Prior to the announcement of Immortal Technique's tour, I had only heard his 2001 record Revolutionary Vol. 1 and it had been long time since I'd listened to it so my lasting impression/memory of it was that it was pretty political. I also remember Dance With The Devil so vividly despite giving it a lack of spins. Anyway, I bought the ticket and listened to his 3 other records in time for the show. Needless to say, Revolutionary Vol. 2, The 3rd World and The Martyr are all very good albums in there own right. I generally don't really like political-ish charged music with the exception of the likes of Public Enemy and KRS-One but there's just something about Immortal Technique. I always feel like other musicians are trying to force their political beliefs or agendas on you but Immortal Technique, just like P.E and KRS seem so genuine that you've got not choice but to listen and most importantly make up your own mind. Anyway, back to the show... It was a sell out crowd at the Metro and Immortal killed it. The crowd went fucking ape shit when he walked out. They had mad love for him. Backed up by three other rappers, two of which performed before him, he ripped through a large portion of his catalogue so effortlessly and had the crowd eating out of the palm of his hands throughout.
It was such a good show. Immortal Technique really engaged the crowd and talked to them and seemed to have a really genuine and fun personality, it was really refreshing to see. I'll definitely go see him again.
Peruvian Cocaine
The Martyr
Black Vikings
Point of No Return
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