With the rise of auto tune in the music industry, the hip hop genre has been a pioneer in the use of auto tune. However, it seems as though mainstream hip hop relies too heavily on it at times. Furthermore when everyone jumps on the train it seems less individualistic and more "basic". So when a rapper receives a compliment for their auto tune, it means a whole lot more than in … [Read more...] about A44 “all in the wrist”
99 Cents by Santigold
Santigold was an artist I had never heard of before this last week. As I sat back expecting to hear another mediocre artist, with mediocre music. I remember thinking how sick I was of all the terrible electronic music that seemed to flood the electronic music industry recently. Instead of playing the first track like I usually do I started the album, 99 Cents by listening to … [Read more...] about 99 Cents by Santigold
Album Review: This album is 22 Minutes
Centred around what some would argue as strong propaganda, Lee Fitz's album, 22 minutes; was unique to say that least. Focusing on serious issues concerning human’s rights, civil rights, politics and etc., it's an album with strong messages directed toward his target audience. At times it seemed that Lee Fitz compromised his sound to get his main agenda across very directly. … [Read more...] about Album Review: This album is 22 Minutes