On a less positive note, in the documentary entitled 1 More Hit, Pharcyde producer J Swift warns us of the dangers of drug addiction and the struggle to get his life together after falling victim to crack cocaine. [via Nodfactor]
Premiering last week at The Hollywood Black Film Festival was Two Turntables And A Microphone: The Life and Death of Jam Master Jay. I’ve yet to get a peak at the flick, but judging by the description it should be pretty insightful as it features footage with notable figures such as Russell Simmons, Swizz Beatz, … Read more
Every couple of months I get an IM from a close friend telling me the latest issue of Wax Poetics magazine has been released. Almost immediately, phone calls are ended, IM’s exited, and priorities rearranged around the single goal of getting my latest Wax Po fix and subsequent mood boost. For those who don’t yet … Read more
Since part of being a snobby record junkie is knowing a little bit more than the next person, sometimes we have to get a little academic. Check this quick video about how vinyl records are made.