Mic Check Christmas Showcase
Wednesday (12.17.2014) there was a performance showcase with multiple talents from Detroit artists. The acts ranged from rappers -- single and groups, singers -- single and groups. Also, it hosted a comedian and tap dancers. Before the showcased a cypher, where artist were able to put forth their freestyle skills before the show began.
The beautiful hosts for the evening were June Elaine and Miss Melody Fresh to open up and introduce the performers for the night.
List of Performers
- Biance Badd
- Danny Mellz
- Blaz Reco
- Paris Noel
- Dre Butterz
- Comedian 7mile Faygo
- Nino
- Malinda LeBeu
- Hydro
- Erica Page
- Richy Marciano
- Young Hitch
- June Elaine
I might be missing a few people, but were a few I was able to find on instagram through the host page.
As I was great to see and hear the different styles from local artist, some critique is sure to follow. As every performer did a great job, there are a few pointers that are needed across the board.
The first is rappers who rap over their own vocals. I get it that sometimes you might forget the lyrics here and there, but when they don't have a performance track the audience get the echo effect. In turn it creates that awkward feeling of being in a listening party or in the car. Some artist did not have that issue at all. Granted every DJ has their own style but often times you gotta listen to the artist. It was times when the music was too loud for us to really hear those that were on stage.
The showcase was held at Hazel's Place Lounge in Detroit, MI. The venue was small, and the stage itself was only 10% of the total space with a mirror extended along the end of it. Due to the poor lighting I had to bum up the ISO. by during so created a lot of grain that I did not necessarily wanted. If they were to add some performances lights then it wouldn't be a bad area for shows.
Again it was a great show I really enjoyed seeing some of the talent this city has to offer. At the bottom is Biance Badd's performance of her new single "Private Dancer". Soon I have moments from the rest of the performers from the show case.