Sunday November 8
$18 tickets available at Landlocked Music, The Bluebird and Ticketmaster
Tony Starks. Ironman. Pretty Toney. Whatever you call Ghostface Killah, he remains one of the most enthralling members of Wu-Tang Clan, perfectly balancing his loyalty to the group while also maintaining a lucrative solo career.
This equilibrium prevails during his live sets, which usually consists of a tribute to Ol' Dirty Bastard, "Shimmy Shimmy Ya" and crowd pleasers like "Ain't Nothin' Ta Fuck Wit" and "Cream" from the quintessential "Enter The Wu-Tang(36 Chambers)."
If Ghostface's "Be Easy", "Kilo" and "Greedy Bitches" won't get you off your feet, I advise you to check your pulse.
These jams were staples to his sets at the Bluebird in 2007 then Pitchfork Music Festival '08 alongside Raekwon(who will perform at the Bluebird December 8.) Both performances were simply a blast, and probably the closest a 21st century hip-hop fan can get to NYC block parties during the genre's early days. The rapper's frequent samples of 70s soul only enhances this feeling.
He's also collaborated with everyone from Mary J. Blige, Amy Winehouse and Ne-Yo.
Also catch his brief collaboration with 30 Rock's "Muffin Top" here.
Stay tuned for my review of the show!
-$$tefania
