Review: Danny! - And I Love HER

Danny
And I Love HER

It’s a damn shame that Danny Swain isn’t more known in the music industry. While some acts, even those who aren’t even signed to labels, generate massive Internet hype, Swain, who is signed to the venerable Def Jux can’t even get his label to return his phone calls.
But its all good. Swain [...]

Spotlight: Miles Bonny

Us East Coast people may joke about the so-called “flyover states,” but the nation’s heartland has went ahead and produced a unique scene all its own. And if everybody that comes from the Show Me State sounds like Miles Bonny, then we better take notice.
The first time I heard about Bonny was when he was [...]

Saul Williams On “Selling Out”….In DC on Monday

No doubt most of you have seen this new Nike commercial featuring Saul Williams. It’s been plastered across ESPN, and the NCAA March Madness tournament for the past couple weeks.Most people were a little concerned that Saul would let a song about reparations be used by a corporate giant like Nike, who still uses sweat [...]

Approved Artist Update: Danny Swain

Danny Swain feat Von Pea - I Don’t Know
Like most Black recording artists who don’t sound like this, Danny Swain has had some trouble with his record label. After signing to Def Jux last year, the dude wasn’t even getting phone calls or emails returned. Check his interview with 33 Jones where he calls [...]

Announced: The Roots Picnic in Philly

Wow. So Every weird Black person on the East Coast is gonna be at this event. Including me. More details as they come.

Video: Santogold - L.E.S. Artistes

Wow. This video is definately out there, but a good look at the moment for me. Why? I don’t know. Mabye cause Santi looks so damn good in it. Looks like she’s definitely gonna blow up in ‘08.

Approved: Santogold

MySpace: www.myspace.com/santogold
Santogold - Creator (Windows Media)
Santogold is the newest Couch Sessions Approved Artist for 2008
Most people’s knowledge of Santogold (aka Santi White) is only recent. She’s been awarded the “next big thing” status from the likes of the New York Times and Rolling Stone. She’s toured with (and been constantly compared to) M.I.A. and [...]

Approved: The Cool Kids

MySpace: myspace.com/gocoolkids

Cool Kids - I Rock (Download)

Cool Kids - 88 (Download)
Yeah, I know…late pass on this one.
What is it with Chicago lately? Something is definitely in the water because every time I look there is a dope MC/Producer/etc coming out of the chi.
Twista, Kanye, Rhymefest, Kidz In Da Hall, Kid Sister, and now, [...]

Lovin It

I’ll be interviewing 9th, taking pictures, and being the straight G I am this Thursday when he comes through Commonwealth. We’re located @ 1781 Florida Ave NW. Come thru, kick it with a dope producer, and cop some gear.

Kick Out The Jams

http://www.turntablelab.com/vinyl/217/1061/28464.html
“The sixth release from the en fuego T&A Records comes courtesy of Baltimore’s own Dave Nada. If you don’t know Dave, he’s played in a bunch of hardcore bands around the Bmore/DC area, produced with one of the guys from Q & Not U under the name Rubber Bullets, and now holds it down as [...]

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