This may be the greatest video I've ever seen. Pretty funky.
R. Kelly missed a court appearance on child pornography charges this week after undergoing surgery for a burst appendix, his lawyer said.
I had no idea Michael Brecker passed away until watching the Grammy's last night... he was a fixture with our friend Herbie Hancock.
The noms are in for this year's Brit Awards. Amy is up for British Female Solo Artist and British Album. Lily Allen who?
The ledgendary Stax records is back!!
btw.. If you've never seen the "WattStax" move, you're missing out!
Do you believe it? She just seems too down to earth...
if you have even a passing interest in DJ or record-collecting culture, then you're not going to want to miss this one. DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist reunite for a Brain Placement 45 show at the Hollywood Bowl.
TGIFader! Fader magazine is having a party tonight in Los Angeles.
You say CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) and I say CSS (Cansei de Ser Sexy) Let's call the whole thing off!
Check out the funky website for the SUB POP band.
Easily the greatest rendition of the National Anthem...from the 1983 NBA All Star Game.
Singer says she was 'playing a character' on set of magazine shoot.
This was one of the featured SuperBowl commercials... Chevy is targeting everyone... I love MJB but I can't stand this commercial! It's played so often I can't get away from it...
spine magazine posted a song from Erykah Badu. look for the 5/6 post in news section for the link to the mp3
The 24th Annual Reggae on the River Music Festival will be held Aug 3 - 5 at Dimmick Ranch and French's Camp in Piercy, CA. The confirmed line up includes Mad Professor, Lee "Scratch" Perry and The Roots.
Our boy Puff Daddy is now looking for a show-stopping male quartet.
have you seen this Bonnie Prince Billy video?
Prince is to give away his new album for free with a British tabloid newspaper before its official launch, in a move that has caused dismay among music retailers.
Madlib and Peanut Butter Wolf pair up for the 5th installment of Time Out's "Other Side" cd/dvd series. Madlib's mix fits the Stones Throw aesthetic and PB Wolf takes you on a tour of his favorite neighborhoods. The compilation will be released in May.
Kelis is of Milkshake fame but Al Usher has remixed a new song of hers... Lil Star has a little bit of disco feel... a bit of pop... some soul... and certainly danceable...
Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings have dropped the toughest funk 45 of the year. "I'm Not Gonna Cry" is a syncopated Funk workout ala 1972 Bobby Byrd. It will knock you off your seat (if you aren't already dancing) Preview the single at their myspace page.
Fans of the ANSWER riddim, should drop into the Grievous Angel blog for a musical treat. Reggae experts John Eden and Paul Meme clash out 2 fierce ANSWER workouts. Seeeelectah!!
i can never get enough of that song "Needy Girl" by Chromeo. the Pound for Pound blog has posted the original track 2 remixes!
Oh yeah...Afrobeat masters Antibalas are set to release their new album, "Security", on March 6. This time, the band worked with producer John McEntire (Tortoise) so you know it will be extra good. Preview the tracks at their website.
Jennifer Hudson cemented that best supporting actor Oscar with her devastating performance of "And I Am Telling You..." Here's a video of the original Effie Jennifer Holliday performing the song at the '82 Tony Awards. She brings the house down as well!
Reggae legend Lee 'Scratch' Perry made a rare appearance in Austin, TX on Saturday night. Brooklyn's Dub Is A Weapon provided the riddims.
a new documentary honors reggae legend Garnett Silk
What ever happened?! Ever since "The Boy is Mine" and Moesha things haven't really gone well... first she hosts America's Got Talent and now she's involved in a traffic fatality...
Not surprising when you mix drunk concert goers and a female news reporter.
Daptone has locked the release date for the new Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings album. "100 Days, 100 Nights" will hit the stores on Oct 2.
check out the video for Black Lips' "Cold Hands"
