Another day, another blessing. Last week, I was lucky enough to write for DJBooth about our love for ’90s hip-hop and how that love can sometimes blind us to the great stuff that’s coming out today. Essentially, it’s the whole ethos behind Nostalgic For The Present and I hope that you enjoy reading this piece. Please find … Continue reading
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State Of The Present: On ‘The Blacker The Berry’ And Respecting Kendrick Lamar’s Respectability Politics (A DJBooth Special)
For this edition of State Of The Present, I wrote about the racial politics and powerful message behind Kendrick Lamar’s new song ‘The Blacker The Berry’ at DJBooth. I can’t thank these guys enough for giving me such an incredible opportunity and I’m honoured to be a part of their team. Find the article via the link below: http://www.djbooth.net/index/news/entry/kendrick-lamar-respectability-politics … Continue reading
Nostalgia Corner: Standing On The Shoulders Of Giants (One Year Anniversary)
‘If I have seen further, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants’ – Isaac Newton On July 29, 2013, I published my first blogpost. It was an album review that praised J. Cole’s work on his latest album Born Sinner. In that instant, Nostalgic For The Present was born and something that started … Continue reading
Nostalgia Corner: On The Breaking Bad Finale And The Feeling Of Utter Satisfaction
WARNING: SPOILERS FOR THE FINAL SEASON OF BREAKING BAD, SEASON 5 OF THE WIRE AND THE DARK KNIGHT RISES. ONLY READ IF YOU HAVE SEEN ALL OF THE ABOVE OR DO NOT CARE ABOUT SPOILERS. When I look back on 2013 one of the undoubted highlights of that year was the final season of Breaking Bad. Breaking Bad … Continue reading
Nostalgia Corner: He’s The DJ, I’m The Rapper (My Top 5 Artist & Producer Collaborations)
Music is always a tale of two halves: you have the producer (the sonic genius that crafted the beat) and you have the artist (the remarkable singer/rapper who makes the track memorable). When these two halves become a whole it can be a beautiful thing. The undeniable chemistry between a producer and his/her artist can … Continue reading
Nostalgia Corner: On Friday Night Lights And The Importance Of Good Teachers
Nostalgia Corner is a series of emotional editorials where I talk about certain pieces of music, movies and TV shows and the impact they had on my life. WARNING: SPOILERS FOR SEASON 5 OF FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS. ONLY READ IF YOU HAVE SEEN ALL OF FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS OR DO NOT CARE ABOUT SPOILERS. Okay I’ve finally … Continue reading
State Of The Present: On Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Control’ Verse And The Possible Effects It Could Have On Hip-Hop
State Of The Present is a series of editorials where I give my opinion on the current state of a form of entertainment (i.e. movies, music, video games, television etc.). On August 13, 2013 Kendrick Lamar broke the Internet with a devastating guest verse on Big Sean’s ‘Control’. During this verse Kendrick Lamar claimed to be … Continue reading
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