KRS Interview from Bomb-It Part One
This is a really cool partial interview with Hip Hop legend KRS-One. He talks about hearing Kool Herc (essentially the DJ who started the Hip Hop movement) back in ‘73.
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Review: Common- “Announcement” (feat. Pharrell)
I was surprised to discover a new release by Common in just under a year after his Finding Forever release; better yet a re-teaming between Com and Pharrell. Oohwee!
Now I’ll give a head nod to “Announcement” as it’s grown on me after giving it a few more listens and seeing the video. Don’t get me wrong, it ain’t bad, and I dig the Com/Pharrell reunion. But musically leaves off where Jay-Z’s “Blue Magic” left off. And lyrically, nothing really really stood out to me. But… =C 2 “Universal Mind Control (UMC)” with it’s electro-funk vibe caught me right away. This jam hit me in the right spot from the start. It’s a good party rocking jam by Com, which is what I think he was missing on his last effort. Plus Com’s delivery is buttery smooth on top of the track. Like Com says, “Get it. Get-get it!”
“Announcement” Video from earlier post
This is the best version of “Universal Mind Control” I found.
Lil Wayne and Michael Phelps on SNL together
This is interesting. Hip Hop’s Lil Wayne and Olympic Gold Medalist, Michael Phelps are to collaborate as hosts of SNL on the 34th Season’s premier. The episode is to air September 13th.
I’m curious about Lil Wayne’s comedic skills. It could be pretty out there.
Video: Kanye West- Good Morning
Common ft. Pharrell “Announcement”
I dig any song that reps for hip hop. I think this ones pretty dope.
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Album Review: Lyrics Born “Everywhere at Once”
So let me preface my words with this — I’ve come to expect both brilliance and excellence from Hip Hop’s Lyrics Born (aka “LB”). Just check his discography, both solo-wise and with Latyrx, and you’ll see what I mean, I’m sure. 
With that said, Everywhere At Once does not disappoint. Upon my initial listen I noticed two things right away. The first is that LB’s recent years of touring with a live band has definitely helped sharpen his artistry, as well as better refine his unique sound. Also, you get a taste of his “Variety Show” mix tape series as he employs some mixing techniques to seamlessly blend some of the transitions between songs.
At first I must admit that I was a little thrown off with a more pop-friendly sound on some of his tracks. “Top Shelf” features an Akon-esque hook and “Do You Buy It?” is reminiscent of Gwen Stefani’s “What Are You Waiting For?”. But with that said that’s not at all to say he doesn’t come correct with his fonkay bad self lyrically or musically! LB represents that Bay Area funk most definitely! Just check the sincere difference of perspectives between man and woman on “Differences,” the thick funk-laden track, “Cakewalk,” and LB’s lead single, “I Like It, I Love It.”
As previously illustrated, LB chooses some good lyrical content, further expanding on several personal levels with topics of self-confidence (”Don’t Change” and “Cakewalk”), finding purpose in life (”The World Is Calling”), and the loss of a beloved friend (”Whispers”).But that doesn’t mean that this album is purely intellectual. Rather it is a well packaged vibrant party. Matter of fact, it’s like having an intimate party with a small group of friends, where there’s enough synergy to make it hype, but yet stimulating enough that there’s depth to the time spent together. And that’s what you get with LB’s Everywhere At Once!
Jay Z: Behind The Cover (Vibe Juice Issue)
