Repeatedly, the stage went black and a spotlight would hit Chance as soon as he spoke into the microphone, giving a fitting, Cheshire Cat-esque effect to his performance. The Social Experiment was artful with its visual effects as well. Donnie Trumpet carried the music throughout the performance with soulful, clean riffs behind the fast snare beat and Chance’s relaxed, ever-recognizable voice. Though for most of the show Chance only danced subtly, and did not run back and forth across stage like the previous act, though he still carried a distinct and powerful stage presence. Chance was dressed in his signature style: overalls with one button undone and a hat with his band’s label. (drums), and Donnie Trumpet (trumpet and backing vocals). Not long afterward, Chance flew solo onto the stage, followed by his musical group, The Social Experiment, comprised of Peter Cottontail (keyboard), Nat Fox (keyboard), Greg Landfair Jr. After he said goodbye and exited, the lights went out and the entire Mullins Center went dark, echoing only with the deep sound of the crowd cheering for the final performer: Chance the Rapper. Hoodie Allen commemorated the wonderful performance on his Facebook page, and also announced he will be touring with acclaimed hip-hop artist Wiz Khalifa this summer. He performed songs from his latest albums, “All American” and “People Keep Talking,” including his single “No Faith in Brooklyn,” which he revised to “No Faith in Amherst.” During the song, he planted the microphone in the crowd to encourage everyone to sing along. He wanted everyone to be completely in the moment, sparking ebullience from the audience. He and his band were energetic throughout the entire show, inspiring the crowd to dance and clap on cue.Īs an introduction to his 2012 song, “No Interruption,” Hoodie Allen told the crowd to forget about Snapchat, their camera phones, relationship stress, finals, graduation and any other distractions in their lives. His performance featured an entire backup band with a bassist, guitarist, drummer and disc jockey. Hoodie Allen, the independent hip-hop artist from Long Island, New York followed Timeflies. Timeflies has only existed since 2010 but has made it clear that it is here to stay, as the band performed popular songs from its two hit albums, “After Hours” and “The Scotch Tape.” The duo originated in Boston where they performed together at Tufts University in a funk band called The Ride. Cal Shapiro, the hip-hop duo’s vocalist, inspired the audience to put their hands in the air and clap while producer and DJ Rob Resnick did his mixing at a turntable behind Shapiro onstage. Timeflies opened the show, exciting the crowd as everyone danced to its music. With ample turnout and great performances, it proved to be a successful night.
The University of Massachusetts University Programming Council hosted the annual Spring Concert on Sunday, featuring acclaimed hip-hop artists Timeflies, Hoodie Allen and Chance the Rapper. ApHoodie Allen was the second performer at the 2015 Spring Concert (Christina Yacono/Daily Collegian)
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