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Hip-hop producer Tall Black Guy specializes in a predominantly mellow and sample-based sound rich with atmosphere and musicality. Counting DJ Premier and Pete Rock as inspirations, and Questlove and BBC DJ Gilles Peterson among his admirers, the native Midwesterner has been operating since the second half of the 2000s with an array of original productions, remixes, edits, and collaborations, throughout which he has been equally adept at working with rappers, singers, and sampled voices. His full-length recordings range from 8 Miles to Moenart (2013) to Airplane Mode (2021), and include the Zo! collaboration Abstractions (also 2021).
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Joey Bada$$, born Jo-Vaughn Virginie Scott on January 20, 1995, in Brooklyn, New York, is a critically acclaimed rapper, actor, and cultural influencer. Emerging as a founding member of the Pro Era collective, Joey burst onto the hip-hop scene with his 2012 mixtape 1999, a nostalgic nod to '90s boom-bap with a modern twist. His thoughtful lyricism and storytelling immediately drew comparisons to golden-era legends, solidifying his place as a leading voice in the new wave of conscious rap.
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“Salem” is a dark and provocative supernatural drama that reimagines the infamous Salem witch trials with a sinister twist. Created by Brannon Braga and Adam Simon, the series explores a world where witches aren’t just real—they’re orchestrating the trials to tighten their grip on the town. Janet Montgomery stars as Mary Sibley, a powerful witch whose dark ambitions drive the story, while Shane West plays her tormented former lover, John Alden. With its haunting atmosphere, political intrigue, and gothic storytelling, “Salem” delves into themes of power, love, and betrayal, earning its place as a chilling rework of colonial history.
A mix of indie and street, rapper Joey Bada$$ rose to fame by releasing mixtapes and joining the hip-hop collective PRO ERA with fellow MC Capital Steez. Born Jo-Vaughn Virginie Scott in the East Flatbush section of Brooklyn, Joey began performing under the name JayOhVee, but changed it to Joey Bada$$ just before he signed to the spotify:search:label%3A%22Cinematic+Music%22 label in 2012. It was the same year Joey made his solo debut with the mixtape 1999, which was followed in 2013 by the mixtape Summer Knights. Later that year he made his official debut when the Summer Knights EP landed, featuring four tracks from the mixtape of the same name. A PRO ERA mixtape followed in early 2014, The Secc$ Tap.e, Vol. 2. The full-length B4.DA.$$ appeared in January 2015, filled with productions from the likes of Statik Selektah and DJ Premier alongside PRO ERA's Kirk Knight and Chuck Strangers. Even more impressive, the album included a track where The Roots helped complete a lost beat from the late, great J Dilla. In the years that followed, Joey collaborated with Korean hip-hop artist Tablo and British band Glass Animals.
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“Legends of Tomorrow” is a thrilling, action-packed sci-fi television series set within the DC Arrowverse. Created by Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim, Andrew Kreisberg, and Phil Klemmer, the show follows a team of misfit heroes and antiheroes assembled by the enigmatic time-traveler Rip Hunter (Arthur Darvill). Tasked with preventing catastrophic events across history, the team includes an eclectic mix of characters like Sara Lance/White Canary (Caity Lotz), Ray Palmer/Atom (Brandon Routh), and Mick Rory/Heat Wave (Dominic Purcell).
Each season combines high-stakes action with humor, heart, and often absurd scenarios as the “Legends” navigate time paradoxes, fight supervillains, and protect the timeline. Praised for its campy charm and character-driven storytelling, the series embraces its quirky tone, growing into one of the most unpredictable and beloved entries in the Arrowverse. Over its run, it celebrates teamwork, redemption, and the idea that anyone can become a legend.