August 29, 2010 was the day that my life was changed forever. Growing up in Oklahoma I was exposed to hard core rap and R&B. It was not until I went to NYC in 1990 that my life would change. I saw b-boys free-styling on the blocks. I saw graffiti on the trains. I saw the most beautiful men on earth wear Tim's, Champion hoodies, and hat cocked to the side! I don't even want to talk about their sexy accents. Yes, I LOVE NYC men!!! Listening to the radio I would hear Dj's drop exclusives at night. I heard artist like EPMD, De La Soul, Nice and Smooth, Red Man, Wu-Tang , Nas and my favorite group of all time Tribe Called Quest.
Going back to Oklahoma after leaving NYC for the summer I would have exclusive songs I recorded on tape that I had gotten from the radio. That was my life! Hip-Hop became apart of my life. A LOVE affair began and I have been a supporter of the movement sense.
Rock The Bells concert has been coming to the DMV sense I moved here back in 07'. Finally by the grace of GOD I was able to go! I can't express how excited I was. The little girl that would record songs on the radio rapped to every lyric when Tribe hit the stage. I was Inspired by KRS. He said HIP is the knowledge and HOP is the movement. Seeing one of my favorite emcees of all time Nas be a surprise guest I lost it. No one knew he was going to show up. I just told my friend if Nas came it would be perfect. Nas performed with Lauryn and Wu. Busta brought energy to an already charged Tribe show. I was jumping and dancing, never sat down! Despite Lauryn Hill coming two hours late the show was still a delight. Just seeing Lauryn after all those years was a blessing and something I would never forget!
The concert was great!! It was wonderful.
ReplyDeleteIt was a great show Steph! It was life changing for me! More like a spiritual experience. I will never be the same.
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