(word bk) james brandon king

They Are The Ultimate…

After more than two years in NYC I finally get a chance to visit the Apollo Theater. Not only that, I get to see my favorite band and hip hop group, The Roots, completely kill it. They were absolutely amazing as usual. The show was a much better experience than the one at Radio City a couple years ago.

Joy (new found friend), Blazey and I walk in around 11:30 and they are already up on stage a few songs in. The level of energy they have is mind blowing – it just never stops. If you ever get a chance to see them live do it. No-one does it better live than them. I hope i’m still going to see them 15 years from now.

Oh, and and for my roots heads, where did Hub go? And when did the dude w/ the sax and the other cat with the tuba join up? The tuba was a perfect addition.

Black thought (above). He is the best live rapper period. When the audio is clear in the venue you can hear every single word he says. He changes up some of the lyrics to every song every time i’ve seen them.

tuba gooding jr.

One of Blazey’s dreams was to boo someone at the Apollo. Well during the band call-outs Quest asked everyone to boo him. Aaron loved it (sorry comron, blazey said you also had the same dream as a child)

we were taking photos pointing out ohio on blazey’s shirt and she said she was from Xenia. Represent!

i love the photos. blazey wearing his timbs.

hey what kind of camera do you use?

JBK, what’s up man. read the report and i don’t have much to compare it too as that was my first roots show… and I managed to get front row tix. in fact, in one of your shots, you can see the back of my head… that was a pretty sick show…. let me ask you something, do you shoot a lot of concerts and write for your this blog. the reason, I am a photog in nyc, my website: http://www.socialshutterbug.com and I am looking to link up with people like yourself who like covering “social/lifestyle” events….. anyhow, take a look at my website and let me know your thought…. sweet shots by the way. peace, matt

which radio city show did you go to? because perhaps the first night was kinda of wack, but the second night.. DOPE. and you’re right, the roots killed it at the apollo on friday for both shows. in terms of venue, way more personal than radio city. peace.

I was there and these photos are awesome. I have some of my own (http://www.flickr.com/gp/11669309@N00/X86963), not as great but just as memorable! Oh and it was my first time at The Apollo and I’ve lived here all my life!

Found your site via Okayplayer…Great pics!

that looks sooo fun