Sage Francis Concert Review 3/25 Providence, RI

[AntB77]

This was the last show of the A Healthy Distrust Tour, and let me begin by saying wow. There aren't enough words in the English dictionary to describe the energy at this show. The opening acts were Corrina Bain and Jared Paul, both of whom were excellent. However Paul had a terrific energy about him as he whirled through spoken word political poetry. He also performed "Jesus in a Bowl of Germs". Then out came Sol.illaquists of Sound. Let's just say that if they ever become noticed by mainstream America, they have the potential to blow up bigger than the Roots. Their lead rapper, Swamburger, is kind of a blend of various MCs and raps rather fast, to the point where he nearly became indecipherable. DiViNCi, who worked the MPCs, is amazing. He has unmatched energy and even played them with his feet and face. He was definitely a crowd favorite as anytime he went into a solo on the MPCs the crowd went absolutely nuts. Sage then came out and delivered a ridiculous performance ranging from Personal Journals, Hope, and AHD. All were amazing and energetic, fully enveloping the crowd. He is a true MC, and even broke out a freestyle over "99 Problems" dissing Jay-Z, then gave major props to Dead Prez. His overall performance must be seen in person to capture the essence of what I saw. The crowd sang nearly every word along with him, it was amazing.

I suggest picking up some stuff from Sol.illaquists of Sound of their website, they truly are what music is meant to be about.

[cRick006]

awesome. however, i wish i hadnt read that review--just another reminder to me that i should have gone. maybe next time. ive been hearing a lot of stuff about SOS. do u know their website address? thanks

edit: nevermind, found it: http://www.solilla.com/ for anyone else who's interested

[DPGunit]

[email protected] him dissin Jay-Z
Underground Rappers Need To Learn Their Place.

[o2k]

he's not dissing jay-z... sage has said this "i like 99 rappers but jay-z aint one of them" many times.... its not a diss, if i said i didnt like you would i be dissing you? sage francis has said many times that he loved the black album, and also the original flavor album.... but its nowhere near a diss...

[DPGunit]

^ Did The Review Not State He Dissed Jay-Z? I Was Going Off Of That.

[AntB77]

one of the lines in the rap was "how many lines have you taken from big and pac" they also did poses mocking mainstream america...to me it was a diss. If you heard the thing live you would know what I mean.

[DPGunit]

Sage Francis Has 0 Skill
How Does He Speak On Anyone?

[Ya Ma Yee]

lol @ him having 0 skill. U obivously don't appreciate his type of music, but if you really wanna speak on him listen to him battling, and see how he slaughters MCs on the mic.

[DPGunit]

The Battling Will Never Get Him Reconized.
And No I Dont Like Bullshit "Underground" Hip Hop, That Nerdy Internet Kids Try And Make Others Think Is Cool. Some Of The Artists Are Actually Good. (Canibus,MURS,Immortal Technique)

[Ya Ma Yee]

weren't you the one calling IT a hypocrite?

I listen to them as well. Whats wrong with liking a bit of abstract hip hop. If you would actually listen to it you would know that the lyrics are really deep and his flow is great. Not to mention the beats he got were A class.

[IslamicMarksman]

this kid cant make up his mind on what kind of a poser he wants to be.... a few weeks ago he was saying he liked healthy distrust and sold his dre and 50 cent albums to buy it. how ironic is it, he has an mf doom avatar and saying he doesnt like nerdy underground hip hop? and he has the nerve to call immortal technique a hypocrite...

[IslamicMarksman]

PMs he sent me a few weeks ago:

I was wonderin what Underground rap cd's are essential for an underground rap fan to have?I have some underground cd's but i want more, because i have realized Commercial rap doesnt have anything on underground.
I have

Madvillain- Madvillainy
MF DOOM- MM...Food
Jedi Mind Tricks- Legacy of Blood
RJD2- Deadringer
The Roots- The Tipping Point
Canibus- Rip The Jacker/2000 B.C
Gangstarr- Daily Opertaion
Mos Def- The New Danger
Non Phixion- The Green Cd/DVD
Freeway- Philidelphia Freeway

I like all of the cd's, All Illest cd's i own with Erib B and Rakim and my oldschool stuff.

Im Bout to Sell My G-unit and Chronic 2001 Cd to Cop "A Healthy Distrust" since i dont listen to them anymore. But I Was Wondering Who is All In Sage's Group?

[DPGunit]

Im Sorry That I Was Once Confused By Your Bullshit Rap.

[AntB77]

First of all, Sage Francis freestyling/battling skills >>>any mainstream rapper right now. Second of all, even if he was dissing Jay-Z (which was pretty blatant), it's not like Jay-Z will respond, he would be in fear of getting owned many times worse than his battle with Nas as Nas really isn't a battle rapper, which Sage has proven in the past to excel at.

[DPGunit]

Sage Francis Would Murk Any Mainstream Cat Out?
Cassidy
Jae Millz
Murda Mook
Ect...
Umm Nah