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Thanks to past exploits and possibly fake leaks, rumors were running wild about who might show up at this year's "Fader Fort" at SXSW. Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake, Kanye West, The Strokes, and Black Eyed Peas were all names I read in unsubstantiated tweets and on other websites. Ends up there weren't many unannounced guests at the four-day, outdoor Levi's-sponsored venue space. Nas & Damian Marley (who have a new album coming out and are on other festival lineups) were the "special guest" on the first night, and Bone Thugs-n-Harmony were the announced & exclusive headliner of the final frigid night. They went on after Sleigh Bells played.
"Yo, let's take this shit back, wayyyyyyy back," Krayzie Bone said onstage at the Fader Fort. "Back to 1995, motherfucka!" The reunited Cleveland rap group then busted out a handful of tracks off their four-million-selling '95 release, E. 1999 Eternal: "1st of tha Month," "Tha Crossroads," and "East 1999." The sound was initially a bit muddy on their turbo-fast raps, but hit a smooth streak when they got all Boyz 2 Men on "I Tried" and "Days of Our Lives," two piano ballads with three-way vocals. Hey, they're not joking about the "harmony" in their name. The throwback streak continued with tributes to Tupac, Eazy-E, and Notorious BIG, including a particularly awesome version of "Notorious Thugz," their collabo with Biggie. "Bring that fat motherfucker back to life!" Bizzy belted. Oh, snap! -- WG [Jukke]More pictures from the show below...
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Posted by Anonymous | March 22, 2010 6:11 PM
"Back to 1995, motherfucka!"
I approve!
Ahh, those were the days...
Posted by Aphrica | March 22, 2010 6:24 PM
These guys were great. First of Da Month!
Posted by Anonymous | March 23, 2010 12:33 PM
http://rapgenius.com/lyrics/Bone-thugs-n-harmony/1st-of-tha-month
Posted by Anonymous | March 23, 2010 5:49 PM
Whats tha deal i went to the show yall had in H town and i hadf a good tim yall did yall damn thang i was the first girl yall pulled up im not trying to be down but i do feel yall pain i just got off lock myself about 3 years ago i did 4 years and came home on the right note. I have much love4 yall keep holding in and i promise GOD will see yall through. GOD BLESS AND KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND I LOVE THE KISS U GAVE ME. LOL!
Posted by GRACYE WALKER | April 27, 2010 6:26 AM
foeer this band is the best new music ive ever heard. heard them play way back in early 09 and literally was knocked on my back. have listened to them nonstop since. you are fools for letting this pass you by. these guys will be fresh in my ears as long as i live.
http://ksavip.com/
Posted by شات | October 3, 2010 9:10 PM
Some really great photos here. I'd never even heard of 8-bit music before so thanks for enlightening me! Jim.
will be fresh in my ears as long as i live.
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Posted by مركز تحميل | October 4, 2010 8:12 AM
tee was a real treat for fans watching all those popular bands performing live.
by the way Here is a full for SXSW 2010 if
anyone wants to check it out.
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Posted by شات دردشه | October 9, 2010 12:33 AM
Whats tha deal i went to the show yall had in H town and i hadf a good tim yall did yall damn thang i was the first girl yall pulled up im not trying to be down but i do feel yall pain i just got off lock myself about 3 years ago i did 4 years and came home on the right note. I have much love4 yall keep holding in and i promise GOD will see yall through. GOD BLESS AND KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND I LOVE THE KISS U GAVE ME. LOL!
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Posted by منتديات | November 3, 2010 5:51 PM
thanks so mutch
Posted by anime | April 11, 2011 4:58 PM