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Andre 3000 New York 2014

Is André 3000 right when he says that contemporary rappers sound the same because artists don’t have time to develop themselves?  Related posts: Media Questions Of The Week Media Questions Of The Week Throwback: Outkast-So Fresh, So Clean Outkast At Coachella 2014Continue Reading

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Hip Hop 50

Will there be any Hip Hop 50 celebrations to recognize Florida artists now that Uncle Luke has complained about it?     Why did Paramount change its decision to sell BET?  Why hasn’t Atlanta done anything to celebrate Hip Hop 50 especially considering the contributions of Jermaine Dupri, Dallas Austin,Continue Reading

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Outkast’s “So, Fresh So Clean” had the rhythm of a pimp’s walk in its encapsulation of funk and soul. Sleepy Brown’s falsetto was almost three decades away from Curtis Mayfield’s Super Fly soundtrack but sonically he was a close descendant. Big Boi’s relaxed hair, fur coat and green gaucho suit wornContinue Reading

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