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Biz Markie

  • Blogs

    February 15, 2011

    Crossfade Parties With Cash Money Records' Birdman at Club Play

    Courtesy of Club Play​Hey, we're no gang of psychics. But somehow we were right in our prediction about Friday night at Club Play being full of sexy women, lots of liquor, and hip-hop royalty. Cash Money was definitely in the building and Birdman even autographed an airbrushed portrait of himself. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 11, 2011

    Cash Money Records' Birdman Hosting B-Day Bash for Phil the Mayor at Club Play

    Cash Money's Birdman -- AKA Baby, Lil Wayne's Daddy, Mr. Millionaire, Bryan Williams.​Who is Phil the Mayor? He is a nationwide party promoter, and the Thursday-through-Sunday boss in Miami.What's happening this Friday? His birthday.Why should you care? Well, it's at Club Play on South Beach, you' ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 3, 2011

    Salt-N-Pepa Gonna Throw an Old-School House Party at James L. Knight Center

    Salt, Pepa, and Spinderella say: "Push it!"​If you can believe it, there was a time, commonly called back in the day, when a female with a microphone could be cute, dirty, sexy, funny, and smart. This was before Lil Kim and the boom of the MC slut. And back then, the undisputed rap scene queens ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 21, 2010

    Dancey Dance Time

    Salt, Pepa, and Spinderella say: "Push it!"​If you can believe it, there was a time, commonly called back in the day, when a female with a microphone could be cute, dirty, sexy, funny, and smart. This was before Lil Kim and the boom of the MC slut. And back then, the undisputed rap scene queens ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 3, 2010

    Ratatat's "Drugs" Video: Creepy Smiles, Threesomes, and More!

    ​Okay, we get it, Ratatat: You're way experimental. The New York-based duo has toured with even - cooler - than - they - are bands like Daft Punk, Interpol, CSS, and Mogwai, and their synth-heavy, guitar-laden beats sound a lot like an updated version of a '60s psych band.We thought they couldn't ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 17, 2010

    Planet Freestyle

    ​Okay, we get it, Ratatat: You're way experimental. The New York-based duo has toured with even - cooler - than - they - are bands like Daft Punk, Interpol, CSS, and Mogwai, and their synth-heavy, guitar-laden beats sound a lot like an updated version of a '60s psych band.We thought they couldn't ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 19, 2010

    305 Live: Local Hip-Hop News from Brisco, Mayday, Jovi Rockwell, and More

    David "Dro" Rosario​--Rick Ross is on course to bring in his fourth studio album Teflon Don very soon. This past Wednesday we posted the official pre-album mixtape. Well yesterday, Ross' official first single for Teflon Don hit the net. It's a relaxed tune called "Sweet Life" that features John Le ... More >>

  • Music

    September 10, 2009

    Head Spins: DJ Heron

    He's addicted to hip-hop.

  • Blogs

    September 8, 2009

    Head Spins: DJ Heron -- With Free Mixes!

    ​The knock on the door came late; too late for most folks. But DJ Heron was working in a recording studio, where work often doesn't start till the witching hour. And the cat doing the knocking said he was a friend of a friend who'd been working in the studio earlier that night, and that he was sup ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 11, 2009

    Archive Diver: Concert Calendar for August 1988, AC/DC, Beatlemania, Steven Wright, The Vandals, James Taylor

    image via New Times archives​ Back in August 1988 South Florida had a pretty good line-up of shows at venues from the Hollywood Sportatorium to the James L. Knight Center to the Kendall Town and Country Mall to the Fontainebleau back up to the Button South.The Dope Jam brought together Eric B and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 3, 2009

    Gossip Comes to Shine on Saturdays, Biz Markie is the First Featured Guest This Weekend

    Since revamping in mid-2007, Shine at the Shelborne has continued its program of high-quality, one-off or occasional recurring events (Bliss, etc.). The club's Winter Music Conference programming this year was, as usual, a highlight of conference too. But now teh club's getting its first proper week ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 25, 2008

