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Stephanie Long

Web: http://the--light.blogspot.com/

Twitter: @Miss_Long

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Stephanie Long is a driven, ambitious and upcoming music journalist based in NYC. She's got big dreams to possibly run her own music publication one day, but no need to rush; until then, you can find her getting her degree in Mass Communication/Journalism, running her own blog, writing occasional reviews for URB.com, interning for VIBE magazine, and feverishly scouring the city for the next best thing in music. "Dang, girl - slow down!" Uhh uhhh - like 'Ye, you can't tell her NOTHIN'.

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Mar24

Kidz in the Hall – Land of Make Believe (Review)

Kidz in the Hall

Land of Make Believe

Released by Duck Down Records


“The moment we have worked for has come to a crossroad,” said Naledge recently. “We strive for success in this music industry, but we have never taken time to look ourselves in the mirror and analyze what this industry has made us.” The duo has definitely been doing some soul searching, and from the sound of Land of Make Believe, Naledge and Double-O picked up a boat-load of confidence during their journey of introspection. Not only is the album jam-packed with bass-heavy head nodders perfect for blaring from your car’s stereo system, but it’s also laced with classical instrumentation and a hodgepodge of sounds from various genres, giving Kidz in the Hall’s sound more substance and depth without a single dull moment. And they didn’t do it alone: Naledge and Double-O invited everyone from MC Lyte and Marsha Ambrosius to Just Blaze and Colin Munroe – just to name a few – making for an album that packs an in-your-face punch full of amusing surprises.

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Feb23

Hello Morning – Self Titled EP (Review)

Hello Morning

Self Titled EP

Released by Timber Carnival Records


The gentlemen of Hello Morning are no aliens to the world of music. In fact, the members separately made a name for themselves early on while performing in other bands such as Jonah, Smalltown Poets, Sappo, Boy Eats Drum Machine, and Chris Robley & the Fear of Heights. But it wasn’t until 2007 that they finally came together to form Hello Morning. Now, three years since the band was officially founded, the guys from Portland, Oregon have completed their self titled debut EP and are copiously equipped to make a distinct avowal.

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Feb11

THOSE CHOSEN: Soundclash Viewing Party Recap (Video)

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Calling all LA Steamsters!

Heard about Those Chosen’s “Soundclash” release party but couldn’t attend? Despair no longer. The gentlemen of Those Chosen have supplied fans and supporters with a recap of the entire night, so if you’re still beating yourself up, here’s your chance to give yourself a break and see what you missed out on.

[Via 2dopeboyz]

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Feb07

Erykah Badu – “Window Seat” (MP3)

Here’s one that’s surely gonna be a treat.

“Window Seat” is the essence of classic and fundamental Badu. The official first single from New Amerykah, Part II: Return of the Ankh is velvety and melodic, perfectly framing Erykah’s timeless vocals, nodding to past projects such as Mama’s Gun, and blending it all together to produce a sound that’s both fresh and organic. Lavish in its soulful glory, its live instrumentation is lush and possesses musical qualities that will not only touch spirits, but have them grooving as well. Can I also get a window seat?

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[Via TheLIGHT]

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Jan28

Mos Def – “The Tournament” (MP3)

Don’t you just love stumbling upon stuff like this? I’m a really big Mos Def fan – a really big one – so when I found this posted on my facebook wall by an acquaintance of mine, fellow Dante fanatics can probably imagine the amount of gratification that instantaneously shot through my being at that very moment in time. With Mos Def doing what he does best on the track, it just wouldn’t be right if I didn’t share this Ecstatic leftover.

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Mos Def – “The Tournament”

[Via Nah Right]

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