Patrick Taylor

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ScriliCON :: 2 Steps Left of Center

Patrick TaylorMay 31, 2011

God bless Bandcamp. It's sort of like this generation's Macola Records, an easy-to-use device that lets unsigned artists get their music out to the public. Sur... Read More...

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IAME :: Lame

Patrick TaylorMay 31, 2011

IAME chose an unfortunate rap name. On the surface, it's a great idea: It looks like a tag, it's short, and it makes the statement "I am me." The way it is spe... Read More...

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Acid Reign :: Diversity

Patrick TaylorMay 24, 2011

First things first. This is the L.A. hip-hop duo Acid Reign, NOT the British metal band, known for such songs as "Insane Ectasy" and "Humanoia." The Acid Reign... Read More...

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Vast Aire :: OX 2010: A Street Odyssey

Patrick TaylorMay 17, 2011

Ten years ago, Vast Aire and then-partner Vordul Mega released the classic underground hip-hop album "The Cold Vein" as Cannibal Ox. Backed by the android beats... Read More...

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The Aztext and XPL :: Who Cares If We’re Dope? Volume 3

Patrick TaylorMay 17, 2011

The Aztext titled their series of EPs "Who Cares If We're Dope" as a statement about their attitude towards making music. Whatever the Aztext are doing, they a... Read More...

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Has-Lo :: In Case I Don’t Make It

Patrick TaylorMay 3, 2011

Philadelphia-based producer/MC Has-Lo has been around for a few years now. He released his debut album "Fuck Has Day" in 2007. 2008's "Small Metal Objects," go... Read More...

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