Chicago
The Sampler: Common, Nobodys Smiling
9 Aug 2014
On his new album Nobody's Smiling, rapper Common presents a grim picture of his hometown Chicago, backed by the dark and ominous beats of longtime collaborator No I.D. Nick Bollinger takes a listen. Audio
Frankie Knuckles "The Godfather of House"
4 Apr 2014
The "Godfather of House", Frankie Knuckles, died this week at the age of 59.
Heralded as a major protagonist in the evolution of dance music, the Bronx-born DJ and producer transplanted the dynamism… Audio