Up until this moment in time, I always had one epic show in my memory that I thought I'd never be able to top. For a lot of reasons. But playing Ithaca's biggest regional venue with Mac Miller and Tayyib Ali last Sunday night was way over the top. Such a memorable and fulfilling experience, an estimated 1500 people packed to the back of the auditorium, all waving their hands and repping hip-hop like I've never seen before. Quite a few beloved strangers came to see my set and shouted my lyrics back at me. Powerful. HUGE shoutout to Tayyib Ali and Jon Kilmer, who me and the crew chilled with for the day, and Mac Miller for pulling a killer set after a fire alarm evacuation mid-show. Wildness. He also announced to the entire crowd that Osama died. Equally wild to hear that news from Mac Miller.

As everyone at the show remembers, we filmed a live video of "The Book Report", done by my man Jon Kilmer. He really is a pro. The crowd swung their hands from side to side and sang "You are my favorite miracle..." as you will all see in the video, which is insane, definitely the best yet, coming out this week!! Find yourself in the video!

We opened with new song "Keep Your Friends Close", and a classic DJ Grumble scratch, and as I've written on here before, seeing all of you guys powerclap with me at the end of the song evokes some kind of crazy emotion. I felt like I shared a moment with a sea of people and instantly knew that the show was going to be unlike ever before, given such a large audience. Keep your friends close.. get ready.

Also, as a bunch of new followers have asked, the "Who says" song sampling John Mayer hasn't yet been released. But, perhaps, just maybe, I'll have to do that soon for you guys.... It's called "Life is like a Music Box" prod by Son Sound

I concluded the set with another unreleased track over a really really fresh beat by DJ Grumble. The audience rocked out wildly until the last second and got a D.O. chant going after I left the stage. I applaud YOU, Ithaca, for such an amazing show. GET PUMPED FOR THE NEW SONGS COMING SOON

Much love to Kia Ro for hyping, DJ Grumble (who spun for me and then Tayyib << the first time they've met in person, Grumbs produced "Keystone State of Mind" for Tayyib and more!) Mike, Lily, Jon Pineda for rocking out, my man Teddy for managing a ridiculous amount of stuff, Andrew Fu for his sharp eye, Nat Green, Bro Owen and friends for rolling through, Tayyib Ali for a killer set and a really fresh style, Jon Kilmer for bringing his a-game, and Mac Miller and his crew for bringing the posse donald trump style.

Stay tuned for "The Book Report" video releasing within the week. And, announcements on new releases, asap. Keep em close.

Here are more pictures from the show:

-dylan owen