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My favorite Gang Starr album, ‘Moment of Truth’ — which turned 25 — was an album that helped me dive...
theGrio via AOL· 1 year agoOPINION: The fifth studio album from the legendary duo of Guru and DJ Premier is full of songs that...
DJ Premier is Proof That Hip-Hop Will Remain Timeless — Even Derek Jeter Agrees
Rolling Stone via AOL· 2 years agoDJ Premier’s studio has the look of old Hollywood despite being in Astoria, Queens. The building, at...
Guru’s ‘Jazzmatazz’ gave agency to three decades of hip-hop and jazz fusion
theGrio via AOL· 1 year agoOpinion: In recognition of the 30th anniversary of Guru’s solo debut, “Jazzmatazz Volume 1,” theGrio...
10 Albums Daru Jones Thinks Every Drummer Should Own
Consequence of Sound via Yahoo News· 1 year agoJack White's drummer lists 10 essential albums that every fan should own, including The Roots, J Dilla, and more. 10 Albums Daru Jones Thinks Every...
Spotify ranks 50 greatest hip-hop beats of all time
TheGrio via Yahoo News· 1 year agoDr. Dre, Mobb Deep and The Clipse take top 3 honors on Spotify’s list Spotify has released a list of […] The post Spotify ranks 50 greatest hip-hop beats...
Independent record label Closed Sessions hosts hip hop legends in a conversation series
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 1 year agoDJ Premier, one of the most prolific producers in hip-hop and one-half of the duo Gang Starr, sat on a stool on a small stage alongside Chicago’s DJ RTC and Dave Jeff in a dimly lit room in ...
Ahmad Jamal, innovative and influential jazz pianist, dies at 92
LA Times via Yahoo News· 1 year ago"No single artist after the great alto saxophonist [Charlie Parker] has been more important to the...