Tuesday, May 17 2011
Snoop Dogg: Doggumentary
Originally titled Doggystyle II, the Doggumentary falls short of that lofty goal but does, somewhat surprisingly, succeed as Snoop's best full-length release since his seminal debut.
Wednesday, April 6 2011
Nate Dogg: Can’t Be Faded
Nate Dogg's contributions, and the workmanlike way in which he executed them, frequently garnered praise and commendations from his associates.
Wednesday, June 2 2010
May This Summer Be Your Best Summer of Bad
Thus begins a few months of eschewing good taste and judgment, and finding some time to behave badly. If you’re so inclined to join me, follow these tips for a successful sunny season…
Sunday, March 21 2010
PHOTOS: SXSW Music Day 4 - The Very Best, Major Lazer, Snoop Dogg…
Photos from SXSW's Music Festival, Day 4, include Lights, Hey Monday, Ninjasonik, the Very Best, Major Lazer, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, VV Brown, Snoop Dogg and more...
Monday, August 31 2009
Wet Hot American Festival: Lollapalooza 2009
Certain things in Chicago are predictable... if it’s Lollapalooza weekend, the weather is gonna stink. PopMatters covered the fest, shooting video interviews and avoiding heatstroke.
Thursday, January 29 2009
Various Artists: Johnny Cash Remixed
Almost all of these artists spent as much energy as possible preserving the spirit of the songs that these updated versions are based on.
Monday, January 19 2009
Seven Ways to Detox
It's 2009, and that means it has now been a full decade since Dr. Dre's last official release. Here are some suggestions for survival while you continue to await his long-gestating follow-up, Detox.
Monday, December 8 2008
In Prison My Whole Life
In Prison My Whole Life works through the contexts and details of Mumia Abu Jamal's experience, connecting it to other moments in recent American history.
Wednesday, November 26 2008
Who Says Country Can’t Hip-Hop?
Poverty, crime, disenfranchisement, sinning, saving, and no-account women: Stereotypical subjects of the average country song, or the average hip-hop song?
