Showing posts with label Highline Ballroom. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Highline Ballroom. Show all posts

Thursday, April 1, 2010

XXL Freshman Class Gala NYC Concert With Cam'ron, Big Sean, Fashawn, Nipsey Hussle And More













via XXL

XXL’s Freshmen ’10 Live concert went down last night (March 31) at New York City’s Highline Ballroom.

The show, hosted by DJ Envy of Power 105.1 and sponsored by MTV2 and Corona, was packed from wall to wall with fans waiting to see their favorite freshmen and the headliner for the evening, Cam’ron.

The night started off with a set by Jay Rock. The gruff voiced MC brought along up-and-coming Compton rapper, Kendrick Lamar, to play hype man, as he performed a handful of of his mixtape staples, including the hit single “All My Life.”

Next up was Kanye West protege Big Sean, who performed his popular song, “Getcha Some” and a new track called “Fuck You Doin’ (Bullshit),” as well as his “Supa Dupa Lemonade” freestyle. Freddie Gibbs followed, starting off his set list with “Womb to the Tomb,” his collaboration with fellow classmate Pill. The Gary, Indiana rep later brought out Jay Rock to premiere their duet, “Rep to the Fullest.”

Pill took the stage next before passing the mic to fellow ATLien Donnis, who wowed the audience with a slew of surprises. Not only did he have a violinist accompanying him, the newly-signed Atlantic rapper boasted cameos from Estelle and Ryan Leslie, who played the keyboards during the Atlanta Brave’s rendition of “Gone.”

When Nipsey Hussle arrived, his entourage clashed with Rock’s flamed up crew backstage but it was all love. Both crews celebrated unity by shaking hands with one another in the midst of throwing up their hoods. L.A. transplant Gibbs and Neighborhood Nip even took shots of Hennessy with Jay Rock in honor of his birthday. Veteran Doug E. Fresh made a surprise appearance during the show before headliner Cam’ron hopped onstage. The Harlemite arrived around 1 a.m. with an entourage of about 40 members all supporting Killa’s latest protege Vado. The young rapper went through his standout cuts, like “Large on the Streets,” “Stop it 5″ and “Ric Flair,” before Killa jumped into “something a little more familiar.” Cam had the crowd in a frenzy as he rocked out to “Down and Out,” “Leave Me Alone,” “Wet Wipes” and “Get it in Ohio.”

Photos:
Wire Image
A Day In Tha Life Of blog

(video courtesy of xmiltonx, miss info & the masked gorilla)

Sunday, March 7, 2010

Shontelle Performs 'T-Shirt' At BMI Showcase Event

Link: Shontelle Sings "T-Shirt" LIVE in NYC


On Thursday March 4, SRC/Universal Motown recording artist Shontelle performed at BMI Industry Insider's - 'How I Produced The Record' panel/event/discussion/showcase at the Highline Ballroom, NYC.

Check out the photos of Shontelle and the other artists from the BMI event here:
Getty Images
Wire Image
PR Photos
Globe Photos
WENN Photo

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Freeway & Jake One, Joell Ortiz At Highline Ballroom NYC









Freeway & Jake One - The Stimulus Package Album Release Party with Joell Ortiz & Brother Ali & DJ Snuggles opening the show at the Highline Ballroom, NYC Tuesday, February 16.

Photos:
Prefix Magazine
MetroMixNY

(Video courtesy of beatmakersedition.com, TheLSC & miss info)

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Mos Def, Jay Electronica, Talib Kweli & Sean 'Diddy' Combs On Stage NYC

Semi-Quality footage below.


(video courtesy veromero13)

At the Mos Def concert with Talib Kweli & future Shriners Jay Electronica & Sean 'Diddy' Combs both wearing the Fez hat.

Photos:
Rex Features