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Raphael Saadiq Sees No Need to Update the Old R&B Playbooknew
Raphael Saadiq just wasn't made for these times. Then again, maybe he was. Out of step he may be, but not out of touch.
Seattle Weekly |
Brian J. Barr |
03-09-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Frontline Spearheads a West Coast Rap Renaissancenew
Frontline's recording, "What Is It," became an anthemic call to arms for what the upstart underdogs optimistically called the "New Bay" movement. A year and a half later, that movement is huge, and they're on top of it.
East Bay Express |
Eric K. Arnold |
02-08-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
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