Random Axe at Southpaw, Brooklyn REVIEW

SouthPaw, June 22 was definitely a night to remember. 
Sean Price (Heltah Skeltah), Guilty Simpson from Detroit and Black Milk (DJ and MC) took over Southpaw for the night in celebration of the release of their collaborative album "Self Titled," (REVIEW HERE) produced by Black Milk, via Duck Down Records. 
The show opened up with DJ Meka from 2dopeboyz, who passed it off to DJ Evil Dee from Beat Minorz Radio, who scratched it up and even performed some turntablism. 

Soon after SkyZoo took over, bringing the heat. With an intense performance from Brooklyns own rapper SkyZoo the crowd was rocking and really feeling it, setting up the vibe perfectly for the rest of the show. I honestly wasn't much into SkyZoo before this concert but I'm definitely a huge fan now, especially because of his extremely talented trumpet player OJ. Not only did SkyZoo come to kill the show OJ topped it off. SkyZoo performed most of his tracks off his latest mix-tape entitled "The Great Debater", which officially became the top downloaded mixtape yesterday. He was definitely feeling the love from his home town and did a great job opening up the show. 

We left a little bit after this performance and came across a street cypher between Baltimore's Kane Mayfield (interview coming) and an unknown artist. Kane was just straight fire, raw to the bone, keeping it short demolished whoever the other kid was easily. 

    We were able to catch the end of the Black Moon performance which was just insane. The crowd was really into it especially during the freestyle by 5ft. Black Moon also announced their upcoming album release party which is FREE to the public, next Tuesday (MORE INFO TO COME). 

     The Random Axe performance was just amazing and ended the show with a bang. They went through every track off the album and then some. It was really a performance for the people. 

                       

The group came to Southpaw with so much energy last night leaving the fans wanting a lot more. Make sure to download "The Great Debaters," "Self Titled," and check out the Black release party  next Tuesday. 

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-Xavier W and Max C

Random Axe at Southpaw, Brooklyn TONIGHT

The truly unique melting pot of hip hop music today shows its face in the new trio, Random Axe who just dropped their debut self titled album last week.  Sean Price, Black Milk, and Guilty Simpson, hailing from New York and Detroit respectively, have managed to eek their way into the minds, hearts and iTunes Libraries of teens and adults alike.  This new collaboration album is truly a gift to hip hop fans across the world.  The unique styles of each of its components combine in a sweet and refreshing blend that will define the rap world for years to come.  A true production mastermind, Black Milk gains credibility for not only himself, but also shows the amazing potential behind trans-national rap collaboration. On Wednesday Night, June 22, Random Axe's one and only album release at Southpaw in Brooklyn will be covered by none other than ourselves in a must see show with other performances from New York's own Black Moon and SkyZoo.  This special 18+ show for only $15 gives you no excuses for missing what could be the most notable hip hop achievement since...ever.  So cancel all your plans, or just relocate for the night and we'll see you all there! Doors open at 8:00. 




-Ryan Jones