Raekwon and Ghostface Killah's powerhouse show at The Metro
This past weekend nostalgic fans flawed to Chicago’s Metro to embrace the 90’s feel of Wu-Tang Clan’s Ghostface Killah and Raekwon.
Although it’s been almost twenty-three years since the release of the Wu-Tang Clan’s debut album, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers). This classic piece of hip-hop history was alive and well as two of the ten-man group didn’t disappoint.
The night was filled with classics from the two hip-hop heavyweights as the crowd varied. The throwback filled night also saw a few newcomers take to the stage. Supporting the night had appearances from G-Ball, Iron Rose, Freefam, Torrio Jetsen and Spirit. With DJ Que Eleven opening for Ghostface Killah and Raekwon.
A true jump back into time, in a simpler time in hip-hop, Ghostface Killah and Raekwon showcased some classics. Classics that made you forget the almost pushing fifty artists had no problem bringing the same fierce power that comes from the Staten Island rappers.
In the news most recently for the run-ins with who many described as “the most hated man in America”, Martin Shkreli. The millionaire pharmaceutical executive, who purchased the exclusive never heard before Wu-Tang Clan album for $2 million. Despite all that, it’s great to see Ghostface Killah back on the road making headlines again.
Let’s relive some moments from the Ghostface Killah and Rawkwon show at the Metro below with our photo slideshow.
Ghostface Killah and Rawkwon at The Metro
[RH First Glance] Flume: "Space Cadet"
They must be putting something in the water Down Under. Australia has been funneling cutting edge and largely danceable music from it's isolated geographic location with increasing regularity in recent years, a trend that continues with Flume's latest track, "Space Cadet" off of a mixtape which will be released with the deluxe version of his self-titled debut album. EDM is a big flavor of the month for the Aussies, albeit with a different flare than their American and European counterparts. On this one, Flume enlists the help of legendary Ghostface Killah and experimental R&B crooner Autre Ne Veut for a two minute bubbling song of happiness and footwork that is set in motion by Flume's almost space-light beat and assorted claps. Check out the song below and keep it posted to RH for the latest on the up and coming young artist.
[Video] Rock The Bells: Wu Tang Clan & Hologram ODB
The Wu Tang Clan got everyone together, almost. RZA, U-God and the crew were able to bring Ol Dirty Bastard back from the dead to perform as a hologram at Rock The Bells in San Bernadino, California but apparently didn't have the same luck with the living as Ghostface Killah and Raekwon were both absent, as they were last week when Wu Tang performed at North Coast Music Festival in Chicago. Ol Dirty, it turned out, has perfect timing even as a light fixture, bridging the gap between while Wu Tang DJ Mathematics rebooted his computer after it crashed in the middle of the performance. For his part, Method Man was unhappy with the set and took the chance to send a jab to the missing Wu members. "I wish Raekwon the Chef and Ghostface could have been here to see this shit. Also, regardless of the technical difficulties, y'all showed a lot of heart by sticking around and I respect y'all for that. I promise you, you will never see a fuckin' show like this again from us. Trust me." The performance wasn't the first by a hologram for the festival, Eazy-E's likeness made an appearance with Bone Thugs n' Harmony to open Rock The Bells. Video below.