Benjamin KasselMar 10, 20224 minAs a production, "Otis" has blown me away for more than a decadeYou don't sample and rap over Otis Redding and get away with it... right? Unless you're Ye and Jay.
Benjamin KasselFeb 13, 20224 minDiving into "21st Century Schizoid Man" in memory of Ian McDonaldAs I've done twice before, I pay tribute to a recently deceased musician by looking back at one of their works.
Benjamin KasselOct 31, 20215 min"Pursuit" captures how I want Halloween to soundThe industrial instrumental's dark, chilling nature makes it a great fit for the holiday — but it also isn't exclusively an October track.
Benjamin KasselAug 31, 20214 minSimply put, we're all at least a little "Crazy"I finally talk about a track from my lifetime, and it gives me a chance to appreciate sampling as well as its lyrical perspective.