Author Archives: Jason

About Jason

Jason R. Koepke is Founder and Data Strategist at GNT LLC, a risk-analysis and data strategy firm that provides analytical and technical services to the public and private sectors. His work and research has been featured in the academic, financial, and technical industries.

FT Is Hip, Or Am I Out Of Touch With Today’s Kids?

I recently came upon the band Arctic Monkeys. I recommend them to anyone enjoying the dance rock and neo-no wave trends.

Apparently, I’m way behind on the whole Arctic Monkeys tip, as I’ve been teased by ZS and the FT has an entire op-ed piece less than a week after I first listened to their albums. Next thing you know, the FT will be drinking a Heineken and out-labeling other scenesters (Note: I do neither). The article is not a particular worthwhile read, but I include it after the jump for amusement.
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Hip Hop In Four Albums

A friend asked me to introduce her to the world of hip hop by sending her some music. I imposed a four to five album limit, primarily because of the amount of time it would take me to gather the music and send it to her but also because I figured too much more and she would have trouble digesting it (even though she is into music).

What four or five albums would you choose, and why? My selections are after the jump.
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