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24 Oct

Posted at 23:23h in Music, Reviews
Relaunching after some years in the abyss, the acclaimed Okayplayer Records, home to some of the most revered acts in Hip Hop history makes its long awaited return to business. Much like the label's own rise from the ashes, South Carolina rapper Danny Swain - or Danny! - embarks on his comeback of sorts, with his new album released through the OKP label. The spirited and animated rapper/producer has had more than his fair share of musical obstacles and industry politics to hinder his progression. But after much grafting and co-signs from The Roots' stickman Questlove and the empirical Jay-Z, Swain's Payback LP carries extra momentum upon its release.

04 Sep

Posted at 17:15h in Music, Return To The Classics
Last year rumours that the original line up of one of the '90s finest R&B outfits, Groove Theory were to reunite, tantalised the internet soul fraternity. The collaborative fruits of the impossibly attractive, not to mention talented duo of ex-Mantronix producer Bryce Wilson and bohemian songbird Amel Larrieux had been sorely missed since they first hit the scene in the mid-'90s. Besides the odd live date played in Japan, the official comeback is still to properly materialise. I, for one, wait with bated breath. The original GT might have only one studio album and a handful of soundtrack appearances to their name but it is more than enough to appreciate their singular contribution to the '90s musical landscape.