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I'm excited that Young Fathers is back, delivering music that is challenging, compelling, and this time around, quite empowering. Their latest, Heavy Heavy, is great. Wrote about it, read on if you've got a moment!

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I miss Dave, so much.

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Pete Rock and Pharoahe Monch are legends, and on this one they get together to make magic. Another listen I bumped endlessly in college and it still sounds fresh today. Wrote about it, check it out if you've got a moment.

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This listen from Quelle Chris feels wayyyyyy too real, especially in adulthood, in a global panoramic, in a country full of crumbling systems, on a planet getting way too warm. Every day feels like survival, but are you really living tho? Wrote about this one, read on if you've got a moment.

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Hey.

It’s been a decade since I’ve been on here. Hope y’all been well! My site is still going, the-wildebeest.com, and get at me on IG: @jl30014eva. Peace. 

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I was beyond hyped for Bandana, and Freddie Gibbs and Madlib surpassed it. This album is so great, so I wrote a bit about it. Read on.

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This album is dope as hell. Injury Reserve has got a fun, chaotic style with plenty of memorable bars and entertaining moments. This track goes harder than it has any right to (speech generator included), and after hearing it, I feel confident in putting out a mixtape. It's JUST THAT EASY! Read on.

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This week I've been marvelling over how brilliant YMO's second album is, from the production to the vibe. It's a joy to hear, so I took a moment to write about a song I've got on repeat. Read on.

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This is one of those songs you hear once, you're like, "that's nice," then you end up listening to it like 12 times in a row. The attitude and the HUGE feel is pretty awesome, I gotta say. Read on.

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Nicolas Jaar dropped a fantastic dance record last year, and this track is sublime (and perfect for a running soundtrack)! Read on.

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Damn, all the years of doing this and I DIDN'T have a Redman track?! That ends now! Dare Iz A Darkside is a bit overlooked, so let's take a moment to appreciate how out there this listen is. Read on.

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I wrote about Funkadelic years ago, and only JUST NOW I'm getting into talking about Parliament? Fam.

Rediscovering the musical genius of George Clinton. We're really lucky to have him. Read on.

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So it's finally come to this: A Das EFX post. I'm washed as hell. While this duo is seen as something of a joke nowadays, they had a huge influence on hip-hop in the early '90s, and much of it was due to this track, which still really sounds unique. I guess you could say, they were....Dead Serious (Why are you booing me!). Anyhow, read on.  

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I've been feeling this one! Buddy is a talented new emcee with potential, and this track is a strong listen. Read on.

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E.S.G. is dope as hell, and really left an indelible mark on popular music with a particular track you've probably heard but never realized. But tonight, had to share this early '80s indie bop. Read on.

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Alright, it's been a minute! I'm back, and I had to dive into some classic, baby-making music. You need more Sade on your playlist. Read on.

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Took a break from the dumpster fire to listen to DJ Shadow's "Endtroducing..." for the first time in years. The album is still amazing. This song is beautiful, so I wrote about it. Read on.