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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 [...]

June 13, 2006

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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 [...]

April 25, 2006

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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 [...]

April 5, 2006

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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 [...]

February 24, 2006

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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 [...]

February 15, 2006

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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 [...]

January 24, 2006

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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 [...]

January 16, 2006

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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 [...]

December 14, 2005

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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 [...]

October 7, 2005

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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, [...]

September 12, 2005

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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 [...]

August 6, 2005

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