Robert Christgau writes in The Village Voice ithereis no more accomplished crew in alt-rapi. Blackalicious’ brand of hip-hop is detail-oriented and lyrically dense. Gift of Gabis verbal dexterity chisels ievery syllable into the pavementi and Xcel blends live drums, guitars, and strings into his samples (jazz, disco, rock ‘n’ roll, blues, R&B) rendering some of hip-hop’s most distinctive sound.
Alphabet Aerobics
Nowhere Fast
March 31 youill get the chance to hear them live when they play the Icon in an all-ages show.
The Icon
391 Ellicott Street
Doors @7pm, Tickets $15