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Jenni Moore
Jenni Moore is a former music editor and hip-hop columnist and current freelancer at The Portland Mercury. She also writes about comedy, cannabis, movies, TV, and her hatred of taxidermy.
Posted inSneaker Wave
Fresh Drops from Wynne, Mic Capes and Umii
Phillip Quinn Wynne, “Buzzer” Oh man. Oh woman! Oregon-raised MC Wynne dropped a stunner today with a new basketball-themed song and music video, “Buzzer.” In addition to having a cameo from Dame Lillard (!), the bouncy, two-minute video sees Wynne rolling around in a black car with her crew, spitting bars while hanging out the […]
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W. Kamau Bell’s Insightful Sociopolitical Commentary Brings the House Down
The extremely prolific comedian, writer, podcast host and TV star W. Kamau Bell educates as he entertains and audiences are better for it.
Posted inMusic
Shining a Spotlight on the Beatmakers Behind Portland Hip-Hop
Fritzwa Courtesy of the artist Though you might not know their names (yet), several producers, DJs, and beatmakers create the sounds that power Portland’s flourishing hip-hop scene. An upcoming Red Bull showcase on Friday at the Evergreen aims to shine a spotlight on local artists who deserve to be recognized and celebrated. In addition to […]
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Portland’s Hip-Hop Producers Are Taking Back the Power
An Upcoming Showcase Shines the Spotlight on the Beatmakers Behind the Local Scene
An upcoming showcase shines the spotlight on the beatmakers behind the local scene.
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The Latest in Portland Hip-Hop
This summer has already been packed with local hip-hop releases and happenings, and I am whelmed. Here are two dope things that happened in Portland hip-hop recently, and two things happening this week that you won’t want to miss. THIS HAPPENED Karma Rivera, Don’t Sleep on This At the end of July, Portland MC Karma […]
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Live Review: Chanti Darling at Doug Fir, Wed Aug 8
Miss Lopez Media On Wednesday, retrofuturist-disco and R&B outfit Chanti Darling had an album release show that gave me the workout I’ve been needing. After an enchanting performance from Gold Casio, the Doug Fir’s air-conditioned underground venue had soon turned into a sweaty basement party. And that’s even before the island-themed stage décor was cleared […]
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Retro-Futurist Soul Outfit Chanti Darling Releases Their Debut LP
Long before dropping his debut LP, Chanticleer Trü—frontman of the retro-futurist soul outfit Chanti Darling—had built a solid Portland fanbase and earned plenty of buzz for his soaring falsetto and visually stunning performances. But this week Chanti Darling is finally dropping RNB Vol. 1 on local record label Tender Loving Empire. In an interview with […]
Posted inRecord Reviews
Record Review: Chanti Darling, RNB Vol. 1
The Retro-Futurist Soul Outfit Releases Their Debut LP
The retro-futurist soul outfit releases their debut LP.
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Sneaker Wave: The Latest in Portland Hip-Hop
Is there anyone who is able to keep up with the insane amount of quality music being released, both in the mainstream and regionally? There’s stuff coming from so many angles, and I am limited on space. While struggling to find the time for repeat listens of Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s brand-spankin’ new collaborative album Everything […]