The Beats, Rhymes and Rice Tour: Northeastern University
The Beats, Rhymes and Rice Tour made their way to Northeastern University and hit the Boston area by storm on November 8, 2007. It was the second show on the BRR Tour and it was a privilege to have Giles Li, Bao Phi and Kiwi on campus. Giles and Kiwi have performed at Northeastern in the past, but it was the first time for Bao. The night was filled with laughter, great poems and great music. It was the first time that I ever watched Kiwi perform live and he was everything that he was advertised. He was energetic, passionate and his rhymes were dope. With songs like “Good Music,” “Right Here, Right Now,” and “Turn It Around,” it was great just to listen to real Hip Hop and listen to lyrics that matter. I had watched Giles and Bao perform on the stage at UMASS Boston back in the Summer. It’s been months and when they get together this time, it’s like they didn’t miss a beat. They fed off each other and was the dynamic duo that they are. Giles performed “Crappy Xmas Poem in 7 Parts,” the crowd favorite “WHAT YEAH OKAY!” and a cover of “HEY YA!” Bao continued his “Nguyen” series and also read a poem that he wrote recently. The three artists were just awesome, keeping the audience entertained as well as inspiring them with their words.
Personally, this show was something that I always wanted to happen. When the opportunity arose, I jumped on it with the big help of Delia (Thanks!). It was hard work but it was worth it. I just want to take time to thank all the people that showed up and to all three artists for enlightening the Northeastern Asian American community with their words. For the students and people out there that think there are no talented Asian American artists or not a lot of Asian American heroes out there, well three were on the same stage that night at Northeastern University.
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some dude wrote a pretty funny recap of the show here.
and i hope that there were folks in the audience or listening in who maybe weren’t asian american, but still took something positive away from the event.
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