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Top 10 To Watch in 2010

Kristina — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 22:05:45 +0000

By now you’ve probably read all the best of 2009 lists, so we won’t bore you with yet another retread of the year’s greatest hits and misses. Instead, the Glass Hous... Read More

El Perro Del Mar

Selome — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 03:44:51 +0000

So I’m new to El Perro Del Mar, and I don’t know how she slipped by me. She’s been cropping up on several people’s “Best of 2009″ lists for her alb... Read More

Music video: Don Juan “Lookie Looky”

Sonya C. — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:19:31 +0000

“Lookie Looky” is one of my favorite tracks of 2009 and this Eric Ronan and Garrett Lee directed video really shows that Don Juan likes to have fun with his music – W... Read More

Homegrown to Beyond the Beltway – Likeblood

The Historian — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:05:01 +0000

December 15th, 2009 – Sitting inside Alero, located at the corner of 13th and U Streets NW in Washington, DC, are Likeblood members MBea Da 1, Yung E, and Dre Strong surrounded b... Read More

Dubstep: A Basic Primer

Marcus K. Dowling — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:27:22 +0000

You may not know the name La Roux, but I’m fairly sure you’re aware of the names Snoop Dogg and Rihanna. There is a sound they are all in love with now, that if you’r... Read More

Another Joint Chiefs Interview – Rakim

Sonya C. — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 03:07:28 +0000

Rakim Interview from Ian Crawford on Vimeo. This is super late I know but it’s still very necessary. Also for those who may not know, The Joint Chiefs is a collective of three al... Read More

Music Video: Shinobi Ninja – Brooklyn To Babylon

Sonya C. — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:54:40 +0000

Last week, Brooklyn outfit Shinobi Ninja released the video to their single “Brooklyn To Babylon”. Word on the street is they’ll be in DC some time in January so stay... Read More

Will Eastman Annihilate’s Your Weekend

Sonya C. — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:22:07 +0000

In preparation for the release of his new single, “Feelin’” (comes out iTunes and Amazon on Friday), Plant Music artist Will Eastman has decided to “Annihilate ... Read More

DMV’s Likeblood joins the Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2 Tour

Sonya C. — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:21:13 +0000

All I can say is this will get you noticed by more than the people who already know you. Check out Likeblood at www.likeblood.com ... Read More

Live Review: Rhymesayers Fresh Air Tour @ Ottobar

Skdowns — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:44:53 +0000

On Thursday, November 5th, Midwest hip-hop blew through the streets of Baltimore. The Fresh Air Tour featuring Brother Ali, Evidence, Toki Wright, and BK-One was a dope show. By 9 pm,... Read More

You Should Be Listening To: Robert Francis

Kristina — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:24:59 +0000

Confession time: I have a soft spot for earnest singer-songwriters with guitars. The more earnest, the better. I really can’t explain it. But sometimes a girl just need a raw he... Read More

Video: UCB – “Pat Your Weave” feat. Wale (The Finished Product)

Sonya C. — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:16:43 +0000

Between having an eventful year of touring and awards show performances, UCB (aka The Uncalled 4 Band aka The Uncalled 4 Experience) has used a good portion of 2009 to show the fruits... Read More

Joint Chiefs Interview with DJ Sega

Sonya C. — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:07:36 +0000

Dj Sega from Ian Crawford on Vimeo. The Couch Sessions, True Genius Requires Insanity and The Glass House (aka The Joint Chiefs) chopped it up with the Philly Club King, DJ Sega, to le... Read More

Album Review: Noisettes Wild Young Hearts

Kristina — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:33:24 +0000

In the pantheon of black girl rock, Noisettes frontwoman Shingai Shoniwa stands out with a style all her own. She’s got the avant-funkiness of predecessors Grace Jones and Betty ... Read More

Video: Pato Pooh Follow Me feat. Adam Tensta (Nintendo Lives!)

Sonya C. — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:41:00 +0000

Sweden got flows…period. With Adam Tensta being the biggest name in Swedish hip-hop and the most well-known out of Scandinavia this side of the Atlantic, the country’s fusio... Read More

Wale Gets Personal & Tabi Goes Pop

Kristina — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 02:45:00 +0000

If you missed it, the Washington Post goes inside DMV hip-hop in this Sunday’s Style section. The article mostly gets it right as it describes Wale’s ascent to stardom and ... Read More