Category: Reviews
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The Roots – Undun | Album Review
If there was a solitary reason for the lack of more ‘eclectic’ Hip Hop groups being present in today’s field, it probably would be because of the fear of living up to the ridiculously high standards set by Philadelphia’s legendary outfit The Roots. Black Thought, ?uestlove and co have been rocking out for almost two…
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G.R.E.Ed.S & The Remedies – Ready | EP Review
With the stars of tomorrow putting in the graft from now, what they are currently hoping for is that their toils and grind result in a loyal fanbase which will follow them to fame. One of the more popular names in the live circuit is the rapper/poet G.R.E.Ed.S, whose easy on the ear wordplay is…
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G.R.E.Ed.S & The Remedies – Ready | EP Review
With the stars of tomorrow putting in the graft from now, what they are currently hoping for is that their toils and grind result in a loyal fanbase which will follow them to fame. One of the more popular names in the live circuit is the rapper/poet G.R.E.Ed.S, whose easy on the ear wordplay is…
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Miguel live at HMV Forum, London | Review & Photos
On Monday night, US R&B star Miguel took to the stage at North London’s Kentish Town Forum much to the delight of the mostly female capacity crowd. Before he emerged, a strong lineup of homegrown supporting acts all had their own chances to shine, warming up the crowd with performances of varying quality. The queue…
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Jay Z and Kanye West Watch The Throne in Miami | Live Review
As if any show that combined two of the most discussed names in Hip Hop could be questioned, there was still a slight twinge of curiosity as to how amazing this one could possibly be. The beaming sun kept the excitement levels up in Florida’s sunny state of Miami and it heated the air of…
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Yelawolf – Radioactive | Album Review
Whilst Eminem’s legacy goes beyond being dope for a white guy, many of the follow up Caucasian emcees have unfairly been swallowed into the black hole of not matching up to Slim Shady’s standards. Things just might be about to change, with the emergence of Alabama’s Yelawolf. Possessing not only enough raw talent to carve…
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Arun Ghosh – Primal Odyssey | Album Review
Trying to describe the music of London born Bolton bred Clarinettist Arun Ghosh, like trying to describe the colours in a lightening bolt while you’re being struck by it, generally isn’t a good idea. But for the purposes of informing you of his second LP Primal Odyssey, I am, of course, going to have to…
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Soul-D-Out Live with Cleo Sol, KOF & G.R.E.E.d.S at Blag Club, London | Event Review
After a few months break and a change of venue, live music night Soul-D-Out UK returned on Friday November 11 at the Blag Club in Kensal Rise, West London. Although Frank Ocean and J Cole were both in town on the same night, the intimate venue provided the new home for the return of Soul-D-Out Live;…
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Raheem Devaughn – Freedom Fighter | Mixtape Review
As the global Occupy protest movements around the world rally against the current economic and social inequalities becoming an ever present part of our reality – having started in Kuala Lumpur in July, followed by New York City and San Francisco and spreading to over 95 cities across 82 countries, including here in London –…