). Somebody also took the time to make what looked like a bathroom rug with the letters “BDP” on them. The show lasted well over an hour, longtime collaborator Hakim Green of Channel Live joined KRS-ONE on stage for a track and the crowd got a bit zany when “I Can’t Wake Up” was performed. I’m sure you remember the chorus…”I’m A Blunt, getting smoked, and I can’t wake up!” KRS-ONE is one of the few MCs out there that can truly rock a mic and perform live and to see a show like this on Hip Hop’s 40th anniversary, made it an event that I will remember for a long time. Check out some videos from the show below!
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