Toronto is like no other. Busta said: “the T Dot love is amazing!”, and De La Soul said: “honestly, this was the best show on the tour!” You’d think De La says it at every city, but you’ll soon see why they might have genuinely meant it here. Good times.
I must say, seeing where these high energy MCs are at in 2009 was an enlightening experience. I’ve seen both of the acts a few times each over the years, but watching them both up close and personal at the Phoenix highlighted the similarities, and some glaring differences, between each of the living legends.
JB and Michie Mee representing Toronto to the fullest
The 10th installment of The Beat Lounge took place last Saturday night with beats from a variety of homegrown producers including Rich Kidd, Big Popps, Gigz and an exclusive world premier from Tone Mason of a brand new Saukrates track (at the 3:10 mark)!
I’m assuming this is the song Melly keeps talking about. Geez, can’t wait for this Saukrates album to drop (rubs hands together greedily).
Honey Jam 2009. So nice we had to do it twice!
These events are timeless. That’s why it doesn’t matter that much when you learn about them, if you weren’t there… if you don’t know, now you know.
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Another city, another day, another playing field to navigate – this time in Saskatoon. After checking in we hit sound check while Peter Jackson got his first opportunity to build with Spliffstar. Busta has been all business this tour and hasn’t really engaged with anyone outside his camp, but Spliffstar has made himself totally accessible since Saskatoon when he got to know us. At sound check I wrestled with the logistics to secure the best available positioning for our merchandise table. Once settled, sound checked and satisfied we feasted at The Freehouse and “got fat while they starved.” Chicken sandwich with Mango salsa in Saskatoon? Who knew.
We were picked up upon arrival back at the hotel. I have to admit, seeing a black and red Expedition with FMF on the side made me consider the likelihood of Funk Master Flex actually somehow being in Saskatoon to visit Busta or something. But then I figured out it was our ride,noticed the truck wasn’t clean and remembered I WAS IN SASKATOON. So forging on past my delusional lapse, I stepped in the club and struck a deal with one of the dozen sexy waitresses… (more…)
Oh my gaaaaaaaawd Busta is the greatest lol! Looks like T.O. definitely repped at the show and seeing the footage is making me kick myself for missing this. The beginning is hype (“Ante Up”) but “Scenario” and the Spliff/Busta chemistry in “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See” are why these guys are legends. Seen at TRF courtesy of TOFLO.com!