10 ALL NEW Chapters of R. Kelly's Trapped in the Closet! Hot Damn!
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.
Grammy Award-winning R&B singer R Kelly will go on trial September 17 on child pornography charges, five years after the accusations were first made, prosecutors said on Wednesday.
a new documentary honors reggae legend Garnett Silk
Calling all Soulies, Funksters and Rudies.. the Soul Jazz catalogue is now available in digital MP3s!
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.
Sugar Minott is one of the great figures of reggae music, and carries the title of the "Godfather of Dancehall"
Download Minott's "Half A Love" at the PopMusic Blog
hey check out this short documentary on Seattle Funk 1965 - 1975
Boys II Men are performing at House Of Blues in Anaheim this Friday so if you were a fan way back when and don't have plans for Memorial Day weekend, check em out!
They actually released a new album this year - found on Amazon - who knew?!
remember the songs..used to make you rock away
check out the video for Black Lips' "Cold Hands"
spine magazine posted a song from Erykah Badu. look for the 5/6 post in news section for the link to the mp3
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.
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...
Seriously. Stop.
Can someone stop them please.
Ugh...
Culture Reggae has a nice feature on Kiss 100's David Rodigan
have you seen this Bonnie Prince Billy video?
Stevie Wonder used eBay to buy one of his Grammy's...
listen to "Heart of Hearts" from !!!'s new album Myth Takes (Warp 154)
i can never get enough of that song "Needy Girl" by Chromeo. the Pound for Pound blog has posted the original track 2 remixes!
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!!
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.
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.
Do you believe it? She just seems too down to earth...
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.
Reggae legend Lee 'Scratch' Perry made a rare appearance in Austin, TX on Saturday night. Brooklyn's Dub Is A Weapon provided the riddims.
TOOTS & THE MAYTALS at House of Blues
(Figured Soul was the closest Genre to Reggae...)
Easily the greatest rendition of the National Anthem...from the 1983 NBA All Star Game.
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!
