EvolutionHipHop : Little Brother

Little Brother came to perform at the Sonar Lounge in Baltimore a few months before their next major release Getback. Off the heals of the release of the free downloadable mixtape ...And Justus For All back in February, the duo continues to evolve musically. They performed many of the new songs from the mixtape as well as classics from The Minstrel Show, Chittlin Circuit and The Listening.

Personally, this was my second LB show at the Sonic Lounge. I was impressed with the live show the first time around, but this show highlighted Phonte's gifts as a showman. He was part rapper, stand-up comedian and mock preacher. Not to be overlooked, Big Pooh shined when he was on the mic. Darien Brockington brought the soul.

Frankly, they are the current embodiment of what I consider rap at its highest form. LBs music is very smart, humorous, clever and relatable. Plus, the beats are just banging. It's been awhile since I felt like I was this in tune to a group in terms of their sound both lyrically and musically. On the underground movement tip, I see Little Brother getting to the level in terms of fan support that Dilated Peoples has achieved in the last few years.


The official LB van	Pooh, DJ Flash and Phonte working up the crowd

Tay in deep concentration	Do I even need a caption for this?

Pooh official pose	True master of ceremony

Pooh rippin'	The crowd is moved

Tigallo is luvin it - the B-more fans	LB is rockin For You

I caught Phonte's cap when he tossed it in crowd. I gave to a lovely who was diving for it.	The entrance of Little Brother