Film Review: Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap
By: Gus Navarro Within the first five minutes of Something From Nothing: The Art Of Rap, the 2012 film by Ice-T, the importance of hip-hop is unmistakable. As Ice-T explains, “I really felt that I had...
View ArticleRemembering Capital STEEZ and the Finer Things
By: Daniel Hodgman Jamal Dewar, known by his stage name Capital STEEZ, was one of the founding members and architectural mastermind behind Brooklyn’s Pro Era. He rapped with focus and precision, often...
View ArticleAlbum of the Week: “Shades of Blue” by Madlib
Madlib Shades of Blue Blue Note, 2003 Daniel’s Thought Blue Note Records is a jazz label that has been around since 1939. Covering traditional jazz, modern jazz, bebop, swing and rhythm & blues,...
View ArticleAlbum of the Week: “In The Ruff” by Diamond District
Diamond District In The Ruff Mello Music Group, 2009 Gus’ Thought As far as I’m concerned, some of the best hip-hop tracks around involve multiple MCs spitting over a forceful, grimey beat. Don’t get...
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