It was 2007 when Aaron Brink (ABX) and Steve Reidell (STV SLV), the Chicago duo known as The Hood Internet, began sharing their remix works with the world, uploading to their blog mashups and their “Mixtape, Vol. 1” for all the world to hear. Five years later, with many a fan clamoring for an album […]
As of January 13, Lyrics Born fans will be able to finally enjoy the tracks from the October 2010 release, As U Were, live and in person, something we’ve been clamoring for as well (as indicated by the KB review of the album by our esteemed writer, Jef Hoskins).
From the onset forward, As You Were (Decon Records) strikes with anthems of frustration and breakthrough; and this is accurately Lyrics Born’s intention with this new album: a documentation of overcoming indecision in a world where “the global economy shit its pants” and the record industry was in flux (and Lyrics Born has hence ditched […]
Shad is the latest in a string of MCs north of the border to make a splash on the industry. Having been compared to Drake and K’Naan—two of his country counterparts—Shad has also drawn comparisons to Asher Roth and Eminem, for his sharp wit and battle-ready delivery.
Wax Tailor – Tales of the Forgotten Melodies Decon RecordsWax Tailor is a veteran of the French music scene, having made a name for himself with the group, La Formule, as a rapper, producer, and composer. His self released debut, released in 2002, went on to become a classic. WT returns this year with Tales […]
