Thursday, February 9 2012
“Don’t Let Me Fall”: Hip-Hop in the Age of Austerity
Rappers have always wrestled with the question of how to succeed in a society where the odds are stacked against them. The biggest difference now is that their middle class listeners have the same worries.
Wednesday, August 17 2011
Sorry, But Our Princess Wants to Be in Another Castle
I’ve saved more than my fair share of “princesses in another castle” since 1985, but I didn't really see Chloe coming.
Thursday, August 4 2011
Online Fantasy: Kreayshawn’s Meteoric Rise to Fame
Female rapper Kreayshawn is on her way to becoming 2011's international sensation after her song "Gucci Gucci" ridiculed all "basic bitches" that value designer clothes. So who is this Oakland-based revelation?
Tuesday, July 12 2011
Cassettes Won’t Listen: Evinspacey
Lyrics aren't Jason Drake's forte, but his new beats are clever enough to provide a worthy listen.
Tuesday, March 1 2011
J. Cole: Friday Night Lights
J. Cole reluctantly returns to the mixtape scene to prep listeners for his ROC Nation debut, once again proving to be a master of his craft, even as he intentionally saves his best for the real thing.
Friday, February 4 2011
Guessing the Grammys
Predictions on who will win what in the biggest categories, based on industry hype and a little guessing about the academy’s voters.
Thursday, February 3 2011
The Year In Music: June 2010
June 2010, the subject of our latest look at the year’s biggest events in music, was a month of successful releases and summer concerts.
Friday, October 15 2010
Bei Maejor: Upside Down
Upside Down is a free mixtape with just enough high-quality music to pique your interest in the budding career of Bei Maejor
Wednesday, February 18 2009
Colin Munroe: Is The Unsung Hero
Too much genre-bouncing leaves this mixtape unbalanced, even if it shows shades of true talent.
