Atmosphere is having fun.

I've been sitting on this album for a week and a half, debating whether or not to listen to it all the way through. I have. Multiple times in fact. But yeah, Atmosphere has a new CD, and I can imagine how much fun they're having. Maybe that is why I hate Atmosphere - especially Slug - with a passion. So why do I hate them? First of all, look at the kids at the Atmosphere shows. Emo and Punky kids with pasty pale skin and Bentley black hair with a good amount of backpacking indie rappers thrown in for good measure. Second, when will Slug stop writing music and just create a Broadway show? Who knows, but it'd probably be good. So aside from the trendy fans that don't listen to any other hiphop but Atmosphere, the drama influenced and emotional lyrics, Atmosphere is okay. In fact, I kick myself once I've reached the middle of any Atmosphere CD like "I'm not supposed to like this." Because to me, liking Slug is like listening to radio music. It's catchy, I can respect it because it's bangin... But I hate it with everything in me because it's trendy. But seriously, who gives a fuck about the fans of an artist? Who the fuck are they to depict who or what I listen to? Isn't that what independent music is all about? Maybe I'm Atmosphere's biggest hater, maybe I'm Atmosphere's biggest fan - I don't know yet and this new CD has done nothing but get me confused like a squeeky voiced 15 year old going through puberty.

I love this CD. The production is top notch which we all have come to expect from Atmosphere. Mr. Dibbs knows what he's doing. The beats remind me of what East Coast Hiphop should sound like (and for that I'm disappointed in the East Coast - they're still shooting each other - which is an entirely other story and perhaps future post). Funk, Soul, and Blues are all noticeable influences immediately. And then there's Slug who has a story about everything. The song pour me another gives me a funny feeling in my gut, maybe it's because Slug can't help but talk about females through metaphors and I'm fresh out of a relationship.

All of the songs on this new shit are powerful. Emotional. And it's for everybody. Nerds, Backpackers, Emo kids, Indie Rockers, Radio Artist fans, Underground hiphop kids, I'd give this to anybody to show what real hiphop is just because Slug will not sign to a label and holds it down like everyone who is determined to make music swears before they make it big. I hate you, Slug, for doing what I swore to do many years ago. A pat on the back is deserved for the new album, I like it more than God Loves Ugly. Indie Hiphop, a new era of great music. Thank you Slug.

indeed...An EXTRAORDINARY MACHINE.

Dave Chappelle did it. He actually created a sketch based on the intentions of the "keeping it real" generation. Yet though we focus so hard on "representing" our so-called selves, Dave showed CLEARLY how shit can completely get out of hand. One decision can domino effect into one large downward spiral. Only a selected few of these "real" keepers can survive and that's if they're lucky Darwinism has a affinity with their "realness." If there's one thing Fiona Apple does, it's fucking keep shit real. Real fucking soulful and real fucking REAL. After the first time I heard "Criminal" at my good tomodachi Jeff Munar's house, I was hooked. Never has any one songwriter's ability to captivate her audience been so convincing as that one moment. That being said, from the little I know, this follow up to "Tidal" has had its fair share of sharp twists and trails through endless confrontations with industry bullshit. Big ups to Dual Disc. To no surprise, the poignancy of her songs' melodies are as strong as ever and her warm, sensual vocals can't help but keep you deeply relaxed. With ?uestlove on percussion and Mike Elizondo on the executive producer tip, Fiona gets a guaranteed excellence in the creation of the undertones of "Extraordinary Machine." The undertones are fucking amazing to say the least. The ambiance of the album captures a scenic escape into the depths of imperfection and it allows to just calmly finally say, "Fuck it." So give this shit a listen as soon as you can get your hands on a homie who bought it or downloaded it.


thegeometroblaster

my TRIZACK: "o' sailor"

Think Differently Music Presents...

Wu-Tang Meets the Indie Culture

When you read this, ask yourself "What is the definition of Indie?" Is it punks with sketchy clothes on making nerdy sheet music? Maybe its somebody like Atmosphere, maybe its somebody like the Snatches of Pink. Whatever the definition you have had up until this point is now about to become false. Initially when I heard Wu was in the process of releasing new music, I thought to myself about the history of Wu. Mean kids out the streets of NY where rhyming over newspaper burning barrels is more common than kids with new sneakers. Raw dudes who just by hearing a sound clip of C-R-E-A-M create an image in your mind of homies with gold teeth kickin freestyles through headphones. But it wasnt that raw any more after time passed. In fact, to let it be known: I cant name a single album or even a single by any members of the Wu-Tang Clan between the release of Forever and this new shit (with the exception of ODBs single with kelis). That stated, I already know the majority of the song names on this CD.

New music to me is everything, the retention truly measuring the amount of my appreciation. The production is top notch, with crisp, savvy yet definitely Wu-Tang style appeal. Think RJD2 teaming up with Steven King to create a soundtrack for an old Kung Fu movie, I mean some really different shit. And its refreshing! Theres artists like U-God, C-Rayz Walz, Prodigal Sunn, Casual, RZA, MF Doom, Del, Aesop Rock, and even J-Live who make up the majority of the artists who appear on this record. Rocking the perfect lyrics and the perfect production is a pretty difficult thing to do these days and its done on almost every track. This album will be a classic, and a treasured item in the collection of Wu-Tang music. Pick it up, download it, steal it… Whatever, just get it and holla back.

Peace

mark price

Yes, we all remember him for his natural ability to shoot a fucking free-throw. What should we really know about the king of the TREY, Mark Price? All you must know is that he's the sneakiest bastard alive, one that doesn't seem in terms with the concept of fair play. Basically, fuck Mark Price and his unprofessional ways of playing in NBA Jam.