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| - As Pauly D would say, "Les-bi-honest!" I never watched ABDC, mostly because I disliked their host with a passion. Team Zack Morris FTW; Preppy and his big ass cell phone would knock Slater out if it came down to it. Anyhow, I only knew of the Jabbawockeez because everyone was telling me about them and how they were murdering other crews on that show (first season too). The hype was soon going around like a new zombie strain. I'd eventually see them on commercials and other media outlets everywhere. Although I didn't care much about that show, I did have to admit that their costume/wardrobe, style, and moves were catchy.
Jump a few years later, the Jabbs land probably their biggest gig to date. Headlining in Vegas. Again, didn't think I would bother. A buddy of mine took his girl to watch this show one weekend. He came back with some positive feedback. This dude is OG gangsta: smokes a chain, drinks beer like water, and doesn't smile much except when he's hammered & in a good mood. For him to say that he enjoyed the show and gave it props, it meant something and just nonsense rant.
I recently made a random trip to the desert. Normally, I'd be down to blow away some dead presidents on them fancy shows but this particular trip, I wanted to concentrate on throwing away my bills on Pai-Gow (Yeah, 3 hours & $40 later. Love that push game). We cruised by Tix 4 Tonight and I ended up scoring two tickets for $140, about 5 rows from the front. For Vegas standards, that's affordable.
To say that I was thrilled, I'd be lying through my teeth. I was a little curious, yes but ecstatic, not really. Like many shows, you may get picked by the performers to get ridiculed on. They actually did this quite often throughout the night. I never know if it's all BS, as if they planted that person who really works for the show or if it is truly someone random. As the show progressed, I noticed something that I appreciate most... oldskool hip hop at its best. Raw cuts of tracks that we use to blast at house parties and import car shows. Kind of embarrassing to think about it now but it was the thing to do back in the day. Just like how the trend today is to wear jeans tighter than women. For the record, I will not and won't agree to this.
A few things that the Jabbawockeez do well and you should take notice:
1. Obviously move like fluid and their routines were on cue & sick
2. Never take off their masks
3. Never speak, think of Bumblebee who uses the stereo to talk or to express themselves
4. Tell stories through music and their movements
5. The ability to make fun of the audience, again without speaking
By the end of the show, I was impressed. I wanted to step outside and grab a tee-shirt which I should've but I didn't want to be a tourist. If you have a profound respect for the classic hip hop movement back in the day, then I assure you this show will be all you. Even if you don't, it was still a very entertaining two hour part of the my life. You'll be amazed of what these cats can do.
Honestly, not a fanatic but I am now a fan.
Outro.
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