Full interview

http://www.zshare.net/audio/752168227775f4/

 Four exclusive snippets of new and unreleased material

 http://www.zshare.net/audio/75211059274e79/

Remember: Soul Gorillas present Saigon, Dyme Def, Cancer Rising & DJ Mr. Supreme

 February 20th, 8 PM @ Neumos (directions here http://www.neumos.com/findus.html )

$20 for advance, go to ticketswest.com

 See ya there!

On Nelly: Aww, the southern twag of Nelly finally finds its home on my list. Hate it or not, he became one of the most successful artists reppin’ the south in 2000, and omitting his 4 year hiatus, he still continued to put out hits for the masses. Will he continue this with his anticipated album Brass Knuckles? We’ll have to wait and see. For now, we can continue our discussion on whether or not his lyrics are considered skillful or dumbed down. 

Track of the artist: Ride Wit Me

http://www.zshare.net/download/704530337e9ce5/

On Red Hot Chili Peppers: These California boys have a knack for being a bit naughty and rowdy. I was surprised I even found a picture of them with their shirts on. From the heart pounding bass of Flea to the piercing voice of Anthony, the Red Hot Chili Peppers had sound that produced a following unmatched to any other rock band in the 90′s and even today. Whether they put out another album is irrelavant; their music will play on the beaches of California for decades to come.

Track of the artist: Otherside

http://www.zshare.net/audio/7045122aa2f3b3/

On The Starting Line: Like a close disciple of NFG, The Starting Line got their beginnings at Drive-thru records at the beginning of this decade. This likely made Drive-thru records the most punk-pop label at the time. 3 albums deep, The Starting Line have found a new, distinct sound that won’t grab a lot of radio play. That’s why I still enjoy them. They were never a fad, and probably never will be. 

Track of the artist: Somebody’s Gonna Miss Us

http://www.zshare.net/audio/7044935604a6ca/

On Rage Against The Machine: Politically driven but musically sound, Rage Against The Machine always had some new subject to attack. Lead by the dagger throwing de la Rocha, RAGE blended funk and rock seemlessly to create anthems for college students and activists alike. Their music definitely influenced many listeners to rebuke the commercialization and comfortable of our society, though it looks like they never got the upperhand. Maybe that will change on their next project.

 Track of the artist: Sleep Now In The Fire

http://www.zshare.net/audio/7044706341bb1b/

On Busta Rhymes: Busta Bust always has his rhymes running a hundred miles an hour, but he still makes his flow vibe with the beat. Of course, this was hard for the typical cat to keep up, so they would have to rewind that tape/cd. Talk about replay value. I admit I was a bit disturbed when he parted ways with the dreads, but no worries, he’s still killing it on the mic. Flipmode is where it’s at. 

Track of the artist: Gimme Some More

http://www.zshare.net/audio/6948415b9184db/

On Foo Fighters: As successful and well received they have been in the past couple years, I can’t help but reminisce about how they were before. They didn’t have to teeter a line between radio-friendly and in-your-face records. They were straight Foo Fighters, with a kick of humility to keep them in check. But they have withstood time, something a lot of artists on my list have done. Kudos.

Track of the artist: Everlong

http://www.zshare.net/audio/694817162e4941/

On Snoop Dogg: If I had a blunt for everytime Snoop threw up the W, I’d be as high as he is, 24/7. I remember a couple years back when he announced that he was going to stop smoking. Suffice it to say, his success depends on that persona, so it was inevitable that he would kick the cold turkey. Anyways, this guys got too many memorable lines to not give him credit for keeping hip-hop and rap interesting. Forshizzle. 

Track of the artist: Gin & Juice

http://www.zshare.net/audio/69479493198329/

On New Found Glory: You know when you go through a phase, and there was that one thing that basically just pushed it to the brink? Well rock was the phase, and New Found Glory were the ledge holders. There was enough instrumentation to consider them rock, but too much pop to call them punk. Still, they held their own in the early 2000′s, balancing commercial with their main roots. Rock on NFG, rock on.

Track of the artist: My Friends Over You
http://www.zshare.net/audio/6904446fff499f/

On Weezer: N.W.A. at its finest (Nerds that is). These guys could rock hard or mellow out with their hearts content on the outcome. I’m glad to see them still around, it shows their music was not just generational, it’s good. And how could you go wrong with a lead singer by the name of Rivers Cuomo? Badass.

Track of the artist: Say It Ain’t So

http://www.zshare.net/audio/69041000c2ee2e/