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Soundcheck: Comeback Kid: Lupe Fiasco
posted: February 1, 2011
After years of delays, title changes and rumored retirement plans, Lupe Fiasco is ready to release his third album, Lasers, on March 4. The controversial single, “Words I Never Said” hits airwaves today, thrusting the…
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Soundcheck: Girlfight – Nicki vs. Kim vs. Foxy
posted: January 18, 2011
Meow¦ The claws are out, with female rappers sharpening their fangs and tongues in an ego-filled catfight. Reigning queen of the hip hop charts, Nicki Minaj has been fielding insults from Lil’ Kim since the…
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New Year, New Music: What to Expect From Dre, Kanye, Minaj, Hudson, Drake, Rowland and J. Cole
posted: December 30, 2010
As 2010 draws to a close, the new year is looking ripe for new music. While we can expect big things from Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy and hip hop’s newest it girl…
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Behind The Mic: The Power of the "3P"
posted: December 9, 2010
With the cost of recording and manufacturing albums these days, many artists are opting to record and release songs in smaller bundles more frequently throughout the year. They are then forced to decide if it’s…
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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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Judges Needed For The Vibe.com And Ernie Ball Channels
posted: August 23, 2010
Throughout the month of August, OurStage artists have battled for their opportunity to win great opportunities from VIBE.com, AllHipHop.com and Ernie Ball. They’ve made it this far, but they need YOUR help to secure a spot at the top…
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