Last Friday Abhrajeet left Minnesota and flew to California to write Mask and Wig's Spring Show with his friends before returning to UPenn for the school year.
This summer was the best summer we've ever had in the past 6 years of being together. Of course, we can't wait until after graduation when we don't have to squash our hang out time into the summer months. (Get it... Summer Squashing... because we have to squash everything into summer? I think we're pretty clever)
In the beginning of summer we made a list of goals. Here they are again:
- Read 15 books - Abhrajeet read while on the bus for 3 hours a day but didn't get anywhere near 15 books
- Make Money - we both had internships this summer
- Go to a Music Festival - We went to Sound Set
- Try 10 new beers - We exceeded this amount and found many new favorites
- Screen print shirts -
- Eat Sushi 5 times - Succeeded and it was delicious!
- Design Shoes -
- Cabin 3 times - Love our vacations!
- Try 10 New restaurants - We ate out a lot but didn't try 10 new restaurants
- Make website - huge thanks to Abhrajeet for coding my website: KaydDesign.com
- Learn Flash -
- Study for GRE - Abhrajeet crushed the test. Studying wasn't very fun but we're glad it's done
- Go to Minnehaha Falls - We visited the falls and ate at Sea Salt Eatery
- Make Movies like the old days -
- Take a Trip to Menomonie and visit the creamery - The Creamery was Delicious
- Work out - we worked out twice. Does that count?
I'll still update this blog with my personal work and events even though it's called "Summer Squashing"
Thanks for listening and following us
Abhrajeet & Kayd
Well it's all over and it's official: Soundset 2009 was sick. Kayd, my brother Arny, and I spent the day at Canterbury Park along with thousands of other followers of the local underground hip-hop scene. Let's just say Minnesota repped hard, and it was crazy to see so many legit artists perform in our own backyard.
Upon arrival at around 11:30 in the morning things were just getting started. The smell of bud filled the air and people were starting to crack open beers. Soundset's lineup was truly sick this year, as over 40 MC's had a chance to spit at some point. From local legends like Heiruspecs and Brother Ali to outsiders like Blueprint and Abstract Rude, Soundset kept things diverse. Of course, Atmosphere was there to wrap things up in style at the end of the day.
The turnout was pretty impressive, especially considering the fact that this was only the 2nd annual Soundset. Frankly, it doesn't look like turnout is going to diminish in the upcoming years, and we can only hope water is a little cheaper next time. Although the heat and lack of shade got annoying at times, the great music kept people going all day.
Kayd was especially excited when we had a chance to hear Cunninlynguists perform a sick set and me and Arny were floored by Immortal Technique's awesome performance, as expected. While electrical problems during Doom's set led to some disappointing moments, brilliant performances by Blue Scholars and I Self Devine more than made up for them.
I was more than happy to sport the MPLS shirt Kayd bought for me when we visited Fifth Element last week. To those who underestimate the breadth of the Minnesota hip-hop underground, hit up Soundset next year and you'll be pleasantly surprised. Mad props to Rhymesayers for putting together a terrific event.
Peace,
Jeet & Kayd
