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Harmed by Copyright Law, Trugoy Will Never See the Full Fruits of his Master Work with De La Soul
Harmed by Copyright Law, Trugoy Will Never See the Full Fruits of his Master Work with De La Soul
De La Soul’s “3 Feet High & Rising” has been hailed as one of the most significant of the past half century. Why has it been hard to…
Jake Trussell
Feb 19
The 122 Best Tracks of 2022
The 122 Best Tracks of 2022
Encompassing more than 22 genres hailing from over 22 countries, this year produced sublime sonic synergies.
Jake Trussell
Dec 22, 2022
Kicking Blockchain While it’s Down
Kicking Blockchain While it’s Down
I appreciate Paul Krugman’s “Blockchains, What Are They Good For?” article, but I’m hopeful his answer is wrong.
Jake Trussell
Dec 19, 2022
Jungle Bells Rocked
Jungle Bells Rocked
For 100 years Black musicians have used the term jungle to describe their own music. Why is it still so uncomfortable?
Jake Trussell
Dec 5, 2022
Acid House: Fluke or Innovation?
Acid House: Fluke or Innovation?
Innovation can’t happen without creative risk-taking, the ability to fail, and the resilience to keep going.
Jake Trussell
Jun 30, 2022
Major Labels: A History of Popular Music in Seven Genres (Review)
Major Labels: A History of Popular Music in Seven Genres (Review)
Exploring rock, r&b, country, punk, hip-hop, dance, & pop as identities emerging from countercultures to form the fabric of popular culture
Jake Trussell
Jun 14, 2022
Nu Jungle
Nu Jungle
Buoyant Beats for the Turbulent Twenties: A DJ mix of resurgent jungle produced between 2017 and 2022
Jake Trussell
Mar 3, 2022
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