The Secret To Success

Damn it’s been a while since I last dropped something for The ‘Fro (almost a month ago with Alchemist’s Chemical Warfare album review), I guess Hip-Hop music ain’t the only one that’s been in a drought for the month of August Read more

SpeakerHead: Blaq Poet|Tha Blaqprint

I always enjoy it when I get a chance to check out an album that I’ve been anticipating and waiting to hear, and in the case of Blaq Poet’s second album Tha Blaqprint, it fits that category. Even though this is only the Queensbridge native’s second album, he’s not a new figure in the rap game Read more

SpeakerHead: J Dilla|Jay Stay Paid

While some might be trying to figure out if this is a standard album review by nappyafro terms, I’d like to introduce you to SpeakerHead’s Boomin’ System (props to LL circa 1990). SpeakerHead (aka SBK) is a nickname that I picked up for my love of music and constant collection of it from vinyl to CD to cassette to mp3’s Read more

Rewind Review: Black Milk|Tronic [2008]

“Better late than never”… That saying probably holds the most truth when it comes to this Rewind Review of Black Milk’s second album release entitled Tronic. Coming out of Detroit, a place that has a history of producing some of Hip-Hop Read more

Emilio Rojas|Recession Proof [Mixtape]

Emilio Rojas… That’s a name that many Hip-Hop fans might not recognize. Well that’s understandable since he’s kind of new on the Hip-Hop scene, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t check out for him. Emilio Rojas just happens to be Read more

Why Jay-Z Should Be Man Of The Year

Now when I saw the category of “Man Of The Year” I didn’t know exactly what to think because in my mind that would definitely go to the President-elect Barack Obama for his major accomplishment. But I’m guessing that we’re keeping it Hip-Hop (like Barack isn’t Hip-Hop) and with that in mind, my choice has to be Jay-Z for the year. Now I know everybody already thinks Read more

That’s Some Bull%!*# (Ed. 2)

That’s right folks, it’s about that time again to sort through the massive pile of bullshit that’s occupying space in the music industry and other areas of the world. I couldn’t wait for October to arrive to bless y’all with another edition of That’s Some Bull%!*# as there were some matters the clearly needed to be addressed and couldn’t wait. Read more

That’s Some Bull%!*# (Ed. 1)

I’d like to welcome everyone to the 1st edition of the newest column to nappyafro from yours truly (SBK) entitled That’s Some Bull%!*#. It is in this column that I seek to inform readers about the current things that I think are bullshit and have plain just pissed me off. Many of the features of this column will be from the music industry whether it’s artists or releases or statements Read more

Rewind Review: AZ|Doe or Die [1995]

Succeeding Nas’ classic album Illmatic in 1994, AZ released his debut album that would go on to be deemed classic material upon its release. In being released in 1995 along with Raekwon’s classic debut album Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, many say that these were the two premier albums that introduced Mafioso rap to the industry. Read more

Rewind Review: Statik Selektah|Statik Selektah Presents Spell My Name Right (The Album) [2007]

I told y’all that I was gonna pick back up where I left off and I’m back once again with yet another Rewind Review for your reading pleasure. This time I coming to you with a mixtape DJ album, since that’s currently a highly debated topic right now with Lil’ Wayne’s recent comments towards them. Read more

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