Thursday, September 29 2011
Ben Sollee: Inclusions
Ben Sollee's new release offers many of the artist's hallmarks. And that's a good thing.
Thursday, April 15 2010
The Revival: A Declaration for Female Emcees
Hip-hop needs a women's movement ala Seneca Falls. The Declaration of Sentiments used the Declaration of Independence as its structural model (in hip-hop we call that "sampling").
Wednesday, December 9 2009
Where Are the Ladies at on the Best of the Decade Charts?
For a decade that prided itself for breaking down musical barriers, there is a noticeable lack of female presence on this decade's most highly-regarded albums.
Thursday, October 23 2008
Songs in the Key of Rap
The relationship between singing and rapping has had a transforming effect on hip-hoppers and singers alike.
