AmIAm rapping at the Second Subject Cd Release Party at the Social, Orlando

AmIAm was the first to get on stage and came with straight rhymes, fast and precise, he started the night off right. He ended his set with his track from the comp cd, Who I Am, which got the crowd awake and ready to roll for the rest of the night.

Next up was Kaleigh Baker. For her first few songs, she was accompanied by HOMME (the newly formed female vocal group featuring Alexandrah, Olivia Wynn, Kaleigh Baker and Heather Freedman). After the soothing start, she got a little louder with help from Orlando locals Shak Nasti.

Captured at the Social, dt Orlando, 2nd Sub Recess Party

Swam rapped to the improvised set of Beef and Divinci

Beef Wellington and Divinci have been playing these improvised sets all over Orlando for the past few months (Full Sail, Social, Wills Pub, Apple Stores, etc..). They jump on stage and just start going, doing what they do best, creating funky beats and unique sounds that blend seamlessly together. Swam jumped up and grabbed the mic and gave everyone a free clinic session on the art of speedy, yet pronunciated delivery.

SKIP onstage at Social Orlando for 2nd Sub cd Release Party

Next up was S.K.I.P., who was accompanied by his live band including members of the Oaks. S.K.I.P. played some stuff off his Peanut Butter & Raman Mixtape Collection, as well as stuff from his upcoming album, and his entry from the Comp cd, Red vs. Blue, which was definitely a crowd pleaser. (Word around El Coqui is that there is a video in the works for this song, so keep your eyes peeled)

Adeem of Glu performs in Orlando Florida for the Second Subject CD Release Party

And for the final set, and possibly my favorite set all night was Adeem. Adeem is a member of Glu and currently lives in New Hampshire. I met Adeem for the first time earlier that day, and had never heard any of his music. I was not expecting what he brought out that night. He came with energy and force and pretty much set himself up as the definitive argument against anyone who thinks white boys can’t rap. To end his set he jumped down into the crowd and got everyone to join him in the pit, including the folks that stand in the back of the show with their arms crossed not moving…. EVERYONE was moving and I don’t think there could have been a better way to end the night, as the whole idea that leads us as Second Subject is to get all types of people together and passionate about the common goals of art, music, formation of community and self-improvement.

Second Subject is an Arts Label based in Orlando Florida, supporting music, art, photography, and creative writing

Stay tuned to the blog to find out about upcoming shows and we hope to see you there!

Beef joins Second Subject

Bottom line is Beef has been on a quest, exploring a musical universe in search of a universal sound. Or rather, a real world version of his sonic vision. His journey began with years of formal musical training, with a sudden detour from the home stretch that led directly to the streets of Orlando where a serious jones for funk led to that all consuming quest.

Beef has worked with Swam on several previous projects and joining Second Subject seemed like the next logical step in the quest for good music. With new music already in progress expect an instant impact on 2nd Sub from Beef including at least one track on the first Second Subject Comp CD due out in May.

Until then, you can check out Beef Wellington at his website, tastebeef.com, or  live around the Orlando area playing improvised sets with fellow Intelligence Officer, Divinci. Their next performance is on April 25th at Firestone with a lineup that includes Grand Master Flash as well as Second Sub member Am-I-Am.

Second Subject is Coming for Ya!  Look out for Recess passes soon!