In another Soundcheck Smackdown, we debate whether Lil' Wayne is indeed the best rapper alive -- as he often claims -- or just out of control. Later: Jakob Dylan, leader of The Wallflowers and the son of a songwriting great, talks about his solo debut, "Seeing Things." And, he performs live in our studio.
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Jakob DylanSoundcheck Smackdown: Lil' Wayne
Lil’ Wayne claims to be the best rapper alive, but it took New Orleans' most famous guest MC two years to put out his new album. In another Soundcheck Smackdown, we debate Lil’ Wayne’s claim to greatness and his new album, "Tha Carter III." Joining us in studio: Sasha Frere-Jones, ...
Jakob Dylan
Jakob Dylan is best known as the leader of the alternative group The Wallflowers -- and as the son of a certain American music legend. On the Rick Rubin-produced solo album Seeing Things, Dylan offers up acoustic folk songs that touch on war, evil and the apocalypse – reminding some ...
Lil' Wayne vs. The World
It’s one thing for Lil Wayne to proclaim himself the world’s best rapper. That sort of bragging, whether serious or in jest, has long been a part of hip-hop. It’s quite another thing for anyone else to agree. I mean, hip-hop ...