The Ying Yang Twins gets crunk at Static
Emily LaFleur
Issue date: 1/28/10 Section: Entertainment
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Don O'Toole Jr., VIP host of Static, before the big performance said he hopes the club gets "packed out" and is excited to have the group performing live.
"[Ying Yang Twins] have a new CD out and were wanting to promote it," he said. "So they called and booked a show; we love live music."
O'Toole said by bringing the Ying Yang Twins to Static, the nightclub continues to be unique to the area by providing the public with a different flavor to try.
"[Static] is nightlife evolved," he said. "We try to bring something Monroe has never seen such as the hottest night shows and DJs."
O'Toole said along with providing fun, they are also promoting safety, and the two combined equal a good time.
"We try to create a big city atmosphere in a small town and an experience you wouldn't get anywhere else in the city," he said. "We have specials for college [students] on Thursdays; we also encourage designated drivers and responsible drinking."
D-Roc, a member of Ying Yang Twins, said he enjoyed the energy of the crowd.
"The best part of performing is to see someone enjoy it," he said. "[Performing] is the best part of rapping."
D-Roc said his career choice was envisioned when he was young.
"I was like [Martin Luther King Jr.]," he said. "I had a dream when I was growing up."
D-Roc thanked all his fans and hopes they continue to do at least one thing.
"Stand up and get crunk," he said.
The opening performance of the night was rapper Essa, R&B artist J Truth and Raphael Johnson, artist, producer and CEO at Beats How U Want Em.
Essa said he loves working with the crowds and appreciates his fans.
"Like a human, I like to interact with people," he said. "No matter how big I get, I will always interact with people and treat the crowd like family."
Holly Bricker, a senior communication design major, said she really enjoyed the large crowd concert.
"The Ying Yang Twins concert was amazing; those guys really know how to work a crowd," she said. "Even though there were a lot of people there, I felt like we got to get up close and personal because the stage was the perfect height."
Bricker said the Ying Yang Twins performance never hit a low point.
"My favorite part of the concert was when they did little parts of each hit song that had made the radio," she said. "Everyone got so excited when they knew the words."
Bricker also said when big name bands or musical groups come to town it definitely adds variety to everyone's free time.
"If there were more concerts, people would have something else to do besides eat and go to the movies," she said.
"Most of my friends say they are tired of doing the same old thing. Besides bringing in more revenue for the area, [big name concerts] would give people something new to try."
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