Celebrate Music

Over the past 3-months, I've been given alot of very good music produced and performed by some Very talented people in Worcester.

Now, the music that I've been given has been rap music, and in an era where it seems as if every rap song, that's played on commercial radio, is horrible, I've been pleasantly surprised by the Rap from Worcester.

You see, I've grown-up with Rap, and I embody Hip Hop.

The culture, that will celebrate it's 38th birthday this summer has gone through a myriad of changes: Lost kings and queens, rampant drug usage, HIV/AIDS, and a rebirth within the past 10-years. It's quite amazing, when you stop and think about it.

While Rap music has served as my theme music for most of my life, Reggae, Calypso, Soca, Rock 'N Roll, and Jazz have also played a large roll in my appreciation of music; Rap just so happens to borrow from all of these genres of music and more.

My only hope is that these local artist are able to share their music and, not just locally, but in cities such as Boston, Providence, Hartford, New Haven, etc.

Saigon in Worcester

Saigon, the rapper that made a name for himself by hitting Hip Hop heads with syncopated lyricism and uncanny word-play, will be performing in Worcester this Saturday, March 20th at the CANAL Nightclub.

Rap listeners and television viewers may recognize Saigon from his many appearances on the HBO TV show ENTOURAGE, but I'm sure Saigon will be hitting the Woo with an entirely different entourage this Saturday.

While Saigon has a checkered past, having served 7-years in prison, he emerged from prison with a vision to help the children of incarcerated parents and jump start his music career by forming Abandoned Nation.

Some say that music has been Saigon's savior, while others will say that Saigon has been a guiding light in the rap game and has brought back street-spitter lyricism that the East coast and, New York City in particular, is known for.

Doors open at 7 PM.

Swagger at Hanover Theatre: Soulja Boy & Fabolous

I know that that good folks at 4Rilla posted the information about Soulja Boy in concert at The Hanover Theatre for Performing Arts. Well, here's the full press release thanks to Pride Productions and K A Promotions.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

K A Promotions/ Pride Productions, Inc.
Presents
Soulja Boy Performs Live
Wednesday, April 29th, 2009, 7:00pm at Hanover Theatre, Downtown Worcester, MA


Worcester MA – 4/1/09 K A Promotions and Pride Productions, Inc. announce the hottest concert to kick off the 2009 Spring season featuring Grammy–award nominated Soulja Boy. Kiss Me Thru The Phone has became highly successful for both Soulja Boy and Sammie on the charts. The song hit number one on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles. The song later debuted at #71 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in 2009 and so far peaked at #4, Giving it Soulja Boy's second top five hit on the US charts since 2007's "Crank That".


For more than 15 years, Pride Productions has been recognized locally and nationally for its innovative youth multi media programs and collaborations with organizations and educational institutions for the benefit of youth. Pride Productions’ mission is to “empower youth to expand their opportunities for the future using multi-media and technology” in a safe learning environment. Thanks to K A Promotions and their commitment to the community, Pride Productions is able to bring this exciting event to Worcester to raise funds to continue to support its youth initiatives.


In addition, dance teams will be coming in from around the region and a special guest performance will soon be named. The stage is set for an entertaining and ground-breaking event. Because of the historical nature of this event, the positive reactions and unprecedented participation from the community, we are expecting the 2009 performance in Worcester to sell out.

K A Promotions comments, “Together with a nonprofit partner such as Pride Productions, Inc. we can work to make a positive impact on the lives of young people”.

Hip Hop: Cassidy to perform in Worcester

Known in the world of Hip Hop as an "underground rapper" who saw success in 2004 with the album Split Personality, Cassidy is performing in Worcester on January 31, 2009.

The show is taking place Worcester State College(located at 486 Chandler Street, Worcester, MA) and doors open at 7 pm.

Opening the show is none other than Worcester's own, Baige O'Bannon. If you're not familiar with whom Baige O'Bannon is, I won't hold it against you for now, but remember the name because he's been putting in the work and his lyricism is amazing.


Tickets for the event are $20 and if you'd like tickets post a comment and I'll be sure to put you in contact with Baige directly.

On the wheels of steel are DJ Jack Frost, DJ Dimention, DJ Black Knight and DJ Turnament.

The OFFICIAL after-party is taking place at Canal Night Club, located at 90 Harding Street in Worcester.

2008 Rap Up!

Every year, my man Skillz comes through with a Rap Up that is highly anticipated and folks call each other and wonder where it is. It's available on the Internet, usually YouTube.com or some other viral video website.

Without further ado, I present to you Skillz: 2008 Rap Up:



If you want to see the 2007 Rap Up, you can peep it here.

Nas Album Cover

If you're a Hip Hop 'head or not, what does this album cover mean to you?

Please post your thoughts in the comments section or feel free to email us at WorcesterIsMAJOR@gmail.com.