Hip Hop is a funny animal. It's the chameleon of the music world, changing it's colors frequently. There is every kind of hip hop, I'm just waiting for someone come with a hip hop with a polka feel … more
Considering that it’s just been legitimately re-released by Traffic Entertainment after ten years on the bootleg circuit, now seems like the perfect time for a retrospective review of the … more
This album has been floating around on the internet since December. In typical WYDU fashion, we are bit late, but also in typical WYDU fashion, I wouldn't be posting this if I wasn't feeling it. Plexiglass … more
I've always had a rather serious admiration for the whole turntablist movement and traditional mixtape DJs. It's something I have very little understanding of, but the way certain dudes can turn … more
The name Falside is a name that has been popping up on the blogosphere at an increasing rate over the past few months. The producer from Providence, Rhode Island has been making a name for himself this … more
Hip hop is the direct descendant of the Bronx, a sound that was developed in the '70's. Since then, it has went not only nationwide, but worldwide. Each region has added it's own flavor and style to the … more
At times I tend to forget the LA underground scene. It's not on purpose, and I don't know why I sleep on it, it just happens from time to time. Case in point, Project Blowed alum,NoCanDo. I had heard … more
Growing up, Philadelphia was the home of some of my favorite hip hop. I've made no qualms about calling Schoolly D, 3xDope, Steady B, Cash Money & Marvelous, among other classic Philly acts as some … more
One of the most interesting stories of music in the 2000s was the return of the Wu-Tang Clan from punchlines to superstars, and perhaps a consistently underrated story of pop music is the persistent popularity … more
This book, based on articles published in High Times magazine, covers many different aspects of what is known as "the counterculture." There is a piece about the assassination of John F. Kennedy … more
So Coachella 2010 line-up is out and Sir Thomas Yorke is playing Sunday night and surprisingly he’s not the main-main headliner – The Gorillaz are. ??? When did the Gorillaz trump Thom … more
Last week, I fulfilled one of my most prolonged goals I've had: karaoke! My family loves singing along to their favorite tunes, and growing up, singing karaoke was like learning how to water the lawn … more
MTV's commitment to hip hop and other genres continues to dwindle as music disappears more and more from MTV and MTV2 television schedules. This is evident from shows that remain on-air like Sucker … more
Speakerboxxx/The Love Below released in 2003. In my eyes this was one of the best releases to happen to hip hop in a long time. Growing up listening to Outkast, it is amazing to see how both Andre … more
The Coup are my go-to answer when I get confronted by the occasional "So what music would you recommend?" They're almost criminally underknown, especially given just how joyous and appealing … more
This is the clear #1 if it's a single album, as about half the songs on each part are magnificent. That said, there's still enough here to call it one of the best of the decade. The litmus test: if "Hey … more
Ghostface Killah's hip-hop epic manages to move from crime narrative to life on the streets to general bizarreness like a dream sequence involving Spongebob banging the Eisleys. It's catchy, it's hardcore, … more
The best thing about Kanye West is also the worst thing about him: he has no filter. What Kanye thinks comes out of his mouth, or on the stage of an awards show or benefit concert, or best of all, into … more
I dont like kanye west. I do have to give it to him cause he does make good music but his music is over shadowed by his bad manners. You could be the smartest or prettiest person in the world … more
I’m old enough to remember the beginning of Def Jam. I grew up in the Bay Area and was only 6 when they started in 1984, so I wasn’t there for Rick Rubin’s dorm parties 3000 miles away … more
I'm no lawyer and I'm pretty sure that I don't want to be one. But for whatever reason, some force has pulled me into the legal world as I prep for the LSAT while interning at an Entertainment/ Intellectual … more
Everyone knows of Thriller. It's the biggest selling album of all time. On a worldwide scale, that is. I love Thriller, it's a good album overall. As much as I do like that album... … more
Abba stormed the world in the 70s and 80s. My first glimpse of them was in Abba the movie in early 80s. The band disbanded in 1983. For those interested in Abba, check out Wikipedia's entry. … more
Umm... Im not sure if it was the best I've ever had but if this is the best the "Leader" of Hip-Hop's new generation has to offer on his first time outing I'd have to admit that I am thoroughly … more
Lil Wayne has entertained me in different ways than my favorite rappers have done so throughout the years. There is something about his voice and style that has me cracking up whenever I hear one … more