IRS @ NXNE 2003

Background/Composition: Former Canadian Music Week darlings the IRS return to the T-Dot festival circuit with their slashing and darting brand of hip-hop.

Achievement of Hip-hop Expectations 80-100: Band exceeds skill and knowledge expectations. Rocked us so hard we peed our pants.
70-79: Band achieves required skills and knowledge. Meets hip-hop standard.
60-69: Demonstrates some skills. Approaches hip-hop standard.
50-59: Band demonstrates some required skills and knowledge in a limited way.
Below 50: Band has not demonstrated required skills or knowledge.

Rating: 80

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

Oral And Visual Communication
Eye Contact:G
Pronunciation:G
Stage Presence:S
Stage Banter:S
Image:G
Appearance:G
Use Of Stage:G

Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step:
Their set started 20 minutes late and there was one notable mess-up. The group did have its admirers in the crowd, but also a fair share of onlookers who seemed indifferent. Still, when they got going, the tag-team of Black Cat and Kory Deez demonstrated an impressive level of energy.

Musical Analysis
Cooperation With Others: G
Level Of Participation: G
Problem Solving:G
Teamwork:G
Work Habits:G
Organization:S
Audience Participation: G
Sound:G
Composition:G
Songs:G

Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step: MC Black Cat impressed with his slashing rhymes, but tag-teamer Kory Deez looked uncertain at times. T.R.A.C.K.S. laid down solid joints, although there was one serious miscommunication.

Other Skills And Areas Of Interest
Charisma:G
Problem Solving:G
Teamwork:G
Sexiness:G
Haircut:G
Indie Hip-Hop Footwear: G
Nods To Disposable Fashion: G
Cool Equipment: What equipment?
Level Of Inebriation: S
Actual Ability:G

Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step: The unorthodox billing (these guys sandwiched in between punkers The Snitches and the cool country of Cuff The Duke) may have scared away some of the IRS's regular following, but the trio managed to make the most of what could've been a more disastrous showcase.