Archive for January, 2011
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[QUICK HITS] I’m Beautiful
By now you’ve heard of Aloe Blacc. But beyond Mr. Blacc’s HBO theme song and understated appearance, lies a positive social message that each of his tracks share. “I’m Beautiful” demonstrates that point to the fullest. I’m Beautiful – Aloe Blacc Aloe Blacc, the rhythm and blues artist featured on the title track of HBO’s “How to Make it in America,” has come to the forefront of the music industry as of late. Blacc’s hit ...
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[REVIEW] Let’s Have a Toast for the Douchebags
Kanye West is a douchebag. The Chicago native is by no means an individual that deserves pity or sympathy. Far removed from his acclaimed debut, The College Dropout, West has fully embraced the culture that he regretted to rap about on the Dropout track “Breathe In, Breathe Out.” Though West declared that he “always said if I rapped I’d say something significant,/ But now I’m rappin’ ’bout money, hoes, and rims again.” And in My ...
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[REVIEW] Sleigh Bells: Treats
Noise pop. Dance funk. Industrial rock. Drone Metal. In a world of instant gratification, listeners constantly want their music encapsulated in a few words. But what happens when the lines between genres become blurred and faded? In the case of Sleight Bell’s Treats, the result is an album with a distinctive sound. An album that remains lyrically minimalist while hitting on a variety of sonic levels. Readers, I introduce you to Sleigh Bells’ Treats. Riot Rhythm ...