Jul
18

93 Till Infinity: The Discovery of Tha Grimm Teachaz

Consigned to the Jive Records write-off bracket nearly twenty years ago, the album from Chicago’s Tha Grimm Teachaz has finally resurfaced  — complete with “I Getz,” the never-before-aired video featuring Son Doobie of Funkdoobiest. Compromised of PMDF (Prince Midnight Dark Force,) KDz (Kenny Dennis aka Tha Killa Deacon,) and DJ Koufie, you might recognize Kenny… Continue reading »

Mar
11

Sach O: On the subject of Stress

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbFVp6ifTOw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6CfC3Iax-Q Top 5 thoughts while watching the above two videos 1. How in the world did Stress’ director convince Monch and Prince Po to shoot a scene shirtless and a snow field? Lung-collapsing pneumonia. 2. Q-Tip’s mustache in Stressed Out: ill advised or a bad idea? Seriously though, someone needs to document the trend… Continue reading »

Sep
15

Live Review: Old School Fest Featuring Melle Mel, Kurtis Blow, Soulsonic Force & Egyptian Lover at the Greek Theatre

On the Nile. Great cover or greatest cover? Granted, my review of Old School Fest at the Greek should only appeal to the scant but savvy readership who may or may not have sported a buoffant during the mid-80s. I myself once used Murray’s pomade for a two year-stretch, but I don’t think that counts.… Continue reading »