“Misery loves company. So does masturbation.” – Unknown I’ve been circulating Kanye West albums as of late. All of them. Yes, even that one. That one could be one of three albums, depending on who you ask.
Track Review: Terry Callier’s “Soulful Clown”
“When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome instead.” – Barney Stinson I don’t get sad anymore.
album review: Ludaversal | Ludacris
Three years after its initial announcement, Ludacris bridges the gap between music and Hollywood once again for his eight (not counting Battle of The Sexes) solo outing, Ludaversal. With a penchant for exploding onto the scene, it is no wonder that Ludacris flies out of the gate on the introduction, hammering David Banner’s instrumental with […]
Soundtrack Review: Chrono Cross
“Perfection is the child of time.” – Joseph Hall Three things have really captured my attention as of late. One: the freedoms associated with working a private sector job or being one’s own boss. There has to be a terrific brand of independence – and grief – brought about by such work. Two: music in […]
album review: If You’re Reading This, You’re Too Late | Drake
“It’s not exactly a scam, Crease. Even at half speed, you’re pretty damn good.” –Rayburn, “Man On Fire” Such is the impasse Drake finds himself with the long rumored release of a mixtape, If You’re Reading This, It’s Too Late, revealed on iTunes on So Far Gone’s sixth anniversary. This album is a mere bridge, […]
Track Review: @Common and @JohnLegend “Glory”
“I believe in truth, truth… see you next lifetime.” – Lonnie “Pops” Lynn (RIP), “Pop’s Belief” Let’s talk about why Common is one of my favorite rappers. There are a number of reasons both chronicled on WiW and otherwise that go into the why of my respect and admiration for Lonnie Lynn, but one thing […]
Swaggtacular and the Beats: The Album that Never Was
AKA: The Single that Makes Me Weep AKA: Blame/Thank Luda Through most of high school and the first few years of my college matriculation, I wanted to be a rapper. As comical as that is, part of the reasoning was that I could actually spit, and I was around people who could spit too. Some […]
The Infamous Diz’s 18+ Sexy Time X-mas Playlist
Hello, Christmas people. This is the Infamous DiZ: great man, artist, bon vivant, world class connoisseur of the booty, musical genius, international sex symbol and aspiring eggnog aficionado. This Christmas day you may be spending time with the family, or exchanging presents with your people, or maybe volunteering at a fine place where you can […]
album review: Royce Da 5’9″ + DJ Premier – Prhyme
Short and sweet, Detroit wordsmith Royce Da 5’9” and the legendary DJ Premier, as the group Prhyme, deliver one of 2014’s satisfying hip hop efforts in their eponymous debut. Not without flaw, what makes Prhyme such a strong effort aside from the lyrics and production is the homegrown chemistry between Primo and Nickel in addition […]
Album Review: D’Angelo and the Vanguards’ “Black Messiah”
“So if you’re wondering about the shape I’m in/I hope it ain’t my abdomen that you’re referring to” – D’Angelo, “Back to the Future, Part 1” The conversation between my friend and I went like this: Him: …she’s not hip to today’s lingo as well as she assumes she is… Me: And wouldn’t just deal […]
Weight in Words: Redux 