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  • Blogs

    October 20, 2011

    B2K's Lil' Fizz Arrested For Pot Shop and the Five Wildest Rapper Weed Busts of All Time

    Lil Fizz is wildly weedy. ​Aside from your standard Gucci Mane flareup, the world of hip-hop arrests has been pretty boring lately. Who cares about Ja Rule's back taxes? Thankfully, early 2000s R&B boy band vocalist Lil' Fizz (AKA Dreux Pierre Frederic) is bringing some flair back to notable ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 10, 2011

    Jay-Z and Kanye's "Otis" Video (Not About Otis Redding) to Air Tomorrow

    Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam/Roc Nation​Let's start with the facts: (1) Rap giants Jay-Z and Kanye West joined forces to create an album titled Watch the Throne; (2) There is a teaser trailer for their upcoming video "Otis"; (3) The video was directed by Spike Jonze; (4) The song features a sample of Otis ... More >>

  • Music

    November 4, 2010

    Rico Love and Usher at the Division 1 label launch November 5

    Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam/Roc Nation​Let's start with the facts: (1) Rap giants Jay-Z and Kanye West joined forces to create an album titled Watch the Throne; (2) There is a teaser trailer for their upcoming video "Otis"; (3) The video was directed by Spike Jonze; (4) The song features a sample of Otis ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 19, 2010

    "Break a Bitch Down" (And Its Cleaner Version) By Young Chris Feat. Rico Love

    Photo via myspace.com/ygoftherocYoung Chris​Last week we re-introduced you to Rico Love, the next big hitmaker climbing up the hip-hop / pop industry ranks based here in Miami. In a time when major labels aren't exactly quick to take gambles, it seems Universal Motown sees Rico as a sure bet. Las ... More >>

  • News

    September 30, 2010

    No, Tea Party. Yes, hip-hop!

    Photo via myspace.com/ygoftherocYoung Chris​Last week we re-introduced you to Rico Love, the next big hitmaker climbing up the hip-hop / pop industry ranks based here in Miami. In a time when major labels aren't exactly quick to take gambles, it seems Universal Motown sees Rico as a sure bet. Las ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 30, 2010

    Rachel Roy Launches New Line at Macy’s

    Photo via myspace.com/ygoftherocYoung Chris​Last week we re-introduced you to Rico Love, the next big hitmaker climbing up the hip-hop / pop industry ranks based here in Miami. In a time when major labels aren't exactly quick to take gambles, it seems Universal Motown sees Rico as a sure bet. Las ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 28, 2010

    One Party United Under Hip-Hop

    ​Uncle Luke, the man whose booty-shaking madness once made the Supreme Court stand up for free speech, gets as nasty as he wants to be for Miami New Times. This week, Luke starts a worldwide political movement.Around this time last year, undercover racist movement Take America Back began to take s ... More >>

  • Music

    December 24, 2009

    A look at 2009 in dance music

    ​Uncle Luke, the man whose booty-shaking madness once made the Supreme Court stand up for free speech, gets as nasty as he wants to be for Miami New Times. This week, Luke starts a worldwide political movement.Around this time last year, undercover racist movement Take America Back began to take s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 21, 2009

    Memorial Day Weekend Festivities Start on Miami Beach Tonight

    Here's a guide to some of the hottest parties tonight that kick off the long weekend on South Beach.Welcome to MiamiInk Nightclub, 717 Washington Ave., Miami BeachDoors open at 10 p.m., Tickets cost $30, miaminiceweekend.comSouth Beach Jump OffHosted by Fat Joe and Trick Daddy;With DJs Khaled, Entic ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 26, 2008

    Kanye West's 808s and Heartbreak Excedes Expectations

    Kanye West 808s & Heartbreak (Roc-A-Fella) Despite what's been written, Kanye West's new style on his fourth album 808s & Heartbreak -- which incorporates "tribal"-style drum machines and auto-tuned vocals - doesn't sound especially shocking to the ears. Immediately satisfying singles lik ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 24, 2008

