TAG: Phonte Coleman

Nov05

The Foreign Exchange – Authenticity (Review) (Review)

Foreign Exchange

Authenticity

Released by The Foreign Exchange Music


The new FE album "Authenticity" clocks in at a polished eleven tracks, with the memorable "Everything must go” starting off with a synthesizer melody that hypnotizes from start to finish. "This city ain't the same without you" utilizes fan favorite Yazarah's vocals. MTV picking up "The Ballad of Purple St. James’”  first video for rotation is as just a much a testament to the FE+ label, as is the newest tight knit ZO!  full length. Nicolay's solo catalog continues to develop over time, and "Don't Wait" provides the proof Darrien Brockington's eventual solo album is long deserved. I have no doubt we'll see a rise in notoriety of all of the artists in the collective in the not so distant future.

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Jan11

RJD2 – The Colossus (Review)

RJD2

The Colossus

Released by RJ's Electrical Connections


What can we say about RJD2? We can begin by mentioning that he’s one of the most innovative producers and beatsmiths of recent memory. Or maybe we can say that he effectively bridged the gap from mainstream hip-hoppers who continually overlooked the underground through his work while on Definitive Jux.  RJ has been a presence in hip-hop and music altogether for quite some time. Working hard since the turn of the millennium, RJD2 has emerged as a prominent voice in the game—his style is pragmatic, intelligent and as such, ...

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