The Vibe Conductor
After 23 sessions since October of 2009, we’re retooling the Refuge concept and putting it on ice for a while. Stay tuned to this site for information on the next Refuge incarnation. Thanks to everyone…
Continue Reading A Refuge sabbatical
GET IT NOW! As I was listening to this, I felt a strong urge to don a Madness hat, some Nike boots and walk up and down Georgia Ave drop kicking wack rappers in the…
Continue Reading The best hip-hop album of 2009: Diamond District
Oddisee, X.O. and Y.U. are Diamond District. 1st single: Who I Be Diamond District Mini Documentary from Diamond District on Vimeo.Filmed by T. Purnell for Packing Light Productions & Humble MonarchEdited by Humble Monarch
Isn’t that what the kids say these days? I could also say that this is a hard body verse but then I’d probably have to add a PAUSE. Thanks again to the biggest Hip-Hop Hebrew…
Continue Reading Oddisee is a problem
Oddisee: tour guide, capable beat smith, and rap hero. VIMBY – Oddisee Grim History: [NPR: From Riots to Revival in a D.C. Neighborhood] Transition: Explosion of Joy:
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I’m increasingly known for an eclectic DJ’ing style and a crotchedy nature about the state of hip-hop so after reflecting on this past year I’m really surprised that most of my favorite tunes of 2007…
Continue Reading Better Late Than Never: Hot Joints of 2007