August 4, 2011 @ 10:53 AM EDT
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Yours truly was the host with the most last night at Public Assembly in Brooklyn. The concert featured Illz, YC The Cynic, Grafh, The Kid Daytona, and was headlined by the L.E.P. Bogus Boys. William McKinney was in the house and filmed a majority of the performances. More footage of the Lower End Professionals and the other opening acts under the cut.
Wale, in this track, shows once again his ability to blend different genres. He doesn't limit himself to hip-hop, but enriches it with R&B nuances, creating a familiar sound. This fusion is not only an exercise in style, but serves to intensify the emotional impact of the song. And then there is his ability to rap. Wale is a master at playing with words, creating complex rhymes and modulating his voice to best express his emotions. In 'Blanco', his rap part is an explosion of words that intertwine with the melody, creating a hypnotic and relaxing effect. His ability to go from moments of pure energy to moments of deep introspection is what makes this track so engaging; it reminds me of when you would slow dance, hugging your woman.