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Have You Heard? – (23) “Black Steel” by Tricky… and Public Enemy

Posted on October 6, 2012 by John S

I got a letter from the government the other day… I first heard this song on the 1995 release, “Maxinquaye” by a singer called Tricky. Or thought I had… Tricky was born Adrian Thaws in Bristol. He had quite a … Continue reading →

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Have You Heard? – (18) “Channel Orange” by Frank Ocean

Posted on September 1, 2012 by John S

Frank Ocean is a singer from New Orleans who is part of the LA-based Odd Future collective. “Channel Orange” is his first solo album. I have my son Kieran to thank for putting me on to this. It may well … Continue reading →

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