Reviews

  • dr. octagon

    dr. octagon

    Alter-ego of Kool Keith, the surreal sci-fi persona debuted on the landmark 1996 album Dr. Octagonecologyst.

  • dj shadow

    dj shadow

    Davis-based producer whose debut Endtroducing invented instrumental hip-hop as an album format.

  • dj qbert

    dj qbert

    San Francisco turntablist, widely considered one of the greatest scratch DJs of all time.

  • dj premier

    dj premier

    Legendary producer and one half of Gang Starr, architect of the boom-bap sound.

  • dimitri from paris

    dimitri from paris

    French DJ and producer known for sophisticated disco, funk, and house productions.

  • digable planets

    digable planets

    Brooklyn-based jazz-rap trio whose debut Reachin’ earned a Grammy.

  • del the funky homosapien

    del the funky homosapien

    Oakland rapper and founding member of Hieroglyphics, known for his abstract, futuristic style.

  • d-styles

    d-styles

    Inland Empire-based turntablist and member of the Beat Junkies, known for his pioneering scratch compositions.

  • cut chemist

    cut chemist

    Los Angeles DJ and turntablist, member of Jurassic 5 and Ozomatli, known for legendary live mixing.

  • chief xcel

    chief xcel

    Sacramento producer and DJ, one half of Blackalicious and founder of Quannum Projects, known for lush, soulful production.