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12 Apr

Posted at 15:52h in Features, Music
There's an old saying that goes, "two heads are better than one." This philosophy has translated pretty well in Hip-Hop over the years with multiple emcees and/or producers banding together - in what I have always liked to picture as some kick-ass Power Rangers-like ritual - in the quest to create some fine quality music. Through time, the forces of Run-D.M.C., A Tribe Called Quest and the Wu-Tang Clan have wielded their mighty microphones in the mission to keep rap music on its trajectory towards good taste. Now, decades later, it would appear that the collective dynamic has made its return and just may be planting the seeds for Hip-Hop's future.

07 Nov

Posted at 21:10h in Music, Reviews
Since placing his signature on a GOOD Music contract in 2010 the stock has indeed risen for the Clipse's Pusha T, in addition to the 'interest' garnered from particular rappers. If maintaining his online buzz with throwaway dopeness plus (bizarrely) featuring on a track with UK pop singer Pixie Lott, the VA juggernaut has also taken aim at Hip Hop's golden boy Drake on several occasions. If all of the above fail to impress those who doubt the rapper's musical merits, his Fear of God freebie which was released earlier this year garnered much praise for its raw, diamond in the dirt potential. Returning to audio pulpit, Fear of God II hopes to push the Clipse member up to the levels of a main player in the GOOD Music familia.

05 Sep

Posted at 22:11h in Features
Looking back at the top posts on SoulCulture last week, we brought you the nominees for the 2011 MOBO Awards, new music and free downloads from Stacy Barthe, Chris Brown, The-Dream and Tyler The Creator and new music videos from Meek Mill and Rick Ross and Pusha T, plus an interview with the captivating Ms Erykah Badu. Read on, read on.. NEWS The nominees for the 16th annual MOBO Awards were announced with team UK leading the way, and we brought you the full details of the ceremony which will be co-hosted by Jason Derulo​ and is set to feature a special performance from Boyz II Men​ - get the full story here.

25 Aug

Posted at 00:18h in Music, Reviews
Argue all you want as to who's the current leader of the New West revolution but at one stage (and maybe even today) Jayceon Taylor, better known as Game, hands down was the frontrunner for this crown. Possessing the lyricism of which even had die hard East Coast affiliates had to approve, Chuck Taylor's mix of controversy, raw delivery and formula for a big hit have kept his name buzzing since his much lauded Documentary album dropped in 2005. Whilst publicised beefs, label issues and more followed, most recently his legion of fans have been craving for his much delayed LP The R.E.D Album, which had been in the works for some years. Finally free of postponements and drama, Game’s fourth release hopes to reignite the hot streak with which he once ran and dispel any concerns that his previous hype was unwarranted.

06 May

Posted at 21:25h in Music, Reviews
Hip Hop and controversy often go hand in hand. When misogyny, gang violence and homophobia are brought up in any discussion, the music form is often not too far off. But in 2011 a (somewhat) new moral panic in Hip Hop has arisen in the form of West Coast group Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All, fronted by 20 year old rapper Tyler, the Creator. Sounding like an anagram of sorts, the group have gone from underground ‘cult’ status to the headline makers of many music sites, blogs and even national newswires. But for all their talent and raw production skills, it’s their twisted, almost maniacal content which, for the most part, has elevated their profile which many vehemently have rejected. Goblin puts Tyler at the helm of OF’s future in the Hip Hop public eye; is there more depth to the odes to torturous violence and drug consumption or is this a fad which mainstream media have mistakenly thought of as being the real deal?