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Have You Heard? – (23) “Black Steel” by Tricky… and Public Enemy
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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Tagged Black Steel, Martina Topley-Bird, Maxinquaye, music, Public Enemy, rap, Tricky, Trip Hop
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Have You Heard? – (18) “Channel Orange” by Frank Ocean
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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Tagged Channel Orange, Frank Ocean, music, Odd Future, Prince, rap, soul, Stevie Wonder
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