Childish Gambino Takes Us On A Ride Through ‘L.E.S.’
I could get into how annoyed I am with NBC for shelving the new season of Community, while cheesy formulaic shows like Whitney and Guys with Kids continue unscathed, but I won't do that. Not because it...
View ArticleCocaine 80s Bloom On ‘The Flower Of Life’
After teasing us with leaks over the past several weeks, the wait is finally over as No I.D., Common, James Fauntleroy, Steve Wyreman and Kevin Randolp better known collectively as Cocaine 80s, have...
View ArticleKill Some Time With SBTRKT’s ‘Trials Of The Past’
SBTRKT's self-titled LP dropped two years ago, but it has remained in my steady rotation since its initial release. I haven't gone as far as picking up an African mask for myself but one would...
View ArticleHear How Raekwon ‘Came Up’
Raekwon has been making quite the splash in hip hop with both old and new listeners during the second half of his career. Where other aging legends may opt to jump onto any remix they can get their...
View ArticleThe 6th Annual Roots Picnic Lineup Will Warm Your Heart
On cold Midwestern days like today, I find solace in the fact that in a few several months I'll be able to roam the streets freely without fear of frostbite. Recreational bike rides, outdoor seating...
View ArticleSkyzoo Reminds Us Why ‘Spike Lee Was’ His ‘Hero’
It may be hard to believe that there was a time when Spike Lee wasn't spending his days wishing he'd directed Django Unchanged and his nights berating visiting teams from courtside seats at Madison...
View ArticleTravel To Another ‘Vinyl Destination’ With DJ Jazzy Jeff
A few weeks back we were taken around the globe with footage of DJ Jazzy Jeff on his 2012 world tour in the first installment of the Vinyl Destination series. Well your favorite DJ's favorite DJ and...
View ArticleTerrace Martin Asks Us All ‘Why’
After watching Kendrick Lamar's phenomenal performance on SNL this past weekend many of you were probably unaware that it was jazz musician/producer Terrace Martin gracing us with that saxophone...
View ArticleTalib Kweli Reminds Us Why He Represents The ‘Upper Echelon’
Something dawned on me while catching my first glimpse of Talib Kweli's new video for his track, "Upper Echelon." In the over 13 years that I've closely followed the BK emcee's career, I have yet to...
View ArticleCommon & J. Period Bring Us ‘The Next Chapter’
Back in 1994, Common personified hip-hop as a lady on the classic joint "I Used to Love H.E.R." Five years later we were treated to "Act Too (Love of My Life)" with The Roots before the concept was...
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