The Number One Pick: Dom Kennedy

[melovp]

Dom murked at SOB's last night. NY showed him hella love 

The Number One Pick: Dom Kennedy
 
by Chris Wise

As the former gatekeepers of the music industry, major labels, radio stations, and record stores, struggle to recompose themselves and remain relevant in the digital age, wise artists have thrived in the new climate. The internet and other technological advances have afforded artists a bevy of unprecedented opportunities to establish their brand: new distribution channels, entry to global networks, and simplified fan outreach. In just a few short years, Dom Kennedy has made his way to the forefront of hip-hop in 2011, with smooth lyrics, dope beats and an unstoppable grind.

It is through the virtue of the Internet that I first heard of Dom Kennedy some four years ago as a member of the Niketalk web forum. Our online community feverishly awaited the release of his first work, “25th Hour,

 

[melovp]

Dom murked at SOB's last night. NY showed him hella love 

The Number One Pick: Dom Kennedy
 
by Chris Wise

As the former gatekeepers of the music industry, major labels, radio stations, and record stores, struggle to recompose themselves and remain relevant in the digital age, wise artists have thrived in the new climate. The internet and other technological advances have afforded artists a bevy of unprecedented opportunities to establish their brand: new distribution channels, entry to global networks, and simplified fan outreach. In just a few short years, Dom Kennedy has made his way to the forefront of hip-hop in 2011, with smooth lyrics, dope beats and an unstoppable grind.

It is through the virtue of the Internet that I first heard of Dom Kennedy some four years ago as a member of the Niketalk web forum. Our online community feverishly awaited the release of his first work, “25th Hour,

 

[toast1985]

Good article, I feel you...Felt like I've been trying to put friends on for the longest, too.

 

[toast1985]

Good article, I feel you...Felt like I've been trying to put friends on for the longest, too.

 

[airheaddd]

nice read. i've saved countless souls with that 1997 track

 

[airheaddd]

nice read. i've saved countless souls with that 1997 track