Distressing news recently came from the world of underground rap and hip-hop. El-P announced via the Def Jux Web site that he was effectively shutting down the label. Many of the emcees who made their home with Def Jux during its 10-year run will likely end up with great deals elsewhere, but to see such an immense group of talent get broken up is still upsetting.
I'm currently reading Bruce Feiler's newest book "America's Prophet," but it has nothing to do with my choice for today's song. Aesop Rock's just been in my head. I'll be posting about Feiler's book soon, though. Enjoy:
I'll deal with the all the bullshit being thrown around the airwaves about the election results from Massachusetts some time in the near future—too much going through my head right now to write a coherent post—but if you're desperate to dive into a heap of depressing news, Andrew Sullivan has done a great job of compiling reactions and predictions on the futures of where health care, the Obama administration, and the Democratic majority. All I'll say about it tonight is regardless of what side of the aisle you're on, know that right now it's best to calm down and wait to see what happens next.
Before the election intruded into everyone's life, I'd been planning to do a post about the music I listen to these days, and how that's changed from my mentality in high school and college. I followed through with that tonight to get my mind off the election and give you a respite from the mayhem.
