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28 Sep

Posted at 18:48h in Music, Reviews
Even though much time has passed since the split of revered trio Little Brother, one of Hip Hop’s most cherished groups, deep rooted amongst many fans has been an impatient craving for something new from either 9th Wonder, Rapper Big Pooh or the artist in question today; Phonte. Whilst Wonder has given us his Wonder Years and the Foreign Exchange (Phonte’s most recent project) provided some warm, glorious memories of his musical past, the urge for something closer to home was desired by many. So for the Greensboro, North Carolina born lyricist “home” is where he returned; back to the circle of dope beats and dope rhymes for his first solo album. Having spent numerous years sharing the plaudits with his two brothers in rhyme, how would one of Hip Hop’s most revered poets handle an entire project in which it would only be him and his thoughts occupying the recording booth?

27 May

Posted at 06:00h in Features, Interviews, Music
If you've been a fan of 9th Wonder, Phonte, Little Brother and/or Foreign Exchange or even a follower of the burgeoning music scene in North Carolina for the past three or four years, then you will not be a stranger to the unique, soulful and powerful vocals of one Carlitta Durand but just in case you are [a stranger that is] to this 25-year old singer and songwriter born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and bred in North Carolina (US), then by God, an introduction is well and truly long overdue.

08 Jan

Posted at 19:02h in Reviews
With each guest appearance and release, Carlitta Durand’s fanbase grows steadily within the neo soul and jazz crowds as well as within the West Coast Hip Hop circuit. The 26 year old brings a further dimension to each project she has been on, leading to much longing for a full-on project from her following. Possessing a silky voice made for night-time grooves, the North Carolina native became the talk of many music blogs when in 2009 when she dropped her impressive Doug & Patty EP, made up of delicious soulful R&B, set to the theme of the Nickelodeon/Disney cartoon Doug. As 2010 slowly came to an end, Ms Durand offered some more free goodness in the form of Nostalgic Nights, which should continue her elevation to becoming a globally recognised talent.