I.L.Y.A. “Franklin” and “Pour It Out” Hydra I.L.Y.A. (I Leave You Amazed) has made the best hip hop song since Die Antwoord and M.I.A., and also the best money song since ABC’s “How To Be A Billionaire” or Camille’s “Money … Continue Reading
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Activism To Stir You Up: Yuzima – “Black Supremacy”
Yuzima “Black Supremacy” POWER This is one of the best songs I’ve heard this year, and after what has happened in states like Georgia, no song could be more relevant. To describe Yuzima would be hard to do; just imagine … Continue Reading
Electric Hip Hop: Ashnikko – “Blow”
Ashnikko “Blow” OK, this is the best hip hop artist I’ve heard since M.I.A. (without the politics), because she is not doing what most in the hip hop community are doing. London by way of Latvia by way of North Carolina, … Continue Reading
Punch In The Gut: So Brown – “United States Of Deprivation”
So Brown “United States Of Deprivation” WOW. I haven’t heard someone this powerful since I first heard M.I.A. In fact, So Brown is the LGBTQ equivalent of M.I.A.’s activism. This is one the of the hardest hitting songs I’ve ever … Continue Reading
The Last Of The Best: Die Antwoord – “Love Drug”
Die Antwoord “Love Drug” The Book of Zef The fifth (and supposedly final) album by the greatest band in the world is coming out this fall. Die Antwoord, comprised of rappers Ninja and Yolandi Visser(stylized as ¥O-LANDI VI$$ER), and producer God … Continue Reading
Stand Up: M.I.A. – P.O.W.A.
M.I.A. “P.O.W.A.” AIM This is the sound of tomorrow. I love M.I.A. She never pulls any punches, her voice is wonderful, she lays down the meanest beats, and she means exactly what she says. In this frightening world, it is … Continue Reading
In Your Face: M.I.A. – “Go Off”
M.I.A. “Go Off” A.I.M. Mathangi “Maya” Arulpragasam, who goes by the name M.I.A., is an English hip-hip artist/activist who might be one of the most controversial artists in the world. It is no doubt that she is not afraid of … Continue Reading
These Girls Are Taking Charge: Diamond – “Bad Girls”
Diamond “Bad Girls” I love this band. I have never heard anyone rap so well in Portugues. These girls are great. Diamond is made up of 18-year-olds Alice Coelho, Jeni Loyola, and Mariana Alves, who met in an after-school theater … Continue Reading
Music At War: M.I.A. – “Broader Than A Border”
M.I.A. “Broader Than A Border” Mahatdatah Scroll 01 Probably one of the most controversial musician in the entire world, M.I.A. is easily one of the greatest musicians around now. Her work is extremely powerful yet very disturbing, but remember, her … Continue Reading