It might be too easy to pigeonhole The Black Keys’ musical identity as a pair of working-class rockers from Akron, Ohio whose distinct blues-rock flavor distinctly outlines their product. Don’t let the obvious influences of blues-rock luminaries such as Muddy Waters fool the ear. Hip-Hop plays just as important a role in the Keys’ tunes as men like Waters. Read the rest of this entry »

Two of the year’s best albums – Big Boi’s Sir Luscious… and The Black Keys’ Brothers – mashed and thrown together? As twisted as the idea sounds, turntabilist Wick-It’s ballsy concoction yields pretty surprising results as Antwan Patton sounds like a lost Keys’ band member. If you’re sketchy, check “You Ain’t The Next DJ” and “Everlasting Shine Blockaz” for reference and then act accordingly. As Big says, it’s “a lil somethin to say Stank you to the music lovers” and we thank him back. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s funny how accurately a piece of art can hit home with the person enjoying it. This attribute is what makes art such an addictive entity. When a song is easy enough for a listener to relate to, it can cause for self-reflection or be cause for self-realization. Either way, the music takes on a whole new meaning and becomes much more than just notations and lyrics. Read the rest of this entry »

For your daily dose of non-Hip-Hop chunes, take a look & listen to the The Black Keys’ video for “Tighten Up.” Listen to the hearty blues sound of Danger Mouse’s production while laughing @ band members being beat up by small children. Read the rest of this entry »

Looking for some wholesome Black programming not sculpted by Tyler Perry this fall? Then Fox may have what you’re looking for in Brothers, a prime time show with an all African-American cast. Read the rest of this entry »