Jon Garcia

Murs: Varsity Blues 2

by Jon Garcia April 13, 2011 Music Reviews

Back in 2002, Murs released Varsity Blues with the intention to help teenagers through tough times. Met with much love from underground fans from his work with 9th Wonder and the Living Legends collective, the Los Angeles emcee is back with his second installment, Varsity Blues 2. The 6 song EP has no guests, and in all, [...]

Pharoahe Monch: We Are Renegades (W.A.R.)

by Jon Garcia March 24, 2011 Music Reviews

Pharoahe Monch is a different breed of animal. The New York emcee has made his rounds as a member of Organized Konfusion and as a solo artist, solidifying his legacy. Still, the veteran emcee has that hunger. We Are Renegades (W.A.R.) marks his third solo album, and the unique rhyming style that fans have been [...]

Kaimbr & Kev Brown: The Alexander Green Project

by Jon Garcia March 14, 2011 Music Reviews

Sampling the great soul singer Al Green for an entire album is a daunting task, but I trust Kev Brown with it. The Low Budget member rarely disappoints, and joined here with fellow LB member Kaimbr, The Alexander Green Project has a home grown feel to it.

Apollo Brown: Clouds

by Jon Garcia March 1, 2011 Music Reviews

After putting out an impressive amount of work last year and gaining a steady fan-base, Apollo Brown is gearing up for another big output. This begins with his own solo work, Clouds. The instrumental album contains 28 tracks, varied in time and sound. With the genre becoming filled with more and more instrumental projects from upcoming producers, Apollo [...]

Saigon: The Greatest Story Never Told

by Jon Garcia February 20, 2011 Music Reviews

Finally, yes finally. Saigon has been a fan favorite for a couple of years now, combining his hardcore street upbringing with multi-syllabic rhymes that makes him an underground hip-hop lover’s wet dream. But, his debut album was constantly pushed back year after year. And now, finally, the day has come where The Greatest Story Never Told [...]

David Banner & 9th Wonder: Death of A Popstar

by Jon Garcia December 27, 2010 Music Reviews

Collaboration albums seem to be a growing trend in Hip-Hop. One producer, one emcee, it just seems right. So when Mississippi-bred David Banner and North Carolina producer 9th Wonder announced their joint project Death of a Pop Star, why did many of us raise our eyebrow? It did seem a bit interesting; as Banner has [...]

Damu The Fudgemunk: Supply For Demand

by Jon Garcia December 6, 2010 Music Reviews

The underground’s favorite producer is back at it again. Damu The Fudgemunk has cemented himself as one of the most talented producers in the game today. After the release of his album How It Should Sound, Vol. 1 & 2, the artist was met with much acclaim and clamor for more music. Well here we [...]

Kanye West: My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

by Jon Garcia November 25, 2010 Music Reviews

Hip-Hop has been in the palm of Kanye West’s hands this year. With so much controversy surrounding the emcee, his return to the microphone- to the world it seems like- came with an unprecedented amount of buzz. Making several guest appearances, taking the Twitter universe by storm, numerous production credits, starting the Rosewood movement, and [...]

Kid Cudi: Man On The Moon II: The Legend Of Mr. Rager

by Jon Garcia November 19, 2010 Music Reviews

Kid Cudi is the black sheep. He’s been the black sheep growing up, in G.O.O.D. Music, and in Hip-Hop. With this has come very distinct music that his fans have fallen in love with. After a widely acclaimed debut album, Cudi’s second effort Man on the Moon II (The Legend of Mr. Rager) has expectations [...]

Nottz: You Need This Music

by Jon Garcia October 28, 2010 Music Reviews

Nottz is one of those hip-hop artists who aren’t exactly well-known, but are widely respected. Producing for the likes of Kanye West, Busta Rhymes, Rah Digga, Snoop Dogg & many more, the man has a stacked resume. Now looking to place himself center stage, the producer tests his mic skills on his debut album You Need This Music. [...]

Von Pea: Pea’s Gotta Have It

by Jon Garcia October 22, 2010 Music Reviews

Nottinghammers! Nottinghammers! Please take a seat. Today we are going to discuss high school- some of the craziest years of your life. Because in Von Pea‘s debut album, Pea’s Gotta Have It, the Brooklyn-bred emcee takes you through a high school experience filled with amusing anecdotes and fresh beats. If you remember correctly, Pea had [...]

The Niceguys: The Show

by Jon Garcia October 4, 2010 Music Reviews

If they aren’t already, The Niceguys will be one of your favorite new rap acts. Comprised of one emcee, two producers and a DJ, the group is out to have the fans on their feet. And with their album The Show, this feat is accomplished. In a span of 14 tracks, the group takes you [...]

John Legend & The Roots: Wake Up!

by Jon Garcia September 23, 2010 Music Reviews

If you were still bouncing from the grooves of How I Got Over like I was, the announcement of a Roots project with John Legend was like the cherry on top. If you’ve ever heard a song with The Roots acting as the backup band, you know how prolific the outcome can be. However, these [...]

Ski Beatz: 24 Hour Karate School

by Jon Garcia September 20, 2010 Music Reviews

Whoopish, whoopish! Ski Beatz has been on a creative roll all year, crafting masterful beats that have placed him in the ‘Producer of the Year’ running. While he has been beat-making for various artists since January, his own project- 24 Hour Karate School- has garnered a huge buzz. After multiple delays and growing anticipation and [...]

Exile: AM/FM

by Jon Garcia September 15, 2010 Music Reviews

We all know who Exile is- that fresh producer from Cali who hooks up with local artists (Blu, Fashawn, Aloe Blacc) and creates classic albums. However, I’m led to believe that many don’t know about his instrumental LP Radio, in which the producer had a stroke of genius and sampled the AM radio for the [...]

Trek Life: Everything Changed Nothing

by Jon Garcia August 2, 2010 Music Reviews

So, I’m sure I’m not the only one who grabbed this off the mention of Oddisee. But rightfully so, the D.C. based musician has skills on the boards. And while his mention alone bolster’s the buzz of the album; Everything Changed Nothing is Trek Life’s album. However, would the L.A. bred emcee make that clear? [...]

Stat Quo: Statlanta

by Jon Garcia August 1, 2010 Music Reviews

I was/am (more was) a big Stat Quo fan. Back in 2007, one of my most anticipated releases was his oft-delayed debut LP, Statlanta. Through all the label disputes with Eminem and Dr. Dre, Stat Quo seemed to come hard on every track he let loose on the internet. Nowadays, Stat Quo has floated into the direction [...]

Rick Ross: Teflon Don

by Jon Garcia July 20, 2010 Music Reviews

So I assume that we are for the most part past the whole C.O. ordeal, and if not, too bad as we’re solely looking at the music here. In each of the Bawse’s 3 LP’s, he has improved; from beat selection to lyrics. For the Miami rapper’s 4th studio album, Rick Ross presents to us Teflon [...]

Curren$y: Pilot Talk

by Jon Garcia July 19, 2010 Music Reviews

JETS. Curren$y has certainly come a long way; from No Limit to Cash Money, from becoming an online sensation to on the brink of mainstream success. And why not? The New Orleans emcee has become a favorite among most for making smooth jams accentuated by his laid back flow. With the landing of his long [...]

Vinnie Paz: Season of the Assassin

by Jon Garcia July 12, 2010 Music Reviews

Vinnie Paz is the head emcee from the underground rap group with the coolest name, Jedi Mind Tricks. Being the front man of a group with such an acclaimed track record, Vinnie has become synonymous with the JMT name. Looking to distance himself from such, he released his solo album, Season of the Assassin, without [...]

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