TAG: Element

Sep15

Perry Farrell interview

Perry Farrell, the ‘godfather’ of alt-rock, might soon have a new moniker to honor his strides in…electronic music? Yes, Farrell’s still a part of Satellite Party and Jane’s Addiction, but he’s also integrated a sizeable DJ area at Lollapalooza, performed live with Paul Van Dyk and Moby, played at Cochella under DJ Peretz and has a live electro act with wife Etty Farrell. While it seems surreal to chat blogs and The Bloody Beetroots with a man who’s famous for an extensive rock-based career, make no mistake about it, Farrell knows what he’s talking about. In fact, with every passing day, he’s becoming increasingly entrenched in the dance scene and collaborating with some of the biggest names in the business. Here for URB, Perry talks about DJ culture, the future of bands and finding his way in …

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Sep04

Wale and UCB Announced House Band @ VMAs

Wale and UCB will be the house band at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards.

“This is a monumental point in my career,” Wale said in a statement. “UCB and I will be adding an extra element to the VMA’s as we bring our signature sound of go-go music to the stage.”

The DC rapper was initially tapped for the 2007 VMAs for a performance with then-house band leader Mark Ronson, after which led to Wale getting singed to Ronson’s label, Allido Records.

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Sep02

Interview + Lykke Li (Video)

Lykke Li is not happy. Not in the sense that she is depressed, but in the sense that she is frustrated with her life presently. The 23-year old sweedish singer responsible for underground-gone-mainstream hits such as “Little Bit”, “Dance, Dance, Dance” and “Let It Fall”, has been touring for what seems like ages, and she is tired of it. But that doesn’t mean she isn’t still in good spirits. I meet her in one of the only shady areas of Grant Park (home of Lollapalooza) that day, the media tent. This has to be one of the hottest days of the year, but Lykke doesn’t seem to be phased at all. Looking quite fashionable and calm, she sits down in the lawn chair across from me. But the biggest suprise about Lykke Li is that she could care less about …

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Sep02

Lykke Li Interview

Lykke Li is not happy. Not in the sense that she is depressed, but in the sense that she is frustrated with her life presently. The 23-year old sweedish singer responsible for underground-gone-mainstream hits such as “Little Bit”, “Dance, Dance, Dance” and “Let It Fall”, has been touring for what seems like ages, and she is tired of it. But that doesn’t mean she isn’t still in good spirits. I meet her in one of the only shady areas of Grant Park (home of Lollapalooza) that day, the media tent. This has to be one of the hottest days of the year, but Lykke doesn’t seem to be phased at all. Looking quite fashionable and calm, she sits down in the lawn chair across from me. But the biggest suprise about Lykke Li is that she …

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Aug22

Agent of Change :: The New Boyz and Paper Route Gangstaz, a retropsect

I’ve been trying to wrap my head around this Healthcare debate all month. Translation: I neglected the second in a three-part series of exclusive interviews with artists of tomorrow (b.k.a. the Agent of Change summer series). Last month I highlighted Detroit rhymesayer Finale. Luckily my URB colleagues have it covered. Below are two in-depth interviews with leaders of different, though equally innovative, movements. The first highlights The New Boyz: colorful, fun-loving maestros of the Jerkin’ revolution that’s sweeping the Southland. The second delves into the depths of the Dirty Dirty; Alabama’s Paper Route Gangstaz get gully and let loose. Both interviews were featured on URB.com earlier this month. Respect.

NEW BOYZ & COMPANY: Just High Schoolers Jerkin’ and Takin’ L.A. by Storm :: Spotlight on Jerkin’ Sensations

“The style element was a hybrid, …

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Aug09

Pharrell’s Brooklyn Machine Works & Element Team Up

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