Kanye West: Rappers Get Worse as their Careers Stretch Out

Feb. 20 | In case you missed Kanye West’s return, here’s the “He’s Back” post his blog where he talks about rappers and how he is getting back into the studio to make new music.

New Hip Hop Music: Resources For Discovering the Best Hip Hop From Around the World

Sep. 1 | I have a huge hunger for good music. I go out of my way to find the latest band or artist to experiment with aural symphonies, lyrical structures, and chord arrangements. I’m not just a hip hop fan; I listen to indie rock, blues, classic rock, metal,...

Last.fm – The Best Way to Discover New Music

Aug. 14 | [ad] [ad] A couple of weeks back, I finally got onto Last.fm and got myself a premium membership. Now their software sits on my desktop, and whenever I launch my iTunes, it pops open. I can just type the name of an artist – say, Mos Def –...

Hip Hop in Tehran

Aug. 14 | [ad] [ad] [ad]There’s an interesting article in the Time magazine today about music – rock, and hip hop in particular in Iran. From what I know about Islam, the hardcore Islamists consider music to be against their religion. It is surprising...