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One of Mac Miller’s more foreboding and introspective songs is titled “2009.” In a clear homage to his friend, who passed away from a drug overdose in 2018, Earl performed “2010.” The futuristically Zen track by Detroit producer Black Noi$e was perfect for Earl’s unhurried lyrical flow. Sometimes we have to say goodbye to members of our crew too soon. A lyrical time capsule from Earl’s fourth studio album, Sick!Įarl Sweatshirt performs at The Anthem on Feb. “Strong spirit where the body couldn’t get asylum/The cost of living high, don’t cross the picket line and get the virus…” Earl Sweatshirt rhymed during his performance of “Old Friend.” The poetic verse sums up the last two years. The subsequent studio albums would be filled with reflective and allegorical lyrics. That’s when the alt-rapper released his eponymous debut mixtape at the age of sixteen. Coli.” The short track would whet appetites for a discography that began in 2010. In his song “Chum,” Earl rhymes about Tyler the Creator’s brotherly support in the absence of his father.Įarl Sweatshirt stepped onto The Anthem stage to the breezy Alchemist produced “E. The California rapper cut his industry teeth with the notable musicians of that crew - Tyler the Creator, Frank Ocean, and Syd of The Internet, to name a few. Who has helped to elevate you professionally, personally, or spiritually? If you’re Earl Sweatshirt, you’ll likely recall the 2010s super hip-hop collective Odd Future. The Griselda signature sound was exemplified during Boldy’s performance of “Brickmile to Montana.”īoldy James performs at The Anthem on Feb. The output of Boldy’s labelmates is analogous to the narcotics-fueled street tales that are consistent with his brand. His career has seen a resurgence since joining the Buffalo-based independent label and crew. The two released their critically acclaimed Bo Jackson and Super Tecmo Bo albums last year.īoldy James has been putting in work since 2011 when he was a part of the Cool Kids clique, but today he runs among the rappers of Griselda Records. Detroit’s mafioso rapper Boldy James is the latest lyricist to benefit from The Alchemist’s cinematic instrumentals. At some point, each rapper to take the stage has been blessed by Alc’s conjurings. The Alchemist is the common denominator that binds the atomic emcees of the ÑBA Leather tour. The Alchemist performs at The Anthem on Feb. During his set, Alc spun some of his classics and even grabbed the mic to spit verses from Dilated People’s ode to friendship, “Worst Comes to Worst.” Artists such as Nas, Jadakiss, Mobb Deep, Mac Miller, and Freddie Gibbs have rhymed over the Grammy-nominated producer’s sparse arrangements. The prolific beatmaker has been constructing hip-hop soundscapes for decades. 19 with a DJ set from the hardest working producer in music - The Alchemist. The second half of the 16-date tour began on Feb. The Anthem auditorium at DC’s Southwest Waterfront hosted the ÑBA Leather World Tour, which featured a collection of musicians as talented and unique as the championship-winning ‘89 Bad Boy Pistons - The Alchemist, Boldly James, Earl Sweatshirt, and Action Bronson. On Saturday, basketball’s elite gathered in Cleveland for the NBA All-Star Game, but the night’s highlight wasn’t a dunk contest if you were in the nation’s capital. As you read this, your mind may race back to a cohort who made an indelible mark on your life. The family who kept us in or out of trouble. The kindred spirits who lifted us up while down. It’s early in adulthood that many of us realize the value of a crew. Action Bronson performs at The Anthem on Feb.