Matt Jost

7.5

Snowgoons :: Kraftwerk

Matt JostFebruary 22, 2011

Kraftwerk? Wasn't there something about hip-hop and that word Kraftwerk? Indeed. In 1982 Afrika Bambaataa, Arthur Baker and John Robie collaborated on the semi... Read More...

LPReview

4.5

Diggy :: Past Presents Future

Matt JostFebruary 22, 2011

This longtime Run-D.M.C. fan was considerably irritated by the reality show 'Run's House,' simply failing to understand reason and motive for the format. Still... Read More...

MixtapeReview

6.5

Big L :: Return of the Devil’s Son

Matt JostFebruary 15, 2011

At first sight, "Return of the Devil's Son" is another eyewash of a posthumous rap album, suggesting a 'return' that sadly cannot happen and masquerading alrea... Read More...

CompilationReview

8.5

Jungle Brothers :: Straight Out the Jungle

Matt JostFebruary 8, 2011

"It's like a jungle, sometimes it makes me wonder / how I keep from going under" is one of the essential lyrics that have accompanied rap for much of its exist... Read More...

Back to the Lab

6.5

Scarface :: Scarface Presents Dopeman Music

Matt JostJanuary 25, 2011

2010 may just mark a definite change in the storied relationship between Brad 'Scarface' Jordan and Rap-A-Lot Records. His perhaps most widely acclaimed album,... Read More...

MixtapeReview

4

Don P :: Talking Bout Money

Matt JostJanuary 18, 2011

This was a YouTube-inspired purchase. Sometime in 2009 I read about a new Don P video featuring The Jacka. Don P (not to be confused with the Trillville member ... Read More...

LPReview