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Michael K. Williams Gives More Details About Ol’ Dirty Bastard Biopic

By Kevin posted May 17, 2012 at 10:03

The Wire alum Michael K. Williams gave more details about his starring role in the Ol’ Dirty Bastard biopic Dirty White Boy in an interview with New York City’s Power 105. Read more after the jump. Continue...
VHS or Beta Unleash “Eyes Dub,” Play NYC’s Bowery Ballroom Tonight

By Kevin posted May 17, 2012 at 09:22

Barely a week after dropping Diamonds & Dub, VHS or Beta have released the disc’s first offering ”Eyes Dub” to fans. Continue...
Baby Monster Announces EP, Share MP3

By Kevin posted May 15, 2012 at 15:55

Duo Baby Monster, known for their popular remixes of Gorillaz, Ellie Goulding and Foster The People, have dropped asong off their upcoming EP City of Lovers. Learn more after the jump. Continue...
WATCH: Jade Alston Performs At BET Music Matters

By Kevin posted May 11, 2012 at 09:54

Jade Alston performed to a packed house at NYC’s Santo Party House for BET’s Music Matters showcase earleir this week. The R&B starlet performed a set that included a medley of Bruno Mars, Lil’ Wayne and Kings of Leon on her guitar before busting a version of Mary J. Blige’s classic “Real Love.” Watch after the jump. Continue...
Keys N Krates Share Zeds Dead & Omar Linx Remix, Announce Tour Dates

By Kevin posted May 11, 2012 at 09:41

In preparation for their massive summer tour duo Keys N Krates have dropped a new remix. Continue...
Review: CAKE At The Palace Theater In Connecticut

By Harris posted May 11, 2012 at 09:01

As if on the front steps of a run down New Orleans bar, Vince DiFiore sits backstage, secluded from the world, pushing air through his silver trumpet. He jams along with himself, a man without an audience, playing only for the benefit of his own ears. Just out of view are thousands of fans. Still there he sits, lit only by a glowing blue stage lamp, minutes from taking the stage in Connecticut with his band. CAKE. Continue...
Spirit Animal Shares Big Black Delta Remix, Announce Tour Dates

By Kevin posted May 09, 2012 at 10:05

NYC funk-heavy pysch-rockers (there’s a musical melange you don’t hear everyday) Spirit Animal have released Big Black Delta’s remix of their single “Crocodile Skins.” Continue...
Andre 3000 To Play Jimi Hendrix In Biopic

By Kevin posted May 07, 2012 at 10:00

It’s official. Outkast’s Andre 3000 is set to play rock legend Jimi Hendrix in a biopic of his life, set to begin filming later this month in Ireland. Continue...
Beastie Boys Adam Yauch Dead At 47

By Kevin posted May 05, 2012 at 00:02

Adam Yauch, one-third of iconic rap group the Beastie Boys has died. He was 47 years old. Continue...
Zulu Winter Unveil ‘Silver Tongue’ Video

By Kevin posted May 04, 2012 at 19:01

Oxfordshire’s own Zulu Winter have dropped a video for “Single Tongue,” a made-for-shimmying cut that shows the band’s knack for combining heartfelt emotion and dance beats. The video, a psychological head trip featuring ominous eyes and shadowy figures, is as startling as the track is catchy. Watch it after the jump. Continue...