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The Weeknd Drops Two New Songs

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As a teaser to his upcoming album, The Weeknd released two new songs on YouTube. The songs, "Kiss Land" and "John Carpenter", clock in at a solid eight minutes and offer a sneak peek into what his new album has to offer. "Kiss Land" is everything … [Read more...]

Eurovision: Europe’s Night of Music

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In 1956, a war-torn Europe created a night of musical unity that was intended to bring the countries back together. This past weekend, Sweden hosted Eurovision's 58th Annual Song Contest. The theme was "we are one" and sought to highlight the … [Read more...]

Where the Downtown Music Festival Went Wrong

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On the weekend of May 10th and 11th, the Downtown Music Festival hit the Lower East Side. The festival is only a few years old and has some obvious kinks to work out. But even with big names like Kendrick Lamar, I wasn't sold on the Downtown Music … [Read more...]

Downtown Music Festival: Ryan Hemsworth, Antwon, and Earl Sweatshirt

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The Downtown Music Festival kicked off this weekend in New York City's Lower East Side. The Downtown Music Festival is designed to showcase rising artists in a small, intimate environment. I began my festival experience by starting out at Element … [Read more...]

5 Faces of 50 Cent

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    Here a few pictures that I took of 50 Cent at SXSW 2013. It was my first time getting to see the man up close and personal as he spoke about business ventures, Floyd Mayweather, G-Unit and conscious capitalism. Fiddy can talk and … [Read more...]

In the Crowd – The Jam 1979 to 1982

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In my experience, you’re a fan of either The Jam or The Style Council. Paul Weller either did his best work pre- or post-1982. In your opinion. And most people do have an opinion about Weller. About his songs and his performances. He’s that … [Read more...]

Crazy Sexy Cool: TLC’s New Biopic

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Promo photos for the new biopic following the story of hip-hop trip TLC have surfaced this past week.  Though the biopic isn't set to air until later this fall, excitement is stirring for story of TLC's legendary story of their rise to the … [Read more...]

Hot Boy Turk – ReFlamed Vlog 1 + 2

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Check out this video blog of Turk as he journeys through Atlanta promoting his new mixtape Blame It On the System. I saw a cameo from Waka's mom Debra Atney. Is Turk the newest member of the Brick Squad? … [Read more...]

Do We Really Want A Sequel To Timberlake’s ‘The 20/20 Experience?

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Justin Timberlake’s latest album, The 20/20 Experience, is not only a great album but a daring one that mixes multiple genres of music and establishes JT as an artist further away from his N*Sync days.  With musical inspirations from the classic … [Read more...]

15 Must Know Facts About 50 Cent (Video)

Oprah and 50 Cent Interview

Here are fifteen must know facts about rapper/actor Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRkmfWxl81A&list=UUbPm_C5brHsV-pq_KOI6ksA&index=1 … [Read more...]

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