Big Sean – “What You Doin’?” – Finally Famous Vol. 3

B.o.B – “The Kids” – The Adventures Of Bobby Ray

Asher Roth – “G.R.I.N.D.” – Single

Kid Cudi ft. Kanye West – “Erase Me” – Single

Aloe Blacc – “I Need A Dollar” – Good Things

Drake & Coldplay – “Lose Your Love” – October’s Very Cold

Kanye West – “Power” – Single

Donnis – “Gone” – Diary of an ATL Brave

Chiddy Bang – “Opposite Of Adults” – The Swelly Express

Mo Abri aka Overnight Classic – “What’s Your Name Again?”

Mike Posner – “Sometimes (Remix)” – One Foot Out The Door

T.I. ft. Keri Hilson – “Got Your Back” – Single

Josh Clemons – “Single” – Single

Kanye West ft. Beyonce & Charlie Wilson – “See Me Now” – Single

Wale ft. J. Cole & Melanie Fiona – “Beautiful Bliss” – Attention Deficit

Wiz Khalifa – “We’re Done” – Kush & OJ

K’naan ft. Will.I.Am – “Wavin’ Flag” – Single

Slaughterhouse – “The One” – Single

Kid Cudi – “Cudi Zone” – Man On The Moon: The End Of Day

Jurassic 5 – “Concrete Schoolyard” – Concrete Schoolyard

Glasses Malone ft. Cataracs – “I Get Doe” – Single

B.o.B – “Fame” – The Adventures Of Bobby Ray

Asher Roth ft. Cee Lo – “Be By Myself” – Asleep In The Bread Aisle

Lil Wayne ft. Drake – “Right Above It” – Single

Biz Markie – “Just A Friend”

Hoodie Allen ft. Marina & The Diamonds – “You Are Not A Robot” – Single

Chiddy Bang ft. XV – “Never (Remix)” – The Swelly Express

“Yall don’t really know Tre” – Playboy Tre on B.o.B’s “Bet I”

When Playboy Tre entered the stage, it was just his DJ/Manager B Rich and himself.  He walked on stage with the type of swagger one only sees from years of performing and a command over the audience to rock out to his music.  His lyrics moved smoothly throughout the song with his southern voice.  I’ve noticed many times during my career here at Penn State University, usually the opening acts of many concerts receive less appreciation than they deserve.  For example, Raphael Saadiq opened up for John Legend at the BJC.  When he performed, much of the audience came late and very few people clapped even though he had put on an amazing performance.  Fortunately, Penn State students have taken a turn for the better and they were there dancing, singing & clapping to Playboy Tre.  Playboy Tre rapped many songs from a variety of releases especially from his latest free mixtape “Last Call” (click here to check it out at 2dopeboyz).  Ever since his mainstream debut on B.o.B’s “Bet I”, he has not lost steam in the rap game proving himself as a contender.  I would not be surprised if he was considered for XXL’s Top Ten Freshmen of 2011, with his smooth flow, rhymes and his outstanding performance.

“Can you feel my heart, now can you feel my soul.  That’s the way that I think with every line and Imma be that deep till the day i die.  So if you feel me now, sing it one time.” – B.o.B on “No Man’s Land”

If Playboy Tre put on an amazing performance, then B.o.B stole the concert, got it framed and mounted it on the wall for all to see & hear.  B.o.B’s acted started out slow, but he quickly picked up his stride and just kept running with it.  With his band, back up singers, dancers, and B Rich, he put on more than a performance, he put on a show.  With live instruments, the band first got involved with the show in “Satellites” as they made eerie movements as they played.  One of the most notable songs was “Letters from Vietnam”, where B.o.B utilized the guitar to make sounds of war, reminiscent of Jimmie Hendrix’s rendition of the “Star Spangled Banner”.  Then, B.o.B brought out Playboy Tre for a duet of “Bet I”.  Once he started “I’ll Be In The Sky”, the audience went crazy as B.o.B jumped into the crowd in an attempt at surfing the crowd.  His interaction with the crowd was impeccable as he got them involved but also singled out certain people.  Especially a couple who was kissing on the floor which he dedicated his song “Lovelier Than You” to them.  At one point, he signed several shoes and a drum kit and threw them into the crowd as a gift from him.  One throw especially would have made Joe Paterno proud when it flew from the stage, across the floor and about two rows up the bleachers.  Then B.o.B. had to leave, but the crowd kept chanting his name…”B.o.B”

“My girl sent me a text message just to say “i miss you”.  It wont be long before I’m home baby but the rents due” – B.o.B on “Change Gonna Come”

The crowd was able to bring B.o.B back to the stage for a couple more songs, starting with “Ghost in the Machine” on the piano.  After that song, he put on a Penn State shirt and the crowd went wild.  He performed some of his best hits from “B.o.B Presents the Adventures of Bobby Ray”, along with several songs from his mixtapes.  It is astounding to watch him play several different kinds of guitars and the piano, along with his outstanding vocals.  He performed on that stage with the comfort and ease that is, at times, hard to find.  He knew how to make the show memorable.

