CONCERT REVIEW: Diplomats @ Trocadero 3/24

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CONCERT REVIEW: Diplomats @ Trocadero 3/24

POSTED: Monday, March 28, 2011, 5:00 PM

Filed Under: Music Concert Review

Now why do I want to hear a dude rap on top of a recording of himself rapping?

Ok so last Thursday night I rolled up to the Troc to catch the Dipset Reunion show. The Diplomats are definitely my fave rap crew and I was at the big reunion show in NYC this past November. The Philly show was not nearly as much of a production, but it was still mad fun. Jim Jones, Juelz and Cam’ron each did solo sets as well as a group set to close it out. Jimmy was kinda ehh (as usual) and I was a bit disappointed in Juelz as well. I distinctly recall turnin’ to my homegirl Nisey and sayin’ “this sucks, where’s Vado?” Now, four or five years ago, Juelz was my favorite rapper and I woulda punched myself for sayin’ that. But things change. Cam opened up with the track “Killa Cam” and I knew it was gonna be good. For some reason Vado wasn’t able to make the show, which sucked cuz the young slime is nice with it and him and Cam have a great vibe together. Cam’s set and the group set were def the highlights and place was rockin’ with energy. Hometown favorite, Meek Mills made a surprise appearance (Freeway also popped out with the opening act) to amp things up even more. Overall I thought it was a cool show for sure and the crowd seemed pretty satisfied. As a side note, my one beef with pretty much all rap shows these days is the fucking vocals in the beat! Now why do I want to hear a dude rap on top of a recording of himself rapping? It's pretty much the standard these days, but I just don’t get it. Anyway, I can’t wait for the new Diplomats album later this year — Dipset 4 Life!

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