After releasing a handful of essential 12"s on various Rawkus Records projects in the late '90s, Talib Kweli and DJ Hi-Tek were on the verge of becoming one of hip-hop's best-kept secrets. Yet their original incarnation as a duo expanded into a triumvirate with the inclusion of Mos Def and transformed their eventual manifestation into Black Star, thwarting their initial bid for acclaim. While Kweli's stardom may have been initially eclipsed by his more charismatic cohort, Mos Def, {^Re...   [ read more ]

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'If the overall conceit of theatrically minded indie rock with strings from an alternate-world Edwardian era has seemed a bit overwhelming at points in the early years of the 21st century -- in terms of discourse and attention if not necessarily chart success, admittedly -- it's not that the approach itself is inherently wrong. On their third album, Beat Circus are at once perfectly representative of an aesthetic that touches on everything from Chris Ware illustrations to vaudeville romanticism, while pos...   [ read more ]

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Pots & Pans is a highly inspired recording from one of jazz's greatest drummers, Billy Kilson. The award-winning drummer who performed with Dave Holland's various ensembles for the better part of his career leads his own BK Groove into the limelight with a daring 14-track rendition of the group's relationships and experiences. Accompanied by bassist Kenny Davis, Michael Sim on saxophone, and George Colligan on keyboards, these seasoned vets of the music scene offer listeners a solid...   [ read more ]

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