The Beat Clash: The Day After Review
Let's talk about the venue. Bohemian Caverns sits in the heart of Washington, D.C.'s U Street, at 2001 Eleventh Street, NW. The first thing that you will notice is a printed set of piano keys arched on the side of the building—they no doubt, symbolize the smooth Jazz, for which the venue is best known. HOWEVER, on Tuesday, Hip-Hop was the name of the game.
The Beat Clash was held in the basement area of the venue, but as soon as we reached the bottom of the steps we said "Are we in a cave?" The walls and ceilings were made of large rock structures that made for a very unique setting. Needless to say, a number of people kept on their coats and winter hats...brrrrr...it was cold. Things started heating up once the show started.
(A pic of the venue before the crowd arrived)
The Beat Clash focused on a producer battle in which one local producer would play snippets of his/her best beats, against another producer who would do the same. You know that a beat is good if people start bobbing their heads instantly, as most of the crowd did.
Still, the best part of the show was the cypher and performances by local rappers. Two standouts were Lola Maxwell and Nando McFlyy. Their energy was undeniable. Like Yahzarah A.K.A Miss Purple St. James (featured in The Indiestry Magazine) Maxwell is a graduate of Duke Ellington School of the Arts. She definitely held it down for the ladies, while being the only woman on the stage. Also, Nando McFlyy...was just that...FLY, with swagger to spare.
Watch these clips:
Nando McFlyy:
Posted by The Indiestry Execs at 01-06-2010 
Categories: Hip-Hop, Music, Competition, Entertainment
Tags: Hip-Hop Bohemian Caverns The Beat Clah Lola Maxwell. Nando McFlyy Washington DC
Categories: Hip-Hop, Music, Competition, Entertainment
Tags: Hip-Hop Bohemian Caverns The Beat Clah Lola Maxwell. Nando McFlyy Washington DC
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