KIDx: “From Above” – wordplay, flow and all-round technical ability
There’s proof that hip-hop is of great importance to young kids, whether or not they’re good at rapping. Studies have shown how powerful music can be for inspiring underprivileged communities…
Lyrics Of Two: “Let’s Make This Earth From House To Home” – nothing but beauty
In a seemingly indefinite era of violence and indifference, philosophers can prove to be radicals by simply telling us what we should already know. The problem is that, all too…
Kelvin Frazier, Ph.D. – “Marked and Scarred” a high level of musicianship and maturity
Kelvin Frazier, Ph.D. is a musician, chemist, professor, consultant and entrepreneur. With neo-soul, R&B and 90/80s hip-hop sub-genres making a major come back in modern urban music, it is no…
Sam: “(still) think of you” – something so image-filled and atmospheric
Singer-songwriter Sam has the sort of clean-cut, genial, edgy but never-too-edgy image that gets people excited. His is soul music for the new generation – immaculately executed, and with a…
Illuid Haller: “Magic Theatre” – an innovative talent with an ear for exciting music
Illuid Haller aka GwangHyeon shows a unique flexibility and verve, a glowing life that drips, melts, and molds around the original sounds to be found on the album, “Magic Theatre”.…
Dave Vargo: “Burning Through” – edgy Americana, soulful country, and many surprises throughout
The album “Burning Through” by Dave Vargo clearly deserves a 5 star rating, but just I want to get my two cents worth in there anyway. If you’ve listened to…
Janna Pelle: “One Day At A Time” – like no other contemporary singer
“One Day At A Time” is the new single from Miami-born and Brooklyn-based songstress Janna Pelle. This is taken from her acclaimed “Key Change” album which charts the evolution of…
SelfishWays: “Codeine Fiend” is ready to make immediate waves!
SelfishWays is an American hip hop duo music group that is made up of two young talented brothers – Prince Riley who is 22 years old and King Riley who…
4 Ones: “Home Alone” – distinct flows accentuate everything he’s saying.
Unlike other cities, Detroit’s hip-hop community ignores homogeneity. In the late ‘90s and early ‘00s, J Dilla molded the Jazz and Soul flavored soundscapes of Erykah Badu, Common, and the…
Jim Session: “Storming” – a chilled atmospheric sound
Sometimes a recording amazes you because you’ve never heard anything like it. But the opposite can also happen; a track blows you away because it seems to draw from lots…
