Cloudspeakers

It just makes me laugh. I’m referring to the opening line from “Ativan Eyes,” the second track on The Brutalist Bricks: “The industry is out of touch / The means of production are now in the hands ... Lees meer

Aura was Miles Davis’ return to playing with an orchestra. Producer/trumpeter Palle Mikkelborg was the brainchild behind the project, which started out as ten notes based on the ten letters in, ahe... Lees meer

Production from Q-Tip himself, the late J Dilla, and DJ Scratch overshadows everything else on Amplified. When Q-Tip’s lyrics lack punch or substance, the album is saved by cool beats, inspired sam... Lees meer

I can’t say why Do You Want More?!!!??! was recorded, but I have a dubious notion that The Roots were huge A Tribe Called Quest fans. For example, after listening to “Distortion To Static” a few ti... Lees meer

I find it difficult to say anything definite about this album. “!!!!!!!” is a 30-second track that is in debt to Bad Brains and similar artists. I once appreciated it as a strange ditty... Lees meer

I usually think of Pink Floyd’s Animals while listening to “Intro” and “Outro” on Ventilation: Da LP. These tracks remind me of “Pigs On The Wing 1” and &l... Lees meer

L.L. Cool J was seventeen when Radio was released. It was a hit. Despite the album’s success, you might be surprised when you listen to it. Strip away as much as you can from the genre of rap... Lees meer

Kamaal The Abstract is intentionally uncategorized. “I hate categories,” Q-Tip told JazzTimes. “I hate calling shit jazz, hip-hop, rock or R&B. It’s just music when it&r... Lees meer

“I’m gonna have to get on some old high school s___, start punchin’ n____s in they faces for livin’.”Prodigy – Havoc is the other half of Mobb Deep – unloa... Lees meer