Heard about the Nerdcore revolution? Well of course you have, I mean, we're *on* the internet right now, aren't we? And since we are, I'm sure that you are well aware that right now there are rappers out there who are in song form addressing your concerns: internet porn addiction, picking up chicks at Star Wars conventions, the rules of play for Magic The Gathering, etc. etc. If not, you should go directly to the website of MC Frontalot. Frontalot, aka: Damien Hess is a white nerd kind of fellow who lives in NYC and who writes some funky little numbers for all the nerds in the hizzowse. He's also currently the subject of a fine film - "Nerdcore Rising" which documents the struggles of Frontalot and his band as they embark on their first US tour.How lucky I was then to catch this film when it played here at the Boston Independent Film Festival as well as being able to attend a glamorous afterparty full of free drinks, free snacks and free Frontalot too. As I hoped, the Godfather of Nerdcore Hip Hop was truly a spectacle to see, busting some seriously funky dance moves while wearing a nerdy tie, work pants, and a flashlight around his bald head. As for the band, well they too are unbearably tight and just shockingly groovy. Who knew nerds could make you want to booty shake like this? Maybe there's more to those Star Wars conventions than meets the eye...
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