When Digable Planets’ 1994 sophomore classic Blowout Comb was released it was received by yawning ears. Cats slept on this album and the group eventually dismantled, but Blowout got better …
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The Roots’ drummer Questlove is doing a six part essay series entitled, When the People Cheer: How Hip-Hop Failed Black America for Vulture. Even as The Roots gracefully slide into their …
Narco Cultura (2013) takes a look at the growing popularity in Mexico and U.S. of narco drug cartel influenced music “narco corridos”, narco themed action films, and the devastating effects of the drug …
Blueprint is getting stupid personal on his Respect the Architect LP. The single “Silver Lining” is a tour of his history. Blue directed the video; a montage of family photos, …
Radio show Breakbeats & Rhymes on community radio KPFK 90.7 in LA did an interview from 2012 with rapper, producer Lord Finesse (D.I.T.C.) and rapper Percee P (Stones Throw Bio). …
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