John Book

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Boom Bip :: Corymb

John BookApril 13, 2004

The name Boom Bip may not be familiar to mainstream hip-hop listeners, but in some sections of the underground, he is one of many innovative producers who is t... Read More...

LPReview

10

John Doe :: Popular Fallacies

John BookFebruary 24, 2004

What makes a good mix CD? It depends on the listener, but one thing I enjoy is when the DJ knows their music inside and out, to where they're playing puzzles wi... Read More...

MixtapeReview

10

DJ Anomaly :: Mountains Rise

John BookDecember 16, 2003

In hip-hop, calling yourself a DJ takes a bit of pride, especially when you are able to manipulate the contents of your crates into something completely new. Y... Read More...

MixtapeReview

7.5

fuseONE :: Gypsy Radio

John BookNovember 25, 2003

There comes a time in any form of music when the current state suddenly becomes stagnant, and one finds a need to look deeper for more. FuseONE is just one of ... Read More...

LPReview

10

Beastie Boys :: Paul’s Boutique

John BookFebruary 25, 2003

There is a romantic mystique surrounding the Beastie Boys' second album that the group probably could not deny. The stories leading up to and involving the rec... Read More...

Back to the LabReview

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Various Artists :: Reality Raps

John BookDecember 10, 2002

If you want to take a listen to what is being done within the current breed of West Coast hip-hop artists, "Reality Raps" is just a small example of what is ou... Read More...

CompilationReview