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CunninLynguists: The Heartstring Theory Tour

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I'm unsure how CunninLynguists found their way onto my radar (a long time ago!) but I'm very happy they did. Their classic boom-bap hip-hop sound is unmistakably "southern" and they smoothly flow over their beats. Mixed with funny, introspective, and clever wordplay (they didn't name themselves "cunning linguists" for nothing), the three members manage to deliver an incredible show, even well over 2 decades into their career.

The concert was all-around good vibes, too. Hyped up when it needed to be, but there was plenty of time to breathe in between. Each of the members got a solo song towards the end of the show, and they closed out with some of their biggest hits from "Will Rap For Food".

CunninLynguists performing live on stage

The ethereal beat to "Lynguistics" will be stuck in my mind for a good while after this show.