KRS-One went solo in 1993 after releasing five albums with his Boogie Down Productions collective. I Got Next was his third release as KRS-One and it was a peak form moment for him. “A Friend” stood out for its tribute to one of the most important human connections. Producer ShowbizContinue Reading
Umm, is that Patti LaBelle in the corner? pic.twitter.com/PmUPpgc0zb — philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) August 16, 2018 How did Fox News mistakenly use a photo of Patti Labelle for Aretha Franklin’s death notice? Yo, I was in the studio last night with Dre and Tuffy checking out some dope beats.Continue Reading
[youtube id=”9ZrAYxWPN6c”]KRS-One’s Return Of The Boom Bap was his first official solo album. He produced it along with DJ Premier, Kid Capri, Showbiz and Norty Cotto. “Sound Of Da Police” was KRS-One’s critique of sadistic cops linking their psychology back to plantation overseers. His lyrics referenced three previous generations ofContinue Reading
The annual Moogfest took place this past weekend in Durham, North Carolina. Every year synthesizer pioneer Bob Moog is celebrated with a series of performances and installations. Shabazz Palaces, Waajeed, Pete Rock, Kelela, Sassy Black, and Jamila Woods were among the artists who gave performances. To find out about nextContinue Reading