April 11th, 2016

Fort Knox Five's "Fire in My Belly" is a feel-good funk jam all on its own, but the DJs in All Good Funk Alliance (AGFA) somehow managed to harness this retro vibe and grant it a more modern sound...

April 11th, 2016

"You need to build buzz in your hometown before you go international." But just like all platitudes, it can't be applied to every case. One huge exception to it is Todd Terry's illustrious career.

April 7th, 2016

If there were a soundtrack to Alice's initial descent into the rabbit hole, We Bang X Mister Black's "Tabs n Dabs" might just be it. These two are masters of the trade, creating a dark, dangerous...

April 6th, 2016

In her newest work, Arita seems to be looking for exactly what most other women are out to find, a "Good Man," but like so many, her most recent experience is with one who isn't quite there yet...

April 5th, 2016

If House music has taught us anything, it's that sometimes we need a bit of repetition to zone out and lose track of all thoughts keeping us tethered to our everyday lives. There's much to be said for songs that make us think, but don't undervalue a consistent beat that we can move to without exerting all that brain power.

April 4th, 2016

Some dudes might be down with a side chick who's super rough around the edges, but Colonel Loud is extra clear about one thing in his newest track, "No Ratchets." Colonel and his collaborator, Ricco...