AltWeeklies Wire
Remember Onyx? They’re Still Pissednew
There was a moment between the late 80s and the early 90s when hip-hop was cheerier than diaper commercials. Then along came Onyx -- shamelessly slinging, slamming, shooting, and reminding us that hip-hop has a dark side.
Boston Phoenix |
Chris Faraone |
08-13-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Dawaun Parker's Boom-Bap Fairy Talenew
As hip-hop's newest secret weapon -- and Dr. Dre's right-hand man -- the Berklee College of Music grad is helping resuscitate rap's biggest stars.
Boston Phoenix |
Chris Faraone |
05-14-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Dawaun Parker, hip-hop
Talib Kweli is the One Remaining Black Starnew
Save for featuring Justin Timberlake on his last release, Kweli never compromised his craft to rise above the underground, and yet he became one of hip-hop's elite few bling-free mainstream rappers.
Boston Phoenix |
Chris Faraone |
10-23-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
In the Studio with Jedi Mind Tricksnew
It's rare for rappers to get props from both backpackers and outlaws, but Vinnie Paz uses his home field to his advantage.
Boston Phoenix |
Chris Faraone |
10-23-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