“Let’s take a second and reflect on what we can do.  To be smart and play apart in something beautiful” – Travie McCoy on “One At A Time”

After B.o.B, many people left because they thought Travie McCoy was not coming anymore to perform due to B.o.B being the headline.  Unfortunately for those people, they were wrong.  Travie got to the BJC late and he took “2 planes, 3 trains & 4 cars” to get here.  Travie got on stage with just a DJ, a drummer, and a microphone stand that was not only taller than him but changed color as he performed different songs.  Travie had a different style of music from B.o.B & Playboy Tre.  His was a combination of rock and hip-hop.  Even with a smaller crowd, he could still get the audience going.  He performed songs like “Doctor Feel Good”, a bad boy rock anthem “Superbad”, his radio hit “Billionaire” and his latest single “Need You”.  Out of everyone I have seen perform in my life, he has one of the most animated faces.

Rating: 4.6/5

Roc C ft Illa J- Turn it Up

Gang Starr- You Know My Steez (Moment of Truth)

Finsta Bundy- Feel The High

Lootpack- New Year’s Resolution (Sound Pieces- Da Antidote)

Madlib- Anthenagin’ (?)- (Beat Konducta Vol 5-6)

Lovely Lady- Kool Keith (Sex Style)

Earth People- Dr. Octagon (Dr. Octagonecologyst)

Guilty Simpson- Cali Hills (OJ Simpson)

DJ Muggs vs Ill Bill- Cult Assassin

Gotham Green & Quickie Mart- One For The Money (The Haze Diaries vol 3)

MF Doom- Centerstage ft Divine IV

Jay Dee- Watching Smurfs On Shrooms

Madvillain- Eye (Madvillainy)

Madvillain- Operation Lifesaver AKA Mint Test (Madvillainy)

EL-P- Contagious Snippet (Weareallgoingtoburninhellmeggamixxx)

Freestyle Fellowship- On This Earth

Madvillain- Papermill (Madvillainy 2)

Pete Rock and CL Smooth- Straighten It Out (Mecca and the Soul Brother)

Genius/GZA- Alphabets (Pro Tools)

Paul White ft Guilty Simpson- Ancient Treasure

Jay-Z- Politics as Usual (Reasonable Doubt)

Genius/GZA- Living in the World Today (Liquid Swords)

Rakaa- Ambassador Slang (Crown of Thorns)

Black Milk- Deadly Medley

J Dilla- Time: The Donut of the Heart (Donuts)

A Tribe Called Quest-Steve Biko (Stir It Up) (Midnight Marauders)

A Tribe Called Quest- Award Tour (Midnight Marauders)

Strong Arm Steady- Questions (In Search of Stony Jackson)

Hour 1:

Hour 2:

“Hello” Beyonce

“I want ur love” Dirty Money

“Each other” Kelly Rowland

“Hope She Cheats on You” Marsha Ambrosius

“Coins” Teairra Mari

“Hey Young World” Nas

“Lovlier than you” B.O.B

“Restart” Bilal

“Show stopper” Whispers Ft Mario

“It’s a Shame” Raphael Saadiq

“Single” Josh Clemon

“Desnudate” Chrsitina Aguilera

“Mannequin” Trish

“Mirror” Neyo

“In the dark” JoJo

“Human Error” Sonyae Elise

“Tightrope” Janelle Monae

“Right Above it” Lil’ Wayne

“Free” Bilal

“Shutterbugg”  Big Boi

“Erase Me” Kid Cudi

“Strip” Brooke Hogan

“Here I am” Monica

“6 O’clock Blues” Solange Knowles

“Be Your Girl” Teedra Moses

“Grown Woman” Kelly Rowland

“Changes” Tupac

“We’re Done” Whiz Khalifah

DJ Shadé

CANDY DULFER—On and On—Funked Up!—Heads Up—2009

DIANE SCHUUR—Nice Work If You Can Get It—Some Other Time—Concord Jazz—2008

ARTURO SANDOVAL—Rumba Palace–Rumba Palace–Telarc –2007

CHAD McCULLOUGH—Three Pillars—Dark Wood, Dark Water—Origin Records—2009

THE TIERNY SUTTON BAND—Get Happy—On The Other Side—Telarc—2007

ROBIN McKELLE—Cry Me a River—Mess Around—Doxie Records—2010

MATT VASHLISHAN—Lennie’s Place—No such Thing—Origin Records—2009

KAT WALKER—The Lady is a Tramp—Jazz Skat Gumbo—Kat Walker—2009

SUENOS LATIN JAZZ—Enamorado—Azul Oscuro—Motophone—2006

THE HERE AND NOW—Break of Day—Break of Day—OA2 Records—2008

TAKE 6—Sweet Georgia Brown—The Standard—Heads Up International—2008

JULIAN YEO—It’s Been a Long, Long Time—Homage—Yeomo Productions—2010

ELDAD TARMU CHAMBER JAZZ ENSEMBLE—Drinking with the Queen of Bohemia—Songs For The Queen of Bohemia—Eldad Tarmu—2009

