Articles by Del F. Cowie

Donnie

The Daily News

PUBLISHED Jul 19, 2007

Those looking for idyllic musical escapism would do well to avoid the sophomore album from soul vocalist Donnie. Before you even hear a not...

Big Shug

Streetchamp

PUBLISHED Jul 18, 2007

With the pugilistic overtones of the album’s title it’s not hard to guess what to expect on Big Shug’s sophomore album. Having been a veter...

K Banger

Truth Be Told

PUBLISHED Jul 18, 2007

The bio info on New Jersey MC K Banger makes a point of saying what the MC is not. That would be a "feel-good, conscience, breath-of-fresh-...

Kardinal Offishall & Clinton Sparks

Do The Right Thing

PUBLISHED Jul 18, 2007

Using Spike Lee’s seminal movie as a theme for a mix-tape might be a somewhat lofty ambition begging to fail but Kardinal Offishall manages...

Rapper Big Pooh

Sleepers

PUBLISHED Jul 4, 2007

With 9th Wonder's emerging status as a go-to beat maker and MC Phonte gathering critical acclaim with Foreign Exchange, the other third of...

Now Is <b>Pharoahe Monch</b> Time

PUBLISHED Jun 20, 2007

Eight years is a long time to put out an album, but for Pharoahe Monch, the timing couldn’t be better. Word of a new album from the veteran...

Joell Ortiz

The Brick (Bodega Chronicles)

PUBLISHED Jun 20, 2007

Joell Ortiz has all the tools to be an outstanding MC; he has an engaging presence, commanding flow, clever lyricism and potent storytellin...

Phat Kat

Carte Blanche

PUBLISHED May 22, 2007

Despite his penchant for numerous collaborations, a vast discography and tireless work ethic, the late Jay Dilla was always identified with...