I suppose I could spend the entire day dissecting the video for Taylor Swift's brand new single, "Shake It Off," but in lieu of getting frustrated over calculated cultural carpetbagging I prefer to clear my head and listen to new music from South Holland rapper and Village collective member Kembe X. The 19-year-old first caught my ear with 2011's Self Rule, a charming debut I had on repeat for months largely because of Kembe's down-to-earth personality, soothing vocals, and introspective lyrics.…
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