02Jul
Chances are you have seen the classic, “3 Feet High and Rising” album cover from hip-hop vagabonds, De La Soul. Just recently, blatant blogger, Nahright and budding producer, Cookin Soul, got together to create their own collection of meaningful hip hop music. For all the grief I give to the rap game, hearing this record, [...]
18Jun
The barometer of great music is how it makes you feel. Seconds into the pick up of this dub rendition of John Lennon’s original tune, “Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds”, I’m overwhelmed with emotions. Happy, sad, introspective and celebratory occur simultaneously when this record plays.
Combining musical versatility, instrumental prowess, beautiful vocal harmonies and a [...]
18Jun
Due to the over saturation of commercial hip hop stateside, I’ve began to focus my music discovery efforts overseas. If you’ve been reading my blog or twitter updates for the last few months, you’ve probably come to realize that I don’t discriminate. I don’t even categorize by genre, simply good or bad.
Yelle falls into the [...]
10Jun
As a student of Classical Voice at Mason Gross, The School of the Arts, I would often run into today’s birthday boy, in the basement’s practice modules. Mr. Barron was an instructor there at the time and spent countless hours with the rest of us in rehearsals. I have always been somewhat jealous that the [...]
07Jun
Like many of you I suppose, many of my friends love to share music with with me. I find it interesting to hear what they deem the soundtrack of their lives and almost always listen with open ears. This track is no exception. Out of a burned copy of about twenty or so songs on [...]
