Lost Art of the Remix
I can remember a day when remixes were on B-Sides and carried the same tonality and title as it’s original counterpart, but sounded completely different and original in it’s own right. Just Blaze sheds light to why the radio is what it is today: Garbage. In the end it’s money that rips artistic expression away [...]
The Roots: Dilla Joints
If you’ve been hearing ?uestlove’s random releases of Dilla covers, then you know how dope it sounds to hear Dilla live. The Roots have covered a bunch more of Dilla beats, and have released an album for you to download. Perfect for that Easter BBQ.
Nujabes, Rest in Peace
It has been announced that Jun Seba, aka Nujabes, Japanese hip hop producer extraordinaire, passed away late February. Official statement from the label (in Japanese) here.
Nujabes was a one of a kind producer that I frequently listen to; his production blends puts me at ease, and his melodies are amazing. His talent will be missed [...]
Dam-Funk @ Bowery Ballroom
This appearance marked Dam-Funk’s first performance with a live band in NYC (according to PBW), and the “ambassador of boogie funk” turned the Bowery Ballroom into his very own Funkmosphere. Lazer lights, electronic voices, synthesizers and the chronic smoke-filled air all intensified the energy, the aura, that Dam-Funk projected single-handedly through is performance.
Prior to his [...]
King of New York
Although I was born and raised on the west coast, ive always been a Biggie Smalls type of guy; not to take anything away from 2pac, because he definitely has impacted and inspired my outlook on this world as equally as Biggie, but I can remember being excited, going out and buying that Ready to [...]
Elzhi – Deep
One of my favorite emcees for sure. Produced by Black Milk. Off the Leftovers Mixtape. Heat.
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