Author Archives: TheCoolAid
Posted in Culture, Media
You’ve probably heard the progressive sounds of Nneka by now. If not, consider yourself officially pulled from underneath your rock.
This Nigerian-German singer and lyricist has been taking over stages, iPods, and Best New Artist lists since her debut U.S. release, Concrete Jungle, hit the masses this month. Check out this review courtesy of Okayplayer and [...]
Tune In: Nneka
February 10, 2010 – 6:45 pm
You’ve probably heard the progressive sounds of Nneka by now. If not, consider yourself officially pulled from underneath your rock.
This Nigerian-German singer and lyricist has been taking over stages, iPods, and Best New Artist lists since her debut U.S. release, Concrete Jungle, hit the masses this month. Check out this review courtesy of Okayplayer and [...]
Posted in Culture
The Most Influential Albums by African-Americans
February 10, 2010 – 5:53 pm
TheGrio.com, a “video-centric news community” documenting the African-American experience in partnership with NBC News, published a slideshow of the 25 most influential albums created by African-Americans. The feature spotlights Curtis Mayfield’s Super Fly, Dr. Dre’s The Chronic, and Rick James’ Street Songs among others.
Here’s a sample (along with some tunes from featured album, Kind of [...]
Posted in Media
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Tune In: A Cool Stick
December 28, 2009 – 10:54 pm
After listening to the Asher Roth parody, “I Love Knowledge,” TheCoolAid officially loves A Cool Stick.
Live from Baltimore, this five-piece hip-hop band released their debut EP, ACOOLSTICK.com back in November, playing with words, instruments, and inspirations. Get the free album download here, and catch a live show next month if you’re in the Baltimore/DC area.
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Posted in Community, Culture, Media
Happy Holidays
December 25, 2009 – 4:07 pm
Enjoy the moment people. Whether you’re home alone, stuck in an airport, tanning on the beach, shoveling snow, or passing platters around the dinner table. Right now is the perfect time to be happy, because right now is the only time you’ve got.
Once you’re able to look past the frenzied greed and corporate-sponsored hype that [...]
