The Trill Is Back

I was slippin, I know.  The last two weeks I've been busy moving, transferring schools, and settling in to a new location, which is why the posting has been nonexistent.  I'll be moving back into the regular posting this week as things get back to normal.

On Sunday night, my university hosted something of a welcoming concert.  It was headlined by the Lifesavas from nearby Portland, Oregon.  A slough of opening acts preceded them, including a couple agonizingly cliche white rappers who were stuck in watered-down Sage Francis mode.  Once Lifesavas arrived, the crowd lit up and got into it.  Maybe it was just the contrast with the previous acts, but I came away feeling like the Lifesavas knew how to throw one of the best shows I've seen.

Showing Love For Local Cats

 

The Sandpeople are a super-sized hip-hop group out of Portland, Oregon.  In terms of numbers and diversity think Wu-Tang, but with a bit less to offer.  A lot of the MCs made names for themselves in the battle circuit, so a good portion of their records still have that component.  Though they have begun to get some attention at the national level, they are still mostly a regional act, and open a lot of shows in the Portland area.  The best thing about this group is their ability to engage a crowd.  Don't let the video fool you,  They have a high level of intensity and are able to feed off each other's energy.

Side-note: one of my favorite record stores, 360 Vinyl, is in the video