Best of 2011: Touré

Soundcheck | Dec 16, 2011

Back in November, we spoke with the writer, cultural critic and TV host Touré about his recent book, “Who’s Afraid of Post Blackness: What It Means to Be Black Now.” He returns with a top-ten list filled with emerging artists, hip hop heroes and a few picks from the silver screen.

Touré's list:

  • "212" (song) - Azealia Banks
  • "Retromania" (book) - Simon Reynolds
  • "Attack the Block" (film) - Directed by Joe Cornish
  • "Tree of Life" (film) - Directed by Terrence Malick
  • "Drive" (film) - Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn
  • "undun" (album) - The Roots
  • "Watch the Throne" (album) - Jay-Z and Kanye West
  • "Goblin" (album) - Tyler the Creator
  • The Kills (band)
  • "Welcome 2 America" (live shows at Madison Square Garden) - Prince

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