Author: Jaylan Harrington

Recently, rappers Pusha T and Jay-Z reunited once again for a new track, “Neck & Wrist.” While the song is incredible in part because of their verses, the person who really makes the song work is Pharrell Williams. Also featured on the track, Pharrell performs the hook on the song, but his greatest impact comes… Continue reading Neck & Wrist: One of Pharrell’s best

Our reading on plunderphonics was intriguing, and the idea of exploring artists utilizing existing recordings with minimal changes for their work made me think of some of my favorite rap artists. One great example of this is the rap clique Griselda, a group of rappers from Buffalo, New York, who have made a name for… Continue reading Plunderphonics and 21st century rap

The presentation last week on Brian Eno and his work pioneering the usage of synths in music, as well as ambient music, made me think about why Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross’s scores always do a great job of telling story while not overwhelming the movie. My example is “Hand Covers Bruise,” a song from… Continue reading Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross and Noise