TAG: Jill Scott

Nov26

Hezekiah – Conscious Porn (Review)

Hezekiah

Conscious Porn



Eclectic producer and rapper Hezekiah is one of Philly's premier underground beat-makers (J-Live, Zap Mama, Bahamadia, Mr. Complex, Pharoahe Monch , Bilal, The Roots, Redman, Jill Scott and Musiq Soulchild.) He’s known for his conscious rap, and the beautiful Hurry Up and Wait from 2005 set the standard high. He’s dealt with label issues throughout the 2000s, and with his third album Conscious Porn, Hezekiah creates a wild, no limits, I don’t give a f**k concept album. I guess the concept is double standards. The underground favorite and former ...

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Oct10

Various Artists – Gilles Peterson Presents: Worldwide (Review)

Various Artists

Gilles Peterson Presents: Worldwide

Released by BBE


In a way, giving a numerical grade to many of Gilles Peterson’s projects is a bit unfair. Sure he is a terrific composer and producer in his own right, however when it comes to projects such as his latest double-disk compilation, Gilles Peterson Presents: Worldwide, he simply scoured his extensive (understatement) library for many of the most top-quality jams from around the world in celebration of his nearly ten-year-old radio show. That said, there is absolutely no denying the awe of hearing the tracks come together in such a ...

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Feb14

InLove – Stories (Review)

InLove

Stories

Released by Inflamable


Stories is the debut album by former Ford model InLove, and it’s produced by legendary DJ CAM. She was born and raised in Nigeria, and spent the 15th first years of her life under the influence of African vibes, music, rhythm and dance. At 20 years old she met DJ CAM, and they collaborated on DJ CAM's album Soulshine, featuring the million selling hit “Summer In Paris." She is inspired by great artists as Ella Fitzgerald, Jill Scott, Sade, Dusty, Springfield and Portishead. However, you can’t hear any African influences on Stories; it sounds more like the cosmopolitan brand of sophisticated R&B and Japanese nu-jazz. Dusty Springfield and Beth Gibbons are clearly sources of inspiration with her laidback cool and smoky singing, but her voice sounds a little thin over the ten tracks.

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