At first glance, it´s easy to consider Matisyahu as a novelty act within reggae music. The tall, slender, and heavily bearded Jewish crooner seems about as far as you can get from Jamaica, and, in appearance, he´s unlike anyone else who´s ever made a living as a reggae singer. But…
Came across this old video circa 1980 of an old Wailers practice session. It’s short, but precious footage of Bob and the boys wailing away on “Forever Loving Jah” –Jonathan Cunningham…
It’s funny how easy it is to forget about hip-hop group like Arrested Development. Since their heyday was in the early 90s, during the dog days of gangsta rap, most of their hits were lauded at the time of their release, but barely remembered in comparison to all of the…
Local MC’s are always vying for the number one spot. Despite the amatuer camera skills used to record this, wordsmiths Lyve Kaos of Brokensound BLVD/Deadbeat Writer’s Lab and freestyle champion Wrekonize go at it in a top notch battle that’s full of sharp barbs and comical punchlines. Hip-hop fans should…
As Tall as Lions July 11, 2007 Culture Room Better Than: Paying $200 for recycled nostalgia The Review: Coordinated in vests & dress pants like they were late to play a VH1 afterparty, As Tall As Lions’ hit the stage at freeway speeds, merging their sounds in and out of…
When it comes to pop culture, few groups in history are as recognizable as the saucy gay disco group, the Village People. Knock them if you want, but they´ve got legions of fans all over the country and dress better than you do, so don´t hate. Hits like ¨In the…
So the blues is supposed to be a man´s world, right? Aside from the fact that most recognizable blues stars have always been men, the music itself is often dark, sultry, and not easily associated with the female voice. While all of that is true, when you come across a…
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Matisyahu opens for 311 on Tuesday, July 17, at Sound Advice Amphitheatre, 601-7 Sansbury´s Way, West Palm Beach. Tickets cost $25, and the show starts at 6:30 p.m. Visit www.ticketmaster.com.
It was hoped to only be a rumor but reports now confirm that legendary rapper KRS-One’s step-son, Randy Parker, was found dead. Preliminary reports suspect that Parker committed suicide. Depression and mental illness are believed to be the reason behind the alleged suicide. Read more about the story here. The…
Sure, it’s cheesy break-up music from nearly 30 years ago… but it’s still a damn good song. Shout outs to the Cure for penning such classic material. –Jonathan Cunningham…
Oh, the glory days of Sublime. Regardless of the season, Sublime made summer time party music that could put a smile on anyone’s face. And it’s perfect for these hot days we’re all experiencing right now. It’s a shame the lead singer didn’t live long enough to capitalize on the…
Alright, if you’re like me, hearing the news that Rage Against the Machine are playing shows together for the first time in 7 years is huge. It’s been too long since Rage put out a project, and rumors of a new album coming out toward the end of this year…
Better than: Attending the mullet infested and fanny pack wearing Lilith Fair. The Review: Amendment XXI recently opened a weekly Friday night party for the “new progressive woman,” a.k.a., a lesbian free for all. The event was colorfully titled Heroine, as in a female hero, and featured a pool table,…
Looks like it’s time for more rock´n´roll from the swamp. Gainesville’s favorite homeboys, Sister Hazel are heading south on tour and hoping they can still cause a stir. They’ve got loads of talent in the alt-rock department, and, at least, used to sell out large venues and arenas in the…
Among all the music that resonates through the nighttime streets of Miami, little of it gets dubbed as “the sound of South Beach.” No we’re not talking about the vocal skills of the homeless people muttering to themselves, but rather the synthesized psychedelic noise candy that pumps through nightclub speakers…
So Mr. Rogers is just creepy. I think most of us can agree on that. But every now and again, his shows were decent. Check this video out of Mr. Rogers getting a b-boy lesson… and try not to get creeped out. –Jonathan Cunningham…
Looks like another city is about to cancel Live Earth–the climate control awareness concert scheduled for this Saturday. The concerts are supposed to take place in various cities around the world and are stacked with all-star artists like Madonna, Jorge Ben Jor, Lenny Kravitz and lots more. But some cities…
Dr. Aljazz It´s always a plus when people have multiple talents. Some athletes paint; some hip-hop stars make movies. Nowadays, you almost need a second trade to make it in this world, and local gastroenterologist Dr. Albert Fernandez-Bravo understands this perfectly well. The local doctor, who goes by the name…
One of the more disappointing components of urban culture as it relates to music today is that quite often, black audiences only care about what´s hot right now. Before anyone gets upset, and I´m sure there will be a few of you, let me explain that I´m talking both from…
There was a time in the history of black music when R&B still meant something. Plenty of people would argue that the genre was at its peak when popular crooners of the ´70s such as Donnie Hathaway, Marvin Gaye, and Teddy Pendergrass were in their heyday, but don´t assume so…
Sister Hazel performs Saturday, July 7, at Revolution, 200 W. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Doors open at 7 p.m., and tickets cost $21. Call 954-727-0950, or visit www.jointherevolution.net.
