J-Zone’s ‘A Job Ain’t Nuthin’ But Work’ Turns 15 | Interview & Anniversary Retrospective

September 26, 2019 Jesse Ducker

“‘A Job Ain’t Nuthin’ But Work’ was a highly personal record and has the most meaning to me out of the five records in the first chapter of my career,” J-Zone reflects.

INTERVIEW & TRIBUTE: J-Zone Is Still ‘$ick of Bein’ Rich,’ 15 Years On

July 21, 2018 Jesse Ducker

“The main point of ‘$ick of Being Rich’ was to show my range,” its creator reflects. “It was my chance to show and prove that I can work in other circles.”

INTERVIEW: J-Zone & Pablo Martin Do Funk Right on The Du-Rites’ Debut Album

December 9, 2016 Jesse Ducker

Despite their divergent musical backgrounds, whenever J-Zone & Pablo Martin converge as The Du-Rites, whatever they play sure is funky.

Biz Markie’s ‘I Need A Haircut’ Turns 35 | Album Anniversary

The hip-hop legend’s third studio affair features some of his most entertaining and inspired lyrical performances, with heavy doses of Biz’s signature goofiness side by side with serious-minded narratives.

Björk’s ‘Vespertine’ Turns 25 | Album Anniversary

On her fourth studio affair, Björk relinquishes the big beats that dominated her previous work, opting instead for hushed, whispered snatches of vocals with electronic bleeps, whirs and pulses.

Her New World Of Funk: 30 Years On, Aaliyah’s ‘One In A Million’ Is Still Hot Like Fire

A masterwork of its era, ‘One In A Million’ was a beam supporting the bridge between the joyful excesses of early ‘90s R&B and the burgeoning cool of neo soul.