5/18/2005
M.I.A.
I Went to M.I.A. last night at the Echo, as mentioned before. And I must say she most definitely rocked the house. It was a zoo! The set was short, only about 45-50 minutes, but then again she really doesn’t have that much material. She played all the jams and a few I had never heard. There was one beat that was absolutely amazing...eurhythmics "Sweet Dreams" synths over this dirrrrrty break. Pure sickness (and that sample is played!) She also rhymed over the instrumental of "Bigger Than Hip Hop" by Dead Prez which was a nice little addition. I couldn’t snag any pics, I left my camera in the car. I wouldn’t have gotten a clear shot anyway. Like I said it was a madhouse. If you get chance to check her out in the future...do so, it's worth it. Thanks Jess!

Written at 5/18/2005 by Ryan McWhorter.