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Aug07

Beanie Sigel – Ready For War (Ft. Young Chris) (MP3)

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Jun02

Jay-Z, Eminem and TRV$DJAM Party For DJ Hero (Review/Video)

Last night’s one-two punch of Jay-Z and Eminem performing live for the launch of Activision’s DJ Hero game was definitely the kind of dog and pony show you dream about. Where else will you almost get elbowed by Rhianna wiling out to “H to the Izzo” while Leonardo looks out from the coveted balcony seats? Of course, at any other concert, the balcony is considered the cheap seats. But that balances out nicely if you’re the guy who casually walked up to the front of the stage and held out your hand for Jigga to slap. Try getting that close at a regular Jay-Z concert.

The line-up started with TRV$DJAM, but the night really began with the food spread throughout the lobby. I’m usually shy of chowing down at public buffets—but with …

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Mar17

Todd Terry

For some it May never have gone away, but house music’s return to the fore in dance music is undeniable. The past couple of years alone have seen the reemergence of some of house’s most seminal names, from Larry Heard with “The Sun Can’t Compare” to Green Velvet (”Shake And Pop”) and DJ Sneak, whose’ been remixing everyone from Sebo K to A Trak and Laidback Luke. Another name who’s taking charge of his formidable legacy and reintroducing himself to a generation of partiers that were in diapers when he got is his start is Todd Terry.

One of the principle architects of the New York house music sound, Terry went harder and more progressive when peers like Kenny Dope and Lil Louie Vega went deep and his production for the Jungle Brothers on “I’ll House You” …

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Mar04

INTERVIEW: THIS IS THE LIFE Director Ava DuVernay

In 1989, a health food center in South Central Los Angeles known as The Good Life Cafe opened its doors to what would become a world renowned open mic workshop that developed some of today’s brightest and most talented artists. During the same time west coast hip hop was synonymous with gang activity; The Good Life set a standard for spiritual enlightenment, positivity, and true expression that generated an unprecedented energy of appreciation for the music around the world. This is the Life documents the moments that became historical within an artist community and the events that led to the career paths and worldwide journeys. The Good Life has built an unstoppable legacy of staying true to your art form and embracing independence. Today this movement has spawned several open mic workshops around the world and …

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Feb22

This is the Life: Ava DuVernay interview

In 1989 a health food center in South Central Los Angeles known as The Good Life Cafe opened its doors to what would become a world renowned open mic workshop that developed some of today’s brightest and most talented artists. During the same time west coast hip hop was synonymous with gang activity; The Good Life set a standard for spiritual enlightenment, positivity, and true expression that generated an unprecedented energy of appreciation for the music around the world. This is the Life documents the moments that became historical within an artist community and the events that led to the career paths and worldwide journeys. The Good Life has built an unstoppable legacy of staying true to your art form and embracing independence. Today this movement has spawned several open mic workshops around the world and …

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