Review Song Of The Day The Streets: Almost Unbearably Upbeat February 19, 2009 Fans of The Streets' earlier work, which largely concerned pub-and-club life, may find "Everything Is Borrowed" cringe-worthy. And yet it's almost impossible not to fall for the song when its soaring chorus kicks in, with its refrain, "I came to this world with nothing / And I leave with nothing but love / Everything else is just borrowed." Everything Is Borrowed Toggle more options Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/97795288/97796817" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Music Interviews The Streets: 'A Grand Don't Come for Free' July 14, 2004 Unlike many American rappers, Biritsh hip-hop artist Mike Skinner, a.k.a. The Streets, does without the hype. His new CD A Grand Don't Come for Free is a self-deprecating, humorous song cycle. The Streets: 'A Grand Don't Come for Free' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3380000/3389002" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Review Music Reviews Music Review: 'A Grand Don't Come for Free' from The Streets May 18, 2004 Rapper Mike Skinner is Britain's version of the hip-hop star, but his second CD is more soap opera than thug life. Known as "The Streets," Skinner tells an entire story from start to end, involving girls, drugs, and returning video rentals. Critic Will Hermes a review the new CD, A Grand Don't Come for Free. Music Review: 'A Grand Don't Come for Free' from The Streets Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1901268/1901319" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Review Music Reviews Rock critic Ken Tucker Fresh Air December 9, 2002 Ken Tucker reviews Original Pirate Material the debut collection by white British rapper Mike Skinner otherwise known as The Streets. Rock critic Ken Tucker Only Available in Archive Formats. Real Media
Review All Songs Considered Fall Music Preview September 22, 2008 All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen looks at some of the most anticipated releases of the season. Fall Music Preview Listen · 52:27 52:27 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/94872218/94872247" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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All Songs Considered Look Ahead: Spring 2004 March 24, 2004 A special sneak preview of upcoming releases with an exclusive cut from Wilco's new album, A Ghost is Born. Also featured: New music from the Polyphonic Spree, Patti Smith, Lou Reed and more. Look Ahead: Spring 2004 Only Available in Archive Formats. Real Media Windows