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It is almost time for one of the biggest music and media conferences in the country. SXSW kicks off in Austin, TX on March 12th. This year, 88Nine RadioMilwaukee will be there covering it (well at least Adam and Tarik will be). There will be hundreds of bands and artist performing in Austin. If you [...]
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For most, Minneapolis has been know as the home of bands such as The Replacements and artists such as Prince. Minneapolis has always been known as a “Rock” city, but within the last 5-8 years, Minneapolis has been known has a Hip Hop city thanks to the crew and label known as Rhymesayers. Home to [...]
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On May 22nd, new funk legends, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings will bless The Pabst Theater in Milwaukee. It will be their first show since their 2007 sold-out show at Turner Hall (I was there, and it was amazing). The funk-masters will be touring support of their forthcoming album called “I Learned The Hard Way”, [...]
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The day I dread the most in the year is here. Happy, happy, joy, joy (insert sarcasm). With reluctance, I wish everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day, and I hope you spend it with that special someone. I would like to give you a special mixtape that you can play or give to that special one. [...]
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In honor of HBO’s new series “How To Make It In America”, which stars Kid Cudi, they have dropped a mixtape. The mixtape was put together by Kid Cudi, DJ Green Lantern, and Broke Mogul. It is a very diverse mixtape (hipster approved). You can download the mixtape here… You can watch the first epsiode [...]
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One of my favorite albums of 2009 came from a collaboration from DJs/Producers Diplo and Switch aka Major Lazer. The album “Guns Don’t Kill People, Lazers Do!” was on repeat on my iPhone, computer, and when I spun out. Well it looks like the dynamic duo will be back with an EP. They just dropped [...]
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When some people think of Haiti, they are likely to have a single story of the country and its people. People see Haiti as one of the poorest country in the western hemisphere. To the contrary, the country has rich histroy, and amazing creative spirit especially when it comes to music. Haiti also has [...]
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Most people know me to be humble. That doesn’t mean I don’t have an ego, especially when it comes to discovering new music. On this rare occasion, I have been beaming with pride. Why you ask? It is because of a band from my hometown of Atlanta by the name of The Constellations have been [...]
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Few days ago I shared with you a new track from the forthcoming Nas & Damian Marley collaboration called Distant Relative. Well the internet has blessed us with another track from the forthcoming album. I’m pretty sure the sample is from Mulatu Astatke (correct me if I’m wrong). Let me know what you think.
Nas & [...]
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When you thought was safe to go back to the clubs and here the same old boring dance music, The French duo Justice, who dominated in 2008 with their album Cross, once again, they bring back their signature sound. Found about this from Stereogum. Apparently, the duo will have a new album later this year [...]
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