Blogcritics Category: Music: Hip-hop

Concert Review: The Wu-Tang Clan Featuring Raekwon with Capadonna and DJ Mathematics - 9:30 Club, Washington, DC, 01/01/2009

Mark Kalriess — Sun, 4 Jan 2009 05:37:50 EST

The Wu start off the New Year with a great show.
The Wu-Tang Clan is one of most influential rap groups in history. They came onto the scene with Enter the 36 Chambers and made an immediate impact. Their sound is instantly recognizable to rap fans, loud and dissonant but somehow minimal at the same time with a lot of group vocals and martial arts references. I have been a fan ever since I...

Music Review: Ludacris - Theater of the Mind

Jordan Richardson — Sat, 3 Jan 2009 10:11:28 EST

Exit Stage Luda with this "theatrical" record.
When the house lights go down to start Ludacris’ Theater of the Mind, an ensemble cast takes to the stage and delivers a performance that is mostly comedic, sometimes sharp, sometimes funky, and often very entertaining. Unfortunately, Luda’s sixth studio album lacks a certain punch and finds the artist often forcing himself into sharp...

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Brandon Daviet's Top Ten Albums of 2008

Brandon Daviet — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 19:48:02 EST

BC Writer Brandon Daviet makes his picks for the best albums of 2008.
I always like to wait until the absolute last minute to make my album of the year list. The list is a sacred and cherished tradition for most music journalists and you never know what might creep onto shelves on the last Tuesday of the year. That said my list is decidedly mainstream this year and I admit that I am musically stuck in the past and...

Best Music of 2008: The Bunneh3000 Edition

Bunneh3000 — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 00:08:41 EST

2008's Best Hip Hop and Soul music
Ah yes...the end of the year and critics, award shows, and news people galore are all chipping in to remind you of the best moments and memories that will forever be the personality of 2008. For me personally, this was an epic year in music for the mere fact that my taste buds were exposed to a plethora of new rock music thanks to the wicked...

Really Really Good: Super Festive Holiday Edition

Laron Cue — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 03:15:25 EST

It's another fresh brew from your favorite B-Boy blogger with graffiti snails, worst songs of '08 and more!
Coming in from the cold, it's another long overdue, fresh brew from your favorite B-Boy blogger, El Q. As we rapidly approach the end of the year, the holidays loom as most of us look into our ever tightening wallets with fear and gloom. Gas prices fall and politician's seem small, as governor's are caught red handed, bail outs are...

Music Review: Jennifer Hudson - Jennifer Hudson

Matthew Milam — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 04:05:45 EST

If Hudson had a tighter collection of songs this go round, she would soar tremendously on the charts.
Jennifer Hudson's self-titled debut album isn't a masterpiece. Given that the album had gone through several setbacks and delays prior to its release, it's obvious that there was no one at the helm who knew what to do with the former American Idol contestant and Oscar winner. That being said, and in light of her recent family tragedy,...

Music Review: Q-Tip - The Renaissance

Anthony Tobis — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 15:29:32 EST

After years of red tape and aborted projects, Q-Tip finally drops The Renaissance.
Q-Tip is a modern embodiment of the effects that the increasingly consolidated corporate conglomerates have on the cultural output in America. Back in 2002 Q-Tip -- three years removed from the release of his commercially successful, dance club ready, album Amplified -- was ready to initiate a paradigm shift in the hip hop sound. Layering his laid...

Music Review: Various Artists - Verve Remixed Christmas

Sterfish — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 13:55:15 EST

A great disc to add to your not-so-traditional holiday music collection.
After four acclaimed collections, the Verve Remixed series finally gets in the holiday spirit with Verve Remixed Christmas. This new collection lets loose a variety of remixers on holiday tracks by jazz greats like Nina Simone, Count Basie, and Ella Fitzgerald. While purists will probably bristle, fans of compilations like the Christmas Remixed...

Music Review: Kurupt and Roscoe - The Frank and Jess Story

Jordan Richardson — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:22:52 EST

An unimaginative and barren hip hop effort.
American outlaws Frank and Jesse James were among the most notorious bandits in history. Wreaking havoc and robbing was a way of life for the James Brothers, as they shot their way across the state of Missouri and committed a series of raids with the James-Younger Gang. Jesse was eventually murdered by Robert Ford while cleaning a dusty picture,...

BC Music Good Bag: Elvis Presley and Martina McBride, Jamie Foxx, The Fray, James Morrison, and The Bad Eliots

Connie Phillips — Thu, 4 Dec 2008 00:22:28 EST

Holiday cheer and a virtual stocking stuffed with audio and video gifts.
The holiday season is now in full swing and the BC Music Goodie Bag is celebrating by delivering a virtual stocking full of goodies for all music fans. Take a peak at and amend your wish list for Santa accordingly.Elvis Presley and Martina McBride – "Blue Christmas"This year holiday music could be heard over many radio stations and...

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