We Run Shit: More Flicks from The Back To School Extravaganza in Albany Times Union Center

So this is what went down on Saturday September 13th, 2008 out in Albany at the Union Times Center. About 7:30am I get a call from Heks from The Primary Media Group. Next thing I know we are lost in Jersey, going south while trying to get to Albany. But we correct our mistake quickly and get on the road again. A few hours later we arrive at the hotel and meet with Chemistry. The concert was held under extreme secrecy, only those with true connects could get in. Nah, truth is this concert was not promoted correctly leaving a lot of people upset, especially the Team organizing the concert.

Altho the concert was filled with mega stars, the arena was only filled to half its capacity. First to bat was the Rap Group "Chemistry", (Sif, and DNyce). I had never seen them before and was interested to see some of Hip Hops new school take the stage. They performed several hard hitting tracks and got the crowd amped up for the next performer to hit the stage.
Colby O'donis came out to the delight of all the young teenage girls in the audience. DJ Clue was in the building watching from the back stage. I decided it was time to take a smoke break before the next sets took stage. LL Cool J took the stage and showed everyone why he has lasted 13 albums and still going. The man killed it as he performed old and new songs from his selection of hits. We hope LL likes the I AM NY shirt we gave him. Meanwhile everyone is still waiting for 50 to get in the building. Chilling in the cut recording the Street Heat DVD was Will C. I got to build with Will C, who is one of my favorite instrumental cd producers. Check back for some updates on that coming real soon. By this time I was exhausted from trying to keep up with the team from The P.M.G (Heks, JenDog, and Ralphyboy). These guys did work recording and taking pictures for everyone in the building. JenDog caught some amazing shots of all the performers. The video will be included in the upcoming video "Make the Music" by The P.M.G. ahemmm, Plug!!!

Back to the story, and damn is she fine. Keysha Cole was in the Building, wowwwwww, is all I can say. She gave a great performance. But just before she gave us that great show, she had a few words for the band and technicians. "I am Not a Rapper", her levels were way to high they need to correct that. Keysha got that handled in a few second, and showed everyone why shes a professional singer. Next I heard Neyo was in the building, but it was hard to see him. His a lil dude, like tiny, like somebody might step on him if they dont watch theyre steps. But he danced on stage and made the girl sweat it out in the audience. The show was tight and he seemed bothered by the lack of audience participation. Not to mention the technical difficulties that took place during his set and after.

Was 50 cent even in the building yet, yeah, there he is with 30 other cats from GUnit. 50 was in his room the whole time, no one could get near him. But Lloyd and Yayo came out to show love and chop it up with the press and people in the halls. Lloyd Banks took some time out to do a drop for "Make the Music DVD". Wondering around the building was Flava Flav and his kids. His kids seemed excited to meet many of the artists. Flava Flav was the life of the party, he was social and friendly with everyone. Now it was just about time for GUnit to take Stage, Fifty had the guards clear everyone out, he didn't want to be bothered with people. So he, the security, and 30 of his boys walked to the stage. JenDog, Ralphy, Heks and I followed in with the cameras. The crowd went nuts like watching Hulk Hogan take the stage at a wrestling match. Lmao, fifty did his thing, performing track after track after track after track... You get the point. They Shut the show down, and then Gunit left the stage, left the building and everyone else did too. Time for the after party.

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