Monthly Archives: May 2014
← Older posts Newer posts →Toronto Trio BADBADNOTGOOD Discuss New Album “III” and Hip-Hop Influences
May 14, 2014Toronto band BADBADNOTGOOD has worked to carve out an interesting niche for themselves over the years, cutting their teeth with a unique sound highlighted by covers or remixes of hip-hop classics or popular songs of the moment. From Kanye West‘s … Continue reading
Posted in Music | Tagged badbadnotgood, frank ocean, III, MF Doom, rza, Tyler the Creator | Leave a commentImproved Lance Stephenson Key To Indiana Pacers
May 13, 2014Early on in the 2013-2014 season, Lance Stephenson was a frontrunner in talks of the NBA’s Most Improved Player and the Indiana Pacers were arguably the best team in the league. Coming down the stretch, they found themselves struggling to … Continue reading
Posted in Sports | Tagged david west, indiana pacers, Lance Stephenson, miami heat, nba, Sebastian Telfair, stephon marbury | Leave a commentWizards Backcourt of John Wall and Bradley Beal Growing Up in 2014 Playoffs
May 13, 2014Far more than regular season accomplishments, the NBA playoffs are where young players truly earn their stripes. Especially for guards, poise to make the right decisions, courage to take (and make) shots, and ability to lead their teams in the … Continue reading
Posted in Sports | Tagged bradley beal, John Wall, nba, washington wizards | Leave a commentTinashe: From Self-Reliant DIY Diva to Major Label Debut
May 13, 2014Tinashe isn’t your average new artist. In fact, if “new” implies that she’s just now beginning to embark on her career as an entertainer, than she isn’t new at all. Prior to prepping for the release of her debut album … Continue reading
Posted in Music | Tagged aquarius, life+times, music, Schoolboy Q, tinashe | 4 CommentsDJ Premier Talks Legacy, Production, and Nas Collabo Album
May 12, 2014As I sat at the other end of the phone with legendary music producer, DJ Premier, I become immediately engrossed by the explanation of the laundry list of his current and future projects. Before Premier could finish the story behind … Continue reading
Posted in Music | Tagged DJ Premier, illmatic, life+times, nas | 1 CommentLife+Times Video Premiere: KNOX “Redline”
May 12, 2014For KNOX, consisting of siblings Nic and Eliza Coolidge, their kinship coupled with their well-rounded musical background and ingenuity has worked in their favor. Since their formation as a band in 2011, the duo released three EPs and is now … Continue reading
Posted in Music | Tagged boysnoize, knox, life+times, music, redline | 1 CommentRespect The Shooter: Che Kothari & “The 40 Years of Hip Hop Photography” Exhibit
May 12, 2014Che Kothari has photographed many of hip hop’s most revered legends. His extensive catalogue of photographs featuring iconic rappers includes shots of Ice Cube, Chuck D., A Tribe Called Quest, Afrika Bambaataa, Common, Nas, and many others, so it makes … Continue reading
Posted in Art & Design | Tagged Afrika Bambaataa, common, hip-hop, ice cube, jamel shabazz, Janette Beckman, jonathan mannion, life+times, Nabil Elderkin | Leave a commentThe Truth With Elliott Wilson: Time With 2 Chainz (Part 1)
May 8, 2014On this episode of The Truth, Elliott Wilson catches up with 2 Chainz to discuss beats, rhymes, and the life of the ATL rapper.
Posted in Music | Tagged 2 chainz, life+times, music, the truth, the truth with elliott wilson | 1 CommentLife+Times Premiere: King avriel’s Storytelling Playlist
May 8, 2014LA-based songbird and writer, King avriel (Avriel Epp), introduces a story through a combination of strong, yet sweet vocals in her latest single, “Caricature.” Her rolodex of songs is a fusion of meaningful lyrics (King avriel is quite the storyteller), … Continue reading
Posted in Music | Tagged Avriel Epp, king avriel, music, playlist, spotify | 2 CommentsWatch The Duck Speak on Collaborating With Iggy Azalea, Pharrell, & More
May 7, 2014It’s difficult to characterize a sound that infuses elements of hip hop, trap, dupstep, funk and soul, and that doesn’t bother Watch The Duck at all. “For us, it’s just music,” says group member Eddie Smith, who along with Jesse … Continue reading
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