still a group… let’s show everybody how dope we are,” before launching into the “Soul of Old” freestyle, complete with old-school record scratches and bombastic raps. Somewhere near the middle of the setlist, they ask, “People wanna know is Run-D.M.C. dominated the ‘80s rap scene, giving music lovers hits like “It’s Tricky” and “King of Rock” - those songs appear on their live album recorded in Switzerland. Live at Montreux (2007)įor years, Run-D.M.C. The set also includes “Troublesome,” which takes Nas’ “If I Ruled The World” instrumental for a subtle diss when 2Pac said he wanted to “whoop his ass with his own motherf-king beat.” At some points, the screams are so loud, you can hear them even after the song is over. The album was released nine years later and includes the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame rapper's beloved hits "Hit 'Em Up", "2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted" and "So Many Tears.” Outlawz and Tha Dogg Pound provided backup on the first and second halves of the album, respectively, and Pac brought in even more help with Snoop Dogg, Jodeci, K-Ci & Jojo and Nate Dogg.
2Pac - Live At The House Of Blues (2005)ĢPac’s Live At the House of Blues was the Cali rapper’s last recorded performance, put to tape just months before he was fatally shot in 1996. Performing songs from their first four albums, where they mix dancehall with hip-hop, BDP preached the realities of living in the South Bronx and originality in hip-hop. “If anyone ever asks you the question, ‘Who is the number one set and sound?’, you will quickly reply, ‘Boogie Down Productions.’ And if they have any questions on what you are talking about, please, play them this album.” KRS-One opens BDP’s Live Hardcore Worldwide with a braggadocious intro, prepping listeners for the revolutionary cyphers and “lyrics sharp as a machete” to follow. Boogie Down Productions - Live Hardcore Worldwide (1991) They also brought along some special friends - Common raps on “Love of My Life,” longtime friend Dice Raw hops on “Adrenaline!” and Jill Scott takes over Erykah Badu’s parts on “You Got Me.” Come Alive is a must-have for fans of Black Thought, Questlove and the crew - a band that shines brighter when they’re playing live. The Philadelphia hip-hop ensemble fused jazz and funk, giving their songs the live treatment in Zurich, Switzerland, and New York City. Most die-hard music fans have heard of Frampton Comes Alive, so when it came time for The Roots to name their own live album, they decided to pay homage to the seminal recording with The Roots Come Alive. Cole in person, check out this excellently mixed live set before you catch him on the road this summer.
The live album was released on his 31st birthday, and includes hits “Wet Dreamz,” “No Role Modelz” and “Apparently.” If you haven’t witnessed J. Cole took his album out on the road, recorded each concert, and unveiled it to fans at home with an HBO series. Cole - Forest Hills Drive, Live From Fayetteville, NC (2016)Īfter the success of 2014 Forest Hills Drive, which went double platinum with no features, J.