The story of Tommy Boy Records is marked by both fame and obscurity. Thanks in part to being the first record label to produce their own merchandising, and the fact that when they began as a 12” singles-only label the … Continue reading The Story of Tommy Boy Records: from the clubs to the charts
As DJ Mathematics dropped the opening bars of 1993’s Bring Da Ruckus and the packed arena went predictably nuts, RZA strode out, in total command of the stage. Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, Masta Killa and GZA each followed, delivering their verses … Continue reading Wu-Tang Clan – Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne (23/02/2016)
2013’s Twelve Reasons To Die saw Ghostface Killah cast as the lead character in a concept album, created and produced by weirdo soul/hip-hop musician Adrian Younge. Number two is a more focused and interesting record than its predecessor, and while … Continue reading Adrian Younge & Ghostface Killah – Twelve Reasons To Die II (2015 LP)
Ever since first working together on Ghostface Killah’s remarkable FishScale album in 2006, the rap world has been waiting patiently for the promised album by the duo now known as DoomStarks, being Ghostface and DOOM (formerly MF Doom). Despite the … Continue reading Rap City ft. Ghostface Killah + DOOM + Chino XL + Ceicmate and Newsense – The Forum Theatre, Melbourne (09/06/12)
Dressed in a long skirt, shirt and tie, huge black-rimmed glasses and a new short haircut, Jean Grae looked like she sounds – quirky, sassy and cool. Aided by her affable onstage sidekick and DJ, Mr. Len, and a female … Continue reading GZA + Pharoahe Monch + Jean Grae – The Espy, Melbourne (05/01/12)
As anyone who has seen the fantastic behind the scenes documentary ‘Rock the Bells’, or paid attention to the group’s touring history, can attest- the proposition of bringing The Wu-Tang Clan together to perform is a unwieldy one. Despite the … Continue reading The Wu-Tang Clan – Festival Hall, Melbourne (06/08/2011)
