Rapper Pharoahe Monch, Jack White’s drummer Daru Jones and guitarist Marcus Machado are Th1rt3en. The eclectic trio has released “666 (Three Six Word Stories)” which is their criticism of political corruption, police brutality and consumerism. Monch raps over Jones and Marchado’s smoky rhythms and soulful plucking interspersed with aContinue Reading
J.Period’s collaboration with Black Thought, Posdnuos, Pharaohe Monch and Joss Stone for “RISE UP!” is the lead song from his RISE UP! EP coming out May 2nd. The DJ/Producer wanted to explore the meaning of resistance and the state of the union. The three of them give words to the divisionContinue Reading
Lost In Translation by Pharoahe Monch Lost In Translation is a retrospective of old Pharoahe Monch songs and some unheard ones. The title refers to the romantic film starring Bill Murray and obscurity of the music. Jill Scott, Sa Ra, Sergio Mendes and Robert Glasper are some of the artistsContinue Reading
[youtube id=”acUoJ-GP37g”] Pharoahe Monch’s “Broken Again” is anomaly about depression and alcoholism in the midst of a rap culture with a large contingent of bottle poppers. It is the first video from PTSD, which unapologetically addresses mental health and his own personal struggles to stay sane. Related posts: D-Nice PresentsContinue Reading