For those seeing Atmosphere for the first or second time, there were no apparent flaws in the group's performance. Slug, accompanied by MC Crescent Moon and DJ Mr. Dibbs, played all the obvious and, more importantly, coveted joints, including "God's Bathroom Floor," "Scapegoat," and "Woman with the Tattooed Hands." Slug's heart-wrenching delivery is matched by the intensity of these particular songs during which Atmosphere's stage magic shines brightest. Slug maintained this high level of focus throughout the show. However, the caliber of material that rounded out the rest of the set could not hold it's own against Slug's presentation.

Slug is be one of the most captivating rappers performing today. This is certainly a result of his practice and constant touring; he truly lives by the credo "non-stop hip-hop." In Crescent Moon and Mr. Dibbs Slug seems to have finally found stage peers to match his energy. Crescent Moon is a top-flight apprentice, he obviously learned a lot from Slug about working a crowd. But don't be misled; Crescent Moon remains distinctive, he even stole the spotlight when he rapped all of "Scapegoat" while Slug moshed in the front rows of the crowd. Speaking of showcases, Mr. Dibbs lends his world class skills on the decks to the emcees' fiery game. Dibbs' hard rocking persona and heavy metal flavor seem to fit the mold that Slug is trying to cultivate...READ MORE