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Scarface Says Hip Hop Is Intentionally Being Dumbed Down

by DANIELLE HARLING, December 27, 2013, via Hip Hop DX Scarface feels Hip Hop has become dumbed down because the genre was becoming too gre…

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Madlib Discusses Sun Ra, Tha Alkaholiks, & J Dilla In Rare Interview (VIDEO)

Madlib with Laura Leishman in the record library at Radio France. Madlib's latest release is Rock Konducta Vol. 1. Madlib dans Radio Vin…

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20 Years Ago, De La Soul Refused To Go Pop

by OLIVER WANG December 30, 2013 | NPR Listen Now This year marks the 20th anniversary of a remarkable year in music. Over the 12 mo…

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0 Dec 30, 2013

24 Things You Should Know Before Starting A Vinyl Collection

Via giphy.com Here’s the answer to every question you could possibly have, including some that may be embarrassing. Like, is vinyl actua…

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0 Dec 28, 2013

Jay Z's Brand Is Suffering Because People Don't Trust Him Anymore

AARON TAUBE  | DEC. 26, 2013 | Business Insider In July, the rapper and business mogul Jay Z partnered with Samsung to release a new album…

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Chuck D Responds To Suge Knight’s African-American/N***a Comments

by Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) December 18th, 2013 (AllHipHop News)  Suge Knight sparked controversy recently when the former head o…

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0 Dec 19, 2013

13 Ways to Make Money with Your Songs

By Jamie Purpora | December 13, 2013 | Billboard Jamie Purpora is TuneCore's President of Music Publishing Administration.  If you wr…

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0 Dec 15, 2013

Calvin Harris DJ controversy highlights the fading artistry of club culture

The latest mania for US electronic dance music takes its cue from stadium rock rather than the spontaneity of club cultureBill Brewster | t…

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0 Dec 5, 2013

How Much Does Spotify Pay Musicians? Now We Really Know

Spotify's graph of album earnings in July 2013 versus earnings when the service reaches 40 million paying subscribers. By Ian S. Port Tu…

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0 Dec 4, 2013

Beastie Boys Fire Back at Toymakers Behind 'Girls' Lawsuit

Rappers assert they made a decision long ago not to allow their name or music to be used in advertising By Kory Grow November 25, 2013 11:…

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0 Nov 27, 2013

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J Boog at THE UC THEATRE, Berkeley

June 16, 2026 from 8pm to 11:30pm
ENTER TO WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS. WINNER WILL BE DRAWN RANDOMLY AND ANNOUNCED 2 DAYS PRIOR TO EVENT. June 16, 2026 J BoogTHE UC THEATRE 2036 University Ave. Berkeley, CA Doors: 7:00 pm. Start: 8:00 pm All Ages >> BUY TICKETS…See More
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ENTER TO WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS. WINNER WILL BE DRAWN RANDOMLY AND ANNOUNCED 2 DAYS PRIOR TO EVENT. Friday, Jun 12, 2026 DON CARLOSThe Chapel, 777 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA Doors: 8:00PM | Show: 9:00PM>> BUY TICKETS…See More
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Jhaysings Blends Love, Culture, and Soulful Energy on New Single “Emotions”

Nigerian Afrobeat's artist Jhaysings is making waves once again with the release of his latest single, "Emotions" Hailing from Lagos, Nigeria, Jhaysings has spent the last seven years building a name for himself as a singer, songwriter, producer, and mix engineer. His dedication to developing a unique sound has earned him recognition from…See More
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The Vibrant sounds of Latin American & Haitian Music delivers the steamy single; "Latin Nights" by Shaney Poo

The vibrant sounds of the Latin American and Haitian music scenes are about to converge in an exhilarating new single: **"Latin Nights"** by Shaney Poo. This track not only showcases the diverse rhythms of Latin music but also pays homage to the rich cultural tapestry of the Haitian community. A Fusion of Sounds"Latin Nights" is a celebration of the rich musical heritages that define both Latin and Haitian cultures. With infectious beats and dynamic melodies, Shaney Poo invites listeners on a…See More
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