Throwups...
September 01, 2009 | 01:24 PM

Throwups is actually a clever dis. just think about it....The music makes some people want to puke, so throwups. Up is also the opposite of down, so the result insult is set up perfectly.

Besides the dis, though I'll throw in my two cents.

The Throwdowns are average. Nothing great, but nothing wrong with what they are doing. They fit the scene well. Good for them. I do have to say though I agree that I can't see them having much success outside of the island. Throw their album in the giant pile that major labels receive every day, and I guarantee its headed for the furnace.

I hope an act form Maui can do something special and get some national recognition, but you gotta really BLOW people away to make it off the island. And I mean ALL people.

This controversy goes past this article. Obviously The band is well liked by many, but also disliked by a good amount as well. And really no criticism goes unwarranted. So Throwdowns, my advice is step it up a notch. Make music that people CANNOT deny is quality. If you can convince the "haters" otherwise then I see you having potential to make it.

Trent Samalz