The HMV Forum in Kentish Town smells of Mothballs, luckily for me, my nausea was short lived as it wasn't long until Hip hop historian, KRS One brought my senses back to life. I've been to a few hip hop shows but they all seem like mere imitations in comparison to KRS One's epic performance. 19 albums later and KRS is still the most credible rapper in hip hop history and on October 2nd 2010, he was more than happy to let Kentish Town know why.
Rapper, Maestro had the crowd warmed up nicely with some of what he had to offer, before 'the great entrance' but as the 45 year old rapper made his way to the stage, the crowd greeted him like a long lost cousin. With no gimmicks or games in mind, just a dj and mic; KRS One began to devour the Oxford Dictionary with his lyrical prowess.
Performing classics such as 'Sound Of The Police', 'Bridge Is Over' and MC's Act Like They Don't Know', there wasn't a single lyric that wasn't chanted by the over enthused crowd. More of a stimulant lecture on the journey of hip hop than your standard mic in the hand "throw your hands in the air" kind of gig ( although the audience were more than welcome to do so), KRS along with his lyrical accomplice, Supernatural transported their head bangin' disciples back to the 80's where the art form was at its peak. Supernatural's 20 minute freestyle and his Slick Rick, B.I.G and Busta Rhymes impersonation had the crowd very excited not to mention sweaty with energy.
With a handful of "wheel an cum agen selector", cemented with a B-boy dance off, the night overall was as hip hop as hip hop gets. 21st Century rappers, take note.
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