Articles by Pierre Hamilton

Canibus

Hip-Hop for Sale

PUBLISHED Feb 1, 2006

Before his battle with LL Cool J, Canibus seemed ready to occupy Rakim’s abandoned throne. His scientific flow satisfied a thirst for the l...

M.O.P.

M.O.P. Salutes the St. Marxmen

PUBLISHED Feb 1, 2006

In the mid-’90s, the Mash Out Posse (Billy Danze and Lil’ Fame) hit the scene hard, greeting you like a .44 magnum slug in the chest. There...

Psyche Origami

The Standard

PUBLISHED Feb 1, 2006

When artists let loose on their critics at this early stage of their career, it reeks of insecurity — especially when you’re an unknown. Ev...

Tupac / Tha Dogg Pound

Tupac: Live at the House of Blues

PUBLISHED Feb 1, 2006

Another 2pac CD, bringing the number of records he has released posthumously to 15 — 11 more than he released when alive. While the quality...

Various

Think Differently Music: Wu-Tang Meets the Indie Culture

PUBLISHED Feb 1, 2006

Rising up from the masses of mediocrity, is a compilation made with the backpacker in mind. Presiding over this union, between the Wu-Tang...

How To Understand Naming Issues

PUBLISHED Jan 1, 2006

In the music business, your artist or band name is your brand name. But if you share the same or a similar name with another artist or grou...

Talib Kweli

Right About Now

PUBLISHED Jan 1, 2006

Talib Kweli never stopped being a hip-hop journalist whose reportage stayed as ghetto as graffiti, guns and gangs. He brought black power b...

The Madness of <b>Gnarls Barkley</b>

PUBLISHED Jan 1, 2006

Gnarls Barkley is the best new music gimmick for your buck these days. Only this band, referencing basketball player Charles Barkley for no...