every project is like a child to me. Some are more mild mannered, some have ADD, some are class clowns, some are vibe sommeliers… u know… different… Read more “5 Questions for Niko Is”
Author: FREE MUSIC EMPIRE
We Review all the music you should hear.
Song of The Year-Bout Shit by The Lox f. DMX produced by Scram Jones
by Dan-O I think it is perfectly fine to critique songs that emulate this song (and the Lox in general) as nostalgia rap. It is not fair… Read more “Song of The Year-Bout Shit by The Lox f. DMX produced by Scram Jones”
5 Questions for Nate Patrin
by Dan-O I was on a boat with family reading Bring That Beat Back by Nate Patrin. As we hit turbulence I looked at my wife and… Read more “5 Questions for Nate Patrin”
5 songs to explain the impossible nature of Madlib
by Dan-O (after Nate Patrin) I have massive blind spots in my hip hop history that all trace back to the same period. On Sept 22nd, 1999… Read more “5 songs to explain the impossible nature of Madlib”
Song Review-Influencer by Sleep Sinatra ft. Teller Bank$ prod by August Fanon
https://sleepsinatra1.bandcamp.com/track/influencer-feat-teller-bank-prod-by-august-fanon The proposition: The group of people who made this song should form a collective that makes albums together. The reasoning: The craft is so strong with… Read more “Song Review-Influencer by Sleep Sinatra ft. Teller Bank$ prod by August Fanon”
The Cabal(a) Interview w/ Iceberg Theory(5 Questions)
It’s really exciting to be able to talk to someone who is making a name in underground rap RIGHT NOW. In 2020, Iceberg Theory has been flooding… Read more “The Cabal(a) Interview w/ Iceberg Theory(5 Questions)”
Podcast Meritocracy
by Dan-O Sometimes I think podcast listeners are suckers. They get hooked into the personality of a comedian or semi-comedian, semi-social commentator and hear the same stories… Read more “Podcast Meritocracy”
Song of The Year-Mirage by Quelle Chris & Chris Keys f. Earl Sweatshirt, Denmark Vessey, Merill Gabrus & Big Sen
by Dan-O I DID NOT LIKE QUELLE CHRIS. His voice is a tough hang (He makes fun of it on his new album Innocent Country 2) and he’s… Read more “Song of The Year-Mirage by Quelle Chris & Chris Keys f. Earl Sweatshirt, Denmark Vessey, Merill Gabrus & Big Sen”
Mixtape Review-I’m Gay (I’m Happy) by Lil B
by Dan-O The reason to look back on this release from June 29th 2011 is because too many people know Lil B as a jovial cult leader. I… Read more “Mixtape Review-I’m Gay (I’m Happy) by Lil B”
#BandcampGold-ShrapKnel (Curly Castro x PremRock)
by Dan-O Backwoodz Studioz has had a heck of a 2020. Obviously, the flagship act is Armand Hammer-Shrines which captured the national conversation as Clippers-fan-not-Lakers-fan option against Run… Read more “#BandcampGold-ShrapKnel (Curly Castro x PremRock)”
