RJD2 is a master of style. Whether it’s hip hop, funk, classic rock, or whatever it is, he blends genres together with perfection to create his own signature style. With Icebird, his project with Aaron Livingston, the evidence of this signature style is matched by Livingston’s cool, carefree vocals. The result is music that I [...] Read More…
Category Archive Hip Hop
ICEBIRD (RJD2 & AARON LIVINGSTON) – “Going And Going. And Going” November 29, 2011
De La Soul + Fela Kuti = FELA SOUL September 15, 2011
- Posted by Eric B – I’m not a huge fan of mash-ups but when you combine one of my favorite hip hop artists of all time in De La Soul with one of the legendary pioneers of funk in Fela Kuti, you have a winner in my book. See for yourself by checking out [...] Read More…
JESSE FUTERMAN September 6, 2011
Jesse Futerman released his Super Basement EP back in June. I just checked it out and I’m digging it. Very K&D. Check out the tracks above… Super Basement EP (Jus’ Like Music, June 2011) Read More…
The Boom Boxx with NOSAJ THING, DE LA SOUL and DJ Z-TRIP August 21, 2011
The Boom Boxx With Nosaj Thing, De La Soul, and Dj Z-Trip – August 19, 2011 – Posted by Eric B – Hip hop was definitely in the building at the Hollywood Palladium on Friday night when a couple of classic acts and an up and comer came to rock LA. Arriving half-way through Nosaj [...] Read More…
HEADNODIC – “Moving On Up” featuring LATYRX August 16, 2011
I used to love Latyrx. Consisting of emcees Lyrics Born and Lateef, Latyrx were at the top of a list of underground hip hop groups and artists that I loved back in the late 90′s. I thought they had more style than everyone else combined. Their distinctive voices and funky, percussive delivery matched poignant and, [...] Read More…
Beastie Boys are back April 7, 2011
“Make Some Noise” Beastie Boys are back with a brand new single from their upcoming album, Hot Sauce Committee Part Two. “Make Some Noise” is also featured in the trailer for a 30 minute video they uploaded just this morning. The video, titled “Fight For Your Right – Revisited” features actors such as Will Ferrell, [...] Read More…
MAC MILLER – “Child Celebrity” March 31, 2011
It’s pretty difficult to screw up a song based around a sample of the Isley Brother’s “Ain’t I Been Good To You.” The song is oozing with sensual, soulful grooviness. While it might be easy to sound good over any beat sampling the classic Isley Bros tune, nineteen year old Mac Miller legimately sounds great [...] Read More…
JAY ELECTRONICA – “Jazzmatazz feat. TONE TREASURE (Guru Tribute)” January 28, 2011
Jay Electronica is cool and smooth on this new track dedicated to Guru. A clever and thoughtful lyricist, Electronica’s effortless delivery is what really shines on this track. Very chill beat too… Read More…
DEAN AND RAVO January 23, 2011
My friend Annette sent me a link to check out a cool new act out of NY, Dean and Ravo. They make catchy, danceable hip hop tracks with fun beats and great lyrical delivery. These guys are good. Here’s the official bio for Dean and Ravo: “East coast natives Tajiddin Morris (Dean) and John Siravo (Ravo) [...] Read More…