Monthly Archives: December 2009

RJD2 plots 2010 tour

While most musicians are hunkering down at mom’s house for the winter, RJD2 is plotting a tour itinerary for next year in support of his forthcoming album, The Colossus. The four month run encompasses most of the country and features … Continue reading

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The Wrap Up: “Ten anticipated albums for 2009″

On January 1, I posted a list of “Ten anticipated albums for 2009.” How did I do? As the year draws to a close, it appears that out of 20 albums on the list, 15 were released (counting Thavius Beck’s … Continue reading

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Review: Mike Slott, “Lucky 9Teen”

Mike Slott, Lucky 9Teen (LuckyMe) With Lucky 9Teen, Mike Slott, who until now has been overshadowed by his onetime Heralds of Change partner Hudson Mohawke, emerges as the pensive theorist to HudMo’s zippy, happy-go-lucky prankster. His tracks click and sweep … Continue reading

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Raekwon’s “Surgical Gloves”

The only reason I’m posting this is because the track is so f’ing banging. To all you mainstream rappers trying to replicate those $500 K video shoots from back in the day with $20 K and a flip-cam operated by … Continue reading

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Felt’s “Felt Chewed Up”

Not exactly backpack thugs, but definitely backpack party rap — in a good way. From Felt 3: A Tribute to Rosie Perez, in stores now.

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Shafiq Husayn’s “Lil Girl”

Lots of pretty ladies in this one…as well as cameos from Wood “Barksdale” Harris, Talib Kweli, Erykah Badu, Jay Electronica and other L.A. soul peeps some of y’all will recognize. Directed by Greg Ponstingl. From Shafiq En’ A-Free-Kah, in stores … Continue reading

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