It’s been nine long years, but Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek are finally back together as Reflection Eternal, and “Back Again” is the first glimpse given into the duo’s new material. Continue reading
Adrian Ruhi
Multimedia journalist
Category Archives: Music
Rick Ross “Deeper Than Rap” (2009)
From the April 27, 2009 issue of The Miami Herald (web / print)
Rick Ross, who hails from Carol City, has established a Tony Montana persona big enough to fill his burly stature: He claims to be a prolific crime lord with visions of a drug-and-violence filled Miami, as well as a wealthy, yacht-hopping womanizer. Continue reading
Kanye West “Amazing” (2008)
Tonight, Kanye West debuted the video for “Amazing” on 106 and Park. The song is the third single (but fourth video) from Kanye’s latest album, 808s & Heartbreak. Continue reading
Rick Ross + The Roots
The Roots continue the trend of strange musical pairings on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon with this performance of Rick Ross’ current single, “Magnificent,” from his album Deeper Than Rap, in stores today. Continue reading
Asher Roth “Asleep In The Bread Aisle” (2009)
The first thought that enters one’s mind upon hearing Asher Roth’s first single, “I Love College,” is “one hit wonder.” Over a not-so-subtle replaying of Weezer’s “Say It Ain’t So,” Roth delivers a gimmicky, catchy, and extremely corny frat-boy ode to boozing, smoking and partying that lacks any sort of thought-provoking content.
Yet, it works. To an extent. Continue reading
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