Quirky Father mobilizes U Street Music Hall audience

Although the crown fits, simply branding Father "weird" ignores the breadth of his appeal.The Mississippi-born, Atlanta-based rapper and producer has crafted a bass-heavy sound and unusual aura that, while rooted in hip-hop, also extends to the alternative world. Those quirks are projected through his appearance (the mop of Sideshow Bob-esque dreadlocks; the willingness to wear anything) and nasal-voiced sense of humor. The fact that he was able to sell out U Street Music Hall on Saturday night ...