Greg Nice Through the Decades: From the Feather Leather Weather Archives
January 11th, 2014
We revisit our interviews with rapper / dancer / life improver Greg Nice of Nice & Smooth. These Q&A excerpts from four different decades show a man both comfortable with who he is and able to meet the challenges of changing times.
Gangsta Rap Claims Journo: From the Feather Leather Weather Archives
November 27th, 2013
In this edition of the FLW archives, a dark time in rap journalism is recalled with the case of rap blogger Infinitezimal. Though not noticed at the time, the series of FLW posts reveal a narrative of the tension between writers and rappers that often resulted in writers being intimidated or physically attacked for their published opinions.
Common Sense Interview: From the Feather Leather Weather Archives
January 20th, 2012
In this edition of the FLW archives, rapper Common Sense (now known as actor/rapper Common, just a shade above the Black Eyed Peas in hardcoreness) is interviewed, reminding us all why we used to love him. Either that, or reminding us all why we should have been much more annoyed by him.
December 15, 1992
Posted by Infinitezimal
Much hyped rapper Common Sense has just dropped a debut album with only one good song. Yet I still came away from playing the tape (and returning it) liking him personally and hopeful for his future. Q&A below, along with my recordings of his unique speech inflections. Enjoy?
Lucas With The Lid Off: From the Feather Leather Weather Archives
August 7th, 2010
Lucas With The Lid Off is bringing forth a resurgence of jazz music via hip-hop. Fresh for 94 from the Feather Leather Weather archives!