Gza/Liquid Swords At Koko.....The Aftermath
I just thought I would start a review on the Gza show performed here in london last night, I just got back so it's still fresh in my mind. Ok first up I should explain that this was actually my first Wu related concert (don't ask why I have never gone before, it's a pointless story) I don't usually go to concerts period but this was my third time in total.
Ok first I got there early so I managed to get a good place, I opted not to be in the pit and instead decided to be on the first floor balcony with a clear view of the stage. My friend and I got in smoothly with no hastle but we waited 2 1/2 hours hours inside before the show started, the doors opened at 7 but it didn't start till 9:30. While I was waiting inside I bumped into corp member Spinx who I got to meet for the first time, very cool dude (big up Spinx)
THE REVIEW
The studio lights came on and the familiar intro to Liquid Swords starts up, the crowd goes crazy. Moments later Gza appears accompanied by Killah Priest (a great surprise) and a third guy who Gza would point out was Dreddy Kruger (quite surprised by this, I didn't think Dreddy did this kind of thing anymore) and the crowd gets hysterical. They jump straight into the opening track Liquid Swords but for me was slightly marred by Gza's straining voice, almost like he was struggling to keep momentum, I didn't let it put me off much and I just went with the flow.
Joint after joint the crowd was loving it despite a few sound issues and Gza's straining voice, KP and Dreddy gave good support keeping the crowd hyped and there were moments where KP had me laughing at some of the shit he was doing and saying on stage. They went through all the joints on Liquid Swords, Gza did a full version of Duel Of The Iron Mic and Shadowboxing by perfoming his wu brethrens verses but he only performed his verse on Investigative Reports while both KP and Gza performed their verses on 4th Chamber respectively. KP got to perform B.I.B.L.E fully which was great too and that was that in terms of that album, gladly it didn't end there. Gza performed Clan In Da Front, Bring Da Ruckus, Reunited, Triumph and Older Gods while also performing joints from Beneath The Surface (Amplified Sample, Breaker Breaker, Crash Your Crew and another joint which escapes me now) and Legend Of A Liquid Sword (Animal Planet). KP also performed Fake MC'S from Heavy Mental too.
Gza every now and then would stop and talk to the crowd, there was a funny moment while talking about the state of hip hop the crowd turns into a hate chant towards 50 Cent and Soulja Boy, the remark I think KP made about the footage being up on you tube made me laugh, especially when Gza said something along the lines of "Sorry 50 the crowd has spoken" and "You may have money, but no talent", Gza then went on to pass the mic over to some eager fans who just went on to yell fuck 50 Cent and Soulja Boy to eat a dick.
Gza paid tribute to his fallen brother by reciting his verse (accapella) of All In Together from Grandmasters and then they played Shimmy Shimmy Ya.
Overall I thought it was a great show despite a couple of Gza's performances, KP kept it live all the way through and Dreddy maintained his position well. I really enjoyed myself and was left satisfied by the whole thing, I will ensure that this won't be the last time.
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