Earlier this week I reviewed K’Valentine’s new record Here For A Reason that will be out sometime this Spring (I think). Last night I got to see her perform an opening set for Talib Kweli. She signed to Javotti a couple years ago and has spent that time honing her skills and learning from the talent on the already-impressive roster. She definitely earned her spot … Continue reading K’Valentine at Metro 2/2/2017
I don’t think I need to say too much about Styles P. The Lox, Ruff Ryders, D-Block Records, now he’ got a collaboration coming out with Talib Kweli and is currently opening on the Sevens Tour, where I caught him last night. Over 20 years into his career he still brings the energy to his live show. He even got off the stage and did … Continue reading Styles P at Metro 2/2/2017
Talib Kweli is, without question, one of hip hop’s greatest ambassadors. His music has a message of social justice and peace, he’s constantly collaborating with up and coming talent, and he has the talent of the best MC’s minus the arrogance. His shows are always a good time because they’re less about him and more about the love of music. Last night at Metro in … Continue reading Talib Kweli at Metro 2/2/2017
Chicago has enjoyed a decade of music coming from the inner-city kids that grew up surrounded by violence and discrimination. Some have approached it with cynicism, while others have tried to add some light where there’s already too much darkness. K’Valentine falls in with the latter, spinning a positive vibe and “we can do it” attitude in her lyrics. Thankfully, K’Valentine doesn’t use as much … Continue reading K’Valentine-Here For A Reason
I was already sold by the headline: Talib Kweli protege K’Valentine…Say no more-I’m in. The Chicago native has been working on Kweli’s label Javotti for a couple years now, and she’s about to drop her debut full-length Here For A Reason in March. Before that she’s on tour with Kweli and Styles P, hitting Metro on February 2nd. K’Valentine released her first project six years … Continue reading K’Valentine-That’s Real (featuring BJ The Chicago Kid)
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