May
21st
On Point: Stax Records - The Soul of Hiphop
By Afolabi
"There is nothing new under the sun"
Old is new, new is old, old wants to be young, young wants to be old, on and on it goes, but there is really no difference except in between. Here we have a compilation of some of the finest soul tracks ever cut, courtesy of the legendary Memphis, TN music label, Stax Records. Anyone who considers themselves even remotely knowledgable about hiphop will be surprised to find out how many hiphop songs are really sampled soul tracks. The Wu, ODB, Three 6 Mafia, Big Daddy Kane, noone is exempt. All of them influenced by the harmonies of The Emotions, the funk of Booker T & The MG's, The Bar-Kays, The Dramatics, the groove of Rufus Thomas, and most of all the supreme musical genius of Isaac Hayes. Get some Stax in your life! This is... Stax Records - The Soul of Hiphop
May
18th
On Point: Eminem - Relapse
By Afolabi
Behold! The RELAPSE
Note: Last track "Undergound" not included.
May
16th
On Point: Atmosphere - When God Gives You Ugly Tour
By Afolabi
In case you missed it, the record label known as Rhymesayers is putting on a show. Last Wednesday, at the House of Blues in Boston, the 'When God Gives You Ugly Tour' rolled through to drop some knowledge on a very well schooled mass of fans. Bringing with them, Attracted to Gods, the one the only the magnificent Brother Ali, and the prolific yet relentless Atmosphere. If they happen to roll through your town this summer, do yourself a favor and be there. In that light, here's a little set to give you some inspiration, because i can tell you this much, whether it was the air or the music, everyone at that show was definitely lifted into the... Atmosphere
May
8th
Choice Cuts: Wale
By Afolabi
Choice cuts from the catalog of... one of the busiest men in the game, BOS to NYC to BOS (Harper's Ferry tomorrow, May 8th) to TX, and it don't stop. Wale.
May
6th
Choice Cuts: Nellie McKay
By Afolabi
A few choice cuts from the catalog of... singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist/actress Nellie McKay
Apr
25th
On Point: U-N-I and Ro Blvd. - A Love Supreme
By Afolabi
Lights, Camera, Action, Flash!!! The spotlight is on these Cali dudes. One of the best albums front to back i've heard all year; this album is an adventure of sonically massive proportions. Strap yourself in, and press play!
U-N-I & Ro Blvd. - A Love Supreme
Apr
22nd
On Point: Aceyalone - Aceyalone & The Lonely Ones
By Afolabi
Aceyalone - Aceyalone & The Lonely Ones
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