East Hollywood, Iron Galaxy
The topography of the rap landscape is one I don’t have the energy, or desire, to stay on top of any longer. That said I still try to keep my ears piqued for things, often late, but aware. I’ve forgone much of the regional youthful movements - leave those to the ones who care and are more hip . I’m enjoying my sonic journeys these days. And yet I can’t ever get away from rap entirely. If you dig into the archives of this blog or know me you know that hiphop is at the root going back to the first CD I ever got. Backwoodz Studioz has been bubbling and it feels as though they may finally be reaching broader appeal, following in the footsteps of Stones Throw , Rhymesayers and Def Jux . The latter of which they are most sonically aligned, presenting a modern take on the dark and amorphous New York underground sound so pristinely captured by El and company at the turn of the century. This lineage is supported by Backwoodz founder billy woods connection with the Jukies, specifically V...