Shad was echoing up King Street as I emerged from the path. He continued to bang em out as I rocked up to the opening set of the Juno Block Party beside Roy Thompson Hall. There was a sizable crowd amassed, especially considering the early time and swooping temperatures for late March. They wouldn't be disappointed as Shad, flanked by DJ T-Lo and Adam on bass, would put on a strong set as per usual. My vote for "favorite Canadian hip hop artist" (is that what he's nominated for?) played as he knows how - slick, smooth, smart flow, with a smile and a swagger of a confident yet humble MC. Having seen him three times since TSOL dropped is a testament to his show and hence I'm not complaining when I say that I've seen this set before. However I'll focus on the new - such as the brand new verse tossed into Rock To It, as well as the set closer.
It was a foregone conclusion that we'd hear Live Forever upon seeing the line-up, what with this City & Shad collab recently dropping. I was pleased that it turned out as a Dallas Green cameo in Shad's set. (After all that is essentially what the song is, despite the equal billing.) Dallas emerged on stage and the girls swooned as he crooned the chorus, while also singing along off mic as Shad slayed it. That final verse is something! and Mr. Green appreciated it by throwing a bear hug on the MC from behind while he closed it out.
Check out the C&C review from later in the party.
Hannah Georgas too!
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