What started out as just another local hip hop show turned into an incredible display of music, love and family. Affiliated Entertainment Presents Local Legends; Zikki and Ill Defined. Really that should tell you all you need to know. Two artists I've known from the moment I dove into this crazy world of music and family. Two artists I started as a fan of, respected and believed in.
The night started off with another brilliant preformance from QP. A set of hyper, feel good music delivered to an energetic crowd. Joining his set, ThreeSixty also put on a hell of a preformance. Never disappointing their fans, we were all left wanting more.
Krucial Barz who I had the pleasure of meeting and witnessing battle a few weeks prior, also took the stage. With a deep message to convey and a true love of music; Krucial delivered his lyrics unapologetically.
"Pa-pa-patron! Pa-pa-patron!" could be heard throughout the building as Patron's fans chanted his name. I can not deny the Patron family credit where its due. They are always in attendance. Whether its his brother as his hype man or his mom and dad in the crowd, you cant miss the love this family shares for each other and the music. Patron is a beast on the mic; from his own music to his battles.
Miz also blessed us with a preformance of his music. There is a message in his words and a way in which he delivers that always takes me to another place. I find myself lost in the stories he tells. I'm taken away and never quite ready to return back to the moment as he steps off stage.
Due to a slight technical malfunction, Steez's set was turned into a chypher. With DJ Pasquan on the 1s and 2s, a few dope beats and several respected MCs, I had to record as much as I could. The cypher included; Steez, J. Sav, Heretic, Ang P, SOS, and surprise guest Louis. Each artists came with a unique take on the beats and kept the crowd thoroughly entertained. If you've never seen a cypher put together on the fly, I highly suggest you add that to your bucket list.
The headliners; Zikki Carr and Ill Defined surprised the audience with guest preformances from Lit Sims and Louis Morreno. Having only seen Louis preform once (over a year ago) I was ecstatic to see him on stage. It was as though he'd be there all along. If I had to describe their whole set in one word....FIRE! Every song hits hard and has its own message. There is a song for every mood; from a need to dance to a need to just rock with them.
I started as a Breathe Eazy fan over two years ago. Zikki, Ill Defined and their producer Bruce Waine made me feel right at home at every show I attended. "I started as a fan and now I have a family." I've followed them from MIDAS, to the Play Pen/Beau Legs to Le Voyeur and The Northern. Im ecstatic to say I'll be following them to Colorado in June.
I have never been left disappointed when these two hit the stage. They leave me in a feel good mood and unaware of the troubles life may bring. I'm lost in their world, If only for a few moments.
No matter what mood you're in or want to be in, there is a hip hop song for that moment. I guarantee whether you've loved hip hop since the 3rd grade, are a new fan or contemplating taking a listen for the first time; there is a hip hop song made just for you. That's what local legends do.
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