Category: Music
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Uncle Luke – Something Nasty
Artist: Uncle Luke Title: Something Nasty Label: Luke Records Rating: 1/10 Luke opens with the announcement, “I have no one to answer to,” but I think he is overestimating himself because if this one stinks like his last release then he might have to hang up the mic. “Roll Wit Luke” isn’t entirely bad as…
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Richard Lugo – Boom
Artist: Richard Lugo Title: Boom Label: Elektra Rating: 6/10 Richard Lugo is lucky. He was discovered and nurtured by super producer Dallas Austin. Lugo wanted to bring the Miami sound to the pop mainstream, and in some regards he has done that. However, Boom opens with the very NSYNC sounding “All The Girl I Need”.…
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Eric Clapton – Reptile
Artist: Eric Clapton Title: Reptile Label: Reprise Rating: 6/10 Eric Clapton has become one of the kings of the six string. His guitar work still leaves in awe today many who try to tap into just a taste of that bedazzling blues work. Clapton has dedicated Reptile to his uncle, and for that he has…
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Ginuwine – The Life
Artist: Ginuwine Title: The Life Label: Epic Rating: 7/10 Ginuwine brings The Life alive. He unfolds much about himself and bookends a lot in fifteen tracks. “Why Not Me” is a big hooky opener that really gets you ready to be turned out. “There It Is” exposes the truth behind those who pay the bills…
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Mirwais – Production
Artist: Mirwais Title: Production Label: Epic Rating: 5.5/10 Mirwais Ahmadzai is a key figure in creating what is the flavor and sound of France. The once lead guitarist for pop-outfit Taxi Girl has had a lasting impact on native artists from Daft Punk to Air. His latest admirers include Madonna. Mirwais sat in with Madonna…
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Roni Size – Interview
Roni Size and crew Reprazent broke open the world of drum ‘n’ bass with the phenomenal album New Forms. Roni learned the fundamentals of hip-hop through the area’s sounds systems, house parties, and underground clubs. It was in Bristol where he hooked up with labelmates DJ Krust, Suv, and DJ Die at the 1990 Glastonbury…
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BS2000 – Simply Mortified
Artist: BS2000 Title: Simply Mortified Label: Grand Royal Rating: 4/10 “It Feel Like” is really about the only song I could hack from BS2000. I don’t know what kind of music they think they are making, but it’s sure not something I could spend much time listening to. The odd thing about BS2000 is that…
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Cappadonna – The Ying and the Yang
Artist: Cappadonna Title: The Ying and the Yang Label: Epic Rating: 5.5/10 Cappadonna must like company because all but one of his ten tracks on The Yin And The Yang feature a guest artist, and right from the start you know that Rza burned the vinyl digging up beats for this release. The combination of…
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Bond – Interview
Tonight you have a huge show. Are you doing a lot of shows or things here and there? Mostly here and there right now. We just flew in from Australia yesterday and we did a big opening for the rugby season. That was cool. It was in the stadium where they had the Olympics and…
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Black Rebel Motorcycle Club – BRMC
Artist: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Title: BRMC Label: Virgin Rating: 9/10 I’ve had the Black Rebel Motorcycle Club release for only a few weeks and let me tell you, all the hype surrounding them is more than true. BRMC are about to save rock and I’ve got the record full of eleven tracks that prove…