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Matisyahu ( Ashkenazi Hebrew and Yiddish pronunciation of the Biblical name Matthew (מתתיהו) is the most talented American jewish raggae hip-hopper. Not that mush religious but a very good artist… He started his carear with the hit King Without A Crown and from there he evolved towards hip-hop and Zion lyrics. His 2009 album, Light is more careful [...]
He was part of the Wailers, together with Bob Marley, but had a really bad temper, which led to his departure for a solo career. He fought many causes, especially in pro-black questions. Whilst his former band mate Bob Marley became world renowned for his uplifting but universally relevant spiritualism, Tosh was always more interested [...]
So, we had a little class reunion tonight: 80% of the blog authors gathered to watch what I would call one of the greatest bands in the world: Massive Attack. I don’t know if the others share my opinion, but by the likes of their screams, I think they do. The sound was perfect, their [...]
Michael Franti & Spearhead is the last project of Michael Franti, from Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy.
Old classical industrial hip-hop with political messages wich are still applicable to our times… The Winter of the Long Hot Summer (1992)
The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy was an industrial hip-hop band active during the early 1990s. The band was formed in 1990 by Michael Franti and Rono Tse, and introduced the work of guitarist Charlie Hunter. [...]
If you listen, please listen the entire song: Broken Chords Can Sing a Little
This song is incredible beautiful by simplicity and perfection. It is pure, is passionate, is empty, is full, is down, is up, is gorgeous, is nervous, is here, [...]
Flobots are an alternative rock/rap band from Denver, CO. The band became popular in 2008 when their single “Handlebars” became a hit on alternative rock radio.
When you know how to say the words, not only what to say, you become a great poet. A good exemple is Saul Williams, a musician of the words.
