Steve Lacy’s new single, “N Side,” begins with a slow percussion loop, emulating the antiquated, but ever-so-familiar sounds of vintage drum machines. The first guitar chord strikes, and you’re immediately taken back to a hazy summer day in high school.…
J. Cole doesn’t record tracks that will feed his pockets or his ego, but those that will hopefully reach the ears, hearts and minds of those who need his assistance the most.
The Foo Fighters latest album reminds us of the friend that never seems to grow up.
With their debut album, 3001: A Laced Odyssey, the Flatbush Zombies give their loyal fans exactly what they want – even if the group’s signature sound does not come off as fresh as it used to be. The Flatbush Zombies…
Kendrick Lamar’s greatest gift is the clarity and brevity in which he raps. He has the ability to fire off rhymes with quick succession and after each line you have just enough time to soak in the weight of his…
Sex sells. This has held true for centuries. Pin-up girl themes, Playboy magazines and pornography are proof of that. Every genre of music takes this into account and artists regularly exploit it; whether it is in a classy and appealing…
“Find Your Wings” is the mantra and overall theme of Tyler the Creator’s third official album, Cherry Bomb. This simple quote encapsulates the entire body of work that Tyler and his Odd Future cohorts have produced up to this point…
Music history was indeed made when the reggae hipster known as Protoje took the stage for his debut show in New York City on March 15 at the legendary SOB’s night club. The artist was in town for the week…
Lupe Fiasco spent some time being a misunderstood figure in the hip-hop community. While he was trying to portray himself as a pseudo-intellectual artist, tackling complex social issues, the genre was evolving, becoming what it is today. After his critically…