As a native Queens boy, it frequently seems as though my home borough is a sort of barren wasteland artistically, although that isn’t quite the case. After all, The Ramones, one of the world’s greatest […]
Tag: Homeboy Sandman
Since signing to renowned hip-hop label Stones Throw Records back in October 2011, Homeboy Sandman has proven himself to be one of hip-hop’s most prolific emcees releasing a full-length effort, First of a Living Breed, five […]
As a blogger and as a fan, one of my favorite labels has been Stones Throw Records as they’ve consistently put out some of the most forward-thinking and challenging artists out there, as they’re the […]
Stones Throw Records has quickly become one of my favorite labels, as it’s the label home to some of my favorite contemporary emcees including – Homeboy Sandman, Guilty Simpson, and Jonwayne. Naturally, each emcee has […]
As a genre, hip hop much like any other genre, has always had artists who have not only advanced the art form by pushing the boundaries of what it should sound like, and how its […]
The Rally to Save 5 Pointz
With it being both Thanksgiving and Hanukah, I’ve had some much-needed time to work on some long-awaited and long overdue work related to this website. And a couple of weeks ago i was at a […]
Hip-hop has always had artists who have not only advanced the art form by pushing the boundaries of what it should sound like, and even how its artists should even look like, but by pushing […]
I’ve said this on several occasions on this site but I’ve become a big fan of Stones Throw Records – they have a diverse and super talented roster of artists that include the likes of […]
Originally hailing from my stomping grounds of Elmhurst and Corona, New York, Homeboy Sandman is probably one of contemporary hip hop’s most prolific, inventive and uncompromisingly challenging artists. As an emcee, his use of wordplay, inner rhyme […]
The Rock Steady Crew’s 36th Anniversary Show at Summerstage, Rumsey Playfield, feat. Craig G., Q Unique, Torae, Homeboy Sandman, Special Ed, Brand Nubian, Main Source, Pete Rock and CL Smooth, and others 7/27/13
The Rock Steady Crew’s 36th Anniversary Show feat. Craig G., Q Unique, Torae, Homeboy Sandman, Special Ed, Brand Nubian, Main Source, Pete Rock and CL Smooth, and others Rumsey Playfield July 27, 2013 With this […]
Jonwayne, Shlohmo and Toro Y Moi at House of Vans 7/11/13
Jonwayne, Shlohmo and Toro Y Moi House of Vans July 11, 2013 This summer has been an incredibly busy summer with increasing responsibilities at my day job and tons of shows, interviews, and other things […]
Homeboy Sandman is perhaps one of the most uncompromising, inventive and prolific artists in hip hop today – within the last year or two, he’s released a full length album, and had collaborated with the […]
Rabbi Darkside’s Prospect Avenue Album Release Show at Littlefield 4/19/13 featuring the Hip Hop Re-Education Project, Rabbi Darkside and others
i often have busy nights and last Friday was a really busy night as I started off my night at Littlefield for Rabbi Darkside’s Prospect Avenue Album Release Show, and then had to run to […]
http://www.audiomack.com/embed2/homeboy-sandman/dag-philly-too?btn=ff8a00&bg=34342e&bbg=121212&vbg=4d4b42&vol=ff8a00&dbg=ff8a00 Stones Throw Records also just released yet another album by the incredibly prolific Homeboy Sandman album. Produced by El Rntc, Kool Herc: Fertile Crescent is Sandman’s unapologetic homage to the godfather of hip hop himself, DJ […]
Kamara Thomas and the Ghost Gamblers and Gangstagrass at Mercury Lounge 3/30/13
Kamara Thomas and the Ghost Gamblers and Gangstagrass Mercury Lounge March 30, 2013 A couple of weeks ago I managed to be at the Mercury Lounge for the early set, Kamara Thomas and the Ghost […]