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Sonos Studio and Robert Glasper Present – Born In Blue: Remixed and Reissued
In full celebration of Sonos Studio’s “Born In Blue: Remixed and Reissued” exhibition, Robert Glasper, along with a surprise appearance by Lupe Fiasco, threw down a phenomenal jazz jam session that was as memorable as the timeless music that the exhibition highlighted. Commemorating the 75th anniversary of seminal jazz label, Blue Note Records, the Born […]
Read more2013’s Best: Nova’s Top Albums
I’m really sorry that I’ve neglected you this year, hip-hop. New waves of UK dance pop, PBR’n’B, and the budding chill-trap movement have distracted me from my deep roots with you. Songs by French Montana and 2 Chainz were shrug-while-fist-twisting worthy when I was at the club, but it made me cringe when I realized […]
Read moreRECAP: The Robert Glasper Experiment, Black Radio 2 Tour – Los Angeles
Fresh off the release of their latest chart-topping album, the Robert Glasper Experiment completed the final date of their “Black Radio 2” tour in Los Angeles. Giving a non-stop, electrifying performance, it’s hard to believe that the RBX is only a 4-piece band. With a healthy mix of original music, hip-hop and r&b covers, and […]
Read moreRockin’ With The 5th: Black Milk
We caught up with Black Milk at Brick & Mortar in San Francisco, in the middle of touring to promote his new album coming out on October 15th, No Poison No Paradise. He was cool enough to chop it up with us after the show to go over what he’s got going on for him […]
Read moreJam On It: IAMNOBODI ft. The Clubcasa Chamber Orchestra – BDKMV (Refix)
In a generation full of enthusiastic up-and-coming musicians, it can sometimes be overwhelming to sift through new music and find something that stands out. For those with a hearty appetite for cool beats, this process can be even more daunting. While I am usually one of those unfortunate people that suffer from music overload and […]
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