Concert Review/Photos: Jurassic 5/Dilated Peoples @ Great Plaza
Please note: This article is published as an archive copy from Philadelphia City Paper. My City Paper is not affiliated with Philadelphia City Paper. Philadelphia City Paper was an alternative weekly newspaper in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The last edition was published on October 8, 2015.
Six rap luminaries (back) on top of their game.
After making a return at last year’s Coachella — their first show together since breaking up in 2007 — Jurassic 5 seems to have made it official by teaming up with Dilated Peoples for the “Word Of Mouth Reunion Tour.” Before a diverse crowd of young and old, the rap pioneers' set felt like a journey through their history, with tracks stemming from 1998’s self-titled EP, including "Jayouy," — to other hits including "Quality Control" and "Concrete Schoolyard."
Throughout the night, Jurassic 5 interacted with the crowd, giving everybody in the first few rows a handshake and a smiles. Later in their set they asked for requests. The night ended with arguably one of their biggest hits, "What’s Golden."
The highlight of the night: the turntable set between DJs, Nu-Mark and Cut Chemist, using a variety of sample pads and gadgets, and even a turntable guitar. Jurassic 5 proved you don’t need swear words and exuberant stage displays to produce a highly entertaining rap show these days; it was purely six rap luminaries (back) on top of their game.
Dilated Peoples opened the show, displaying lots of energy while proving their Philly love – even bringing a fan onstage to rap alongside.
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