AltWeeklies Wire
Public Enemy: 'Most of My Heroes Still Don't Appear On No Stampnew

Despite their storied place in the hip-hop pantheon, it’s been a long time since Public Enemy has been relevant.
San Antonio Current |
M. Solis |
07-29-2012 |
Reviews
Stephen Jackson Delivers on Hardwood and Mixtapenew

NBA player Stephen Jackson has dabbled in music over the years, and during the NBA's recent stoppage of play he embraced the opportunity to step back to the mic.
San Antonio Current |
M. Solis |
03-30-2012 |
Profiles & Interviews
Chucha Santamaría y Ustednew

Representing Oakland by way of Puerto Rico and New York, Sofía Córdova and Matthew Kirkland (aka Chucha Santamaría y Usted) are all about the mezcla.
San Antonio Current |
M. Solis |
06-29-2011 |
Reviews
Chilly Gonzales: The Unspeakable Chilly Gonzalesnew

After setting a world record for the longest performance by a solo artist and starring in a quirky feature film, Canadian emcee Jason Charles Beck, aka Chilly Gonzales, returns from the laboratory with what his PR team calls "the planet's first all-orchestral rap album."
San Antonio Current |
M. Solis |
06-20-2011 |
Reviews
Green Party VP Candidate Rosa Clemente on Musical Activismnew

Despite the inroads made by the hip-hop generation toward political mobilization, Clemente says, many of these organizations focus solely on getting out the vote and fall short of providing the information necessary to empower the community.
San Antonio Current |
M. Solis |
10-30-2008 |
Music
The Filipino Fist is Back and He's Bringing His Friendsnew
Before launching that coast-to-coast tour with Kid Koala, DJ Jester will treat San Antonio to a round of shows, and for one night at the Limelight he's bringing a few special friends along.
San Antonio Current |
M. Solis |
04-16-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Ill Communication Goes Beyond the Beatsnew
On a drizzly November afternoon in the Alamo City, a handful of local and national hip-hop enthusiasts gathered with community members for a two-day conference to explore the music's dichotomies.
San Antonio Current |
M. Solis |
11-28-2007 |
Music
Tags: Ill Communication
San Antonio’s Hip-hop Hope Signs with Epic Recordsnew
Back at the studio, Question and his fiancee/life manager Nora "Phyre" Abrary look back on recent hardships and the brighter days ahead.
San Antonio Current |
M. SOlis |
09-05-2007 |
Music
Tags: Question
Lady Binx: The Writing is On the Wallnew
Houston’s first full-fledged female graffiti artist and rapper on Latin rap and custody laws.
San Antonio Current |
M. Solis |
08-29-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Lady Binx
Amanda Perez: Angel's Wingsnew
The singer overcomes her fears and takes Latina R&B to the masses.
San Antonio Current |
M. Solis |
08-08-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Amanda Perez
Prhymemates, Hip-Hop Collective, Celebrate 5 Yearsnew
The crew is responsible for bringing a slew of amazing acts to the Alamo City which otherwise never would have stopped through.
San Antonio Current |
M. Solis |
07-20-2007 |
Music
Tags: Prhymemates
'Money' Talksnew
Fast Money turns three years of incarceration into fuel for his rhymes.
San Antonio Current |
M. Solis |
03-14-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Fast Money
Traveling Musicnew

On the road with the Walking Sticks.
San Antonio Current |
M. Solis |
12-20-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Walking Sticks
Second Time Aroundnew
Mojoe's back, aiming to please fans old and new -- with a little help from Beyonce's pappy.
San Antonio Current |
M. Solis |
09-06-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Mojoe