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Howard University - Yardfest 2005
By: John Kennedy
December 19, 2005
Vibe Advisory Board Member and Howard University alumni, John Kennedy, covers Howard's annual Yardfest, and tells us how rapper Ghostface got boo'ed, how Young Jeezy made the crowd "Go Crazy," and how gangsta Remy Ma really is.
Crowned with a black bandana to go with a black T-shirt and a sparkling half-gold, half-platinum Diplomats chain, Juelz Santana looked outwards from his backstage post to see a fully extended middle finger aimed in his direction. Immediately recognizing the owner of the finger as smiling Terror Squad sensation Remy Ma, he returned the gesture with a cocky half smile.
This was not a sign of a forthcoming feud between Dipset and TS, but merely a greeting of fellowship between two promising performers at Howard University's homecoming. The particular event was Yardfest, a free, annual concert that draws some of the biggest names in urban music to perform for students, alumni and visitors on the school's main quadrangle.
The audience endured damp conditions and a grey blanket of clouds the entire afternoon as they were entertained by the likes of Three 6 Mafia, Jazze Pha and Cee-Lo Green. Def Jam represented strong with headlining performances by Santana, Ghostface and closer Young Jeezy.
The audience had to wait nearly an hour to see a delayed Jeezy; nevertheless, he made the crowd "Go Crazy," performing hits from his album Thug Motivation 101. Santana evoked a similar response from the audience with his energetic performance of "Dipset (Santana's Town)" and newer heaters "Mic Check" and "There It Go (The Whistle Song)."
"I love Howard. Howard has one of the biggest homecomings ever, and every year I'll try and be here," said Santana, who also performed at Yardfest in 2003. "As long as I got the opportunity and they welcome me and I'm invited, I'll be here."
But Ghostface was not received as well as his Def Jam counterparts. Ghost's set featured his signature blend of old-school soul and classical hip hop, as he performed the Delfonics-sampled "Holla" as well as Wu-Tang favorite "Ice Cream" and his new single "Be Easy." Audience members booed as his set went on.
"They don't know me," Ghostface said after performing. "When I came out, back in the day, some of them were like seven [or] eight years old … These are kids I'm performing in front of. I'm 35 years old man."
Three 6 Mafia got crunk with their dark, bass-heavy tunes and Dem Franchise Boyz had the crowd seemingly bouncing in unison to their current smash "I Think They Like Me." Later, the audience swayed to dreadlocked vocalist T-Pain's whiny hit, "I'm Sprung."
St. Louis raptress Ebony Eyez and the aforementioned Remy Ma represented for the ladies of hip hop. Ebony Eyez exhibited her lyrical tact, using names of several other female MCs as wordplay for an entertaining freestyle. In an orange hoody and matching Reebok Classic sneakers, Remy tantalized the audience with memorable verses from "Ante Up (Remix)" and "Lean Back."
"The crowd is hyped. And it's raining. That's what's even crazier," Remy said. "They're in front of the stage; they're on the side of the stage. Everybody's dancing."
Young City (Chopper of Da Band), Chamillionaire, Rhymefest, Noah, Smitty and Grafh also performed at the event, all whom seemed to take pride in participating in homecoming at a black college.
"That's like the backbone, especially for somebody like me who actually went to a black school," said Ebony Eyez, who attended Florida A&M University. "It definitely brings you back to reality as you come back to people who really don't care much about who you are. If it's good music, they listen."
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the only legend there, is the only one booed
By: John Kennedy
December 19, 2005
Vibe Advisory Board Member and Howard University alumni, John Kennedy, covers Howard's annual Yardfest, and tells us how rapper Ghostface got boo'ed, how Young Jeezy made the crowd "Go Crazy," and how gangsta Remy Ma really is.
Crowned with a black bandana to go with a black T-shirt and a sparkling half-gold, half-platinum Diplomats chain, Juelz Santana looked outwards from his backstage post to see a fully extended middle finger aimed in his direction. Immediately recognizing the owner of the finger as smiling Terror Squad sensation Remy Ma, he returned the gesture with a cocky half smile.
This was not a sign of a forthcoming feud between Dipset and TS, but merely a greeting of fellowship between two promising performers at Howard University's homecoming. The particular event was Yardfest, a free, annual concert that draws some of the biggest names in urban music to perform for students, alumni and visitors on the school's main quadrangle.
The audience endured damp conditions and a grey blanket of clouds the entire afternoon as they were entertained by the likes of Three 6 Mafia, Jazze Pha and Cee-Lo Green. Def Jam represented strong with headlining performances by Santana, Ghostface and closer Young Jeezy.
The audience had to wait nearly an hour to see a delayed Jeezy; nevertheless, he made the crowd "Go Crazy," performing hits from his album Thug Motivation 101. Santana evoked a similar response from the audience with his energetic performance of "Dipset (Santana's Town)" and newer heaters "Mic Check" and "There It Go (The Whistle Song)."
"I love Howard. Howard has one of the biggest homecomings ever, and every year I'll try and be here," said Santana, who also performed at Yardfest in 2003. "As long as I got the opportunity and they welcome me and I'm invited, I'll be here."
But Ghostface was not received as well as his Def Jam counterparts. Ghost's set featured his signature blend of old-school soul and classical hip hop, as he performed the Delfonics-sampled "Holla" as well as Wu-Tang favorite "Ice Cream" and his new single "Be Easy." Audience members booed as his set went on.
"They don't know me," Ghostface said after performing. "When I came out, back in the day, some of them were like seven [or] eight years old … These are kids I'm performing in front of. I'm 35 years old man."
Three 6 Mafia got crunk with their dark, bass-heavy tunes and Dem Franchise Boyz had the crowd seemingly bouncing in unison to their current smash "I Think They Like Me." Later, the audience swayed to dreadlocked vocalist T-Pain's whiny hit, "I'm Sprung."
St. Louis raptress Ebony Eyez and the aforementioned Remy Ma represented for the ladies of hip hop. Ebony Eyez exhibited her lyrical tact, using names of several other female MCs as wordplay for an entertaining freestyle. In an orange hoody and matching Reebok Classic sneakers, Remy tantalized the audience with memorable verses from "Ante Up (Remix)" and "Lean Back."
"The crowd is hyped. And it's raining. That's what's even crazier," Remy said. "They're in front of the stage; they're on the side of the stage. Everybody's dancing."
Young City (Chopper of Da Band), Chamillionaire, Rhymefest, Noah, Smitty and Grafh also performed at the event, all whom seemed to take pride in participating in homecoming at a black college.
"That's like the backbone, especially for somebody like me who actually went to a black school," said Ebony Eyez, who attended Florida A&M University. "It definitely brings you back to reality as you come back to people who really don't care much about who you are. If it's good music, they listen."
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the only legend there, is the only one booed
