Timmhotep Aku
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On his debut album, Rodeo, the young rapper appropriates the sounds of his forebears, like collaborator and mentor Kanye West, to create a musical collage of his own.
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The producer, vocalist, DJ and filmmaker discusses the intersecting worlds of art and music, and premieres his new song "Baby Eye."
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The producer behind the West Coast gangsta rap sound looks back over his career on a long-awaited album that sounds less like one man's vanity project than a grand group effort.
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A few weeks ago a young, white female rapper by the name of Kreayshawn became unexpected Internet sensation. But Timmhotep Aku of The Root believes, despite her quirk and humor, she's more novelty than talent.