Fader TV posts video from DJ Jazzy Jeff's P&L performance. Z-Trip claims they were told not to play any rap music

By Justin Kendall in Follow That Story, News

Wed., Jun. 10 2009 @ 8:45PM

This four-minute video was shot by Fader TV in Kansas City at the Power & Light District the night of DJ Jazzy Jeff's now infamous performance. I can't make out what Jazzy Jeff's MC, Skillz, is saying on stage in the video, but backstage Z-Trip says he was told not to play any hip-hop music (a claim Cordish has rebutted and later claimed Jazzy Jeff's set damaged the sound system). See for yourself.

Tags: Cordish, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Power & Light District, Z-Trip

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Chimpo says:

I think it's safe to say that all parties involved are full of shit and the continued coverage is getting ridiculous.

Posted On: Wednesday, Jun. 10 2009 @ 9:48PM

Jason says:

I’m trying not to take sides on this issue yet because I don’t know enough of the facts. However, this is a live recording of the concert. I don’t know about permanent damage to the speakers, but something is obviously wrong with the sound here.

http://videos.kansascity.com/vmix_hosted_apps/p/media?id=4448644&f=mokas

Posted On: Wednesday, Jun. 10 2009 @ 10:13PM

Clearly no bias, Jason. says:

And how it sound on a cell-phone-sized recording is a true reflection of the actual sound.

I was there and I have to come clean: it sounded EXACTLY like that. I didn't even need to be kicked out bc of my jersey. I was so disappointed that Jazzy Jeff would put on a whole set that sounded like it was recorded on tiny a handheld video mic. 25 years my a**!

Oh, and Cordish is an awesome and compassionate company that is providing us a diverse, future-thinking, unique urban core that will be the envy of other cities.

Posted On: Wednesday, Jun. 10 2009 @ 10:51PM

thePhantom* says:

Continue your job Jason. You're job is to boil down to the facts, you're doing a good job.

Posted On: Thursday, Jun. 11 2009 @ 2:11AM

Anonymous says:

DON'T READ THE COMMENTS ABOVE - JUST SOME P&L EMPLOYEES

Posted On: Thursday, Jun. 11 2009 @ 2:15AM

Boombox says:

The P + L people are straight up racists. Don't pretend it's a sound system issue. I was there. Seemed ok when Z-Trip played, but not when Jazzy Jeff played.

Posted On: Thursday, Jun. 11 2009 @ 11:24AM

MR SPEAKER MAN says:

lol...nice. I am glad the P & L employees protecting their jobs. Microphones on cell phones and camera's can only handle so many decibels before the sound starts over-modulating on the phone itself. the video above is not a clear representation of the sound of the venue. anyone who claims jazzy jeff is at fault, based off of a cell phone recording is a complete moron. thank you and good day.

Posted On: Thursday, Jun. 11 2009 @ 3:02PM

Jason Harper says:

Hey, just catching up on this. Had my head in awards stuff for a while there. Just so there's no confusion, I'm not the Jason who posted above.

All I'll say is I'm glad Z-Trip clearly does not hold a grudge against Kansas City as a whole.

Posted On: Friday, Jun. 12 2009 @ 9:23AM

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