The Miami Herald takes a very interesting look at those who hate (on) hip-hop. (via hiphopanonymous)
Category: Music
Cuba: Island of Music
Afro-Cuban music fans may want to pick up the documentary Cuba: Island of Music. (You can view the trailer there.) Here’s what it’s about: The film is a behind-the-scenes look at Afro-Cuban music’s role in the daily life of Cubans. Gary Keys (Memories of Duke” and “Dizzy’s Dream Band”) brings the audience into the heart… Continue reading Cuba: Island of Music
Jazz for Your Azz
I’ve mentioned J-Notes before in one of my posts but here goes another shameless plug. I love jazz music but I rarely buy it because of a lack of information and/or reviews. J-Notes has solved that problem for me. It’s chock full of great jazz (and some R&B) information. So if you like jazz I… Continue reading Jazz for Your Azz
Hip-Hop Blogs
For hip-hop related blogs check out HipHopAnonymous’ running list of hip-hop blogs. (via Diesel Nation)
Kraftwerk’s Tour De France 2003
Kraftwerk has come back with a new album, Tour De France Soundtracks. They’re including a 20th anniversary version of the classic Tour De France (remember that scene from Breakin’ when Boogaloo Shrimp was poppin’ with that broom?) You can check out the song and video here. I still prefer the original though. OK, I just… Continue reading Kraftwerk’s Tour De France 2003
Ghostwriting & Hip-Hop
Yesterday I was having a discussion about whether or not Dr. Dre can be considered a rapper. The discussion quickly digressed into the topic of ghostwriting. For those that don’t know, here’s a definition of a ghostwriter — ‘One who writes for and gives credit of authorship to another’. The practice of ghostwriting in hip-hop… Continue reading Ghostwriting & Hip-Hop
Try On Some Naked Music
If you’re like me, you’ve grown tired of listening to the same old stuff on the radio and the various video channels. Through the years as I’ve turned less and less to my beloved Hip-Hop, I’ve ventured into the Acid-Jazz, Drum & Bass, and 2 Step arenas. But my latest discovery quickly became one of… Continue reading Try On Some Naked Music
Caveat Emptor – BuyMusic.com
If you’re contemplating downloading music from BuyMusic.com do yourself a favor and read this horror story first. Don’t say that you weren’t warned.
Jay-Z Signs LeBron James…
LeBron James to play on Jay-Z’s Rucker Park league basketball team. Now this is must see basketball! Sway: Now when you say you’re a part of the Roc — are you signed to Roc-A-Fella or are you just a Roc fan? Jay-Z: That’s extended family right there. James: And coming soon, you gon’ see me… Continue reading Jay-Z Signs LeBron James…
‘Chuck D is a Signifying Monkey’… WTF?
This has to be the dumbest shit I’ve read in a very long time – Chuck D is a signifying monkey. The author of that article, Al Barger, made several statements that must be refuted. The first of which is this: The greatest act in rap history, by any reasonable MUSICAL consideration, would have to… Continue reading ‘Chuck D is a Signifying Monkey’… WTF?