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MC Yogi: "I Love 2 Live Crew, But I Make Buddhi Music"

MC Yogi grew up in the rough world full of drugs, gangs, pimps and hoes in the Bay Area. At around 18 years old, he discovered yoga, and later applied his new philosophy on life to making hip hop. Today, he's independently sold over 100,000 albums. And this weekend, he performs at the Virginia Key ... More >>

Miami Bass Super Fest: A Four-Part Guide to Booty Duty, From 69 Boyz to JT Money

Putting together a proper showcase for classic Miami bass music in 2012 has proven to be a tall order. Early this year, Uncle Luke hyped up a 20-date "Lollapolooza of Bass music that he was planning for the summer, featuring a fully reunited 2 Live Crew and support from DJ Magic Mike, the 69 Boyz ... More >>

Uncle Luke to French Montana, YMCMB, and Diddy: "I'm Looking For My 'Pop That' Check"

Somebody isn't paying the piper, and he's getting on MTV and bitching about it on red carpets. French Montana's big pool party hit "Pop That," featuring verses from Miami resident rappers Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, and Drake, seems to owe a lot of its success to a well-chopped sample from Uncle Luke's " ... More >>

DJ Jesse Perez Talks Mr. Nice Guy Records and New Release "Miami Is My Town"

Ana Tijoux, Chilean Rapper, Talks Chile Student Protests and Miami Bass

Born to a French social worker momma and a Chileno father escaping a tyrannical regime, Ana Tijoux is a golden-era hip-hop superfan, rapid-fire lyricist, musical activist, party girl, and pop star. Her youth was spent running wild in the streets of Paris to a rap soundtrack. But at the age of 13, ... More >>

Sweatstock 2012: A Guide to Rocking Out, Buying Records, and Getting Weird

See Sweatstock 2012's full lineup and set times. Are you a total vinyl junkie afflicted by an excessive perspiration problem and an out-of-control obsession with the Miami music scene? Is your home a geodesic hut built from recycled record sleeves and used gym towels that also serves as a hostel fo ... More >>

Valentine's Day Cards From Miami's Finest

​Love is in the air. It's Valentine's day after all, and Riptide has asked some of our favorite cast of characters to devote their love to you in the form of hastily Photoshopped Valentine's Day cards. Pass 'em on to your sweeties tonight.

Life and Freaky Times of Uncle Luke Makes Waves at Sundance

​We can't say we're surprised. If you've seen even part of Life and Freaky Times of Uncle Luke, the home-grown film starring Miami's most famous rapper-turned-columnist, then you know it's impossible to look away. And judging from the response it's getting at the Sundance Film Festival, the film h ... More >>

Blowfeezy for Sheezy

Calle 13 at the American Airlines Arena October 15

Five Classic Tunes You Didn't Know Were Recorded in Miami

James Brown: Miami booty shaker of his generation​If you think the hits of Gloria Estefan, 2 Live Crew, and Pitbull are Miami's sole musical contributions to the world, then you've got another thing coming. Over the years, the 305 has been a veritable bastion of the international recording indus ... More >>

Jacuzzi Boys release Glazin' at Churchill's Pub August 27

Jacuzzi Boys Drop New "Glazin'" Album at Churchill's Pub August 27

​When it comes to music from Miami, all of the big names are either Gloria Estefan or rappers. Who's got time for rock 'n' roll when you've got a city full of people constantly blasting the trap-rap bangers of Rick Ross, dancing in the street to the Latin-tinged hip-hop of Pitbull, or jiggling the ... More >>

Best of Miami 2011: Ten Best Bands of the Last Decade

2 Live Crew: Best local band of all time!​Start the motherfucking countdown! The Rising is upon us! Indeed, we're just days away from unleashing our big, fat Best of Miami 2011 issue upon the world. And to honor the occasion, we've decided to surf against the tide of time by rifling through our ... More >>

On Your Mark, Get Set, Porn!

Everyone Running for Miami-Dade Mayor

​Candidates running for Miami-Dade Mayor in the special May 24th election to replace recalled Carlos Alvarez had to register by 5:00 pm today. There's very few surprises in the list of candidates (read: no last-minute Alex Penelas filing), but here's a look at who you'll get to chose in a coup ... More >>

Uncle Luke's Hot Cakes at Finnegan's River March 26

Yo Yo Yo! '90s Jam With Soul Clap at Electric Pickle Tomorrow

Soul Clap​After wearing out our '80s nostalgia on the dancefloor all through the 2000s, it's safe to say we've now collectively moved into full-blown '90s retro mode. You can hear it across clubland, where DJs everywhere have started to drop their fair share of jacking house classics from semina ... More >>

Luke for mayor

Ten Songs We're Gonna Ask the DJ to Play at '80s Prom

Do the dirty at '80s Prom.We kind of wish we weren't so young in the '80s. Sure, we got to watch the amazing cartoons and play with those kick-ass toys (Teddy Ruxpin and Kid Sister), but that's all we actually remember. We missed the fashion. We weren't old enough to really enjoy the music. And we o ... More >>

"I'm Mike Huckabee and I Approve of Torche": Fox News Loves Miami Metal Band

​For reasons no one quite understands, Fox News continues to air Red Eye, a somewhat satirical talk show, at 3 o'clock in the morning every day. Monday night host Greg Gutfield welcomed members of beloved Miami-based metal band Torche, and had a bit of a surprise for them. Apparently former Republ ... More >>

