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Artist: Waterproof Blonde
Artist: Spontaneous
Though he originally hails from Chicago, rapper Spontaneous paid his dues in L.A.'s underground hip-hop scene. He released his 1998 debut single "Waterproof" on the local rap label Goodvibe Recordings, which also released singles like 1999's "Next School MCs" and 2000's "Reprezen'n," as well as his full-length debut Spur of the Moment Musik. ~... [+] Read More
Artist: Aikagi
The innocent charm and minimal electronic essence of Aikagi contributed to the additional allure of Japanese indie pop. Debuting with a 1996 self-released cassette entitled Chiccho no Daibouken, Aikagi -- meaning "spare key" in Japanese -- eventually attracted overseas attention through the U.S. label Blackbean Placenta. Resulting in the 1998 EP... [+] Read More
Artist: Ned Simpson
Ned Simonson is a freelance writer living in New York City. Growing up in sunny Arizona he discovered the joys of writing and music and air conditioning. And all it took was attending three state universities and working at seven record stores. He's been a regular contributor to local music scenes from coast to coast. In Arizona he was kicked... [+] Read More
Artist: Scamps
The roots of long-lived R&B vocal group the Scamps lie in the Kansas City chapter of the Civilian Conservation Camp workforce of the late '30s. According to Marv Goldberg's profile in the June 2002 issue of Discoveries, workers Earl Robinson and James Whitcomb regularly passed the days singing and harmonizing with their colleagues, earning the... [+] Read More
