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Wrapping up CMJ 2010
posted: October 26, 2010
Taxi rides from east to west side; uptown todowntown, overlapping forty- to one-hour set times in Brooklyn and Manhattan, droves lined up to see the next big thing, open bars and deeply-discounted beers”this was the…
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Hip Hop Habit: Klasik
posted: October 26, 2010
The first thing one sees when landing on Klasik‘s profile is the colors. Orange Top 10 badges, green Best Of placements, and even a few pink Number 1 prizes reside in the crowded achievements box, and…
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The Fuss about Die Antwoord's "Evil Boy"
posted: October 25, 2010
Die Antwoord’s lowbrow pastiche called zef has given umbrage to their community and international fans with the video for Evil Boy. Zef is South Africa’s counterpart to the working class aesthetic of America’s ghetto…
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Needle in the Haystack Follow Up: Mel
posted: October 22, 2010
It’s been a great week of promotion with our designated Needle in the Haystack Mel! He has some new and exciting things going on including his new, soon-to-be released mix tape, PS Mel. In our interview with…
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New Kids On The Block: Willow Smith and Diggy Simmons
posted: October 22, 2010
Move over Bieber¦there’s a new batch of fresh-faced, super-kids coming for your crown, and they’re packing some serious street cred. In addition to breakout internet stars like The Astronomical Kid (14-year-old Brooklynite Brian Bradley), two…
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Soul Searching: Sock on the Door Playlist
posted: October 21, 2010
Welcome to our first Soul Searching special! Ever have one of those moments with that certain someone when you think to yourself, I wish I had some jams to make this moment a bit more…
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