So We're Opening for WC on June 3rd

Vice

9ine 2o 5ive Live
ill o.g.
Battle Points: 71
you got merchandise in check ?

nah, no merchandise.... this was actually a last minute thing, not planned out at all. It was really an out of the blue opportunity that we are going to take. The most we will have as far as merch is some burnt cd's with our tracks and contact info. Nothing fancy.

I do understand they came to see a concert.....so I'm going to def be ready for that.

I'll leave the Crip walk to WC though....lol.

how early should we show up?

and do small venues usually let you rehearse?
 

Vice

9ine 2o 5ive Live
ill o.g.
Battle Points: 71
about an hour to two hours before the Doors open to get an idea of whats ahead. You should try to get in touch with the person that is allowing the show about practicing.

yeah, I'ma get with Cold on that one. I never met any of them... Thanks again everyone for the support and tips.
 

Fury

W.W.F.D
ill o.g.

God

Creator of the Universe
ill o.g.
Cold hit me up today, and told me he got us lined up for our first show... we will be opening up for Westside Connection's Dub C. (WC)

Hey, It is a good start no?

We'll see how it goes, because our style music is far from his...lol.

This being our first "official" show, does anyone got any pointers?

1. His manager is a prick (if he still has the same one.)
2. He'll show up in an unmarked Dodge Ram van at the venue. Wait... he probably won't he got DROPPED FROM DEF JAM!
3. His DJ uses a hard disk recorder for playback.
4. His stage presence is simply "ok".
5. His area record rep will be there. If it's in Hemet, CA it's probably-- wait HE GOT DROPPED BY DEF JAM!
6. Don't call him "Bill" or "Will."
7. Be nice to everyone in his crew. He is basically financially supported by Ice Cube and Snoop. His crew is a paranoid bunch but expects you to be after them on hand and foot.
8. He sounds like shit live.
9. His manager liked Grey Goose vodka A LOT and sent a record co. intern on a hunt for it. His crew as well (who doesn't) his crew as well. If you want to hustle and kiss their ass, buy a bottle.

1. As an opener, your volume will be lower than WC unless you pay the soundguy a lot of money.
2. As an opener, your light show will suck.
3. As an opener, nobody knows who the fuck you are. What do you do? Keith Murray had a great stage presence, he climbed on shit-- on amps, wherever he go... while rapping. You seriously need to wow the fuck out of these people. If you are awesome in your opener, and do something wild but fun, the booking agent who's there will consider you for another show. Drink a lot of RED BULL, make sure you're not wasted before you go on stage and interact-- give fives to the crowd, try to balance on shit (don't fall) make it memorable, because no one knows who the fuck you are. OWN THE VENUE, OWN THE CROWD, CLIMB ON SHIT, CROWD SURF IF YOU CAN-- DO ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING THAT THE OTHER M.C. PUSSIES WHO ARE OPENING UP FOR W.C. WILL NOT DO. Keith Murray... that show is still in my mind today. The show sounded like shit, but he pumped everyone up.
4. If you're rapping with a crew, don't have your crew end every line for you-- it sounds shitty live.
5. Your friends will want to join you on stage, all 200 of them. DON'T LET THEM DO IT.
6. Make sure your music is played by a trusted associate and is on a hard disk that can't skip.
7. Show up early. AS SOON AS THEY OPEN THE VENUE. There is nothing more annoying than seeing local rappers acting like they're stars, showing up late and giving a cocky attitude. Unless you're an established artist, you will be nexted. Be respectful, don't talk shit-- BUT ALSO DON'T ACT LIKE YOU'VE NEVER DONE SOMETHING THIS "BIG" BEFORE. SHOW CONFIDENCE!

Do recon on the venue. Look where you can jump off shit, climb on shit, do crazy stuff.

Rehearse at home, they won't let you rehearse at the venue except for a "sound check." They're probably using old Cerwin Vega! speakers or Peavey amps and speakers at the venue. It WILL sound like shit, and it's not your fault. Remember, because you're not playing an instrument, you have to make it up with A LOT of energy and presence. BELIEVE what you are doing. When you are climbing on a railing BELIEVE that you are the SHIT. People will then BELIEVE you. The crowd can feed off your hype. They can also tell if you're apprehensive and weak.

Just go out there and kick ass, give it 110percent, go nuts, people WANT to see that shit.

This is an important show for you, especially if the booking agent is there-- does anyone know who his agent is? Is it CAA, WMA-- who is it? I forgot. Anyway, if the local booker for the show is there THAT PERSON IS YOUR TARGET. If he likes you, you will get more shows-- from those shows you meet people, and those people can lift you up.

Practice your show over and over and over again at home with your crew. Set up the room like the venue is set up (make a mock set up.)

I WANT A FUCKING FIELD REPORT ON THIS SHIT. I LOVE LIVE SHOWS.
 

Sanova

Guess Who's Back
ill o.g.
Battle Points: 9
wth, didn't include me in the line up.. messed up
 

Vice

9ine 2o 5ive Live
ill o.g.
Battle Points: 71
1. His manager is a prick (if he still has the same one.)
2. He'll show up in an unmarked Dodge Ram van at the venue. Wait... he probably won't he got DROPPED FROM DEF JAM!
3. His DJ uses a hard disk recorder for playback.
4. His stage presence is simply "ok".
5. His area record rep will be there. If it's in Hemet, CA it's probably-- wait HE GOT DROPPED BY DEF JAM!
6. Don't call him "Bill" or "Will."
7. Be nice to everyone in his crew. He is basically financially supported by Ice Cube and Snoop. His crew is a paranoid bunch but expects you to be after them on hand and foot.
8. He sounds like shit live.
9. His manager liked Grey Goose vodka A LOT and sent a record co. intern on a hunt for it. His crew as well (who doesn't) his crew as well. If you want to hustle and kiss their ass, buy a bottle.

