The New York State Of Mind event landed in Columbus….Wu-Tang Clan, Nas and De La Soul played within walking distance from where I live.
Wu-Tang Clan, Nas and De La Soul were at Schottenstein Center, Wednesday. I’ve watched Kendrick Lamar, Tyler, the Creator, and Dave Chappelle at Schottenstein Center since Covid.
I didn’t watch Run The Jewels with Lorde…Run The Jewels still played Schottenstein Center…
Arena Rap is a thing…I hesitate setting such lofty aspirations for New Rappers….
New rappers should start with understanding why Nas’ “Illmatic,” Wu-Tang’s “Enter the 36th Chambers,” GZA’s “Liquid Swords,” Raekwon’s “Only Built For Cuban Links,” De La Soul’s “Three Feat High And Rising,” and De La Soul’s “De La Soul is Dead” are the main reason I heard Nas’ “One Love” in front of at least 16,000 people Wednesday night.
A classic catalog record increases the rapper’s brand every year which allows other decisions and opportunities.
I walked and enjoyed the brisk evening stroll.