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Jun21

Live Review: Janelle Monae @ Apogee’s Berkeley Street Studio (06.19.10)

Janelle Monae and her tight band were playing for about 150 lucky people in an intimate setting at legendary producer Bob Clearmountain’s Berkeley Street Studio in Santa Monica. It was a KCRW’s invite-only performance, and a part of Morning Becomes Eclectic.

 The mood was already set with free beer and wine when the band entered the stage. Surrounded by Roland keys and Marshall Amps, Janelle and two backup dancers entered stage Illuminati style with hooded cloaks. The beautiful intro of “Suite II Overture” from her major-label debut The ArchAndroid led into the irresistible “Dance Or Die” which is possibly my favorite song of 2010. The energetic “Faster” follows seamlessly and merges with “Locked Inside”. Then they bring it all down, Janelle and guitarist Kellindo Parker share the stage and performs the …

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May02

ACEYALONE and RJD2: So Hip-Hopular

nterview with the Lonely One (By Chris Nunan) 

Veteran hip-hop artist and legendary emcee Aceyalone, continues to evolve as an artist and inspire those aspiring to be [artists]. Aceyalone has continued to redefine hip-hop’s guidelines throughout his career. His upcoming album; Aceyalone and The Lonely Ones, does much more than redefine the guidelines. It sets a standard for genre appreciation and creativity. Finding inspiration from: Phil Spector’s Wall of Sound, 60’s girl groups, and a collection of raw funk, Aceyalone along with producer Bionik have composed a masterpiece. This album is sure to bring the listener back to a time when music was a pure art form and not an expendable income. Aceyalone and The Lonely Ones is not just an album; it is a collection of essential sounds to create a work of art. And although this album calls upon music styles and rhythms of the past, Aceyalone still kicks some of the freshest lyrics with astounding skill and precision. To those of you who believe that Aceyalone has stepped away from raw hip-hop; think again, Aceyalone will still serve all wack rappers.

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