Articles in music
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
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 [...]
