Music

B. Cox and J. Owe take a look back at Wu-Tang Clan’s GZA (The Genius) 1995 classic album Liquid Swords; an album that arrived with less fanfare than its counterparts, but which soon grew in mythical proportion with its mind bending lyrics, haunting production and a all-star cast of guest […]

The crew reviews Nelly’s 2000 debut album Country Grammar, an album that introduced and opened the door for St. Louis to the hip-hop world and started a career of superstardom for an artist unique with a style all his own.  Visit The Vault Classic Music Reviews Online www.vaultclassicpod.com Join our […]

B. Cox and J. Owe take a look back at Black Rob’s 2000 debut Life Story, a gritty tale of hardships, street life and opportunities at hand that had great potential — save for a few missteps. Visit The Vault Classic Music Reviews Online www.vaultclassicpod.com Join our Private Facebook Listener […]

The crew discuss Mos Def’s (nka Yasin Bey) timeless 1999 debut Black on Both Sides, which came at a critical times in their lives. They discuss the lyrics, production, themes and the prophetic nature of its message that still rings true to this day.  Follow The Vault Classic Music Reviews […]

B. Cox reviews Gang Starr’s classic fourth album Hard To Earn as it turns 30. After the critical success of 1992’s Daily Operation, Guru and DJ Premier took a brief hiatus to pursue individual projects. Guru launched his Jazzmatazz series and Premier became one of the most sought after producers […]

B. Cox pays homage to hip-hop as it turns 50 years old. For much of the year, the recognized beginning of the genre, culture and societal phenomenon called hip-hop has been celebrated, lauded and congratulated worldwide for changing the world as we see it. He goes over a brief history […]

B. Cox and J. Owe look back at OutKast’s classic third album Aquemini as it turns 25. After the success of their sophomore album, 1996’s ATLiens, Andre and Big Boi both had major life events that affected their outlooks and artistry, included breakups and the start of fatherhood. Given more […]

B. Cox & J. Owe review 50 Cent’s explosive debut album Get Rich or Die Tryin’ as it turns 20. After a successful run as a protege of Run DMC’s Jam Master Jay, the Queens youth turned drug dealer turned emcee was set to make his mark after series of […]

B. Cox takes a look at R&B and pop icon Janet Jackson’s sixth studio album The Velvet Rope, as it turns 25. On the heels of negotiating and signing the biggest record label contract in history and her successful album tour from her fifth album Janet, the superstar suffered a […]