A quick music recommendation: Blackalicious, The Craft

I've long been a Blackalicious fan. I've had their most recent recording floating around in my collection for a few months, but I just had the chance to really give it a proper listen. It's an excellent piece of work.

If you're a hip hop fan, you know these guys, and know that they're at the top of the heap. If you're the person who likes some hip hop, but don't really follow it enough to know what's good, this (along with earlier releases Nia & Blazing Arrow) should definitely be on your list to check out. Now, if you're the fool who claims that all rap sounds the same—shame on you. Break off a little piece of this.

There's still time to amend your Christmas wish list!