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Digital Underground first appeared in 1987 led by Greg “Shock G” Jacobs, Jimi “Chopmaster” Dright, and Kenneth “Kenny-K” Waters, however has its roots in the funk of the ‘70s. Initially inspired by the militancy of The Black Panthers, Shock G soon altered the group’s aesthetic to appeal to fun-loving and whimsical rap listeners. Issued in 1990, Digital Underground’s debut album “Sex Packets” was led by the modestly successful single “Doowutchyalike”. Featuring Shock G’s alter ego Humpty Hump, the album’s second single “The Humpty Dance” was a national success peaking at No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100. The record became critically acclaimed, praised for its combination of samples and live instrumentation at odds to the rap climate dominated by Public Enemy and N.W.A.
The group’s membership had expanded by this point to include DJ Fuze, Money-B, Schmoovy-Schmoov, and notably Tupac Shakur, and released a debut EP, “This is an EP Release”, in early 1991. Tupac had initially appeared with the group as a dancer and subsequently a hype man before making his debut on the track “Same Song”. Digital Underground’s sophomore album “Sons of the P” was released later in 1991 peaking at No. 44 on the Billboard 200. Spawning the singles “No Nose Job” and “Kiss You Back”, the album is marked by an early guest appearance by George Clinton.
Following a successful tour, the group returned to the studio and released the explicit single “The Return of the Crazy One” in light of the burgeoning gangsta rap scene. The full-length “The Body-Hat Syndrome” was subsequently released in 1993 peaking at No. 16 on the Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums Chart. Failing to find a national market for their music, Digital Underground’s fourth studio album, “Future Rhythm” was independently released in 1996. The full-length “Who Got the Gravy” appeared in 1998, however failed to receive much attention, and was followed a decade later by ”..Cuz a D.U. Party Don’t Stop!”.
Avis
Ah, Digital Underground, the epitome of 90's hip hop. Performing at San Francisco at a small restaurant known as Yoshi's, the beats were heavy in this venue.
You can not only hear the beats of The Humpty Dumpty chorus line, but one could feel it all around them. Greg Jacobs, also known as Shock G, is our lead vocalist here, dropping the lines without ever missing the beat. Shock G gives it his all and brings up the hype with the the Humpty Dumpty song. He also has a unique look to him with his striped afro, fake nose, and thick rimmed glasses, giving him a hip hop nerd look.
This performance is just fun to listen to and brings me back to when 90's hip hop was a thing, when hip hop was just about having fun and it didn't need to be serious. The venue is small and there's not much room to move, it seems, but I think that makes it easier for the crowd to see the performance and enjoy it along with Digital Underground. Honestly though, Shock G steals the performance. The man has a lot of energy and delivers it in everything he says. Overall, a great and fun performance.
There does not seem to be many genres safe from experimentation by Californian alt-hip hop group Digital Underground. After forming in the late 80s, the members seemed intent on offering something different to the egotistical hip hop available at the time so began to try merging conventional themes and rules with genres including funk, alternative and soul.
They have collaborated over the years with various creatives including other musicians and film directors yet they seem to truly thrive in a live environment where they can focus on the connection with their fans. It is within these moments that you see the members really thrive and offer some real spontaneity in terms of music and instrumentals. When you have prolific rappers such as Tupac, Saafir and Mystic on the roster the setlist is of course varied and pays homage to some of these huge players in the world of hip hop. It really is a brilliant evening and a masterclass in the world of alternative showing another side to hip hop which is refreshing but equally as epic.
sean-ward
Well, I would love to write a review for you but the Digital Underground and 2 live Crew show was "postponed" without any notice and no new date. Neither Songkick or Spotify either one posted anything about it, I got no email, nothing on the internet, the only way we found out was by going to the venue and seeing no one there and being told by a venue employee who had vague info. After searching the net for any info about another date the only way I found out anything was trying to purchase another ticket and it said " postoned until further notice." Thanks for nothing. Songkick is still trying to get me to write a review about my experience at the concert so obviously they don't even have any info either.
HeatherPilgrim
Due to the incident in Las Vegas last week the Music Festival this week was cancelled. Communication about the cancellation happened quickly and early in the week. Refunds were sent and it was handled efficiently.
mark-trollinger
He did his thang here in Las Vegas. Oaktown's finest was turned up. He had me jamming to the classic tunes that he performed.I would suggest going to see this talented individual perform.
geminisav
