SXSW Hip-Hop Day 4 Report

Day 4 of SXSW began for us, early afternoon, at the Carver Museum. Bavu Blakes, Element 7D, and Rochelle Terell performed and put on an overall jamming show. I'm sure everyone in attendance would agree. Next, and immediately following, was the hip-hop panel also in the Carver Museum. The title of the discussion was, "Hip-Hop, Politics & The Politics". The guest speakers included Davey D, Chingo Bling, Tech N9ne, Salih and Tomar Williams and a few other industry professionals. The discussion was moderated by Soren Baker, editor of The Source magazine.

Next on our agenda was the Ice Cube concert at the Auditorium Shores Stage. Unfortunately, due to the time, we were only able to stop by briefly. There were thousands of people in attendance. Everyone I spoke with said they had a great time.

The Austin Music Hall was our next and last destination of the day for the David Banner concert. David Banner put on a great show. He was only on stage about half of the time. The other half of the time he was in the crowd or running around the Austin Music Hall to the second floor balcony, all while performing. Every concert of his I have been to has been the same way. Rob G, Archie Lee & Coota Bang, Question, Pimpin Pen, and Tum-Tum were some of the other performers who also put on good shows. Slim Thug and Play (Play N Skillz) were in attendance. Michael Watts and Eddie Deville were the two DJ's for the entire night.

This show was a great way to end an incredible and busy week of SXSW 2008. Photos of SXSW 08' will be up this week.