—The first time I was exposed to Sonnymoon was their beautiful cover of Drake’s “Houstatlantavegas” record. After hearing that I’ve kept my radar on them and my signal has notified me, they’ve returned. Its creations like these that diminish my snobbery one layer at a time.
I’m a true-blue music snob, and as that frustrates me (because I realize it paves the way for me to miss out on some great artistry), when I bring my snob-ism down to a three on the rictor scale, I find out about fantastic duos like Boston’s own Sonnymoon. This morning when I checked my inbox, (shout out to Jonathan Kim), I happily opened this link and have been listening to this glorious composition whenever I get a free moment.
Sonnymoon recently released a new EP entitled 2012 and they’ll be on tour soon with the talented artist, Teebs, check them out if you have a few moments/hours.
The two progressive beatmakers Hudson Mohawke and Lunice release their first record “Bugg’n” in anticipation for their forthcoming release TNGHT. This jam shows a simpler side to these producers’ style but still delivers an undeniable bounce.
Widely considered the “Godfather of Go-Go”, we celebrate and say goodbye to the life of funk music extraordinaire Chuck Brown, who passed away on May 16th, 2012.
“Burn” featuring Big Sean and Meek Mill, and produced by 23-year old Roc Nation producer Jahlil Beats, is the latest cog in the wheel of G.O.O.D. and Maybach Music releases.
Some consider today’s music industry as a gamut of force-fed images and over the top braggadocio lyricism, but for those who consider themselves the thinking-man’s listener, Talwst’s “Peace Tonight” sets your mind at ease if only for an evening.
Chris Black is a New York City based producer, manager, advisor, and strategist with a wholly original perspective and pedigree. Part collector and part conscriptor, Black excels at bringing together unlikely collaborators to create unparalleled results.