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Kendrick Lamar Takes Over NYC

As I was in the train heading towards the Kendrick Lamar concert tonight, I questioned if the $72 I paid for the ticket was worth it. Kendrick had a performance at Lettermen before his first Roseland Ballroom show. The TDE rapper had a busy night planned on February 26th, but he did not disappoint. He stormed…

Album Review: “Clarity” by Zedd

Stop what your doing. Go buy this album now. This album by Zedd is absolutely incredible. From the songs to the price, everything is amazing. Zedd’s first song “Hourglass” Ft. Liz starts with a ticking clock and melodic synth play which tingles the senses. Liz’s sweet and tender voice lulls you into this track until…

Kendrick Lamar live at Terminal 5 in NYC

Saturday night, I was lucky enough to finally see Kendrick Lamar live in the big city.  Kendrick has had multiple shows in the NY/tri-state area for the last few years, but I always happened to be busy when the concerts came around, so I was really looking forward to his Terminal 5 stop on the B.E.T. Music…

Hoodie Allen “All American” EP

Hoodie Allen released his sophomore EP last week entitled All American.  He dropped Bagels and Beats (his debut EP), back in 2009 through iTunes, but All American was really Hoodie Allen’s breakthrough project.  With 8 tracks featuring original production, catchy choruses, and solid verses by the LI native, Hoodie Allen delivered his best work thus far.…

Robert Glasper Experiment Featuring Lupe Fiasco & More

On February 28th, Robert Glasper dropped his fourth album entitled Black Radio.  On this experimental album, Glasper fuses jazz with hip hop, R&B and even a touch of Rock.  Features include Lupe Fiasco, Erykah Badu, Ledisi and Mos Def Yasiin Bey.  The jazz pianist did an applaudable job on Black Radio and delivered an interesting…