Thekla, 30th March
Too many T’s brought the Back to Back rap tour to Bristol on Thursday evening, bringing their blend of positive vibed hip hop to the Thekla. Leon and Ross on MC duties are so tight lyrically, going back-to-back with what seems like an effortless flow. Backed up by the incredible Mr Switch, this show had everything from the start.
The set started with Peter Pan from the latest album, All Good Good, before the introduction and opportunity for Mr Switch to showcase his skills proving why he is a multiple DMC World Champion. Too Many T’s followed this with a demonstration of their lyrical symmetry before playing the excellent Everyday People to get the crowd moving. Serotonin-fuelled, the set continued with more from the latest offering before asking the crowd what they wanted to hear. Everyone started shouting their favourites, prompting T’s to play a medley of tracks largely from the first two EPs. The set continued with more lyricism, examples of their back-to-back MC skills, playing until the curfew they also managed to pay homage and respect to the hip-hop greats.
I cannot say enough positives about this set at the risk of running out of superlatives to describe them and the energy they generated during the gig. For new and old fans, this duo brings the vibes, and if you have yet to discover them, I advise you do. Their style is comparable to that of De La Soul and Beastie Boys and is infectious, both live and on record. As T’s were on stage, they jokingly claimed to possibly be the best rappers from suburban England, I will not disagree with this statement, and in times of much going on, their positivity is something we all need. Rap Good, Do Good, Feel Good.
@jonevs7
Scram Sister Media
Cheyenne Jayne-Manning @scramsistermedia
Role: Photographer
I’m a professional photographer, and I love to shoot festivals, events, and gig-goers. I’m also an editor, specialising in music videos.
Qualification: BA (hons) in Documentary Film Making from the University of Newport.
Available for: Gig Shoots, Photo Shoots, Album and Single cover shoots and Touring
First attended gig: One of the first gigs I ever went to on my own was Chase & Status in 2008. My mates and I covered ourselves in glow paint, only to sweat it off jumping and dancing. It was the start of my never-ending gig list.
First gig shot: Technically the first band I ever shot would have been my dad’s, at the age of 9! My mum gave me this giant tape camcorder and I filmed the entire thing. Since then, I’ve shot plenty of friends’ bands whilst co-managing the live music venue, Le Pub in Newport, and I haven’t stopped since.
Dream gig: CASisDEAD, Slow Club, Enter Shikari, Dizzee Rascal (in the Boy In The Corner era), Turnstile, and The Prodigy.
