Biz Markie, Opinions on boygenius, Cherry Glazerr & Cleo Sol
From his musical innovation to whimsical creativity, Biz Markie altered the future of hip hop forever. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with filmmaker Sacha Jenkins about his documentary, All Up In the Biz. The hosts also review new releases from Cleo Sol, boy genius and Cherry Glazerr.
00:00:43 Review: Cleo Sol
Cleo Sol is part of the prolific, acclaimed and mysterious group Sault, but her solo career is gaining steam. Her latest release, “Gold” is a near masterpiece according to Jim and Greg.
The Rest Boygenius
Boygenius have taken the world by storm since releasing their first full album earlier this year. Their new 4 song EP is called “The Rest” and Jim and Greg are hoping that title doesn’t indicate that the iconic trio of Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus are planning to take a break now.
I Don't Want You Anymore Cherry Glazerr
Cherry Glazerr has always primarily been the project of Clementine Creevy. On their fourth album, “I Don’t Want You Anymore” Creevy is maintaining her emotional honesty while also exploring a broader musical palate.
Sacha Jenkins on Biz Markie
Sacha Jenkins’ documentary “All Up In The Biz” is a loving homage to rapper and DJ Biz Markie, who was best known for their hit single “Just A Friend,” but did so much more than that in their career. Hosts Jim and Greg discuss how Biz maintained the respect of the hip-hop world while being defiantly himself. They also discuss the legal trouble that his sample usage created and how it forced him to focus on DJing.
Featured Songs:
- Biz Markie, "Just a Friend," The Biz Never Sleeps, Cold Chillin', 1989
- The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967
- Cleo Sol, "In Your Own Home," Gold, Forever Loving Originals, 2023
- Cleo Sol, "There Will Be No Crying," Gold, Forever Loving Originals, 2023
- Cleo Sol, "Please Don't End It All," Gold, Forever Loving Originals, 2023
- Cleo Sol, "Lost Angel," Gold, Forever Loving Originals, 2023
- boygenius, "Black Hole," the rest, Interscope, 2023
- boygenius, "Powers," the rest, Interscope, 2023
- boygenius, "Afraid of Heights," the rest, Interscope, 2023
- Cherry Glazerr, "Bad Habit," I Don't Want You Anymore, Secretly Canadian, 2023
- Cherry Glazerr, "Soft Like a Flower," I Don't Want You Anymore, Secretly Canadian, 2023
- Cherry Glazerr, "Eat You Like a Pill," I Don't Want You Anymore, Secretly Canadian, 2023
- Cherry Glazerr, "I Don't Want You Anymore," I Don't Want You Anymore, Secretly Canadian, 2023
- Biz Markie, "Nobody Beats the Biz," Goin' Off, Cold Chillin', 1988
- Biz Markie, "Alone Again," I Need a Haircut, Cold Chillin', 1991
- Muddy Waters, "She's Alright," Electric Mud, Cadet/Chess, 1968
- Vic Mensa, "Blue Eyes," Victor, Roc Nation, 2023
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