Excision Teams Up with Otto Von Schirach for Boom! Pow! Dubstep This Friday at Discotekka

via his Facebook page​Bwomp-womp-woppa-woppa: That's the sound of the dubstep. Friday night Canada's Excision is making like a snowbird and setting up his nest at Discotekka for Boom! Pow! He'll be joined by Miami's own Pharaoh of Bass and Throw-up Music, Otto Von Schirach. Dubstep is a dirty, gri ... More >>

Al Gore is finally free from Tipper

Al Gore Can Get Freaky Now That Tipper's Gone

Uncle Luke, the man whose booty-shaking madness once made the U.S. Supreme Court stand up for free speech, gets as nasty as he wants to be for Miami New Times. This week, Luke discusses Al Gore's sex scandal and his pending divorce from wife Tipper.​I want to congratulate former Vice President ... More >>

Ten For $10 or Less For the Weekend of June 11 - 13: Jazid's B-Day, 2 Live Crew's Mr. Mixx, and More

via myspace.com/mongolianjermainemusicJohn Hancock 11 other guys Lolo's b-day = This Friday at the Vagabond​Friday, June 11*Jazid beings its weekend-long 14th anniversary celebration tonight with the debut of its new reggae party, Freeup Fridays, featuring live music tonight by Jahfe and Mixed ... More >>

VH1 Hip-Hop Honors 2010: Five Things to Look Forward To During Tonight's Broadcast

via facebook.com/AsherRothSorry, but Asher Roth does NOT belong on this show, and we're waiting to see if he gets booed.​This year's annual VH1 Hip-Hop Honors awards show seems to be one of the most contentious to date, thanks to its focus on "Honoring the Dirty South." On one hand, you've got maj ... More >>

Luther Campbell: VH1 Hip-Hop Honors Is Snubbing Me, Luke Records

photo by Lex HernandezWell, Uncle Luke always gets props in his hometown!​If you, like Crossfade, are guilty of watching way more VH1 than is worth admitting, you may be hotly anticipating this year's edition of the annual VH1 Hip-Hop Honors awards show. This year's official focus is on "Honoring ... More >>

Blast From the Past: L'Trimm - Grab It!

​L'Trimm Grab It! (Atlantic/WEA) I guess I always felt that hip-hop was a Miami thing since I grew up in Latin America and came here for summer visits with my relatives. Now, that does not mean that my relatives influenced me in some way or educated me in the ways of the genre, but in the 1980's ... More >>

305 Live: Local Hip-Hop News from Luke, Ghostwridah, Brianna and more

Image Courtesy of: C. Stiles​Miami New Times columnist and Miami bass legend Luther "Luke" Campbell will be honored at this year's rendition of the VH1 Hip-Hop Honors, along with the group he made history with: the 2 Live Crew. The awards show will be taped on June 3rd, and then will air on June ... More >>

Go for Baroque

News Roundup

WTVJ has found a replacement for Julia Yarbough. Meet Kevin Corke, former national correspondent for NBC as well as a SportsCenter anchor. [SFLTV]Should we save Miami Marine Stadium, or should we let it be a cute place for raccoons to hang out? [AP]President Obama will be in town Monday attending a ... More >>

10 Music Stars Who Should Own a Piece of the Dolphins (Part 1)

​The Miami Dolphins are for sale to the highest musical bidders. Gloria Estefan and Marc Anthony have both recently bought minority shares of the franchise, leaving us all wondering: Who's next? We've compiled a list of 10 most wanted musicians with a tie to Miami who would be great partial owners ... More >>

Head Spins: DJ Lady Anime

A shadowy spinner who goes beyond darkwave.

News Roundup

Myriam Marquez takes a closer look at why Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart changed his position on SCHIP. The bill this time included health coverage for legal immigrant children and didn't rely too heavily on tobacco taxes. [Herald]Ex-2 Live Crew frontman and local treasure Uncle Luke was arrested last nig ... More >>

Friday Night: Chana and Afrobeta at Bayfront Park

Ben ThackerChana performing at the Tina Hills Pavilion at Bayfront Park Friday night. Click here to view the full slideshow.DWNTWN Concert Series with Afrobeta and ChanaFriday, February 13, 2009Tina Hills Pavilion at Bayfront Park, MiamiBetter than: Ever.Psst...things are happening in Downtown Miami ... More >>

Disbarred Jack Thompson Turns to Conservative Journalism

The South Florida Lawyers blog points out that 2 Live Crew enemy for life, recently disbarred lawyer, pixelante opponent/Palin lover, and occasional Riptide commenter Jack Thompson has found a back up career. And he's found it in an industry were it's increasingly hard to find any sort of job - g ... More >>

Cranky Coral Gables Lawyer To Appear On Bullshit!

Last Night: Bass Sessions at Nocturnal

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Trill (Rap-A-Lot/Asylum)

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Blowfly (Clarence Reid)

BEST LOCAL RAP GROUP

Trick Daddy

Cars That Go Boom

Bass Mekanik breaks beats and windows

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Double Exposure

Brother Marquis and DJ Toomp tag-team for the future

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What Do Hell's All Dat Pounding?

Meet the New Sheriff