In their 1998 classic, “Intergalactic”, Mike D of the Beastie Boys rapped, “got an A from Moe Dee for sticking to themes.” The brag’s origins come from Kool Moe Dee’s 1988 Rap Report Card, in which he doled out grades to some of the genre’s top artists through a variety of categories. It should be […]
Somehow, Someway, Evidence Keeps It Funky In New “Jim Dean” video
“Eyes redder than that Rastas on the swim team.” Man, the world (or at least my world) is just better with new music from Evidence. It’s no secret that Ev has been one of my favorite rappers since I stumbled upon “The Platform” video one day while getting ready for high school. Since then I’ve […]
First Look: Fashawn
We turn our attention out West for this edition of RH First Look. While L.A. and The Bay take the majority of the Sunshine State’s Hip Hop shine, emcees do also hail from Fresno, a city that can count Planet Asia amongst its native sons. Continuing in that tradition is Fashawn, a highly talented comeup, […]