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Before assuming the alias Macklemore, as a child Haggerty took an interest in hip-hop at six years old listening to the likes of Wu-Tang Clan, Nas and Talib Kwali on the radio. Stepping up to the plate at 14, Haggerty began writing his own rap material largely influenced by the East Coast underground hip-hop scene emergent in the 90’s. With his eyes set on using his music to help forge relationships with younger communities, Haggerty became involved with music workshops for the project “Gateways for Incarcerated Youth”.
Initially performing under the moniker Professor Macklemore, he released his debut EP “Open Your Eyes” in 2000. Five years later and now simply now as Macklemore, he released his debut full length “The Language of My World”. Things all changed when Macklemore met producer Ryan Lewis a year later, who initially worked as Macklemore’s photographer. Forging a strong friendship, it wasn’t long before Lewis turned to producing a couple of Macklemore’s tracks. In 2009 the duo made the collaboration more of a permanent fixture, now known as Macklemore & Ryan Lewis they went on to release the “VS” EP later that year and the “The VS. Redux” (2010) which went straight to number seven on the iTunes hip-hop chart.
It was the 2012 “The Heist” album from the duo which truly sent them into the stratosphere, debuting at number two in the US charts, certifying platinum and clinching the top five chart positions in: Australia, Canada and New Zealand. The album featured the number one singles “Thrift Shop” and “Can’t Hold Us Down” commandeering charts all over the globe and turning them into a worldwide sensation. Later that year, the pair embarked on “The Heist World Tour”.
At the 2014 Grammys, the duo cleaned up taking four awards including: Best New Artist, Best Rap Performance and Best Rap song. There’s no stopping Macklemore as he and Ryan Lewis are set upon taking over the globe with a legion of fans providing the ultimate backbone.
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LIVE REVIEW Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, 2 pieces that fit perfectly together,2 pieces that make awesome music, good beats and amazing lyrics. Terrible leopard print fur-lined coats and black Spanish cowboys hats were everywhere. Young or old, they entertain their audience of all ages. Macklemore, aka Ben Haggerty, was born to be on stage. He was born to share his story of getting off drugs and alcohol and learning to respect that gay or not , we all deserve some respect for who we are and what we do. In between some songs, he had the time to tell and teach us about the important things in life, not like most other rappers, who preach about marijuana legalization. During songs like 'Thrift shop', 'Can't hold us' or 'white walls' everybody literally got crazy! The energy he has to perform those songs and to sing them with such an enthousiasm was unbelievable. With a spectacular concert like 'The Heist' you wont get the chance to sit down and check your facebook. You have to listen to the powerfull words that can mean the world to some people. If you want to go to a concert that tells a story or if you want to listen to music that can make you change your opinion about stuff such as alcohol, money or gay marriage, Macklemore tells his story to everybody through his awesome music.
pauline-de-naeyer
My daughter bought me tickets for the Dec23rd show at Key Arena Seattle. I am not a rap fan by any means, but I do like several artists, and Macklemore is one of them. His lead up bands were absolutely god awful, but when he came on stage the place exploded. He went through all of his hits, and definitely is a master showman. Unexpectedly coming out of the rafters as Willy Wonka was awesome. Good fire show, and lots of confetti and fireworks. Very good show.
john-parnell
THIS WAS FUCKING AWESOME! It was the best night of me life! It was a big party and the show was amazing. Macklemore is just a great, inspiring and funny guy. He has songs with deep lyrics but also songs that you just want to sing along with really loud (that’s why I didn’t have a voice anymore the next morning). I will definitely see him next time he is in Holland again!
Thanks Macklemore
MS895
The most amazing experience ever!!! the opening acts were great and he was even better in person! the venue was very hot and everyone was sweating so much, and the seats were very small as they were a long bench, but everyone was standing up so it didn’t really matter. aside from the venue the show was amazing and i would definitely go again!!!
Kalabailey
The Concert was awesome everyone was turned up everyone was dancing. I recommend the concert for any age there's just some language but its okay. You won't regret going you will have the best time you every would have. You will feel like the life of the party really liked it.
mmelchor
Best concert that I have ever attended. The show was packed full of great music. There was only some slight problems. There was to much time between the cover acts. Other than that, Macklemore put on a amazing show, and didn’t let the crowd down one bit!
collis_bollis
This was an amazing show! I love Macklemore and it completely exceeded my expectations. I can’t wait to see him again. The fire was really cool and also when he came out on a rope as willy wonka. The little kids dancing were so cute. It was a great show
josie-jacobs
It was awsomme ! The show was beautiful and his songs were just perfect :) he was talking with the crowd and entertained us.
He is just amezing!
We wanted more and more the show should have lasted longer. But it was awsomme
slijmslijm
Oh, Ben Haggerty, amazing show. Just amazing. I CANT EVEN DESCRIBE IT IN WORDS!!! One of the best concerts I’ve ever been to. Yes, go see him, even with Kesha. I’ve seen both of them live, both amazing. GO GET TICKETS NOW.
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