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July 1, 2016

#GeekSwag’s TOP 25 ALBUMS [Thru 6 of ’16]: Geeks, Rhymes and…

While we've still got 6 months left and plenty more dopeness to go... the end of June gives us reason to look back at the half-year in geek music. From indie and nerdy hip-hop, to progressive electronica, to relatable R&B/soul, these are the BEST #GeekSwag ALBUMS of 2016--so far. Enjoy. 25. Oddisee - The Odd …

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June 27, 2016January 6, 2017

DJ SHADOW / APATHY / ILL BILL [#GeekSwag Reviews]: Handsnakes With…

Although DJ Shadow has partnered up with Cut Chemist to do a tour celebrating a Tribute to Afrika Bambaataa, it’s been 5-years since his last original solo album. So unlock the gates because the new vinyl is upon us and The Mountain Will Fall! After the emcee-heavy The Outsider (2006) and his more energized, adrenaline-fueled …

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June 6, 2016January 8, 2017

MASTA ACE / FLUME / HAVOC & ALCHEMIST / BLUEPRINT [#GeekSwag Reviews]: Vigilante Genesis.

I was pretty excited when offered a chance to review the new Masta Ace joint, The Falling Season. This has long been one of my most respected rappers; one I even pulled for in our discussions of who to place in our "Top 5 #GeekSwag Albums of the Year in 2004" for for his storytelling …

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May 31, 2016May 31, 2016

TOP 5 #GeekSwag ALBUMS [2007]: Dirty Little Angels.

Only an idea such as this could come from a nerd/rap chat on one slow, boring weekend night at work--or, more apropos, from some Moody guy who clearly has no life (and the help of a few others!). Either way, #GeekSwag is the merging of hip-hop music and geek culture, and while it existed in …

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May 21, 2016May 21, 2016

CHANCE the RAPPER / HOMEBOY SANDMAN / ODDISEE / KAYTRANADA [#GeekSwag Reviews]: Book of Steel.

All jokes aside, I've never heard an album like this. There are countless "debut" albums of indie artists or underground artists breaking into the major realm of fame. They're not necessarily being signed to a major label, just reaching the 1st stage of major level fame. These albums are usually fueled by the joy of …

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May 10, 2016January 7, 2017

RADIOHEAD / AESOP ROCK / D.I.T.C. [#GeekSwag Reviews]: Dream ‘The Impossible’.

I've listened to A Moon Shaped Pool five times now in order to write this review, and much like that fifth listening I kinda want to just get this over with. That sounds harsh, I know. I'm vexed right now. Not because of this album, but I'm just not in the mood to mince words. …

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