album reviews

Reviews of albums old and new from iconic artists and up and coming musicians alike.

Bob Marley
Bob Marley was a Jamaican singer, songwriter, and musician who is widely regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Born on February 6, 1945, in Nine Mile, Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica, Marley grew up in poverty and struggled to make a name for himself in the music industry. However, his music eventually became a worldwide phenomenon, and his message of peace, love, and social justice resonated with people all around the world.
By Openee Article 4 years ago in Beat
Illmatic- The Beginning
By Brian Salkowski (Originally written in 1998) A look at the album, the era it emerged in and the style it cultivated. Illmatic is a visceral account of ghetto life (an environment defined by an intersection of illegal drugs, gangs and crime). Indeed, Illmatic has been championed as a realist text: a harrowing account of the projects in the aftermath of a drug epidemic: in the late 80s, crack cocaine infiltrated black working-class communities to an unprecedented degree. Legislation was needed for this terribly. In 1986 Joe Biden, yes our current president, lobbied hard with other Democrats and surprisingly bipartisan support for what turned out to be the 1994 crime bill. The bill clearly states that African Americans are more likely to use and distribute crack cocaine. With slip shot data and a society in fear they came to the conclusion that the punishment for possession or use will go up tenfold based on the race of the offender. There was a piece of fine print that wasn't perceived to be so fine. The punishment automatically went up for blacks. If a white individual got caught with the same amount, the punishment stayed the same to what was on the law books at the time.
By Brian 4 years ago in Beat
A Queen Shares Her Life
Artist: Mary J Blige Album: My Life Released: November 29, 1994 Distributed by: Uptown MCA Produced by: Sean "Puffy" Combs, Chucky Thompson, Nashiem Myrick, Dalvin DeGrate, Herb Middleton, Prince Charles Alexander, Poke
By Brian 4 years ago in Beat
AKA – Mass Country Album (Review)
After much anticipation, the management team of the late South African Hip Hop artiste AKA has finally released his highly anticipated album, "Mass Country". The album, which features 14 tracks, showcases AKA's unique talent and creativity as a musician and lyricist.
By Yung Ease4 years ago in Beat
God's Son
By Brian Salkowski Artist: Nas Album: God's Son Deluxe Editon Released: December 13, 2002 (Ill Will/Columbia Records) Produced by: Agile, the Alchemist, Alicia Keys, Chucky Thompson, Eminem, Ron Browz, Salaam Remi
By Brian 4 years ago in Beat
The garden of forking paths
"The Garden of Forking Paths" is a short story written by Argentine author Jorge Luis Borges. The story was first published in 1941 in the collection "The Garden of Forking Paths," which included several other short stories that explore themes of time, memory, and the nature of reality.
By Tauqeer buzdar4 years ago in Beat
Casa Tomada
"Casa Tomada," or "The House Taken Over," is a short story by Argentine writer Julio Cortázar, first published in 1946. The story tells the tale of two siblings living in their ancestral home, which has been taken over by an unknown presence.
By Tauqeer buzdar4 years ago in Beat
Success Comes in 3's
MY REVIEW By Brian Salkowski *Artist- Nas *Album- Kings Disease 3 *Production - Hit Boy *Released by Mass Appeal , Distributed by The Orchard
By Brian 4 years ago in Beat
Rap Gets Hardcore
(Originally Written In August 1998) By Brian Salkowski *Artist- Lil Kim *Album- Hardcore *Released- November 12 1996 *Produced by - Puff Daddy, Stevie J, Ski, JD, Willis, Fabian Hamilton, Rashad Smith, Stretch
By Brian 4 years ago in Beat
It Was Written, Very Good
Artist: Nas *Album: It Was Written *Released by: Columbia Records on July 2, 1996 *Producer (s): DJ Premier Dr. Dre Havoc Rashad Smith L.E.S. Live Squad Trackmasters
By Brian 4 years ago in Beat
Meta Shares Insights Into Emerging Trends In Latest ‘Culture Rising’ Report
Meta has released a second edition of their report, "Culture Rising," examining key recent trends that are emerging, drawing from an analysis of millions of conversations on Facebook and Instagram, as well as further insights gained from global surveys, on 20 key transformations. The result is a groundbreaking report by Facebook IQ called Culture Rising, that looks past the short-lived trends toward the core changes in peoples attitudes and behaviors -- and what these will mean for brands going forward. The core changes in peoples attitudes and behaviors. Marketers must constantly be on their toes for emerging trends that will impact the future of social media, and adapt accordinglyAs social platforms roll out new features and tweak their algorithms, trends in social media are also evolving. More generally, there is plenty of evidence that suggests that people are increasingly consuming social content within their web browsers, as well as in mobile apps, and the growth in these web behaviors has significant implications for anyone hoping to reach audiences on social media. However, we explored this trend at length in our Global Statshot Digital 2022 report from October, so jump over to Kepios analytics piece on this report if you want to read more. Kepios analysis found the total number of social media users worldwide has increased nearly 30% since COVID broke out, which amounts to over a billion new users over the last 3 yearsFigures published in Metas third quarter of 2022 earnings call show Facebook now has 2.958 billion monthly active users (MAUs), equivalent to nearly 37 percent of the global population. Another trend related to age is apparent from recent social media data, showing older age groups are the fastest growing segments in some of the platforms biggest audiences. We include an extensive set of new charts in the Hootsuite report, Digital 2021, which offers insights on engagement across ages and gendersHootsuites Digital 2021 report uncovers all of the biggest global stats that social media marketers should know. Discover the latest data and insights about social media, internet, mobile, and other digital behaviors in the Digital 2021 Report. If you are looking for the latest data and insights about digital and social media, you will find it all in our new Digital 2021 report series
By salaman4 years ago in Beat
WHY JUNGKOOK DELETED HIS INSTA ACCOUNT?
Jungkook is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and dancer. He was born on September 1, 1997, in Busan, South Korea. Jungkook is best known as a member of the global K-pop sensation BTS, where he serves as the group's main vocalist and dancer. He joined BTS in 2013 and has been an integral part of the group's success, contributing to hit songs such as "Dope," "Blood Sweat & Tears," and "Butter." Jungkook has also released several solo tracks, including "Euphoria," "My Time," and "Begin," which showcase his vocal abilities and songwriting skills. He has been praised for his powerful vocals, impressive dance skills, and charming personality, making him one of the most popular and beloved members of BTS.
By Enjoy Being Yourself4 years ago in Beat