This week, Sam takes a look at the debut album from New York rapper Nas "Illmatic." Released in 1994, "Illmatic" has gone on to be considered one of the greatest rap albums of all time and helped set the blueprint for male solo rappers in the future.
Wellington musician Michael James Keane (of So Laid Back Country China) talks to Danielle about his solo record 'The Cascade', ahead of his Auckland show this weekend. Cheers NZ On Air Music!
Very excited to have A.C. Freazy up in the studio for Live and Direct this week. We chat about performing in various bands, writing music as a solo artist, plans for the future etc... you know, all that jazz! Have a wee listen to the three stellar tunes he performs, they're not to be missed. Thanks to NZ On Air Music! ~ ~ ~
Lucky for us, Harper Finn pops up to the studio to chat about his newly released singles. Harper talks to Rachel about how it feels to be going solo, whether there's an upcoming album and how it's been to find his own sound. If you want to catch Harper live, get your tickets here.
This week, Sam takes a look at the debut solo album from Brooklyn rapper Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) "Black on Both Sides." Released in 1999, this album came hot on the back of the Black Star record and helped cement Bey's place as one of the most talented up and coming rappers at the turn of the century.
We're joined in studio this week by Dirty Pixels for Live and Direct. They're just about to venture off on tour, so we have a nice wee catch up, and listen to some smooth solo tunes: Julipa, Holly and Spacesuit. Cheers NZ On Air Music! ~ ~ ~
Lontalius joins us for a breathtaking set on Live and Direct. We didn't have time for a chat, but enjoy these three beautiful (and also new) tracks performed solo. Big whattup to NZ On Air Music! ~ ~ ~
Pennie is joined in the studio by Bridge -95bFM Programming Assistant + Booker, 95bFM Host -Wednesday 1 to 4pm, Community Garden Promoter, Representative for The Grow Room, Percussionist for The Nae Nae Express, Solo Artist Hasji, Ethnomusicologist, seller of Electric Bikes at Big Street Bikers... + all round renaissance man.
Back from LA, Emily Edrosa returns to the bFM studios for a quick catch up with Jenn and Tess about her debut solo album Another Wave is Coming. Don't miss her homecoming show tomorrow night at Whammy Backroom with TOOMS, Bitch Magic & Roy Irwin. Get your tickets here.
This week, Sam flies solo recording the segment from his bedroom in lockdown. This will be happening for the next few weeks.
With this, he takes a look at the debut studio album from LA punk rock band X "Los Angeles." Released in 1980, this record remains an underground classic to this day and helped usher in a new and vibrant music scene in LA.
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