    Over the Weekend - Scarface, Biz Markie and Dirty Bird

    Since revamping in mid-2007, Shine at the Shelborne has continued its program of high-quality, one-off or occasional recurring events (Bliss, etc.). The club's Winter Music Conference programming this year was, as usual, a highlight of conference too. But now teh club's getting its first proper week ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 21, 2008

    Nobody Beats the Biz

    Since revamping in mid-2007, Shine at the Shelborne has continued its program of high-quality, one-off or occasional recurring events (Bliss, etc.). The club's Winter Music Conference programming this year was, as usual, a highlight of conference too. But now teh club's getting its first proper week ... More >>

  • Music

    August 14, 2008

    Dr. Geek Is Lincoln Road's King Wordologist

    The famous BluBlocker hip-hopper holds court in South Beach.

  • Blogs

    April 29, 2008

    The Bridge Wars Remembered

    The famous BluBlocker hip-hopper holds court in South Beach.

  • Music

    March 27, 2008

    Kickin' It Old-School

    DJ Jazzy Jeff and Biz Markie splash down at the Shelborne Hotel's Sunday pool party.

  • Blogs

    January 22, 2008

    Throwback Tuesdays: Biz Markie!!

    DJ Jazzy Jeff and Biz Markie splash down at the Shelborne Hotel's Sunday pool party.

  • Music

    January 3, 2008

    2007 Music Year in Review

    It's all in the stars.

  • Blogs

    November 20, 2007

    Biz Markie's Beat of the Day

    It's all in the stars.

  • Music

    November 15, 2007

    Roots Music

    Miami's own DJ Craze comes full circle

  • Music

    July 5, 2007

    Hail, Fire, and Brimstone

    MC, community activist, and Kendall native, Brimstone is serious about the history of Miami's hip-hop culture

  • Blogs

    March 2, 2007

    They'll be Sweating Tequila

    MC, community activist, and Kendall native, Brimstone is serious about the history of Miami's hip-hop culture

  • Music

    September 28, 2006

    Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself

    The ex-Black Sheep member returns to roost

  • Music

    May 26, 2005

    Memorial Day Weekend

    The ex-Black Sheep member returns to roost

  • Music

    August 26, 2004

    Float On

    Whether it's festivals, VIP-only events, or block parties, it's all about how you work it

  • Music

    July 8, 2004

    Doug E. Fresh, Biz Markie, Slick Rick

    Whether it's festivals, VIP-only events, or block parties, it's all about how you work it

  • Music

    June 17, 2004

    Death Becomes You

    For the hip-hop generation, Reagan's demise marks the end of an era of political naiveté

  • Calendar

    May 27, 2004

    Old-School Cool

    Traveling hip-hop show goes back in the day

  • Music

    March 18, 2004

    Pookied Out

    WMC induces insomnia, shirtless ravers, and good music

  • Music

    October 16, 2003

    The Ying and the Yang

    Is there a method to the madness of Atlanta's most bizarre rap duo?

  • Music

    January 9, 2003

    Risky Business

    Danny Dominguez won't go with the mass- market hip-hop flow

  • Music

    June 6, 2002

    Bowl of Soul

    This year's fest tastes a lot like the Eighties

  • Music

    September 2, 1999

    Hip-Hop's Clown Heavy

    Kool Keith, crazy like a fox

  • Music

    July 8, 1999

    Rock On

    Kool Keith, crazy like a fox

  • Music

    April 15, 1999

    The Once and Future King

    Kool Keith, crazy like a fox

  • Music

    October 30, 1997

    Rotations

    Kool Keith, crazy like a fox

  • Music

    August 8, 1996

    Rotations

    Kool Keith, crazy like a fox

  • Music

    August 10, 1995

    Rotations

    Kool Keith, crazy like a fox

  • Music

    June 29, 1995

    Rotations 11

    Kool Keith, crazy like a fox

  • Music

    April 15, 1992

    The Book of Jobs, Part 2

    Not to belabor the point, but here's a look at more local musicians who get what they play for

  • News

    December 18, 1991

    Program Notes

    Not to belabor the point, but here's a look at more local musicians who get what they play for

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