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Love is Ziggy Marley’s Religion @ The Brooklyn Bowl

September 16, 2010 in Features, REGGAE SAUCE


On September 14, 2010, Reggae artist Ziggy Marley performed at Brooklyn Bowl. The two hour performance was a mash up of songs from his album “Love is My Religion” as well as covers of his father’s hits like “Jammin” and “Exodus.” He was also accompanied by a band that consisted of two guitars, drums, congos, and a talented female singer/dancer.

The show started out slow, Ziggy played less popular singles and focused on connecting with the crowd.  Like most roots reggae artists, he was calm and comfortable on the stage as he played each song with his eyes closed in deep meditation.  Each song on his album has a clear message and it was particularly apparent when he performed “Still The Storms” and  “Make Some Music.” Ziggy’s intense face expressions and pacing around the stage,  was a clear indication that he wanted the crowd to feel the injustices, pain and love in his lyrics.

One of the highlights of the night was the back up singers’ spiritual West African dancing solo, it gave the head nod to the atmosphere that Ziggy was creating with his music. The night had a common theme of love and justice but the one song that seemed so strong was “A Lifetime.”  When he looked out into the crowd and told them “A lifetime isn’t enough to love you, and a lifetime isn’t enough to live” The fans felt the sincerity and love that Ziggy was sharing with them. The love that he was spreading was honest and when he ended the show, he expressed how thankful he was for the audience and each of his band members. As he left the stage he reminded his fans to never forget two important words: One Love… A phrase coined by his father and still alive through Ziggy’s music and performance.

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Big Boi Performs @ The Brooklyn Bowl

September 8, 2010 in Reviews

On September 6, 2010, Mr. Sir Lucious Left Foot made his way across the Brooklyn Bowl stage reminding New York why he is still a heavy weight in Hip Hop.  It seems like not so long ago music fans were intrigued by the unique style, sound, and swag of Outkast from Atlanta, Georgia. Now, eighteen years later it is more than impressive to see a sold out crowded concert reciting all of Outkast’s lyrics and Big Boi’s new songs from his solo album “Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty.”

Big Boi has a lot to celebrate, his new album “Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty” opened at No. 3 on U.S charts.  The victory must be sweet, especially after the album lingered in the hands of Jive Records for years. The major label refused to release the album because they did not believe that the album was “radio friendly”.  But, Big Boi believed in the sound and knew that the people would appreciate the direction of his solo project. In a recent interview he said” “The fans dig it, that’s what it’s all about, you want to make music that they love and that they can live by.” He also mentioned that he has started working on his follow up album”Daddy Fat Sax Soul-Funk Crusader” and that Outkast is coming out with a new album.

Big Boi’s success with his solo project must be a breath of fresh air, knowing that the same creativity that got him his success..is still alive and breathing. Despite Jive’s claims that his solo album was not “radio friendly,”  it topped the charts and kept the crowd CRUNK at the Brooklyn Bowl.  Big Boi proves that staying true to music that people can dig is whats important… and eighteen years later,  Mr. Sir Lucious Left Foot The Son of Chico Dusty … is still getting IT right.

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