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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…
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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
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Nu Jungle

Nu Jungle

Buoyant Beats for the Turbulent Twenties: A DJ mix of resurgent jungle produced between 2017 and 2022
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