Seeing Sounds in Stores Now
N.E.R.D Featuring Lupe Fiasco, Kanye West, & Clipse- Everyone Nose Remix
Aug
29
Last fall, I fell in love with a hip-hop band by the name of The Time Machine; a Los Angeles rap trio that specializes in the kind of socially aware, slick rhyme scheme hip-hop that is often associated with the early-RAP legends such as A Tribe Called Quest and De La Soul. The Time Machine was founded in late 2003, and have suprisingly been dismissed since by the majority of the American hip-hop circles due to the glorification, in most regards, of gangster rap; being written off as something “old”. Nonetheless, and fortunately for us, the band has continued to grow in popularity in the indie scene.
For the three members of The Time Machine, Jaysone, Comel, and Mekalek, rap has become so unidentifiable and mainstream, that a-lot of positive messages fail to make it to the masses. They differentiate themselves from the plethora of hip-hop hopefuls who consume their music with topics like getting rich, getting laid, and getting richer and this is precisely what makes them unique. Heavily influenced by the retro flagrant sty-lings of the 1980’s, and similar to bands like the widely successful COOL KIDs, The Time Machine brings back something classic, and put a 21st century spin on it.
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Aug
29
For those familiar with the indie music scene, RATRiot.com’s feature of the amazingly talented band The Black Kids should come as no surprise. With the debut of their first studio album Partie Traumatic, The Black Kids have gained a massive world-wide following since the band was formed in 2006 in Jacksonville, Florida. Consisting of six members; front man Reggie Youngblood, with Kevin Snow on drums, Owen Holmes on guitar, Dawn Watley on keyboard, Ali Youngblood also as the background vocalist, their hypnotic and eclectic sound is raw, edgy, and fun.
The first two singles “I’m Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance with You” & “Hurricane Jane”, both have become anthems in their own right for young indie kids everywhere. The recent announcement that the Black Kids have no plans to record a second album anytime soon has their many fans in a frenzy, however don’t worry, the band plans of kicking off an indie-funk filled tour beginning in September along with The Virgins.
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Aug
28
Solange Knowles has been living in the shadow of her enormously successful older sister, Beyonce, but not anymore. She has quickly gained the respect of many in the industry, and is fast on her way to becoming a star all her own. Regarded by some as the “Black Carrie Bradshaw”, the fashionista is the newest face of Armani, as well a full-time mother, balancing an ever-growing music career. Inspired heavily by artists such as Bjork, Erykah Badu, Coldplay, Amy Winehouse, and soul singers such as Marvin Gaye, and Aretha Franklin, Solange delivers a solid sophomore effort with Sol-Angel and The Hadley Street Dreams.
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Aug
28
The Quilt in stores September 9th
Gym Class Heroes Featuring The Dream- Cookie Jar
Aug
28
Fashion Week is only 8 days away… and the schedule has arrived!
Mercedes Benz Fashion Week -NY
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