With his sophomore disc, Ghostface Killah threw the Clan on his back and reached his apotheosis “Walk with me like Dorothy” It was over.
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The Return of the Purple Tape: Raekwon’s Classic Sequel Turns Ten
“Got me behind the pot again” The odds were stacked against him.
Wu-Tang Podcast: “Wu-Tang Forever” [Disc 2] featuring Christopher Pierznik
If it’s going to take years for something to happen, it better be worth the wait. With that in mind, for my first podcast appearance, I was lucky to have the opportunity to talk about my absolutely favorite album, Wu-Tang Forever.
Canibus, Big Pun, DMX, Mos Def, Mic Geronimo & John Forte Surprise Cypher [1997]
What began as a simple roundtable discussion with some up and coming rappers quickly turned into a cypher.
Lennon & McCartney BBC Interview [1966]
John Lennon & Paul McCartney were an incredible songwriting team. They wrote virtually all of The Beatles’ music and they even gave away songs to other artists (including the Rolling Stones). In this 1966 BBC interview from McCartney’s new home, the two talk about their partnership. Christopher Pierznik is the author of eight books, all ofContinue reading “Lennon & McCartney BBC Interview [1966]”
LL Cool J – “Mama Said Knock You Out” Live on “Showtime at the Apollo” [1991]
Although he’s now know more for acting and hosting, LL Cool J is one of the greatest artists in hip-hop history and he used to put on a hell of a show. This performance of “Mama Said Knock You Out” on Showtime at the Apollo is nothing short of fantastic. Christopher Pierznik is the authorContinue reading “LL Cool J – “Mama Said Knock You Out” Live on “Showtime at the Apollo” [1991]”
Ken Griffey Jr. was God
Larry Bird once said, “I think it’s just God disguised as Michael Jordan.” I think God has more than one disguise, because the same could be said of Ken Griffey Jr.
