I was on the subway the other day and I saw this guy get on with a huge Casio keyboard over his shoulder
like the size of those ridiculous 80′s old school boom boxes.
He started welcomininin’ us to the ‘Soul Train’.
I scooted closer to clock his setup harder.
He started playin’ some of the pre-programed beats
hittin’ some random keys triggerin’ weird samples
…it was just gettin’ better!
Addressin’ his keyboard in a voice that sounded like E.T.,
He asked her if she was ready,
Strokin’ a key
a woman’s loud ecstatic moan answered YEAH!
boomed out the speakers
He rapped in a gravely voice ‘n played a recorder he had hangin’ ’round his neck by a string. Made my trip so much better, this was some real live entertainment.
The keyboard musta taken like 12 Double D batteries, duct tape holdin’ ‘em back.
He earned more than the dollar I could afford to give him. He had his own basement hip-hop vibe
His keyboard is actin’ a lil’ janky in this clip, but I feel like it’s part of the routine.
This is a recession’, step up yer game if you wanna get paid!
Posted under Culture, Hip-Hop, Music, New York City Street Photography, NYC Nightlife, Photography, SeMeN SPeRmS BLArRrG
Conjured by o~ SeMeN SPeRmS ~o on January 17, 2009
