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...
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...
"Long before we know ourselves, our paths are already set in stone, some may never figure out their purpose in life, and some will. There are a lot of us who a... Read More...