It’s not very often that some of the most talented performers in Boston are set to grace the same stage in a single night. This Sunday marks the 1 year anniversary of Mind Spray, a local hip-hop open mic and showcase series devised by promotion and booking company The Brain Trust. More
“I’m more of a hugger,” Moe Pope remarks as he stretches his arms out to greet me in lieu of a handshake. The proudly Boston-based MC, donning a black and white Jimi Hendrix tee paired with oversized camouflage shorts, guides me to The Bridge Sound and Stage to conduct our interview. The reason for his overt warmth: my tardiness. More
There wasn’t a more fitting location to interview Ned “Leedz” Wellbery than the Middle East. The historic club has served as the backdrop for some of the most groundbreaking hip hop shows in Boston for the last decade. Wellbery, who prides himself on his resilience as much as he does his keen business acumen, has adjusted well to being the epicenter of Leedz Edutainment (his independent promotion company). As expected, it was an adjustment that came with a palpable price tag: his personal life. More
While Akrobatik is originally from Dorchester, he has found fame far outside the city’s limits. But considering he started performing here more than 15 years ago, he has an insider’s view of Boston’s music scene. Has he noticed any changes to how fans react to local talent or how venues book local acts? He is currently working on his third solo album, “Built To Last,” which is scheduled for release this spring. More
