Music Rags: Battling hip-hop’s demons

Queens, New York rapper Homeboy Sandman’s latest record, First of a Living Breed, is another important record in what’s quickly becoming a career filled with important releases. Sandman’s skill at turning a phrase extends beyond his lyrics, however; he writes...
Music Rags: Boots Riley talks politics

Music Rags: Boots Riley talks politics

In 2008 Barack Obama was elected President of the United States to much fanfare by people desperate for a change. Over the four ensuing years of his first-term of presidency, many of the same people became disillusioned due to the lack of change they believed they...

Music Rags: Most interesting albums of the year

As much as I enjoy reading the obligatory “Best Albums of the Year” lists, there’s something about them that I’ve always found off-putting. How can you quantify art? Music is not a competition. These lists showcase an asinine way of looking at things. On top of that,...