Listen up folks, ‘cuz I ain’t gonna say this but only once. The concert of the summer is gonna be at the Cat’s Cradle on Aug. 2 and I got five reasons why. 1) Jurassic 5 has one of the best shows ever. 2) Supernatural is one of the best freestylists ever. 3) Spectac is […]
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In real hip hop
Sadly but true, there are many “hip-hop” fans that don’t know who the Native Tongues are. Almost as sad are the house fans who think that hip hop has no connection to house music. But the saddest of sad are the people who will go out tonight to numb themselves by drinking piss, when they […]
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MURS‘ single “Goddamn Hard” should be the national Memorial Day song, but don’t forget Brother Ali, who is one of the hottest underground rappers right now. His new album Shadows on the Sun dropped May 13 with much excitement. Brother Ali has found a home in the Rhymesayers crew (also home of Atmosphere). It’s been […]
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Hip-hop Beat
I first met Kevin “Kaze” Clarence Thomas (for real) at various shows in the Triangle. He would never say much off stage. He has mild manners that would make you think he’s quite mysterious. This isn’t the case, because Kaze has no hidden agendas. He has been in this game for a reason: himself–and he […]
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Live!
The Brewery & The Comet Raleigh Thursday, Feb. 27 Two weeks ago, during the wet and cold weather, a ray of light emerged in the mist. Raleigh’s hip-hop scene had two flowers blossom. At the very same time, on the very same block! Raleigh’s first ladies ripped mics, leaving only one question: Why weren’t […]
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Get Down and Dirty
So, kiddies, ever think about why you go to the club? I know that I go because of the fresh smoky smell that you just can’t buy in a bottle. I also love to spend lots of money on drinks that I could buy much cheaper at the store and of course I love to […]
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Strictly Speaking
A year and a half ago I moved back to Raleigh from NYC. Depressed and physically worn down, I detested every minute of N.C. life. I missed pep talks about kicks with BX tastemaker and former boss King EMZ. I longed for hip-hop shows with energy. I could only reminisce about running into MLB players […]
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Girl Power!
Video chicks are HOT! Let’s face it: They got what we want. The music industry knows what sells. SEX. Is it a problem? Maybe to some, but to me, um, yes and no. It’s all in how you take it. It’s like this: If ya go to see a scary movie, ya gonna be scared. […]
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American Psycho
Yes, folks, the circus is back in town. With such a grand show at the Cat’s Cradle this past summer, why wouldn’t the Def Jux crew come back through? This time it’s in Raleigh at the Lincoln Theatre. That’s right folks, on Oct. 16, for one night only, El-P, Mr. Lif and RjD2 will be […]
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Hip Hop History Lesson
Ever heard people say, “I should have been born during that time”? Yeah, it happens all the time, whether it’s the ’60s, ’70s or some crazy medieval period. Well, ever wanted to be from the time of hip hop’s beginnings? A time where it was fresh, and all about the music. A time when hip […]