Izza Kizza, 'The Wizard of Iz' (Decon)
Gifted barnstormer tries to rap by big-league rules.
By Charles Aaron 06.27.09 3:10 PM
Since he fizzed up last year, co-signed by Missy Elliott and Timbaland, rapping in a buoyant, syncopated whir about Klondike bars and baby back ribs (accompanied by Family Guy–sampling videos), Izza Kizza's provided as much pleasure for measure as any MC hustlin'.
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Freeland, 'Cope™' (Marine Parade)
All aging DJs apparently crave a hot pickup band.
By Charles Aaron 06.02.09 4:33 PM
Since the late '90s rocktronica Ponzi scheme, name DJs have stepped out, led rocktinged bands, and induced cringes. Yet, in the laptop/nürave "live" era, superstar jocks are fronting even more.
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Mos Def and Talib Kweli Reunite as Black Star
SPIN's Charles Aaron on the hip-hop duo's comeback set in NYC.
By Charles Aaron 06.01.09 10:36 AM
When are reunion shows not just about a nostalgic dollar day?
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The Dead Weather: Gang of 4
First the White Stripes. Then the Raconteurs. Now the Dead Weather. Here's what's behind Jack White's driving ambition.
By Charles Aaron 05.22.09 3:55 PM
Stuttering slightly, leaning up and back, running a hand through his thick, inky spray of goth-teen hair, Jack White finds himself in an extremely unfamiliar situation -- at a loss for words.
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Bjork, Dirty Projectors Play Benefit Show in NYC
M.I.A., David Byrne, and more attend the two musicians' experimental collaboration in a bookstore. SPIN's Charles Aaron explains.
By Charles Aaron 05.11.09 2:26 PM
It was the night of a thousand shooshes.
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Eminem's New Video: Random and Embarrassing?
SPIN's Charles Aaron on the lack of meaning in the rapper's serial killer clip for "3 A.M."
By Charles Aaron 05.05.09 11:19 AM
Eminem has every right to portray the character of a serial killer, as he does in his new "3 A.M." video. But does he bear any artistic responsibility to explore, in even the most remote way, why that character is doing what he's doing? Motivation? Context? Anything?
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