The long time friend and collaborator of Blackalicious and DJ Shadow, Lyrics Born is no stranger to hip hop. In fact, he and his friends, who would later become Quannum Records, have helped to mold ...

January 12, 2011 • We're now a decade into the 21st century, so it's time to check in on the blues and see how it's doing in the relatively new world of loops, samples and remixing technology. August ...

Lyrics Born, an indie rapper from San Francisco, recalls a time when hip-hop was almost invariably fun, brisk and at least somewhat lighthearted. "I Like It, I Love It" has an old-school foundation to ...

VAIL, Colorado – Bay-area rapper Lyrics Born (Tom Shirmura) built a strong following with his ’90s funk-infused hip-hop. In 2003, he released his first solo record, carving a niche as a viable artist ...

“Hold on, I’m coming,” the San Francisco-based hip-hop icon mutters at the beginning of this disc. He purposely invokes Sam & Dave—it’s a prophetic opener for this joyful album, which combines horn ...

It's been five long years since the Bay Area's favorite gruff-voiced MC last graced us with a new album. Lyrics Born's emphasis on quality over quantity pays off on Everywhere at Once, which is solid ...