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.
Tuesday, November 15 2011
Grieves: Together/Apart
An interesting, solid hip-hop album. Don't let more quality go ignored, especially when it's already happening a lot this year.
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.
Friday, October 21 2011
Astronautalis Pushes Minneapolis Hip-Hop in Fresh Directions
Astronautalis's hip-hop meets electro-rock spectacle to provide the perfect soundtrack for the genre drifter in all of us.
Beta Hector: Sunbeam Insulin
Beta Hector is successful on Sunbeam Insulin in marrying diverse and seemingly contrarian styles of music together into an almost seamless blend of electronic pop.
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.
Wednesday, October 19 2011
Astronautalis: This Is Our Science
An inspiring release from a rap vagabond.
Tuesday, October 11 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.
Tuesday, October 4 2011
Unknown Mortal Orchestra: Unknown Mortal Orchestra
The debut album from these indie rockers generates a sense of forgettable déjå vu.
