This is an interview KRS One did recently in Switzerland, conducted by johnSF88. He talks about Hip-Hop’s ancient origins, knowledge of self, the current state of Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop in corporate environments, and new ideas that he’s currently spearheading. He asks Hip-Hop heads to question him, and not take him at his word, it’s his “Philosophy.” You gotta check it out to see if it matches your’s (gnosis/scientific). Me personally, KRS talks here about free education being important (I concur) but he mentions this …
Tag: 2013
90’s throwback trivia: Remember Cibo Matto, a duo of Japanese women expats in NYC from the mid 90s, playing Shibuya-kei, trip hop, indie pop rock, ambient, bossa nova, and acid jazz? They had songs, and performances on shows like Buffy The Vampire Slayer, and in movies like Half-Baked. Sean Lennon was briefly a former member of the band. They’ve collaborated with The Beastie Boys and contributed to The Beastie’s now defunct record label Grand Royal. With two albums out: Viva! La Woman (1996) …
The internets is a-buzzing over the unexpected release of the self-titled BEYONCÉ album on 12/12/2013. This is her fifth studio album to date. A self-titled album is usually a statement, a declaration that an artist has arrived on the scene. Some artist release a self titled album right away at the beginning of their career, while others wait (like Aaliyah’s in 2001) when they feel they have reached a point they are most comfortable with their artistry to make the …
Q-Tip and Busta Rhymes have been long time collaborators through out their careers, ever since Busta, along with his crew Leaders of the New School appeared on A Tribe Called Quest’s classic posse cut “Scenario” (1992). As a treat for fans around this holiday season, on this 20th anniversary of ATCQ’s Midnight Marauders (1993), Q-tip and Busta decided to collaborate once again as a duo and not as leaders of two seminal Hip Hop groups from the late 80’s, early 90’s. They …
On November 2nd, Akira creator Katsuhiro Otomo was the recipient of the Japanese government’s Medal with Purple Ribbon. The award usually goes to individuals who have contributed to traditional art forms. Otomo, 59, won critical acclaim for his 1983 manga debuts, “Domu: A Child’s Dream” and “Akira.” In 1988 he directed the classic cyber punk animation film version of Akira. The manga world’s foundation is partly built on the shoulders of this film. Its super nova force continues to spread and …
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