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17 Jan

Posted at 17:58h in Reviews
Every now and again, a reality check is needed within Hip Hop. Although the new trends in the format are welcomed, sometimes just going back to the basics of raw rhymes and traditional beats is required. Step forward to the mic Mr Talib Kweli, a rapper highly revered by Jay-Z and Kanye West (if you require a co-sign before checking him out). Possessing profound lyrical dexterity since his inception back in 1997, Kweli remains at the forefront of a movement which updates the classic Hip Hop formula rather than reinventing it. The question is; how will Gutter Rainbows fare amongst the emo rap, nine-minute compositions and the usual over inflated braggadocio?

21 Sep

Posted at 13:06h in Reviews
Whilst many Hip Hoppers around the world still fawn over the magical period of the '90s and events and radio stations regularly continue to blare out the decade's most awe-inspiring music, Ski Beatz - acclaimed producer and a major influence in defining the sounds of the '90s - brings forth an updated version of that special Hip Hop feeling with his 24 Hour Karate School album. Not to be misinterpreted as an institution teaching the Wu Tang Clan’s Shaolin ways, this is a collaborative project showcasing the new school of raps talents accompanied by the seminal producer’s blazing beats.