Blu @ Black Cat DC

the show was already running an hour behind.

i was busy texting a few friends when these two guys in front of me (we'll call them Jim from Tennessee and Maleek from DC) decided to look over their shoulders and chat me up.

Jim: *mumbles something while staring at me*
me: i'm sorry..?
Maleek: yea, she looks like she knows Blu.
me: well, no...not personally. do you?
J&M: *laughing ensues*
me: *they get my trademark polite smile/rolling of the eyes*
J: yea, i drove all the way from Tennessee to see him perform
me: REALLY?!? wow...
M: where are you from?
me: i live in Maryland.
M: but where are you from?
me: Jamaica.
J: OHMYGOSH really?!? my best friend is Jamaican, he runs track with me and...
me: *my polite smile/rolling of the eyes combo was cut short cus Blu walks on stage with a huge grin on his face*

yes, and he killed it performing favorites (for those who are familiar) from his first album, Below The Heavens like Dancing in The Rain, Blu Colla Workers, and my absolute favorite:


i think its important to note that Jim from Tennessee knew allll the lyrics to every song.

and, yea, Exile was there in all his djing glory LOL

great show, and that was just the opener. i understand he killed it in NYC, as well?

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while the color blue isnt my favorite color, i am--and have been--feeling this young man.

Blu is a rapper based in the L.A. area, is a Preacher's son, has been homeless several times, and is very nice with the freestyle. I love watching him perform (just check out his YouTube videos) and thanks to his producer, Exile, there is a soulfulness about him that makes you want to listen to every word.

He performs at the Black Cat in D.C. tonight....im in therrrre.