Posted by Mike McKee on 09/13/2005

 

No question that David Banner white label you've been looking for is hard to find. But, try securing a limited edition seven-inch single from a Dutch punk band that went out of print in 1981. I understand, you might be asking, "Why would I want to?", but before you roll your eyes and picture spiky haired brats pissing in alleys, let me introduce you to The Ex.

Posted by Eitan Prince on 09/12/2005

 

Cormega. Screwball. The UN. Big Shug. What do these artists have in common? They all spit that rugged New York thug shit, and they do it over some of the grittiest "street" beats in the biz (provided by the likes of Pete Rock, Extra P et al). So, it's not surprising that this debut album by Primo and Guru’s boy, Big Shug, is big on the beats and light on the lyrics, which are almost a side dish.

Posted by T.M. Wolf on 09/12/2005

 

With a single guest-shot on Illmatic, rapper AZ announced himself as a full-fledged rhymer with a relentless flow and a vision to match. For those taking roll, the old AZ is accounted for on his fifth solo disc, A*W*O*L. In fact, he never left. But something’s missing…

Posted by Adrian Ruhi on 09/12/2005

 

Controversy swirled like an F-5 Tornado as the release date of The Minstrel Show approached: how the Atlantic Records label debut received little promotion, how the editor of The Source quit his job after arguing with Benzino over the rating of the album, how BET was reluctant to play their videos—deeming the group "too smart", how Rolling Stone only gave the album a 2.5 out of 5 rating, and how they don't even get love in the group's home state of North Carolina.

Posted by Adam Roussell on 09/09/2005

 

The adventure of jazz is that you have to go wherever the music and the artist take you. I’ll be the first to admit that The Edge: David Axelrod at Capitol Records 1966-1970 does not make for a smooth trip. But since when has good jazz been about easy listening?

Posted by John Book on 09/08/2005

 

Equilibrium was not a group that got massive attention, but for those who were aware of the act in the late 90s, they were not to be messed with. Majik Most was one of the pieces to the Equilibrium puzzle, and while the other members of the group are here to help him, he is taking care of business on his own terms.