Dec. 21, 2011 - Issue #844: The Artist
Firsts, Lasts & Favourites
Hip Hop on the Ave
Producing the fourth-annual Hip Hop on the Ave—which supports Santa's Anonymous—the Brothers Grim look to continue the work they've put in on previous incarnations of the night and continue to bring Christmas cheer to less privileged quarters around the city. In advance of the duo's performance, Stephen "Komrade" Goyette took the time to outline some of his musical history.First album
Linkin Park, Hybrid Theory
I think I was in Grade Six and my first introduction into rap was Mike Shinoda's verses on this album
First concert
The Game at what used to be Rum Jungle. It was an all-ages show and my friend hooked me up with the tickets. It cost $30 for a stupid towel that said "The Game" on it. I still have that towel.
Last album
Jedi Mind Tricks, Violence Begets Violence
Its Vinnie Paz back with his raw raps, but its missing Stoupe on the beats. Still a great album.
Last concert
Madchild of Swollen Members with Snak the Ripper and Evil Ebeneezer. Opened for them earlier that night and got to see a hell of a show.
Favourite album
Of all time? Thats hard. I would go with Jedi Mind Tricks, Servants in Heaven, Kings in Hell or Eminem, The Marshal Mathers LP
Musical guilty pleasure
Swag/image based-rap with little to zero emphasis on lyrical content. (Eg Riff Raff, Wacka Flacka Flame, Gucci Mane, Lil B.) vueweekly.com comments: powered by Disqus
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