Monday, November 14 2011
Symbolic Weight & the Def Jam Aesthetic
A coffee table book about rap does not sound too "hardcore" or "gangsta", does it? Well, that's because it's not. What it just might be is sincere.
Friday, November 4 2011
The Quest to Understand Tribe
This is supposed to be a documentary, not a fan letter. So how about some balance? It's big picture time when it comes to telling the story of hip-hop.
Thursday, October 20 2011
Wale and Kid Cudi Offer Up Collaboration on “Focused”
Wale and Kid Cudi end their feud, as the two MCs collab on a new single for Wale's Ambition.
Monday, October 10 2011
Has-Lo: In Case I Don’t Make It
Has-Lo's latest may not brighten your day with its demeanor, but his abilities on the mic are certainly worth your attention.
Thursday, September 22 2011
Watch the Discourse: Luxury Rap, Success and Self-Absorption
The value of a release as large as Watch the Throne is that it goes beyond the gargantuan personalities involved or even the monster show dates designed to promote it. Part of the value is the discussion it generates.
Wednesday, September 14 2011
Paul White: Rapping With Paul White
Rising UK producer continues drawing comparisons to Madlib with his first release featuring rap collaborations.
Wednesday, September 7 2011
Nine 11 Thesaurus: Ground Zero Generals
Young, socially conscious hip hop crew falls short with their first offering.
Playdough: Hotdoggin
Playdough's self-awareness lends well to his confident, funny, and painfully real new outing Hotdoggin.
Tuesday, August 16 2011
Pitbull: Planet Pit
The newly rechristened "Mr. Worldwide" is sharpening stones and picking up broads to improve his business acumen. It's a sign of the times.
Tuesday, July 26 2011
Blitz the Ambassador: Native Sun
Blitz the Ambassador combines the sound of Africa and hip-hop with a message that stretches across borders, languages and cultures.
