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#133 - Nappy Nina INTERVIEW
Today’s guest, Oakland’s Nappy Nina, is a rising star who blends thoughtful empathetic subject matter with raps that defy the conventional. She exudes a level of cool and calm that embodies the long lineage of smooth west coast rap greats that preceded her, and a technical ability that brings this buttery soft delivery to new and exciting places.
This element of freshness can be seen in the danceable rap grooves on 2021’s collaborative album with JWords, Double Down, and the soulful vibrant sounding Mourning Due, the upcoming release from Nappy Nina slated to drop on February 17th.
Listen on to hear about her unique artistic background, her general approach to writing, and stay tuned for a sneak peek into what this new album Mourning Due will sound like.
#109 - Kendrick Lamar - Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers REVIEW
Who is Kendrick Lamar?
That is a serious question, because for as much as Kendrick has given us of him in his music... there has always been a certain protective barrier shielding us the audience, from this talented 34 year-old guy from Compton.
On Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers, Kendrick leaves no stone unturned, putting an hour-long therapy session on wax, for the world to see and criticize as they please.
This is Kendrick at his most daring and human, which makes Big Steppers feel vastly different than anything else he's created thus far.
#108 - Vince Staples - RAMONA PARK BROKE MY HEART REVIEW
Vince Staples is an MC with immense potential, who has never fully cashed in on his potential.
I prognosticated on how Vince could take the leap on my previous review of his self-titled album, however, Vince kept his head down and ended up making the most complete album of his career... RAMONA PARK BROKE MY HEART.