JESSICA WILLIAMS—I Cover The Waterfront—Touch—Origin Records—2010

TOMAS JANZON—Here’s That Rainy Day—Experiences—Changes Music—2010

KRISTIN KORB—Ain’t Misbehavin—In The Meantime—Double K Music—2009

TOM RIZZO—One for Daddy-O—Imaginary Numbers—Origin Records—2010

HOLLY YARBROUGH—It’s Such a Good Feeling—Mister Rogers Swings—VintageDiscs.com—2008

(hour 2)
Pickin’ On Lynyrd Skynryd – Sweet Home Alabama (A Tribute)
Disco Biscuits – Story Of The World (2008-12-26, Nokia Theatre)
Toubab Krewe – Devil Woman (World)
Grateful Dead – Terrapin Station (1990-03-15, Capital Centre, Landover, MD, Terrapin Limited)
Doug Adamz – A Thousand Miles Away (Bernardo’s Serenade)
Hot Club Sandwich – I Can’t Believe You’re In Love With Me (And If Only)
Frankie Viele & The Manhattan Project – Anticipation (Relix: 2010 September/October)

HOUR 1:

MMBop – Hanson
Represent – Weezer
Wavin’ Flag – K’naan
Linoleum – Streetlight Manifesto
The Science of Selling Yourself Short – Less Than Jake
Austrailia – The Shins
Tell Me I’m Wrong – The Morning Of
Ambling Alp – Yeasayer
Swim – Jack’s Mannequin
Summer House – Gold Motel
Smiling Swine – The Dear Hunter
Bootstraps – You, Me, And Everyone We Know

HOUR 2:

In The Aeroplane Over The Sea – Neutral Milk Hotel
I Don’t Wanna Dance – Hey Monday
A Save Situation – The Format
20 Dollar Nosebleed – Fall Out Boy
Big Casino – Jimmmy Eat World
You’ve Got A Friend In Me – Randy Newman
Pray Tell – Anberlin
My Own Sinking Ship – Good Old War
Grey Street – Dave Matthews Band
Rough Landing, Holly – Yellowcard
The Fight – Mutemath
Memories – Weezer
Thinking of You – Katy Perry

Hour 2

Hour 3 (first 10 minutes)

The Ghost of 3.13 – The Last Time I Saw the Sky

Prurient – Forever Hate

Geinoh Yamashirogumi – Requiem

Jordan Aguirre (bLiNd) – White Skies

Boom Boom Satellites – What Goes Around Comes Around

Ultramax – Shadows of the Night

The Doors – People are Strange (Infected Mushroom RMX)

System of a Down – Question!

Igorrr – Mastication Numerique

Igorrr – Excessive Funeral

Enduser – Death Vest 09

Flaque – Irradiation

Subheim – Hollow (Remix by Mobthrow)

Kattoo – Place 6

In A Mindset – Godsoaked

Gridlock – Return

Dakota Suite – How Could You Let Me Go (Jacaszek Remix)

The Flashbulb – Kirlian Choices

Bersarin Quartett – Oktober

Goldmund – Ouendake

Swod – Insects

OK GO – All Is Not Lost (Serious Business Remix)

OK GO – This Too Shall Pass (Shoes Remix)

OK GO – End Love (Subtractive Remix)

(hour 2)
Mickey Hart – Dance Of The Hunter’s Fire (Planet Drum)
Dave Nelson Band (w/ Phil Lesh, Greg Anton, Martin Fierro) – Franklin’s Tower (11-30-1999)
Rhythm Devils – Bo Diddley (7-31-2010 Gathering Of The Vibes)
Grateful Dead – Blow Away (6-25-1988)
Doug Adamz – A Very Good Morning (Bernado’s Serenade)
The Two Man Gentlemen Band –A Gentle Stomp (Dos Amigos, Una Fiesta!)
The Who – Pure And Easy (bonus track) (Who’s Next)
Dead Heart Bloom – Meet Me (Strange Waves)
Big Something – Graham County Courthouse (Stories From The Middle Of Nowhere)
Bob Dylan – Blowing In The Wind (The Concert For Bangladesh)
George Harrison – Here Comes The Sun (The Concert For Bangladesh)

*note: last song goes into the next program/hour and not on podcast