Petey Pablo, Ying Yang Twins, and DJ Jazzy Jeff

Hailing for California, Petey Pablo is one of my favourite hip hop rappers of this generation. Pablo had a troubled beginning, being held in prison for five years for armed robbery, and has been in and out of custody since. His entire story is incredible, seeing as his record label producer initially discovered his talent when he was heard rapping in a nightclub bathroom. What are the chances! Let’s just hope he stays in line with the law so he can keep performing! After following his career, press coverage, and music, hearing him perform live was fantastic, he’s a true entertainer as well as a very talented man. He’s had the chance to work with some awesome producers and industry names, and my favourite of his albums, the debut Raise Up, was produced by Timbaland.
His show covered his career from those humble beginnings and raw tracks, right up to the more mainstream newer music he’s produced. It was great to see his career in a summary in a live performance. From the moment he walked out on stage he was 100% committed to his performance, and was thanking the audience for coming which was a lovely touch. Although he’s had on going encounters with the law over the years, he’s a great performer, so if you get to see him, I’d make the most of it whilst you can.

If you think that Miley Cyrus was the one who brought twerking to the spotlight, guess again.
Since 1997, the Ying Yang Twins have been making music that has inspired women (and some men) from all over to get their booties down on the floor. With seven albums and a slew of mixtapes, they’ve released a number of hit singles including ‘Salt Shaker,’ ‘Shake’ and ‘Wait (The Whisper Song).’ And they’re still making music now with themed mixtapes like ‘Twurk or Die,’ which they released in 2013, and even dedicated an entire track to the ‘We Won’t Stop’ singer that is appropriately titled, ‘Miley Cyrus. With all these ass shaking songs, clearly catching them live is one big crazy party. Usually packing a nightclub, there are so many people that one would think that such dancing would not exist. However, these people make it happen and some even make it onto the Ying Yangs stage. The two are usually casually dressed but are carrying so much swagger that you can’t help but get into everything they say. Obviously a Ying Yang Twins show is not for the faint of heart. If you’re easily offended by overtly sexual banter and the gyrating movements that seem to surround people at these gigs, it might be best to sit this one out. But if you’re all into having wilding out and having a laugh, then the Ying Yang Twins are a hip hop duo not to be missed.

Unless you lived under a rock in the late 80s/early 90s, you definitely know DJ Jazzy Jeff, or just Jazz from The Fresh Prince of Bel Aire. The American hip hop and R&B disc jockey, record producer, turntablist and actor had a lot of success making music with The Fresh Prince (Will Smith) and once they parted ways, Jazzy Jeff continued to perform as a solo act. He still travels internationally to give his fans the show that they deserve.

Due to his long time popularity, he still draws a pretty large crowd of fans to his DJ sets. His table of equipment is very simple and straightforward, with his computer in the middle and two turntables on each side. Watching him do his thing is completely mesmerizing. His hands move so meticulously, and the concentration and flow of his connection with the music and knowing exactly when to scratch. He makes it look like absolutely no effort whatsoever, yet the music is multi-faceted. He plays a variable playlist of song types, which appeals to a large group of fans. It is pretty cool to watch one of your favorite television personalities and witness their first hand talent and artistry.