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Sigur Rós Performs Við spilum endalaust – A Take Away Show in a Paris Cafe
By Andrew Boni — March 24, 2009 — 4 Comments
Sigur Rós Performs Við spilum endalaust – A Take Away Show in a Paris Cafe

The Icelandic foursome known as Sigur Rós was trekking across France when they decided to make a stop in Paris at “a cafe you’d never expect to visit before the age of 60.” It ended up being a great performance if you chose to ignore the awkward/surprised stares from the elderly patrons. Jón Þór Birgisson’s [...]

The Beastie Boys feat. Cypress Hill and DJ Hurricane Perform “So What’cha Want” on the Arsenio Hall Show
By Andrew Boni — March 24, 2009 — 1 Comment
The Beastie Boys feat. Cypress Hill and DJ Hurricane Perform “So What’cha Want” on the Arsenio Hall Show

Talk about a throwback…this wonderful piece of footage dates all the way back to 1992, when the Beastie Boys released their second album, Check Your Head. They made an appearance on the Arsenio Hall Show with fellow rappers DJ Hurricane and Cypress Hill’s Sen Dog. Check out the awesome outfit that Arsenio is rockin’…who else [...]

The 6 Best Musical Performances from Late Night with Conan O’Brien
By Andrew Boni — March 17, 2009 — 12 Comments
The 6 Best Musical Performances from Late Night with Conan O’Brien

I can’t belive that it’s already been three weeks since Late Night with Conan O’Brien ended. Like millions of others across the country and around the world (Finland, I’m looking at you), I was not nearly ready for the 6′4″ funnyman to go off the air. It’s not that Late Night with Jimmy Fallon isn’t [...]

Celebrating Life, 12 Years After Death: The NOTORIOUS B.I.G Tribute Mixtape
By Marlene Boyette — March 9, 2009 — No Comments Yet
Celebrating Life, 12 Years After Death: The NOTORIOUS B.I.G Tribute Mixtape

DJ Drama and remixing super producers, Cookin Soul have joined forces with an array of talented artists and personalities, to create a remix project like no other. On the day that marks the 12 year anniversary of Christopher Wallace’s death, “The NOTORIOUS BIG Tribute” drops, breathing new life into the original samples used on the [...]

Emilio Rojas: Who needs a bail out when you’re RECESSION PROOF?
By Marlene Boyette — March 8, 2009 — No Comments Yet
Emilio Rojas: Who needs a bail out when you’re RECESSION PROOF?

Emilio Rojas drops his highly anticipated mixtape, “Recession Proof” which includes appearances by Stat Quo, Donny Goines, Fashawn and the production of Illmind, M-Phazes, Khrysis and more.
Emilio has been grinding consistently; rocking live performances, dropping in on radio shows and providing quality singles for your listening pleasure. His music video for “That Time” is currently [...]

LATE NIGHT CREEPIN’: THE ROOTS TO SHARE STAGE WITH JIMMY FALLON
By Marlene Boyette — February 26, 2009 — No Comments Yet
LATE NIGHT CREEPIN’: THE ROOTS TO SHARE STAGE WITH JIMMY FALLON

The Philly bred, world renowned hip hop act known affectionately as The Legendary Roots Crew (The Roots ), have been selected and are currently preparing to make a new home on one particular stage that is quite different from all the others that they have graced over the years; The stage of Late Night [...]

Mixtape Mondays: PUCKER UP – DJ Green Lantern & Jadakiss Return
By Marlene Boyette — February 23, 2009 — 1 Comment
Mixtape Mondays: PUCKER UP – DJ Green Lantern & Jadakiss Return

The Evil Genius (DJ Green Lantern) and Mr. “Top 5 Dead or Alive” reunite to release something that hip hop fans across the globe have patiently waited several years for; A healthy serving of raw, unapologetic lyrics ala Jadakiss (The LOX, D-Block*).
As the raspy voiced Yonkers, New York native and recent Def Jam signee prepares [...]

M.I.A., Kanye West, Jay-Z, Lil’ Wayne, and T.I. Perform ‘Swagga Like Us’ at Grammys
By Andrew Boni — February 10, 2009 — 2 Comments
M.I.A., Kanye West, Jay-Z, Lil’ Wayne, and T.I. Perform ‘Swagga Like Us’ at Grammys

Last night, M.I.A., Kanye West, Jay-Z, Lil’ Wayne, and T.I. performed their highly anticipated rendition of “Swagga Like Us” at the 2009 Grammys. Donning a black and white polka-dotted outfit, M.I.A. was the first one out on stage. Nine months pregnant, the British phenom looked as if her water was going to break if [...]

Bonnaroo Music Festival 2009 Lineup Announced
By Andrew Boni — February 3, 2009 — No Comments Yet
Bonnaroo Music Festival 2009 Lineup Announced

Earlier today, Bonnaroo officials released their tentative music lineup. This is the moment that thousands of people have been waiting anxiously for. All I have to say is that the lineup is pretty damn solid.

A 17 Year Old Biggie Smalls Destroys Rap Battle Opponent
By Andrew Boni — January 29, 2009 — 3 Comments
A 17 Year Old Biggie Smalls Destroys Rap Battle Opponent

I’ve always loved Biggie Smalls’ music. His beats are sick and his flow is unbelievable- there’s no denying it. With the release of the biopic Notorious on Jan 16th, I did some digging on the internet to learn more about the man. I stumbled across this video, which features Biggie Smalls at age 17 [...]