Two new albums I’m currently listening to:
The Roots rank top 5 in my book of best live performances and overall favorite musical bands. There’s no other group out there like them. They were pioneers to fuse that live band jazzy vibe with hip hop lyricism. They represent so much innovation, integrity and mastery of the craft. I love studying and following the creative evolution of artistic “pioneers”. It reminds me that just because something hasn’t been done before, doesn’t mean it can’t be done. It just means someone needs to do it. It’ll be different (and blazing the unknown path is a scary task), but originality will make it that much more better.
Sometimes, I still can’t stand Eminem’s voice…but there is no denying that he is one of the illest rappers and lyricists out there. I respect his stern commitment and dedication to the writing craft. This is not some stupid drizzy drake shit. Eminem’s writing is meticulous, refined and well-calculated within every metronomic syllable. As a writer perpetually trying to refine and better understand my own writing in different creative styles, I can dig it.
DO yourselves a favor and cop these albums!!
(Thank you to Swat and Rob for loading me up)
