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“After the last record, I felt like I needed a new challenge,” Cook explains. “I didn't want to get to the point where my records felt like paint-by-number.”
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The Detroit-bred emcee delves deep into the making of 'Ode to the Ghetto,' one of the strongest hip-hop debut albums to surface in the 21st century.
Read moreINTERVIEW: Erika Wennerstrom Dives Head (and Heart) First Into the Sweet Unknown
"Right now I’m very open to wherever my life takes me," Wennerstrom reflects. "There aren’t really wrong turns. Only growth. I have to take leaps and trust myself."
Read moreINTERVIEW: Lee DeWyze Trusts His Instincts, Embraces His Anxieties to Craft Brave New Album
“I really did want it to feel like a record you could just throw on and listen to as a whole,” DeWyze reflects in discussing his new album ‘Paranoia.’
Read moreINTERVIEW: Hannah Jane Lewis Sends Shock Waves Across the Pop Landscape
With a handful of singles already to her credit, the emerging UK songstress impresses once again with the release of her latest track “Aftershock.”
Read moreINTERVIEW: For Canadian Music Legend Jim Cuddy, the Stars and Songs Continue to Align
Jim Cuddy’s recently released album ‘Constellation’ is a beautifully constructed record that contends with perennial themes of life, love, and loss.
Read moreINTERVIEW: James Hunter Does Whatever It Takes to Dazzle Ears, Hearts & Souls
The James Hunter Six’s latest studio album ‘Whatever It Takes’ arrives in stores on February 2nd courtesy of Daptone Records.
Read moreINTERVIEW: The Enduring Duality & Dynamism of Hip-Hop Legend Diamond D
25 years after dropping his classic debut album ‘Stunts, Blunts & Hip-Hop,’ Diamond D sits down with Jesse Ducker to reflect upon his acclaimed career.
Read moreINTERVIEW: Zaytoven Solidifies His Sonic Legacy, One Beat at a Time
“What I’m trying to bring more than anything is character, so you’ll know about the music and who I am,” Zaytoven confides.
Read moreINTERVIEW: Dru Hill Return in Festive Spirits and Focused on the Future
Dru Hill’s ‘Christmas in Baltimore’ EP is in stores now, just in time for the holidays.
Read moreINTERVIEW: 2017 Album of the Year Honorees Saint Etienne Achieve Pop Preeminence Once Again
Pop music innovators for nearly three decades, Saint Etienne show no signs of slowing down, as evidenced by their brilliant latest LP ‘Home Counties.’
Read moreINTERVIEW: Purveyors of Pure Hip-Hop, Ro Spit & 14KT Go for Broke as RSXGLD
Comprised of rapper Ro Spit and producer 14KT, RSXGLD’s sound is simultaneously classic and modern, gritty and soulful, brash and introspective.
Read moreINTERVIEW: Gregory Porter Summons the Sound and Spirit of Nat “King” Cole
One of 2017’s finest albums, Porter’s fifth studio long player ‘Nat “King” Cole & Me’ is a fitting tribute to the iconic vocalist’s indelible legacy.
Read moreINTERVIEW: The Magnanimous, Musical Adventures of Pop Pioneer Melanie C
“It feels like now, in music, that the world's your oyster,” Melanie C reflects. “Now, as artists, we're so much freer than we've ever been.”
Read moreINTERVIEW: From Songbird to Lullaby Girl, Lisa Loeb’s Musical Love Affair Endures
Lisa Loeb’s new album ‘Lullaby Girl’—the acclaimed singer-songwriter’s first covers record—is in stores now.
Read moreINTERVIEW: The Radio May Be Silent, But Talib Kweli’s Vital Voice Resonates Loud and Clear
Talib Kweli has further bolstered his prolific recorded repertoire with the release of his eighth studio album ‘Radio Silence.’
Read moreLiving Colour’s Vernon Reid Navigates the Shadows and Light | Interview
Living Colour recently released their sixth studio album ‘Shade’—their first long player in eight years—to widespread critical acclaim.
Read moreINTERVIEW: Kelis Brings a New Kind of Heat to the Table
“People are always going to talk mess,” Kelis reflects. “But step out there, and do what you need to do in order to better yourself and your family.”
Read moreINTERVIEW: Rhys Lewis Shares His Heart and Soul Through Song
Even the most cursory listen to the handful of stirring songs Lewis has unveiled to date reveals his steadfast commitment to refining his songcraft.
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