... the other Black experience
Happy Birthday Bob Marley! The rock-steady legend would have been 68 today and we've been Jammin'! (sorry:/). Jammin' so much we were inspired to learn a little bit more than what's common-over-saturated info filling the web. Learn a little bit (more) about the…
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We're wraping up our year with the best songs since 2011! And there were A LOT of dope songs this year! These took the cake as the BEST! Check out our final roundup-- the TOP 10 SONGS OF 2012! Wishing you and your's a Happy New Year and hope for more good music to…
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It was painful and hard, but we did it-- we picked the best videos of 2012 out of ALL the videos. We couldn't add…
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Screamin' Jay Hawkins and the Misfits are great and all, but it turns out people are still writing great Halloween songs. Check out our top 10 below and leave your favorites in the comments!
By Nathan Leigh
The Heavy – Can't Play Dead
British indie-soul band The Heavy conceived of their latest album The Glorious Dead as the score to a film that hadn't…
Added by Sound Check on October 31, 2012 at 9:27am — 2 Comments
Here's your weekly dose of '10 Banging Tracks Your Ears Must Hear'!
Contributor: Elijah Watson
10. A.Dd+, "Genocide:"A.Dd+ is a hip-hop duo that you need to know about. Based out of Dallas, Texas, the group creates progressive hip-hop that is hard to resist, after just one listen. Don't believe me? Just listen to "Genocide." You can thank me later.…
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Time for your weekly fix of 10 banging tracks!
By Elijah Watson
10. Zebra Katz, "W8WTF:"Definitely a song for those lonely and nocturnal nights. The "Ima Read" rapper returns with "W8WTF," a sinister track that bumps with echoed sounds, and horror-flick synths. "The sources up above / Protect me from these demons that's just tryin' to f**k me up," raps Katz. We feel you dude; we feel you.…
Added by Sound Check on September 2, 2012 at 4:00pm — No Comments
Ready to kick off your week with another list of great tracks? Of course you are, so here we go!
Contributor: Elijah Watson
10. XXYYXX, "Lonely Sometimes:" This vowel-less producer from Orlando, Florida is definitely someone you should know about. The 16 year-old (yes he is 16) has made some enjoyable beats, and "Lonely Sometimes" is no different. Soaring with angelic vocal samples, the track gradually…
Added by Sound Check on August 28, 2012 at 12:30pm — 4 Comments
Uh-oh, it's time for another weekly dose of jams from some of the latest acts in alternative black music. Here you go!
Contributor: Elijah Watson
10. Flying Lotus (Feat. Earl Sweatshirt & Captain Murphy), "Between Friends:" Luscious, raindrop keys and minimal percussion, Lotus' production grooves fluidly, providing the perfect background for Sweatshirt's slurred delivery. If you're a fan…
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Is there any other way to bring in a fresh, new week, than with some banging tracks? Of course not. Whether you're looking for a summery groove for those perfect, sunny days. Or you want a street-banger you can nod your head to, these tracks by alternative Black bands and artists, will surely give you what you need.
Contributor: Elijah Watson
10. Angel Haze, "Werkin' Girls": It's not…
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