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Ritualize
''Ritualize'' is a collaborative studio album by Lushlife and CSLSX. It was released on Western Vinyl on February 19, 2016. Production Philadelphia rapper and record producer Lushlife contacted local record production trio CSLSX to see if they wanted to perform live with him. The trio did not do any live shows at that time, but instead sent demos to him. After that, Lushlife and CSLSX started making the album. The album featured guest appearances from I Break Horses, Ariel Pink, Deniro Farrar, RJD2, Nightlands, Yikes the Zero, Freeway, Killer Mike, and Marissa Nadler. It took three years to finish the album. The album's cover art was drawn by Eric Petersen. Critical reception Mehan Jayasuriya of ''Pitchfork'' stated that "While there is no shortage of interesting ideas or capable musicians on ''Ritualize'', in the absence of a compelling vision, it doesn't add up to much." Meanwhile, Ken Capobianco of ''The Boston Globe'' commented that "The cerebral MC collaborates with producti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lushlife
Raj Haldar (born August 1, 1981), better known by his stage name Lushlife, is an American rapper and record producer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is the co-author of '' P Is for Pterodactyl: The Worst Alphabet Book Ever''. He is one half of The Skull Eclipses. Early life Born on August 1, 1981, Haldar grew up in Glen Ridge, New Jersey. He is the son of a school teacher and an electrical engineer who emigrated from Bengal. As a child, he had 12 years of classical piano lessons. He played drums and wrote arrangements in a high school jazz band. After living in London and New York City, he settled in South Philadelphia circa 2005. Career In 2005, Lushlife released a Kanye West/The Beach Boys mashup album, titled ''West Sounds''. In 2009, he released ''Cassette City'' on Rapster Records. It included vocal contributions from Camp Lo and Elzhi. In 2010, he was hired by Connectify, where he would serve as the marketing director. In 2011, he released ''No More Golden Days''. In 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plateau Vision
''Plateau Vision'' is a solo studio album by Lushlife. It was released on Western Vinyl on April 17, 2012. It includes guest appearances from Styles P, Heems, Shad The Alosinae, or the shads,Alosinae , and Cities Aviv. Music videos were created for "Still I Hear the Word Progress" and "Magnolia". Critical reception At Metacritic, which assigns a weighted average score out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an average score of 79, based on 6 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews". Jake Paine of ''HipHopDX'' gave the album a 4.0 out of 5, saying: "The artist knows he might not fit into the musical worlds that influenced him, but he pays homage to them without sacrificing muc ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Break Horses
I Break Horses are a Swedish indie rock band made up of Maria Lindén and Fredrik Balck. The band took its name from a song of the same name by Bill Callahan. History I Break Horses' debut studio album '' Hearts'' was released on 22 August 2011 on Bella Union . The album has garnered favorable reviews. I Break Horses accompanied M83 on an American tour. It accompanied Sigur Rós on tour in 2013. ''Chiaroscuro'', the band's second album, was released 20 January 2014, followed by an intimate gig at the Village Underground in Shoreditch, London, UK, to a sell out crowd, ahead of their Stateside tour that spring. Their third album, Warnings, released in 2020 was described as Woozy Synthscapes by Phil Mongredien in the Observer. Critical reception ''The Guardian'' music critic Hermione Hoby described their music as "heady, sumptuously textured soundscapes", while ''Pitchfork'' music critic Ian Cohen comments that they "immerse themselves in homemade shoegaze, the kind that's made b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deniro Farrar
Qushawan Farrar (born June 18, 1987), better known by his stage name Deniro Farrar, is an American rapper from Charlotte, North Carolina. He has collaborated with other artists such as Ryan Hemsworth, Shady Blaze, and Flosstradamus. His voice was described by ''The Fader'' as "an eerily calm rasp that never leaves the emotional range of fuming mad". Early life Deniro Farrar was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on June 18, 1987. He dropped out of school in the 9th grade. He grew up listening to Tupac, Three 6 Mafia, Luther Vandross, Kris Kross, Lauryn Hill, and DMX. Career In 2010, Deniro Farrar released ''Feel This'' on Black Flag Records. In 2012, he released ''Destiny Altered''. Later that year, he released a collaborative album with Shady Blaze, titled '' Kill or Be Killed''. '' Impose'' included it on the "Best Music of October 2012" list. '' Stereogum'' placed it at number 39 on the "Top 40 Rap Albums of 2012" list. In that year, he also released ''Cliff of Death'', an EP ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
RJD2
Ramble Jon Krohn (born May 27, 1976), better known by his stage name RJD2, is an American musician based in Columbus, Ohio. He is the owner of record label RJ's Electrical Connections. He has been a member of groups such as Soul Position, MHz Legacy, and Icebird. His stage name derives from the popular ''Star Wars'' droid R2-D2. Life and career Born in Eugene, Oregon, Krohn was raised in Columbus, Ohio. He began making music in 1993. In 2002, RJD2 signed to El-P's record label Definitive Jux and released his debut solo studio album, '' Deadringer'', to much acclaim. RJD2 later collaborated with rapper Blueprint under the name Soul Position, releasing '' 8 Million Stories'' on Rhymesayers Entertainment in 2003. He released his second solo studio album, ''Since We Last Spoke'', on Definitive Jux in 2004. Soul Position's second album, '' Things Go Better with RJ and AL'', was released in 2006 under Rhymesayers Entertainment. 2006 also saw the release of ''Magnificent City'', his co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marissa Nadler
Marissa Nadler (born April 5, 1981) is an American musician and fine artist. Active since 2000, she is currently signed to Sacred Bones Records and Bella Union, and released her ninth full-length studio album, ''The Path of the Clouds'', in October 2021. As a singer-songwriter, her music has been characterized as blending "traditional folk, Gothic Americana, and dreamy pop into an original musical framework". Her music "is rooted in old-school country and folk but brings in elements of experimental and black metal". Sometimes the term "dream folk" has been invoked to describe her work. Singing in a mezzo-soprano, Nadler has received acclaim for her vocals. Her voice was described by ''Pitchfork'' as one "you would follow straight into Hades", and also "textured and angelic, with just a hint of pain captured within her iridescent falsetto". ''The Boston Globe'' said, "She has a voice that, in mythological times, could have lured men to their deaths at sea, an intoxicating sopran ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Boston Globe
