Popping tags at second hand stores was never this much fun to admit or cool until a “white dude from Seattle” named Macklemore (born Ben Haggerty) and his DJ and producer Ryan Lewis, turned it into a song that promotes lifestyle check, and then the world just couldn’t get enough of it.
American Music Awards applauded the indie hip hop duo’s efforts with six nominations, winning the Best Hip Hop/Rap Album category. And just yesterday GRAMMY announced its win on BEST RAP ALBUM including Their hit song “Thrift Shop” which won best rap song!
If these are not enough proof of love, consider the undeniable massive support and admiration coming from all directions of Hollywood.
Ellen De Generes can’t stop talking about them. Eminem declares to Rolling Stones magazine “Macklemore is dope.” Even Ed Sheeran, who is nominated in the same category as Macklemore, prefers the Seattle-born rapper and his pal, win the coveted Grammy for Best New Artist. “They’ve achieved so much this year in popular culture,” Sheeran was quoted saying to a CNN interview.
American Billboard certainly approved their choice of music, with “Thrift Shop” sitting comfortably on the number one spot of the yearend Hot 100 charts across all genres. Other songs that made the Billboard charts include “White Walls,” a song about Cadillacs, and “Can’t Hold Us,” Spotify’s #1 streamed song for 2013.
Not bad at all for a couple of young musicians who made a solid name for themselves out of low-budget videos, homemade recordings, and a penchant for living below your means and being proud of it.
Macklemore and Ryan Lewis are set to perform at the Mall of Asia Arena on March 16, 2014. Presented by Wize and Ope and in part by Concertus Manila and Monster Radio RX 93.1. Tickets are available at all SM Tickets outlets, and online at www.smtickets.com or call 470-222. Tickets prices are: VIP Moshpit, Php 5940; Patron, Php 4770; VIP Standing, Php 3180; Lower Box A, Php 3500, Lower Box B, Php 2650. Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/
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