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Michael Rocks

(11/02/01 5:00am)

You can't classify him. You can't even understand him. The mere utterance of his name evokes a gamut of images both miserable and messianic. With the exception of, well, no one, no single artist has roused such discordant and incongruous public perceptions. To some, his life represents the American Dream: A poor boy from a working class town who channeled his immense talent into a vehicle for social commentary and upward mobility. Others identify him solely as what he has become: a scandal-plagued tabloid joke, a jaded mega-star recognizable more for his undeniable eccentricities than his exceptional musical accomplishments. This is the life of Michael Jackson.

https://www.dukechronicle.com/article/2001/11/michael-rocks

The Sweet Smell of Stankonia

(10/27/00 4:00am)

Throughout the history of recorded music, it's been normal for musicians to become artistically stagnant or incapable of embracing innovation after a few albums. In the ultra-breakneck evolution of hip-hop, there's a strong trend toward safety and an apprehensiveness to push boundaries that quickly turns former rap dignitaries into has-beens and can turn today's most heralded superstar into tomorrow's most forgotten relic.

https://www.dukechronicle.com/article/2000/10/sweet-smell-stankonia

Get your G.O.A.T.

(09/15/00 4:00am)

LL Cool J might not have been rap's first artist but he may well be one of its most durable. Since his auspicious emergence in 1985, LL has navigated through hip-hop's stormy waters, catapulting himself from overnight sensation to bona fide cross-cultural phenomenon. In his 15th year, Cool J is back on the scene and looking to elevate his game to even loftier levels with the release of his eighth album, G.O.A.T. (Greatest of All Time).

https://www.dukechronicle.com/article/2000/09/get-your-got

The Doctor Is In

(11/12/99 5:00am)

There are brief instances in history that force you to anticipate what lies ahead and forget what came before. One of these moments came in 1992 with the release of Dr. Dre's classic album, The Chronic. This revolutionary album redefined hip-hop, making gangsta funk a radio-accessible multiplatinum commodity. Dre's cinematic, synthesized funk seeped its way to the top of the charts, forever rearranging rap as we knew it.

https://www.dukechronicle.com/article/1999/11/doctor