Do Right Soundsystem @ NXNE 2006

Hometown: Toronto, ON

Background/Composition: Toronto hip-hop collective Do Right Soundsystem combine freestyle and written rhymes with impressive turntablism for an old-school party music that rocks the collective body.

Grade: 84

Comment: This is the way live hip-hop should be: discernable rhymes, turntable flexing and solid rap singles that remind you of a time when WalMart employees didn't need name tags because their names were already carved in their fades.

Achievement of Rock 'n' Roll Expectations
80-100: Exceeds skill and knowledge expectations, i.e. rocked us so hard we peed our pants.
70-79: Achieves required skills and knowledge. Meets rock 'n' roll standard.
60-69:Demonstrates some skills. Approaches rock 'n' roll standard.
50-59: Demonstrates some required skills and knowledge in a limited way.
00-50: Has not demonstrated required skills or knowledge.

Learning Skills: E=Excellent, G=Good, S=Satisfactory, N=Sad Really

Oral And Visual Communication
Eye Contact: E
Pronounciation: E
Stage Presence: E
Stage Banter: E
Image: G
Appearance: G
Use Of Stage: G
Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep:  MC Abdominal motivated the crowd like the Matt Foley of hip-hop, hopping off the stage for some impressive freestyles. Fase backed him up with some suitable beats.

Musical Analysis
Level Of Participation: E
Problem Solving: E
Teamwork: E
Work Habits: E
Organization: E
Audience Participation: E
Sound: E
Composition: E
Songs: E
Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep: DJ Anonymous Twist is the man. Not only was the dude cutting like a mohel, he was rapping at the same time. Plus, his speed, style and rhythm were unbelievable. If this guy doesn't get laid after every set, the world is in worse shape than we think.

Other Skills And Areas Of Interest
Charisma: E
Problem Solving: E
Teamwork: E
Sexiness: G
Haircut: G
Indie Rock Footwear: G
Nods To Disposible Fashion: S
Cool Equipment: E
Level Of Inebriation: S
Actual Ability: E
Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep:  After Twist's set, DJs John Kong and Circle Research kept the party going with a string of great tunes. The Pointer Sisters may have gotten the toes tapping and Eric B & Rakim definitely led to some head bobbing. But when they came with the Kid N Play/Young Black Teenagers double-whammy, it was like,"I'm about to lose control and I think I like it!"