Saturday marked Brave Sounds Entertainment’s second Welcome Week Jam, and in true BSE form Bradley’s campus was graced with an array of musicians.
Although the move from Olin Quad to the Renaissance Coliseum seemed to disrupt the flow of students to the show, the attendance picked up by the middle-end of the concert.
DJ Caleeb, a.k.a. Bradley sophomore public relations major Caleb Philogene, set the bar high with a DJ set to open the show. From older R&B jams to current radio hits, Caleeb seamlessly put together a set that kept vibes flowing during his set, as well as in between the other two artists’ performances.
Chicago rapper A.M. took the stage next and essentially performed his new mixtape, though it did not seem to have as good of a response from the crowd as the other performers. However, I will say that his song “Hoes N Chicken Wings” was catchy enough to sing along to, if only ironically.
California native Casey Veggies ended the show with a bang, as almost all of the audience was on their feet and dancing (to some extent). Stage presence seemed to be what the crowd needed in order to really give some feedback, and that’s exactly what Veggies brought.
The 21-year-old rapper has worked with the likes of Odd Future, Mac Miller, Wiz Khalifa and Kendrick Lamar to name a few. This credibility was clear in his performance, justifying BSE’s choice in a headliner.
One of BSE’s most notable qualities is the way in which the group gives both local and national artists equal stage time. For up and coming artists, this kind of exposure can be huge, especially because they have a sort of network performing with larger acts.
If you are into free concerts featuring artists on the rise, you should thank your lucky stars for Brave Sounds Entertainment. More information on artists and events can be found on the group’s Facebook page.
