Terence, Twist, and I got extremely lucky, or maybe it wasn't luck. Maybe it was supposed to happen. We found out two days prior that Big Boi would be performing for free in Midtown Atlanta, so of course, we planned on being there, and maybe getting up close to shoot him. We got there an hour prior to the show, and there was a good sized crowd waiting to get inside the venue (The Yaarab Shiner Temple off of Ponce de Leon in Atlanta). For about an hour, we waited, then they FINALLY opened the doors to let everyone in. There were at least a good 100+ people in front of us, so I didn't think we'd really get a chance to get close to the stage. Funny thing-there was an open bar, so as soon as the doors opened, people started bum-rushing the bars. While the alcoholics did that, Terence, Twist and I made our way to the VERY front. Perfect. Shout outs to KIN and Microsoft. They really know how to host an event...FREE EVERYTHING. Along with the performance, they gave out FREE shirts, FREE stickers, FREE buttons, and FREE posters!!
Here's what I got:
Jay Electronica-I've heard some of this guys stuff before, but I never knew it was him. I didn't realize it was until he started spittin' his lyrics. The dude is a lyrical master. He hasn't been in the game for a long time, but he WILL be a force to be reckoned with.
Big Boi aka Lucious Leftfoot aka Daddy Fatsacks aka General Patton aka Son of Chico Dusty- I think you get the point. It goes without saying, but I'll say it anyway. This guy knows how to put on a show. Of course, he's been doing it for awhile, but there's something about watching an artist doing what he does best-you can see it in their (his) eyes. They will NEVER get tired of doing what they do. His performance was timeless.
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