Where Artists Come To Shine
After months, if not years of Internet speculation and rumor, the man many call The God MC, Rakim Allah released his long awaited new album The Seventh Seal on November 17, 2009. Guest artists include Busta Rhymes, Jadakiss, Maino, Tracey Horton, IQ, Styles P, and others, including Destiny Griffin, … [Read more...]
Opening with "Uprising," Muse starts to haunt the soul with their string lead riff that plays along a distorted guitar that is reminiscent of something Queen would do. The song is more or less about conspiracies and an ending that won't happen, an apocalypse. "We will be victorious" Matthew … [Read more...]
By Sam Frank Since its inception in 1981 CMJ (College Music Journal) has been a springboard for the best new music talent from multiple genres, discovering music's future superstars years before their commercial breakthroughs. Artists like Arcade Fire, Feist, Justice, M.I.A., Spoon, Hold Steady, … [Read more...]
By Sam Frank Time moves fast. Seems like only yesterday Air’s 1998 breakthrough album, Moon Safari, first grabbed the international spotlight with downtempo classics such as “Kelly Watch The Stars,” “All I Need,” and of course, “Sexy Boy.” In the years following Moon Safari French duo Nicholas … [Read more...]
Method Man and Redman are one of the best duos in hip hop history. In 1995, Red and Meth's single, "How High" from "The Show" soundtrack showed their undeniable chemistry. They encompassed charisma, wittiness, lyrics and a free-spirited demeanor. So, in 1999, Blackout was born. The album contained … [Read more...]
Some years back a friend told me that he learned more about life from Tupac Shakur albums than his actual parents. Following his statement was the seemingly inevitable question: who taught you life? Without a full understanding of what was asked I haphazardly replied, “my favorite band is Pink … [Read more...]