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The Theatrical Hip-Hop Revolution

posted: October 21, 2010

Despite signs that the revolution is under way, cultural elitists scoff audibly at the mention of hip hop vis-í -vis theater, musical theater and opera. In fact, the revolution began long ago”some say with the Greeks…
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Kings of Leon 'Come Around Sundown'

posted: October 21, 2010

Evolution can be a very languorous process. Except when it comes to Kings of Leon. The band’s fifth studio album hit stores Tuesday, coming off the heels of their smash Only By The Night, which…
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Testify

posted: October 20, 2010

Erudition isn’t requisite for a successful rap career (See: Lil Jon). But it’s definitely a game changer. That’s probably the first thing you’ll notice about Newark, New Jersey artist Khan Solomon. Dude’s eloquent. His lyrics…
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GuacaMusic: Bachata

posted: October 20, 2010

Ever wonder what is the best music to listen to when you are feeling sad and lonely? We have the answer for you. One word: Bachata. Slow and romantic by nature, bachata is, in a…
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Smokeout Festival 2010: Music, Politics, Higher Learning

posted: October 19, 2010

The San Bernardino hills were alive with the sound of music (and the smell of some serious ganja) for the eleventh annual Cypress Hill Smokeout Festival, presented by Guerilla Union, this past Saturday. Forty thousand…
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Q&A With Jason Derülo

posted: October 19, 2010

Twenty-year-old Jason Derülo has certainly had an incredible year. It began with his first tour ever, where he found himself not only traveling across the country, but performing for thousands of fans as an opening…
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