Disco de Blackalicious: “4/20 Live in Seattle”

Blackalicious is an unbelievable hip-hop outfit consisting of the ever amazing Gift of Gab and the highly underated Cheif Excel. Everything they do together is a masterpiece in its own right and on this DVD it shows pretty accurately what you would get if you saw them play live. Its a very well filmed show as opposed to the flashy quick editing of most live recordings.

There were some dissapointing aspects about the DVD however. The tracklisting they chose did have some glaring absences like 'Make you feel that way' and 'Your move' (considering Lifesavas were there). Also the fact that besides the show there isn't really mush else on the DVD. Its running time is only 59mins. Why didn't the put their music videos on there aswell or more backstage footage?

All in all though it's a good DVD, but it makes you want more cause it is Blackalicious. If you're thinking of buying this and are a fan of K-OS and dont own his DVD, I recommend that instead.

Tracklisting;

01 Alphabet Aerobics

02 Excellent/Pad & Pen

03 Paragraph President

04 Blazing Arrow

05 Rhythm Sticks

06 Rock the Spot

07 Deception

08 Lady Dont Tek No

09 First in Flight

10 Green Light

11 Halfway Home

12 Chemical Calisthenics

13 Side to Side

14. Quannum World

We love Blackalicious, so didn't hesitate to buy this. The recording isn't super great, but it gives a great look inside a real gift of gab show. Recommend if you're a die hard.

I attended this show live in Seattle & so I HAD to own it. The sound does cut out sometimes & the quality really isn't that good but it does give you an idea at how a live Blackalicous set plays out!

Spectacular footage of one of the greatest

hip hop legends. My only wish is that Gift of Gab

would start using a full band with a DJ...

This is Blackalicious at their best...I can see why they released this show...