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Podcast 012: Camp Lo
MP3 Download: The Couch Sessions Podcast – Camp Lo Sonny Cheeba and Geechi Suede, better known as Camp Lo, have been pushing the limits of hip-hop since their formation in the Bronx circa 1995. Since then, the duo has dropped classics such as “Coolie High,” “Park Joint,” and of course, “Luchini.” Since then, the duo [...]
Interview: Saul Williams
Saul Williams is the voice of rebellion. He’s been the star of the stage, the movie Slam, and the creator of two critically acclaimed albums. He has no fear, taking on hip-hop, the Black community, the White community, and America itself. Recently, Saul toured with the heavy metal group and he released his 4th book [...]
The Couch Sessions Podcast 008: Sharon Jones
Subscribe to the Couch Sessions Podcast: MP3 Download: The Couch Sessions Podcast – Sharon Jones We've been sweatin' Sharon Jones for a while now. And go figure, the lady seems to be one of the hardest working women in showbiz these days. Respect where respect is due. Jones and her band was even sampled by [...]
Interview: Mozez
Originally posted at Blogcritics: Mozez will not make you get up and dance. He will, however, make you think. In a music world where poppy tunes and heavy beats rule, it is refreshing to hear an artist who does not rely on catchy hooks to make his statement. Along the same vein as Thievery Corporation [...]
The Couch Sessions Podcast 007: Asamov
Subscribe to the Couch Sessions Podcast: MP3 Download: The Couch Sessions Podcast – Asamov Most of ya'll are saying the same thing about hip-hop nowadays. Ya'll are tired of the candy paint, the “humps”, the repetitive beats, and the laffy taffy. But don’tgive up and pull out your Guns And Roses album out yet. There [...]
Interview: Derrick Martin of The Lucky Bastards
DC's affair with rock music was a long and torrid one. There's a lot of musical history in this city and rock music is no exception. Starting with punk/hardcore bands of the 80's like Fugazi and Bad Brains to grunge rockers of the 90's like David Grohl till it finally gave way to the more [...]
Interview: Kareem Edouard, Director of “Bling: Consequences and Repercussions”
Ever since Kanye told us not to buy them, conflict diamonds have been the talk of accessory lovers every where. Well sort of. Most people don't even know what conflict diamonds are, and if it wasn’t for songs like “Diamonds from Sierra Leone,” we probably still wouldn’t hear about it. Except now, thanks to a [...]
Interview: 3 The Hard Way- CL Smooth (Concrete Loop)
In todays world of news, rumors, barbershop/hair salon talk, and BET being wack as hell, people have realized that in order to get the real talk of the streets @ work, the library, or home there needs to be outlets to find said information. One of the sites/people I count on to get my daily [...]
Interview: Cufi and Cosmo of El Pus
A month or two back, I posted about an up and coming band called El Pus. After listening to their album Hoodlum Rock: Vol. 1 non-stop for about five weeks, I decided to try and get in touch with them for an interview. If you get a chance, check these guys out. Their fun and [...]
Interview: Reverend Run
Don’t call it a comeback? Although he hasn’t been in the limelight until recently, Reverend Run needs no introduction. As one third of the group RUN DMC, Run, Darryl Mc Daniels and the late Jam Master Jay have spread the culture of hip-hop from their native Hollis, Queens to the world. Reverend Run’s solo project, [...]
Interview with Mad Squirrel and Blake9 of The Acorns
The Acorns is one of DC's best underground collaborations. Appearing on the scene two and a half years ago and made up of MC Mad Squirrel and DJ and label founder Blake9, The Acorns recently released their album Dropping From the Trees on Candlewax Records. The album is lyrically refreshing, with beats that are simple [...]
The Couch Sessions Podcast 003: Kierstin Gray
New York singer-songwriter Kierstin Gray says that she's “the best music you've never heard.” And you know what? She's right. The Acoustic soul storyteller is ready to take the world by storm in 2005. Many would compare her sound to Jill Scott or Tracey Chapman, however, Gray's simple melodies and poigniant lyrics allow her to [...]
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ALBUM REVIEW: Gilles Peterson presents: Worldwide
Gilles Peterson has been a champion of new music for the past 10 years thanks to his BBC Radio 1 program, Worldwide, as well as being the head of several influential record labels, the latest being Brownswood Recordings. But the music isn’t just new, like…it’s not the new Justin Bieber or Katy Perry record. The [...]
Mixtape Review: G.O.O.D. Ass Mixtape
Download: Kanye West and Perajok Present: G.O.O.D. Ass Mixtape G.O.O.D. Ass Mixtape is a sprawling 30-track collection that was put together by Russian blogger/Kanye fan/ MTV Russia Host, Perajok. This unofficial mixtape includes music from all G.O.O.D. Music members and is a compilation of recent leaks and releases from the G.O.O.D. fam. G.O.O.D. Ass Mixtape [...]
SINGLE REVIEW: “HUFF + PUFF” by Just A Band
This joint right here is real sexy-like. Your body will automatically go into autopilot: your head will start boppin’, and you’ll break into a soulful yet swingin’ two-step (think of the Robert Palmer video girls…on speed). The very beginning of the song reminds me of Supernature-era Goldfrapp with heavy synths keys, some la-la-las, and a [...]
REVIEW: Forget Spotify, MOG is the future of Music
Disclaimer: The Couch Sessions is a part of the MOG Music Network MOG All Access can be found at MOG.com. Music in the Cloud. If you’ve frequented music business websites like I have you might have heard of the that term being the “next big thing” in music. A revolution that will have a greater [...]
