Archive for December 31st, 2010
The continued hatred of Kanye West stemming from his ’09 outburst at the MTV Video Awards where his interruption of Taylor Swift made her more popular. Not until his performance of the conciliatory “Runaway” at the VMAs did the mainstream feel comfortable with him again. Q-Tip losing the Best Rap Album at The Grammys when [...]
Hip-hop taken into the realms of soul and rock to create something different. 1. The Roots How I Got Over Sons of Olu Dara and Bob reach a common ground with an Afro-Diasporic sensibility. 2. Nas and Damian Marley Distant Relatives Best R&B debut of the year. 3. Avery Sunshine Natalie Stewart’s sensual solo piece [...]
The producer, musician, and arranger is famous for helping Al Green find his sound on the Hi Records sessions and shaping Memphis soul. He also worked as a trumpet player and bandleader with minor R&B hits like “Soul Serenade” before Hi Records. 1. Willie Mitchell Drummer and baritone for Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes.Pendergrass [...]