He Gave His Nose
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=See4Y0hJyqI] It’s the 25th anniversary of the release of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” Writing my review in the Washington Post gave me occasion to really think on the album’s importance, which runs so much deeper than it’s status as the greatest selling album of all time. More than all of that, in 1983, “Thriller” almost singlehandedly […]
Good Intentions
The confluence of genius and psychopathy is all too common in hip-hop, the convergence of genius and altruism all too rare. Few rappers possess what Chuck D. had, try as they might. From today’s Washington Post.
Hydrated Fo’ Life
Reviewed the new Fitty for the Washington Pizzy today. And got Milk some ink too. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GACD_UKhX8]
Where hip-hop lives…
…on Monsieur Talib Kweli’s new album, Eardrum. From today’s Washington Post.
It’s not about the music. It’s about the songs.
Just to show you how big of a Prince fan I was in high school: On Class Night — the annual party where the outgoing seniors ripped the teachers, and the teachers roasted us back — the faculty sketch ended when Principal Chestnut came out dressed as yours truly, holding a framed portrait of the […]