It’s been a week of full-blown no holds barred ridicaliss-ness in Sydney. Not least at the Big Day Out, where as you cannot fail to see, Mr Lupe Fiasco attracted an impressive crowd despite the insane Sydney heat. The motley audience of rockers, hip hoppers, indie hipsters, and those shirtless guys with sombreros, were blessed with one of the most energetic and euphoric sets this long-time festival head has ever seen, complete with crowd sing-alongs, shirt-ripping, slamming guitar solos, and of course a dose of hip hop flavoured moshing (this was the Big Day Out, after all). Read more »
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Review: Lupe Fiasco @ BDO
Posted in Music, Reviews, Tara Grover Morrissey with tags BDO, Hip Hop, Lupe Fiasco on January 29, 2011 by The ChiefReview: My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
Posted in Music, Reviews with tags Hip Hop, Kanye West, Review on December 2, 2010 by The ChiefIt’s that time of year again, when phrases such as “album of the year” get tossed around as we, the dedicated enthusiasts, attempt to make sense of yet another year of our lives through its soundtrack. But before we crank out the inevitable “top tens,” predictions, and recaps, let us bow our heads in a moment of silent gratitude for the mighty gift that we have received. I refer, of course, to My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.


