When it comes to Seattle and music, it seems like everyone is in a band of some sorts. When it comes to commercially successful bands there may only be a few that come to mind. Most notably Nirvana and Pearl Jam. Seattle Hip-Hop hasn’t fared much better; you either have Big Booty Lovin’, Hoopty Rollin’ Sir Mix-a-Lot or Thrift Store Shoppin, Equal Love supporting Macklemore. Both of these rhyme sayers I can get behind: I support their messages and their art. So when Facebook recommended that I check out another Seattle hip-hop resident, Q Dot, I was all about it. Q Dot posted on his page that he has a new CD out in February and offered out an advanced copy. As I like getting a jump on things, I sent him a request. Later he asked me my opinion. Here is what I have to say about The Darkness.
Since this is my first posting, allow me to throw open the curtains to reveal my intentions: Reviews of music that is within and around Seattle. Some of these may be CD reviews, others may be show reviews.
Walking through Downtown I have been given CDs from local musicians looking to expand their fan base. Some nights you can hear street performers playing their music. If there is a CD of it, I will listen. As a lover of Seattle music I am looking to expand my musical appreciation and share this with everyone else. First up is my review of Q Dot's upcoming CD The Darkness. |