photos by Tim Griffin, Words By Black Bubblegum

Buckshot and The General Steele

After a small hiccup (we're glad you're better Buckshot), BCC affiliates Black Moon and Smif N Wessun took the stage at The Knitting Factory on November 9th to perform their classic mid-school records and backpacker staples, Enta Da Stage and Da Shinin (respectively). The two groups shared the stage at points as their alter-ego Black Smif N Wessun, splitting time at the outset with Smif N Wessun taking the stage first. Backed by Da Beatminerz on the mix (c'mon kick it!) as well as a live band, Dru Ha, Havoc (of Mobb Deep), and even Travis from Gym Class Heroes (huh, wha?) came and dropped a verse. Miss Info thinks that Travis may have signed a solo deal with Duck Down Records... I guess that remains to be seen.

Smif N Wessun flubbed their lines once on a track but did some push-ups to make up for it. More pictures, including one of the full setlist, below...

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photos by Kyle Dean Reinford

The Roots are going on tour with Gym Class Heroes and playing Roseland in NYC. I'll definitely be sitting this one out. They sounded great at All Points West though - the few songs I heard of them. Tickets for this tour are on presale. All dates and more APW pics below...

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