Beta Beach 2009- Chiddy Bang

It has been announced that the annual concert fiesta known as “Beta Beach” will be taking place on Saturday evening September 5th. This year, the main event will be the party starting rap group known as Chiddy Bang. The Bad Rabbits (aka Eclectic Collective) will be the opener, the same group that opened for Slick Rick in 2007 and Wiz Khalifa in 2008.

I have some very fond memories from Beta Beach 2007, when we were stunned to see an amazing performance by the unknown Eclectic Collective, who at the time was Slick Rick’s house band... Hip hop fans were awed when Slick Rick came out and did a brilliant rendition of his epic classic, “Lodi Dodi.” The only thing missing in my opinion was the sound of Doug E. Fresh beat-boxing in the background. Rocking his gold chains and pimped-out eye patch, Slick Rick brought us back to the 1980s and the dawn of Hip-hop’s golden age.

I was definitely not as impressed by a lackluster performance from sir Wiz Khalifa in 2008, following a sweet opener from the Bad Rabbits. Playing Fugees, Biggie, and Damian Marley covers in addition to a few original songs, Mr. Khalifa was out-performed by the seemingly underrated Rabbit crew.

Always known for being one of the biggest parties of the year, seniors will be happy to know that drinks are free all night long with 21+ identification. Even if Chiddy Bang is absolutely miserable, the presence of the Colgate classic Bad Rabbits and unlimited alcohol make this an event not to be missed.

So hit up the Beta backyard on September 5th for the first big concert of the fall 2009 semester... Plenty of good times to be had.