How do these guys do it? They take songs that are legendary, like Led Zeppelin's famous "Immigrant Song," add a twisted beat that swallows you whole, and BANG! you've got a sick mix that even your Pops can appreciate. That is exactly what Streetlab's Bootleg Remixes (Vol.1) gives listeners. … [Read more...]
Oakenfold Reigns Supreme On Perfecto Vegas
Paul Oakenfold’s latest release, the two disc set aptly titled Perfecto Vegas, is an unambiguous return to his roots in electronic groove – and a clear reminder that this turntable genius is still one of the best spinners in the world. After his recent stints in pop music collaborations, the world … [Read more...]
Ya’ll know I got the master flow, Fast or Slow
J A to the Muah is in a lyrical state of mind on the "Last Kiss". No way can Mr. Raspy let a beat or chorus override his spit game. In the past, he's rhymed with Notorious B.I.G and battled Beanie Sigel and 50 Cent. No doubt the game has changed lyric wise. An overwhelming percentage of artists … [Read more...]
Pharoahe Monch’s Verbal Epiphanies
Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five taught us that clever wordplay backed by head bobbin rhythmic beats can incite revolution throughout the masses. Mele Mel's lyrics about his neighborhood resonated with listeners because he was talking about problems that every listener could relate to such as … [Read more...]
Sukiyaki With An Attitude
Throughout history Japan has been known to borrow things from other countries and make them their own. Among those Japanese imports are Kanji characters (China), Beer (Germany), Baseball (America), Pei Yong Jun (South Korea), Gwen Stefani (America), and most recently, spaghetti western movies like … [Read more...]
Do The Evolution: Pearl Jam @ Madison Sq. Garden
"I'm still Alive!" growled a rugged Eddie Vedder during a sold out Pearl Jam show at Manhattan's famed Madison Square Garden Arena in support of their, uh, wait a minute, do these guy's even have an album their touring behind? Well, yes and no would be my answer. The "no" part comes from the fact … [Read more...]