    "...It's Actually Fly" with Kenny Burns

    Kanye West 808s & Heartbreak (Roc-A-Fella) Despite what's been written, Kanye West's new style on his fourth album 808s & Heartbreak -- which incorporates "tribal"-style drum machines and auto-tuned vocals - doesn't sound especially shocking to the ears. Immediately satisfying singles lik ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 24, 2008

    The Party Crasher - Mary J. Blige Holds Down A Stellar Concert Kick-off After Party

    Kanye West 808s & Heartbreak (Roc-A-Fella) Despite what's been written, Kanye West's new style on his fourth album 808s & Heartbreak -- which incorporates "tribal"-style drum machines and auto-tuned vocals - doesn't sound especially shocking to the ears. Immediately satisfying singles lik ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 8, 2008

    Jay-Z and Mary J. to Kick Off Tour in Miami!

    Kanye West 808s & Heartbreak (Roc-A-Fella) Despite what's been written, Kanye West's new style on his fourth album 808s & Heartbreak -- which incorporates "tribal"-style drum machines and auto-tuned vocals - doesn't sound especially shocking to the ears. Immediately satisfying singles lik ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 7, 2007

    Lil Wayne Brings the Flood

    Kanye West 808s & Heartbreak (Roc-A-Fella) Despite what's been written, Kanye West's new style on his fourth album 808s & Heartbreak -- which incorporates "tribal"-style drum machines and auto-tuned vocals - doesn't sound especially shocking to the ears. Immediately satisfying singles lik ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 6, 2007

    CD Review: American Gangster

    Kanye West 808s & Heartbreak (Roc-A-Fella) Despite what's been written, Kanye West's new style on his fourth album 808s & Heartbreak -- which incorporates "tribal"-style drum machines and auto-tuned vocals - doesn't sound especially shocking to the ears. Immediately satisfying singles lik ... More >>

  • Music

    November 1, 2007

    The Birdman Lands

    Cash Money’s top exec comes to roost in Miami

  • Music

    February 15, 2007

    Free Form Radio.com

    Tired of the FM radio grind, DJ Affect hits the virtual airwaves

  • Music

    December 22, 2005

    The Reggaeton Bible?

    Tired of the FM radio grind, DJ Affect hits the virtual airwaves

  • Music

    August 25, 2005

    VMA Hopefuls Get a Critical Beatdown

    Tired of the FM radio grind, DJ Affect hits the virtual airwaves

  • Music

    August 11, 2005

    Teairra Mari

    Make Her Feel Good (Roc-a-Fella/Def Jam)

  • News

    July 28, 2005

    Gangster Marketing

    South Beach conventioneers get a lesson in the lucrative business of hip-hop

  • Music

    March 10, 2005

    SET LIST

    South Beach conventioneers get a lesson in the lucrative business of hip-hop

  • Music

    January 6, 2005

    Basshead

    God Body

  • Music

    December 23, 2004

    Best of 2004

    God Body

  • Year End

    December 23, 2004

    God Save the Scene

    Sassy Brits, hoochie mamas and a dude named Beans attempted to invigorate a stagnant year for hip-hop.

  • Music

    September 9, 2004

    Lean Back

    Many searched for the summer banger, but only Fat Joe's Terror Squad claimed the prize

  • Music

    August 26, 2004

    Float On

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

  • News

    March 18, 2004

    The Next Big Thing

    At the M3 music conference it was that audacious crossbreed The Grey Album

  • Music

    February 12, 2004

    Kanye West

    College Dropout (Roc-A-Fella)

  • Music

    January 29, 2004

    Riddim Warfare

    Meet Jay-Z's The Black Album -- the remix

  • Music

    January 22, 2004

    Disturbing the Dead

    Corpses add mad flava to WAD

  • Music

    December 11, 2003

    Where's the Roc?

    Wrekonize may have won MTV's latest MC Battle, but he's still looking for a little respect

  • News

    May 22, 2003

    Still in the Hood

    Can Ray "Benzino" Scott's new hip-hop club survive his reputation?

  • News

    October 11, 2001

    Full Recovery

    It took exactly three nanoseconds for pop music to snap out of it

  • Music

    January 18, 2001

    A Hard Knock Night

    Flossing and fighting with the Roc-A-Fellas

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