Author Archive for J.J.
(Note: After his fast start – posts on Hangar 18 and Too Short – my man J.J. checks back in with a post. I’ve threatened to remove his right hand if he doesn’t post more.)
I’m not usually a huge fan of re-releases.
The last time I got into big a set was when MCA re-issued Fela […]
They had me hooked with the album title, a nod to the crucial line in Karate Kid that seems to attract musicians like free liquor and prog rock (it was bastardized by the Chicago-based rockers “Sweep the Leg, Johnny!” in the 90s).
Like a Brooklyn-born Daniel-san kickin’ it in California, the rappers in Hangar 18 might […]
The historic road through the hip hop game is littered with one-hit wonders (Tag Team!) and two-trick Pony fans who dwell in the discount bin after their sophomore efforts.
Then there’s Too $hort, who, can claim rap’s longevity title with a career that spans more than 20 years with just as many albums. He’s the George […]