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...Should the Boss Listen to You? By James E. Lukaszewski Jossey-Bass; 188 pages...
Cadence Weapon’s got something tosay, and he wants you to listen up. On hissecond album, “Afterparty Babies,” Canadianproducer, DJ, and rapper CadenceWeapon (a.k.a. Rollie Pemberton) demonstrateshis talent for layering multiple beatsand lyrics with wit and self-assurance.For those who prefer lyrically sophisticatedrap music to high-end production,“Afterparty Babies” is a must. Reminiscentof the mash-ups of GirlTalk, the deliveryof Minneapolis rap artist POS, and thesocial commentary of an above-averagebackpacker, the album has a unique tonalpalette. He is both self-deprecating andcritical: in his introduction...
...back the funk samples and strange verses that defined Del’s early career. While it’s refreshing to know that Del hasn’t lost the style that helped him carve out his place in the rap world, it’s hard to listen to “11th Hour” without realizing that it isn’t Del’s critically acclaimed debut“I Wish My Brother George Was Here...
That said, “11th Hour” is still a solid album and one that’s worth a listen. After eight years of absence from the solo scene, a return that truly lived up to all the anticipation would be hard to muster, but Del deserves respect. His lyrics are as unique as ever—plus, his hands are clean...
...Fallon's backers in and out of the Pentagon said his departure simply proves that the Administration brooks no dissent on matters of war and peace. "Bush says he'll listen to commanders in the field," one retired admiral says, "unless they say something he doesn't like, and then he fire them." Senior Pentagon officials insist Fallon left on his own, but those familiar with the Pentagon's ways had their doubts. "We're not telling you what to do, Fox" the admiral suggests Gates told Fallon, "but there's hemlock...