I know I said I was going to update more about my Hawaii trip, but I'm sure most people that talk to me fairly often already know what I did during my trip there, so I probably won't update on that anymore. I will if you guys want me to though.
Anyways, this past weekend I went to The Foreign Exchange show here in SF. It was held at this place called Yoshi's on Fillmore street.
No, not that Yoshi's. This one:
(taken from yelp)
Some background info on The Foreign Exchange: they're basically a jazzy sounding hip-hop duo that actually originated over the internet. Phonte of Little Brother contacted Nicolay over message boards. They began recording and just sent music back and forth without ever having met each other in person. What's crazy is the fact that Nicolay was actually living in the Netherlands at the time while Phonte was in the US. Thus the name "The Foreign Exchange" was created. (Nicolay lives in the US now in case you guys were wondering)
Anyways, my friends and I have were on these guys' nuts over Christmas break and basically listened to them 24/7. When we heard they were having a show for the first time in SF, we knew we had to go. On the day of the show, we got there around 11:20 PM because the show was supposed to start at around 12. When I first walked in, I was in awe. Everything inside looked hella nice and it overall just had a really chill vibe. They had a dope DJ actually playing some really good music (not the super played out annoying shit that you always hear on the radio) while everyone else was dancing or just chilling on the side. After picking up our tickets from roll call, we took the elevator upstairs and just chilled and took some pictures while we waited for the show to start.
Us chilling waiting for the show to start
We got to our seats at around 12:20ish and we chilled for a bit while we waited for the show to start. A couple of minutes later, I see this giant white dude come out of the curtains and my friends and I just look at each other and say "Holy shit, Nicolay's fucking huge." (in the pants. No just kidding, but maybe he is ;]) But yeah Nicolay the 6'6" giant comes out and everyone just starts going crazy. Moments later the rest of the band comes out and Phonte comes out last. 
The Foreign Exchange getting ready to play.
After greeting everyone, they started off with a song that I actually didn't recognize because it was a song from Nicolay's new album "City Lights Vol. 2: Shibuya" (which is actually pretty dope because I listened to it afterwards). After that song, they realized that the sound was low on their microphones so they did a sound check. Normally I wouldn't care about a sound check and I would want them to just continue with the show. However, with this sound check they just started freestyling music in a true jazz fashion and I thought it was insane. After their sound check, they played "House of Cards". I thought it was a really fitting opening song because of the way the bass sounds in the beginning of the song. It just has an opening song feel to it. Towards the end of the song, Phonte started freestyling a introduction to everyone while the band accompanied him with music. He introduced Soul (keyboardist), the drummer (I forgot your name sorry, but you were really good!) Yahzarah (vocals), Darien Brockington (vocals), Carlita (vocals), Nicolay (keyboardist), and himself.
Anyways, instead of giving you a minute-by-minute recap of what happened, I'm just going to highlight some stuff. (and I'm pretty tired and I have school tomorrow) I would have to say my favorite song of the night was when they performed "Come Around." Before this show, I liked this song, but I wouldn't consider it to be in the top 3 for my favorite FE songs. But after seeing this performance, its probably #2 behind "Be Allright [Nicolay's Easybreezy Sunday Afternoon Remix]". The way they got involved with the crowd was awesome and just their energy and vibe during the song was great. After that I would have to say their "I Wanna Know" performance was the second best of the night. The way they related it to relationships was pretty awesome and made me realize what the song was truly about. Other than those two performaces, I would have to say the highlights for me was Phonte's comedy (hes hilarious), Yahzarah's vocals (she has an amazing voice), D-Brock (I'm on his nuts yes homo), and the way they ended the show.
Overall, I would have to say the money I paid for the show was definitely worth it and I'm definitely planning on going again if they ever decide to have another show here in SF. On to some pictures:
People starting to gather on the dance floor and waiting for them to come out.
One of their many dope performances.
Our view from the balcony. (Reserved seating yeee!) Oh and btw, trackademicks were sitting like 2 tables away from us.
"I'm sorry San Francisco, I didn't mean to fall in love tonight..." (Phonte's closing line)
Great job Foreign Exchange. You made my very first show be completely dope. I didn't think I could be more of a fan, but now I am.
(btw Daniel, they're performing at Roxy's in LA tonight if you even know where that is)
Come Around
Introducing
Waddup world, it's Norbie aka Norb, snorbsy, snorbs, tobi, fearless pirate king, and several other nicknames, but I mostly go by Norbie. D-Faoooownk (my nickname for Daniel aka sola) looked like he needed some blog loving so I joined the PL crew. I'm just here to to blog random thoughts about random things.
Anyways, I just came back from Hawaii which was definitely one of the best vacations I have ever had. I went there for my cousin's wedding with a bunch of my family. It probably would've been more fun if some friends came with me, but it was still an awesome vacation nonetheless. Next time D-Faownk, next time.
DAY 1
When my family first arrived at Hawaii, we went straight to a luau. We basically sat on some tables on the beach while we watched a show on the stage. They gave us a bunch of Hawaiian food while we watched the performers hula, sing, do some fire twirling dance (don't know the term sorry), do native dances, and more. 
The barbeque they gave us was hella good.
Performing some native dances.
Those guys were hella cu...uhh what? I mean that girl was hella cute.
Didn't get a picture with her though =[ too many people were in line. It's all good.
Anyways, that basically sums up my first day in Hawaii. Day 2 and onward coming soon in later posts so keep checking up on this shizz. Later gators.
(speaking of gators, school starts in a week faaaawk)
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