Author Archives: Rachel Swan

Review: Oddisee, “Foot in the Door”

Amir “Oddisee” Muhammed first came to light on Jazzy Jeff’s 2003 album The Magnificent. Now, after years spent working at Jeff’s A Touch of Jazz studios, the D.C. rapper and musician steps out with a full-fledged debut. Continue reading

Share
Posted in Reviews | Tagged | Leave a comment

Review: Planet Asia, “The Medicine”

Planet Asia The Medicine ABB West Coast battle rapper Planet Asia is not a team player — in fact, he’s kind of a hip-hop counterpart to basketball showboat Kobe Bryant — and his rap persona will typically outshine anyone who … Continue reading

Share
Posted in Reviews | Tagged | Leave a comment

Review: Peanut Butter Wolf presents “Chrome Children”

Peanut Butter Wolf presents Chrome Children Stones Throw There are many things in this world that you can only understand if you’re, well, really high. The Friday series might be one of them. James Joyce would be another. And, judging … Continue reading

Share
Posted in Reviews | Tagged | Leave a comment

Review: Zion-I & the Grouch, “Heroes in the City of Dope”

Heroes in the City of Dope_intro.jpg

Heroes in the City of Dope, a collabo featuring Zion-I and Grouch of Living Legends, shows that MC Zion and producer Amp Live are fumbling to find a happy middle ground.

Continue reading

Share
Posted in Reviews | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Review: Dan the Automator, “2K7”

Dan the Automator presents 2K7 Decon When you pay a bunch of top-caliber rappers ridiculous amounts of money to create the soundtrack for a basketball-themed video game, you’re gonna get thirteen tracks that sound, well, strained. That’s not to say … Continue reading

Share
Posted in Reviews | Tagged | Leave a comment