It’s been a long time coming… When Thibaut Berland aka Breakbot started making remixes for Justice and Digitalism most believed his success was more of a “right place […]
INTERVIEW: Back to Love and Compassion with Brother Ali
The idealist part of me died circa 2003 while living in Southern California after returning from a year in Japan. Hip-Hop? It was something, which as one of […]
NEW MUSIC: Ibn Inglor – “Gold” (Produced by E.N.O.N. Jacobs)
With ubiquitous artists such as Kanye West and Lupe Fiasco at the helm, and the emergence of newcomers such as Chief Keef and Rockie Fresh, it’s safe to […]
MUSIC: Peter Gabriel set to release a 25th Anniversary remastered version of ‘So’
Peter Gabriel‘s ‘So’ is being re-released worldwide on October 22nd in a digitally remastered box-set to honor the 25th Anniversary of the iconic album. When it was originally […]
LIVE: SCORED & JUMP N FUNK presents The AFROBEATLES, Los Angeles, CA.
I never had the urge to try any Chinois cuisine. Heck, I don’t even own any The Jeff Lorber Fusion records. So, AfroBeatles? In theory, it should be […]
THE TOP 10: More Yacht Rock (Non-Michael McDonald Edition)
I love Michael McDonald. He is one of a few singers that I can impersonate almost perfectly. I am still looking for a duet partner for “On My […]
REVIEW: Purity Ring- Shrines LP
An air of mystery lingers as I delve into the wonders of electro-pop group Purity Ring. When you google the name, you get your generic definitions and links […]
Video: Jesse Boykins – ‘I Can’t Stay’
Check out Jesse Boykins’ video for his latest release, ‘I Can’t Stay’. The video is an on point visual representation for the light and easy party track. Jesse’s […]
CMJ Artist Profile: Pete Rock
He gave Nas “The World Is Yours”; he inspired one of the best to ever do it, J Dilla (RIP); he’s considered the #2 hip hop producer of […]
NEW MUSIC: Next Stop…Soweto Vol.3: The Giants, Ministers & Makers: Jazz in South Africa 1963-1984
Dennis Maple – Orlando (from Next Stop…Soweto Vol.3) [audio:http://www.thecouchsessions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Dennis-Mpale-Orlando.mp3|titles=Dennis Mpale- Orlando] Strut Records released volume 3 in the three-part “Next Stop… Soweto” series, exploring the musical soul of […]