''The Boston Globe'' is an American daily newspaper founded and based in Boston, Massachusetts. The newspaper has won a total of 27 Pulitzer Prizes, and has a total circulation of close to 300,000 print and digital subscribers. ''The Boston Globe'' is the oldest and largest daily newspaper in Boston. Founded in 1872, the paper was mainly controlled by Irish Catholic interests before being sold to Charles H. Taylor and his family. After being privately held until 1973, it was sold to ''The New York Times'' in 1993 for $1.1billion, making it one of the most expensive print purchases in U.S. history. The newspaper was purchased in 2013 by Boston Red Sox and Liverpool owner John W. Henry for $70million from The New York Times Company, having lost over 90% of its value in 20 years. The newspaper has been noted as "one of the nation's most prestigious papers." In 1967, ''The Boston Globe'' became the first major paper in the U.S. to come out against the Vietnam War. The paper's 2002 c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Collaborative Albums
Collaboration (from Latin ''com-'' "with" + ''laborare'' "to labor", "to work") is the process of two or more people, entities or organizations working together to complete a task or achieve a goal. Collaboration is similar to cooperation. Most collaboration requires leadership, although the form of leadership can be social within a decentralized and egalitarian group.Spence, Muneera U. ''"Graphic Design: Collaborative Processes = Understanding Self and Others."'' (lecture) Art 325: Collaborative Processes. Fairbanks Hall, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon. 13 April 2006See also. Teams that work collaboratively often access greater resources, recognition and rewards when facing competition for finite resources. Caroline S. Wagner and Loet Leydesdorff. Globalisation in the network of science in 2005: The diffusion of international collaboration and the formation of a core group.'' Structured methods of collaboration encourage introspection of behavior and communication. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016 Albums
The following is a list of albums, EPs, and mixtapes released in 2016. These albums are (1) original, i.e. excluding reissues, remasters, and compilations of previously released recordings, and (2) notable, defined as having received significant coverage from reliable sources independent of the subject. For additional information about bands formed, reformed, disbanded, or on hiatus, for deaths of musicians, and for links to musical awards, see 2016 in music. First quarter January February March Second quarter April May June Third quarter July August September Fourth quarter October November December References {{Albums by release date Albums An album is a collection of audio recordings issued on compact disc (CD), vinyl, audio tape, or another medium such as digital distribution. Albums of recorded sound were developed in the early 20th century as individual 78 rpm records coll ... 2016 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thrillist
Thrillist is an online media website covering food, drink, travel and entertainment. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in New York City, United States. In October 2016, Thrillist merged with internet brands '' The Dodo'', NowThis News, and Seeker to form the digital media holding company Group Nine Media, which has since been acquired by Vox Media in 2022. History Thrillist was founded in 2004 by Ben Lerer, son of media executive Kenneth Lerer; and Adam Rich, his friend from college. They graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2003 and moved to New York City. Rich initially served as president, and Ben Robinson served as the Chief Creative Officer. Lerer and Rich sent the first Thrillist e-mail newsletter in 2005 to 600 friends. In early 2017, following layoffs of more than 25 employees, the Thrillist editorial, video, and distribution staffs announced plans to unionize with the Writers Guild of America East. In response, Lerer refused to voluntarily recogn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Philadelphia Inquirer
''The Philadelphia Inquirer'' is a daily newspaper headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The newspaper's circulation is the largest in both the U.S. state of Pennsylvania and the Delaware Valley metropolitan region of Southeastern Pennsylvania, South Jersey, Delaware, and the northern Eastern Shore of Maryland, and the 17th largest in the United States as of 2017. Founded on June 1, 1829 as ''The Pennsylvania Inquirer'', the newspaper is the third longest continuously operating daily newspaper in the nation. It has won 20 Pulitzer Prizes . ''The Inquirer'' first became a major newspaper during the American Civil War. The paper's circulation dropped after the Civil War's conclusion but then rose again by the end of the 19th century. Originally supportive of the Democratic Party, ''The Inquirers political orientation eventually shifted toward the Whig Party and then the Republican Party before officially becoming politically independent in the middle of the 20th cen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Consequence Of Sound
''Consequence'' (previously ''Consequence of Sound'') is an independently owned New York-based online magazine featuring news, editorials, and reviews of music, movies, and television. In addition, the website also features the Festival Outlook micro-site, which serves as an online database for music festival news and rumors. In 2018, Consequence of Sound launched Consequence Podcast Network. The website took its original name from the Regina Spektor song " Consequence of Sounds". History ''Consequence of Sound'' was founded in September 2007 by Alex Young, then a student at Fordham University in The Bronx, New York. In January 2008, Michael Roffman became Editor-in-Chief. In October 2014, ''Consequence of Sound'' began covering film and became a part of the Chicago Film Critics Association. In 2016, ''Consequence of Sound'' was reorganized under the umbrella of Consequence Media, a digital media, advertising, and marketing firm. In 2018, ''Consequence of Sound'' launched the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
