You know you’re in for a treat when Flippin Gothic Fabp gets on stage, and his performance last week at Q.E.D. Astoria’s open mic was no different. He took the stage and delivered an electrifying freestyle, commanding the night from the first bar and even artfully delivering a couple of plugs for his website without a break in the rhythm.
Now if you’re active in New York’s underground music scene, Flippin Gothic Fabp is by no means an unfamiliar name, as he’s been lighting up the stage for years now, with a recent appearance at Manhattan’s Under St. Marks Theater.
At Q.E.D., Fabp stepped up his game with a tighter and more melodic performance with a flow so steady that it was almost as if he never paused to take a breath. But despite the refined showmanship, Fabp did not compromise on his usual fire, delivering bars filled with raw power and theatrics.
Fabp’s maturity as a rapper is betrayed by his stagecraft, as he works the audience, getting applause as he throws in subtle references to the local crowd and culture. His body language and steady sway exudes confidence, but maintains authenticity, telling you that this is a guy who’s on stage not just for the applause but for the love of the craft.
His lyrical palette remains wide, but has that signature gothic-poetic flair to it. The verses are well thought out, intentional, and soul-baringly authentic; a testament to
Fabp’s incredible improv skills. He becomes one with the beat as his vocal presence carves through the mix rather than wrestling it.
While the recordings he posts online give you a great idea of Fabp’s style, nothing beats seeing him live on stage, because it’s that atmosphere of the New York underground that adds grit and soul to his performance.
After Q.E.D., Fabp’s next appearance is at Snapps Splash 2025. With the growth that we’re seeing in Fabp from show to show, you can bet that the underground’s latest icon is about to take another leap toward wider acclaim.
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