Tags : “Hip-hop”

My half hour interview with Marcus Carl Franklin, on his journey from acting to music, with a whole lot in between.

Interview in Music — by Alexander J Smith III — on Dec 07, 2012

Reconstruction: The Best of DJ Shadow celebrates one of the most unique artists in the field of instrumental hip-hop today.

Review in Music — by Luke Goldstein — on Oct 15, 2012

Have you heard the new Ellie Goulding album yet?

Review in Music — by Caressa Pittman — on Oct 11, 2012

Deceiving Eyes is an auspicious debut for jazz pianist RJ.

Review in Music — by Jack Goodstein — on Sep 17, 2012

Matisyahu returns with a surprisingly (to me, at least) solid album which proves that he's much more than a novelty act.

Review in Music — by Michael Jones — on Aug 02, 2012

Ascendant crooner Frank Ocean keeps it real on solo debut, Channel Orange.

Review in Music — by TYRONE S REID — on Jul 18, 2012

With a healthy dose of chaos and a touch of the ridiculous, Bill Campbell returns with his satire of hip hop culture and inner city living.

Review in Books — by Mandy Southgate — on May 12, 2012

It's time to recognize that materialism is as deadly to Black Americans as racism.

Opinion in Culture — by Phillipe Copeland — on Feb 26, 2012

“There are some songs that you want to take over the world,” fun.’s Andrew Dost said of the band’s anthemic single, “We Are Young.”

Interview in Music — by Kirsten Coachman — on Feb 17, 2012

Pop-dancehall megastar Sean Paul explores new dimensions of his musical persona.

Review in Music — by TYRONE S REID — on Feb 15, 2012