Lil Wayne Estelle REM stood tall in 2008

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- Lil Wayne Estelle REM stood tall in 2008
- Evolution of an Icon: Matisyahu’s Musical and Spiritual Journey
- The rock music that stuck

Lil Wayne Estelle REM stood tall in 2008
Newsday NY 
3 ESTELLE “SHINE” (Atlantic). If only pop was always this clever and effortless. Singer-rapper Estelle is as grand as. The stellar “American Boy” is only the tip of the Brit star’s silky soul iceberg.

Evolution of an Icon: Matisyahu’s Musical and Spiritual Journey
Forward NY 
? With Rosenstein he said Matisyahu relished a different mode of studying which focused on placing teachings into historical and social contexts and then comparing them with other Hasidus and philosophies of Judaism. ?Shattered? which comprises four songs reflects this newly acquired intellectual and musical diversity. n the one hand the tracks divert from his reggae stylings into new areas of electronica and rap; one of the tracks is with the electronic music duo The Crystal Method famed for working with Fatboy Slim and with The Chemical Brothers. The EP?s first track ?Smash Lies? dares listeners to challenge their musical assumptions about Matisyahu from the get-go with banjo synthesizers rap and electronically modulated vocals. n the other hand all the tracks reveal an attempt to convey messages of Jewish spirituality more deeply and subtly. Many of the lyrics were co-written by Rosenstein. ?I took classic Jewish works and stories and things that are really universal.

The rock music that stuck
Toronto Star  Canada 
Pressure Sounds Presents Every Mouth Must Be Fed 1973-1976. A staple for those wanting to understand and appreciate reggae music. Lesson number one: King Tubby. Standout track: "Lorna Banana" by Junior Byles. Land of Talk Some Are Lakes.
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