1. As an opener, your volume will be lower than WC unless you pay the soundguy a lot of money.
2. As an opener, your light show will suck.
3. As an opener, nobody knows who the fuck you are. What do you do? Keith Murray had a great stage presence, he climbed on shit-- on amps, wherever he go... while rapping. You seriously need to wow the fuck out of these people. If you are awesome in your opener, and do something wild but fun, the booking agent who's there will consider you for another show. Drink a lot of RED BULL, make sure you're not wasted before you go on stage and interact-- give fives to the crowd, try to balance on shit (don't fall) make it memorable, because no one knows who the fuck you are. OWN THE VENUE, OWN THE CROWD, CLIMB ON SHIT, CROWD SURF IF YOU CAN-- DO ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING THAT THE OTHER M.C. PUSSIES WHO ARE OPENING UP FOR W.C. WILL NOT DO. Keith Murray... that show is still in my mind today. The show sounded like shit, but he pumped everyone up.
4. If you're rapping with a crew, don't have your crew end every line for you-- it sounds shitty live.
5. Your friends will want to join you on stage, all 200 of them. DON'T LET THEM DO IT.
6. Make sure your music is played by a trusted associate and is on a hard disk that can't skip.
7. Show up early. AS SOON AS THEY OPEN THE VENUE. There is nothing more annoying than seeing local rappers acting like they're stars, showing up late and giving a cocky attitude. Unless you're an established artist, you will be nexted. Be respectful, don't talk shit-- BUT ALSO DON'T ACT LIKE YOU'VE NEVER DONE SOMETHING THIS "BIG" BEFORE. SHOW CONFIDENCE!

Do recon on the venue. Look where you can jump off shit, climb on shit, do crazy stuff.

Rehearse at home, they won't let you rehearse at the venue except for a "sound check." They're probably using old Cerwin Vega! speakers or Peavey amps and speakers at the venue. It WILL sound like shit, and it's not your fault. Remember, because you're not playing an instrument, you have to make it up with A LOT of energy and presence. BELIEVE what you are doing. When you are climbing on a railing BELIEVE that you are the SHIT. People will then BELIEVE you. The crowd can feed off your hype. They can also tell if you're apprehensive and weak.

Just go out there and kick ass, give it 110percent, go nuts, people WANT to see that shit.

This is an important show for you, especially if the booking agent is there-- does anyone know who his agent is? Is it CAA, WMA-- who is it? I forgot. Anyway, if the local booker for the show is there THAT PERSON IS YOUR TARGET. If he likes you, you will get more shows-- from those shows you meet people, and those people can lift you up.

Practice your show over and over and over again at home with your crew. Set up the room like the venue is set up (make a mock set up.)

I WANT A FUCKING FIELD REPORT ON THIS SHIT. I LOVE LIVE SHOWS.

Damn man, good look.
The booking agent for the show I believe is a cat named "nuckles" who is a "road agent" for G Unit... but I'm not 100% positive.... because it's him and another cat who have thrown shows around here with Suga Free, and also Bone Thugs to name a few, but again, I'm not sure.

As far as what we do, it is me and one other guy ColdTruth who is also on here, we both produce obviously...and both are emcees.... if that was your question..

but yeah man, we are definitely going to give this our all....

I'll def give you a field report. I'mma make sure we get video footage to post up.
 

sYgMa

Making head bangers!!!
ill o.g.
Battle Points: 26
To me, the best rap group on stage is Saïan Supa Crew. Unfortunately, the group is getting smaller and smaller. They were 7 and now they are 4... but still....

http://www.hosting-media.com/fr/virgin/saian/video/smilrtsp/ssc-freibourg-high.wmx
http://www.hosting-media.com/fr/virgin/saian/video/smilrtsp/ssc-prague-high.wmx

oh and start with a BANGER and finish with a BANGER...

-may sound dumb, but dont satrt of by introducing yourself... The big idea is to be known through your music. Your goal is for the to remember you...

BTW... what is your style... what do you sound like?
 

Vice

9ine 2o 5ive Live
ill o.g.
Battle Points: 71
everything we got posted up is kinda mellow, but the songs we will be performing are not fully recorded but they are hard as hell.
They Def will move a crowd.
you can check the music on my myspace link, but the songs I got up are pretty laid back.
 

Vice

9ine 2o 5ive Live
ill o.g.
Battle Points: 71
damn that was a packed house! I see what you mean, they seemed to have a great chemistry with the audience.
 

Vice

9ine 2o 5ive Live
ill o.g.
Battle Points: 71
Update!!

The show is actually on TUESDAY JUNE 3rd. 21 and OVER.

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So this is what went down.

It turns out that we have to pay $300.00 to secure a spot as one of the opening acts.. The guy basically told Cold that he only wanted people that are willing to hustle to get on... There are going to be major opportunities here, and they are expecting a crowd of almost 1000 heads.....

but does this sound right, or are they just jerking us around? Has anyone on here ever paid to perform somewhere?

either way, we started taking donations from family and friends....and in just one day got about $180.00. So the money ain't an issue now, but I was just curious as to whether anyone has heard of this type of thing before....

anyone in the Cali area, come out and support though!! I'll def post up video and pics when it's all said and done.
 

Vice

9ine 2o 5ive Live
ill o.g.
Battle Points: 71
Well your not well know yet so its gonna cost a lil to get a spot. 300 aint to bad for an opening. How many tracks can you get out? If at least 3-5 I would say its well worth it. If only 1-2 you may want to rethink it out a little bit.

We got enough time to perform 4 songs...because they are just a one verse each and the chorus 3 times..

so that's good to know that we aint gettin played.
 
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