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Rapper's Delight: Group Hip Hop

posted: March 11, 2011

Hip hop groups have long had a major impact on the evolution of the genre. The Sugar Hill Gang, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five and Run DMC were some of the earlier influences later…
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Sound And Vision: Building the Perfect St. Patrick's Day Soundtrack — 10 Great Green "Party" Songs

posted: March 11, 2011

Think of it as an extreme makeover that took centuries to complete. Although St. Patrick’s Day originally was conceived as a Catholic holy day, the Hail Mary is probably the last thing on the minds…
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Your Country's Right Here: Lucinda Williams Is "Blessed"

posted: March 10, 2011

Lucinda Williams was backstage at the Los Angeles Convention Center last fall when something happened that likely changed her life. She was killing a bit of time while preparing to sing “Comes a Time” with…
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Riffs, Rants & Rumors: John Popper Travels Beyond The Blues

posted: March 9, 2011

Blues Traveler frontman John Popper has just released his first proper solo album in a dozen years, John Popper & The Duskray Troubadours, and there’s a whole subculture of people who already know far more…
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Soundcheck: Drama And Delays – Rap Release Round-Up

posted: March 8, 2011

It was only a month ago that Lupe Fiasco was poised for a comeback. Now, on the heels of his latest release Lasers (out today), it seems the conflicted Chicago rapper is back in the dumps. …
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Rock Muses – The Women Who Inspired The Music

posted: March 8, 2011

All great artists require some form of inspiration, a spark that drives their work. Inspiration can be found everywhere and, of course, a lot of guys find their inspiration in girls. Let’s take a look at a few…
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