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FRIDAY FLOW: "PLASTIC WORLD" BY DOUJAH RAZE

posted: October 30, 2009

Every Friday on the OurStage blog, I’ll be featuring a great example of flow and lyricism on a hip hop song pulled from the OurStage ranks. I’ll get the artist’s thoughts on the track, as…
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DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS

posted: October 26, 2009

Big, burly men don’t normally write tunes called The Friendship Song, or say things like, Speak freely and know that I take joy in your voice without the slightest trace of irony. Which is part…
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COUNTRY CALL 'EM: TWO IS BETTER THAN ONE

posted: October 25, 2009

Sharing the spotlight is something very few superstars are willing to do. Unless of course, you’re a country singer gearing up for an unforgettable duet. In an industry that celebrates teamwork with awards like “Musical…
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OMNIVORE'S DELIGHT 6: BREAK OF REALITY

posted: October 24, 2009

As music performance majors from upstate New York,  Patrick Laird, Martin Torch-Ishii, Phil Borter and Ivan Trevino don’t initially appear to be your typical rock stars. Their visual appearance raises no red flags. But within…
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FRIDAY FLOW: "THE REASON" BY EITO FEAT. WAZE

posted: October 23, 2009

Every Friday on the OurStage blog, I’ll be featuring a great example of flow and lyricism in hip hop songs pulled from the OurStage ranks. I’ll get the artist’s thoughts on the song, as well…
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LOVE GONE BAD

posted: October 23, 2009

There was a time, not that long ago, when the pop world was infused with romantic ennui. This cavalcade of weary-hearted artists was led by the Smiths, whose woebegone tales of love and loathing gave…
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