Each time I see Little Brother, I like them more. The chemistry between the laid back Big Pooh and the charismatic Phonte makes for one of the hottest hip-hop acts ever. Phonte draws you in with his dancing -- he’s a big boy who can move -- and his expression. He’s always sticking out his tongue or doing fraternity style steps as he dances. He preens and poses on stage. Add tight beats and meaty rhymes about materialism, fatherhood and romantic relationships, and it’s easy to see why fans love them.
Little Brother headlined a benefit for Charlotte rapper Wolly Vinyl who was kicked out of his home when the Johnston Mills closed. More than a dozen artists from throughout the Carolinas came out to the Spot last night to support Wolly. Along with Little Brother, I caught the Others and the deadPOETS (DPS), but I missed the earlier acts. Several people were impressed by the level of talent among the unknown MCs.
When you stepped inside the Spot last night, it was so hot that even my sweat started sweating. Yet, there was no drama. Everyone was into the show. It felt like the vibe at the Room and I hope it’s something that will continue. We don’t have enough underground hip-hop venues in Charlotte where people can spit about more than money, cars and sexual conquests.
Friday, July 14, 2006
Little Brother killed it
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I went to the LB benefit concert, and was very impressed with their show knowing that they did it for free. Not everyone can rock a crowd for over an hour and leave them wanting more.
I am disappointed in our local radio stations as they had nothing at all to do with the benefit concert, or supporting our local/regional artists. They pretend to care about the youth and what goes on in the comminities, but don't take responsibility for their role in the current state of affairs in the community. Not everyone has strong role models in their house hold and TV/radio the media in general has become like a foster parent, and if you keep force feeding the youth, gun clappin, trappin, mackin, and snappin, what do you expect to get for your return on investment. There is more music out there that doesn't fall under those categories and I'm sure the youth would appreciate a little diversity in the music.
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