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

WNYC is funded by sponsors and member donations

Top Stories

Simplecast episode unavailable

You have exceeded your api key request quota for this account
WNYC

NYC Rent Guidelines Board approves 2-year rent freeze, fulfilling Mamdani campaign pledge

About 1 million rent-stabilized apartments will be shielded from rent increases for the next two years after the historic vote.
Gothamist |

Simplecast episode unavailable

You have exceeded your api key request quota for this account
WNYC

Feds indict former Mayor Adams adviser Frank Carone in migrant housing bribery scheme

One of former Mayor Eric Adams' oldest and closest allies was arrested Wednesday on federal corruption charges, joining a growing roster of Adams aides facing prosecution.
Gothamist |
YOU ARE ONLINE