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How Dr. Dre’s 2001 ushered in a new era of hip-hop

November 28, 2019May 11, 2020 biggalexwatts

Musical history is littered with flagpole moments, momentous occasions whose import and cultural repercussions are better understood from the vantage point of hindsight. November 16 1999, seven years after the release of Dr. Dre’s solo debut The Chronic, and three … Continue reading How Dr. Dre’s 2001 ushered in a new era of hip-hop

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Teyana Taylor – The Forum, Melbourne (30/5/19)

June 4, 2019June 4, 2019 biggalexwatts

Teyana Taylor’s K.T.S.E. was, for me one of the standout releases of 2018; a soulful slice of modern R&B, tastefully undercooked, brimming with originality and showcasing the most interesting creative sides of both Taylor and producer Kanye West. Consequently it … Continue reading Teyana Taylor – The Forum, Melbourne (30/5/19)

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Kanye West – Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne (31/01/12)

August 3, 2015 biggalexwatts

This was the last night of the Kanye West Big Day Out tour and The Sidney Myer Music Bowl was buzzing with excited punters. At 8:30PM the words “ACT 1”, followed by a cheesy painting of Roman statues, was projected … Continue reading Kanye West – Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne (31/01/12)

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