What is there to say about the impact of rap music in 2009? Not much. A few adjectives to describe my attitude towards the releases that came out would be "unin... Read More...
The Best of 2009 by Patrick Taylor
There were so many good albums that came out this year that I didn't have time to listen to them all. There are only so many... Read More...
As both the year and the decade come to a close, now is the time to look back and reflect on the year that was in hip-hop. While many are quick to point out the... Read More...
I gave 2007 a 4.5 out of 10. Then, last year, I gave 2008 a 7.5 - so what of 2009? How did this mighty year score, one in which pretty much everyone - except Dr... Read More...
For the record this is the same "Best Of" list I compiled for the annual Pazz and Jop feature of New York's critically acclaimed Village Voice magazine. Do me a... Read More...
Runners Up:
Ghostface Killah: Ghostdini
Danny!: Where Is Danny?
DJ Quik & Kurupt: BlaQKout
k-os: Yes!
Knine: Robots Have Feelings Too
Mos Def: The Ecs... Read More...