This interview was originally conducted ten years ago, while Mr. Barrier was promoting a new rapper he was working with who none of us can remember. Since I was compiling some material for a Queens book idea that never panned out, I held back the best parts – namely, the stuff about the park jams…
Month: November 2019
Agallah Don Bishop feat. Peedi Crakk, Atare Godspeed, Malik B and Mars Co-op – Spread
This has been out since late September, but in case you missed this surprise Malik B cameo from the Live At Your Own Risk album. ‘Made It Crack’ is another standout if you haven’t caught it.
Straight Outta Crompton and LA Kimshabazz on Future Rap 20
Not sure if Timmy had terrible handwriting or the NME intern wasn’t particularly bright. Shout out to ya mans MC Mell OW.
Video: Sugarhill Gang perform Rapper’s Reprise on Italian TV [1980]
Sylvia really went outchea and pretended to be The Sequence.
Gang Starr – One Of The Best Yet Album Review
Considering the tragic circumstances surrounding the end of GURU’s life, it’s not surprising that this project has taken nine years to arrive. As opposed to the ghoulish cash-in of Born Again and seemingly infinite posthumous Tupac albums, One of the Best Yet delivers a heart-felt farewell to the beloved MC Keith E.E. from members of…