Its Planet Ill’s weekly look into all that is swiped, borrowed and pilfered in the music industry. This week we take a look (or listen) at The Roots, Bahamadia and Miike Snow, among others.
Snyder V. Phleps pits a hateful religious group against the family of a fallen soldier. The outcome, to be decided by the Supreme Court, isn’t as cut and dry
This episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah is a flashback from the week of December 22, 2009 with some new and classic Hip-Hop & Soul Music, news and commentary
The Coen Brothers bring a modern sensibility along with respect for the Western genre with their adaptation of the Charles Portis novel True Grit
Aaron Pfenning is one third of Chairlift and the entirety of his new project Rewards. Does he manage a solo song worthy of burning the candle at both ends? Take a listen and find out.
Holly comes stomping through with all the Sleigh Bell’s goodness we have come to know and love. Get your earplugs and join the party.
Aloe Blacc and producer Truth+Soul attempt to bring soul back to music with Good Things. With superior musicianship and a wide array of instruments, they just may succeed
Kanye pulls out all the stops for his most recent release, “Lost In The World.” Is it on par with the rest of the G.O.O.D. material we have been getting recently. Take a listen and let us know what you think.
Gucci Mane’s latest album The Appeal: Georgia’s Most Wanted features a host of guests including Swizz Beatz, nicki MInaj, Wyclef, Pharell and Ray-Z. Do they push him over the top or smother his gangster?
Producer Doc Ish creates the perfect superhero team-up on his new track Is It A Dream, featuring Joe Budden, Talib Kweli and Sean Price