I wanted to make a project about pain, instability, and change that was introspective but motivational because it’s what I’ve experienced and gotten through. I doubt this… Read more “5 Questions for maassai”
Tag: NY Hip Hop
FME Attention Undivided
by Dan-O The coolest things are unplanned. This year I’ve been able to link up with super talented artists and just talk for much longer than I… Read more “FME Attention Undivided”
My Favorite Album of 2020
by Dan-O Since 2012 I’ve told anyone who asked that the best lyricist in the world is Ka. So the May 1st release of Descendants of Cain… Read more “My Favorite Album of 2020”
2 Albums that Represent Hip Hop Essentialism
2 Albums that Represent Hip Hop Essentialism by Dan-O I remember when everyone started freely using the term “conscious rap” and how bad it made me feel.… Read more “2 Albums that Represent Hip Hop Essentialism”
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”
#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)”
Song of The Year-Ode2MyLove produced and performed by Navy Blue
by Dan-O Some of the best stories are spoken in hushed tones. Navy Blue was a professional skater with sponsorships from Converse and Supreme but he kept… Read more “Song of The Year-Ode2MyLove produced and performed by Navy Blue”
#Bandcampgold-Eastern Medicine, Western Illness by Preservation
by Dan-O The intangible brilliance in a producer is being able to arrive at and capture the very best of an artist. It’s a combination of casting… Read more “#Bandcampgold-Eastern Medicine, Western Illness by Preservation”
Song Review-B.Q.E. by Kota The Friend featuring Joey Bada$$, Bas
by Dan-O Kota The Friend neatly represents what I love about the 2020 hip hop landscape. In the 90’s it felt like a savage game of the… Read more “Song Review-B.Q.E. by Kota The Friend featuring Joey Bada$$, Bas”
