Category Archives: Editorial

West Coast Overdose

Posted on March 18, 2011 by

Awhile ago, I did a post on Mikah 9, and after listening to the recent Hello Friends podcast episode with that sick Busta Rhymes verse, I felt compelled to do a followup on the 1990s West Coast underground hip hop … Continue reading →

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Hello Friends X Love

Posted on March 9, 2011 by

As you know, “Dj MisterSquid Presents Hello Friends” had its inaugural run last night and we are considering it a success. Love is a really cool place with a cool vibe and a cool dj set up. We mostly played … Continue reading →

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Esperanza Spalding

Posted on February 14, 2011 by

I am sure many of you have heard about Esperanza Spalding winning the Grammy for Best new Artist. I am shocked and happy about this. One of the rare times the Grammys got it right. Although I did not include … Continue reading →

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Vote for our Man DJ Snakes

Posted on February 2, 2011 by

Register & vote for Hello Friends extended fam, DJ Snakes in the 3 categories He’s nominated for in the Review awards. DJ Snakes has been  up in Saginaw putting  on a Hip Hop night called “The Realness”  and putting out … Continue reading →

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Orange Juice & Vitamins

Posted on January 28, 2011 by

This has been on repeat for the last week!  If you’re familiar with a lot of classic funk and modern soul, then you’ll really appreciate Vitamin D’s latest mix: Vitamin D – Funk On Sight (2010) More after the jump!

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Beezy’s Favorite Albums of 2010

Posted on January 19, 2011 by

1: Janelle Monae -The Archandroid 2: Cee-Lo Green – The Lady Killer 3: MGMT – Congratulations 4: Massive Attack – Heliogoland 5: Celph Titled – Nineteen Ninety Now 6: Sleigh Bells – Treats 7: Broken Bells – S/T 8: Sharon … Continue reading →

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John Legend

Posted on January 8, 2011 by

No, I’m not just now hearing about John Legend, but over the last couple of years, he has appeared on some projects that have really caused me to pay attention to him. By now, everyone has heard John Legend’s “Ordinary … Continue reading →

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Hey, Look At Shortee!

Posted on December 29, 2010 by

So I’m watching this Faust & Shortee video over the weekend, and when it was done I was like “OK, what the fuuck just happened!?!!” Criminy, I’m just an amateur DJ compared to these two!!  I used to find comfort … Continue reading →

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(Dance Dance) Revolution

Posted on December 3, 2010 by

Seeing as how we’re in the holiday home stretch, I thought that I’d share something that I just came across.  It’s the Crosley Revolution CR6002A portable turntable and it sells for $150!?!  You can buy it here! I mostly know … Continue reading →

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Mikah 9

Posted on November 15, 2010 by

I’ve been listening to rap music for sooo long, and I have so many thousands of songs ingrained in my mind, that it’s impossible for me to make a definitive Top 10 MC list.  Sure, I love a lot of … Continue reading →

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