September 26, 2007
Live Music
Big Daddy Kane
Wed., Oct. 3, 8pm. $35. With Roots + MC Lyte. Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St. 215.336.2000. www.livenation.com
Big Daddy Kane’s suave pimp style and rapid-fire flow have been imitated a million times over, but no one has yet to match the Kane.
The original “Smooth Operator,” Kane’s menacing tone and slick lyricism established him as a reigning figure in rap’s golden age.
Today his numerous acolytes—including Jay-Z, who was one of Kane’s “hypemen” back in the day—still pay tithes to the Kane.
It’s only fitting that Kane shares this bill with the Roots, one of the few modern groups worthy to approach his throne. (Joshua Valocchi)
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