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![[Photo Gallery] Homeboy Sandman + Aesop Rock + Rob Sonic with DJ Abilities in Chicago | The Metro February 06, 2015](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/10981361_780681888685628_2580769610315473678_n.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Hip-Hop
It was a night of classic hip hop at the Metro last Friday as our contributing photog captured performances by Aesop Rock joined by DJ Abilities, Rob Sonic, as well as Homeboy Sandman. Aesop Rock is truly a legend in the hip hop scene, and whenever he performs he brings good vibes and a packed […]
![[Artist Interview] Spreading the Bass Gospel with Lafa Taylor | Creature Carnival in Nashville, Tennessee October 29th, 2014](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/lafa1.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
This promising producer and MC has been commended for his work with Bassnectar, The Polish Ambassador, and most recently, Russ Liquid, but has been making tremendous waves of his own in 2014. We’re excited to see what Lafa Taylor‘s gritty West Coast style beats and uplifting, clever rhymes will bring to the experience of the Creature Carnival! This […]
![[GALLERY] DJ Shadow + Cut Chemist Revive Old School Hip Hop With All-Vinyl Tour | Ogden Theater in Denver, CO 9.26.2014](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/DJSCC3.jpeg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Hip-Hop
Renegades of Rhythm All Vinyl Tour – A Tribute to Afrika Bambaataa – Featuring DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist at The Ogden Theater in Denver, Colorado. September 26, 2014. Photos by Lauren Pinkney for LoMotion Photography.
![[Artist Interview] Akouo, the hidden Tasmanian international beat-maker | September 2014](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/IMG_0221-e1409799999902.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
Since my last outing to the 1Up in Denver, I’ve come to look forward to the emerging and consistent talent that Re:Up Wednesdays offers week after week. Most recently, 1Up’s stage was graced by the likes of electro-soul producer Barrett Richards, better known as Kastle, and Tasmian-born hip hop producer Ryan Farrington, also known as Akouo. […]
Hip-Hop
There are fewer names that garner all around admiration and respect such as Afrika Bambaataa. Heralded as one of hip hop/break beat culture’s most influential forces, Afrika Bambaataa was one of the original turntablists who paved the way for many hip hop producers to come. He is widely renowned as ‘the Godfather’, and the father […]
Festival Coverage
Next up on CYM’s festival agenda is the 2nd annual ARISE Music Festival, a 3-day camping adventure set in Loveland, Colorado. ARISE features a tantalizing blend of stellar and emerging talent from across the globe, catering a plethora of extraordinary artists, educational workshops and more. Prepare yourselves for a weekend that will satisfy your live […]
East Coast
Residing in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Brian Capobianchi is a blazing force in musical diversity, bringing his hip-hop roots, folk story telling and reggaeton soul-funk influences to the masses under the moniker of bcap. A talented lyricist, Capobianchi practices his free style skills by performing with a hip-hop free thought group called Datacet. Their sessions consist of […]
Electronic
Like a buzzing wave, the peculiar sounds of Lost Midas wash over you in a dreamy fusion of 80’s synth pop, harmonious female vocals and glitched out percussion. Signed to Tru Thoughts, one of the UK’s most eminent and independently run labels, Jason Trikakis’s roots as a drummer are apparent when listening to any of […]
![Stoned To Death | April 19, 2014, at Andy’s Bar in Denton, Texas [Show Review]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/stubrootal1.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Hip-Hop
The Denton hip hop scene is rising and taking over the DFW metroplex with Stu Brootal and S. Good in the spotlight. I had the pleasure of interviewing these talented local artists before their powerful performances during an event dubbed: “Stoned to Death” which was held at the infamous Andy’s Bar in Denton, Texas. Their […]
![Kydd Jones at Red Bull Sound Select SXSW 2014 [Artist Interview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/kyddjo.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
Austin, Texas has always been an oasis for rising musicians, but there aren’t many big rappers that come to mind…yet. Kydd Jones is on a mission to get the ATX hip-hop scene on the map where it belongs, and Jones will be on top of it. Listening to his unique compositions and raw lyrics, you’ll […]