Yeah, yeah, yeah, Miley Cyrus gets a lot of credit for bringing twerk to the masses. But Diplo told ladies to “Express Yourself” before pop’s most ratchet princess ever cranked up that booty. And hell, the Ying Yang Twins sang “Whistle While You Twerk” in 2000. Still, no one’s got…
When we saw Giraffage open for Porter Robinson’s Worlds tour, he completely blew us away. Sure, we were familiar with the San Fran producer’s quirky-yet-sexy style, but it’s a whole lot different for someone to rock a 3,000-capacity venue when, up until then, he’s mostly played small, dark clubs. Giraffage’s…
Update: Malika James is now home safe. Update:Tuesday evening, Pembroke Pines Police released three photos of Malika James at a Chase bank in Winter Haven, Florida, from Monday, December 8, at 7:41 a.m. She appears to be alone in her car, heading north, and in healthy condition. Where she’s going…
James Blake Presented by III Points and Young Arts Young Arts Campus, Miami Friday, December 5, 2014 Better Than: Sunday mass. We’re not really a religious bunch. But last night, James Blake took us to church. The English artist brought heavenly chords and a voice like honey to his Florida…
FKA Twigs With Clams Casino Presented by III Points and YoungArts YoungArts Campus, Miami Thursday, December 4, 2014 Better Than: Voguing alone in your room to the Queen of the Damned soundtrack. Ever wonder what it would be like if Trent Reznor and Siouxsie Sioux had a daughter who loved…
“I never said I wanted to be the best rapper, that’s not my goal,” says André 3000. “I just want to connect with people.” The ATLian is nonetheless one of the most celebrated creative minds of his generation. His work with Big Boi in Southern rap duo Outkast has brought…
Email interviews are often terrible. So we were disheartened when A-Trak was too busy touring Europe and filming a new music video to speak by phone. But it turns out the Montreal man is just as good a penpal as he is a DJ. In his chosen career, A-Trak’s a…
Miami could be called the sixth Borough, what with so many transient artist types constantly commuting between New York and our city. A lot of people who live in New York came from South Florida, and the quickly approaching Art Basel Miami Beach celebration is one of the largest comminglings…
Prom was just better in the ’80s. Haven’t you seen John Hughes movies? Unlike the plot of some ’80s films, going back in time is impossible. The closest thing we can get to it is theme parties, and theme parties only work if people get on board with the theme…
If you grew up in South Florida in the late ’80s, Uncle Luke and his 2 Live Crew are nothing short of legendary. Their fun-loving, filth-ridden bass music was once considered so vile, they would get arrested just for performing it. Even by today’s standards, the lyrics are blush-inducing. Nasty…
South Beach has a long-standing tradition of bringing great dance music to life. It also has decades of experience getting gay dudes all hot and bothered. There might be a connection here. Sun, skin, and DJ sets go together like coconut-flavored drinks and you, and you know you can put…
Your kid drops out of high school to start an Internet-driven music career, rapping about video games, hard drugs, sadness, and Arizona Iced Tea. As a parent, you may raise an eyebrow. Lucky for Yung Lean, he doesn’t have any parents. That’s obviously not true, but the 18-year-old Swedish stream-of-conscious…
Do you live in Miami? If you answered yes to that question, it’s quite possible you’re Cuban-American, and if you answered yes to that proposition, your top five favorite shows is likely to include late-’70s classic ¿Que Pasa, U.S.A? The first bilingual and Cuban-American sitcom is near and dear to…
#459515396 / gettyimages.com Even if you don’t particularly like Pitbull, you have to admit, we got dude on stage hosting the American Music Awards. That’s pretty baller. Armando Christian Pérez has come a long way from his M.I.A.M.I. days. He represents the 305 worldwide. You don’t have to love him,…
Did you get the chance to see Outkast during this summer’s great revival tour? If not, you missed out. If so, you were probably wondering about that weird black jumpsuit André 3000 wore with the cryptic message on it. Always a pillar of unique and thoughtful style, André 3000 wore…
If you’re a real house head, you’ve probably got love for Loco Dice. You’re more than likely to have a few Timo Maas records in your collection. And you just may harbor a serious music crush on Martin Buttrich. Not only is he a decorated electronic producer in his own…
Pop That Turkey… It’s not some weird Japanese game show. It’s the most wobble-gobble way to twerk off a million calories before you stuff your piehole with — you guessed it — pie. The night before Thanksgiving, you can ready your gullet with ear-shattering, booty-sweat beats from your pals 12th…
It’s a good time to be a hip-hop fan. All over the country, artists and MCs are coming together to produce some of the most ambitious and memorable rap music since the ’90s. New York, in particular, is a hotbed of activity, and two of Brooklyn’s most heavily hyped crews,…
By force of copyright, “the most magical place on Earth” can only describe Walt Disney theme parks, but the most magically-Miami place on Earth is without a doubt Santa’s Enchanted Forest. If you’re really from South Florida, you’ve got a story. Either you grew up taking in the lights and…
Crows squack. Doves coo. Turkeys gobble. Birdman goes brrrrrr. We’re talking about that big boss dawg Baby Birdman of the Cash Money crew, and he’s ready to act fowl all over the streets of Miami. No, he’s not bringing any static, but he is bringing 1,000 turkeys to needy families,…
When one goes to the orchestra, one does not always bring one’s dancing shoes. There’s usually a bunch of sitting involved. But every few months, the New World Symphony throws everything you know about classical music out the window and breaks out the lasers for a bit of high-brow, late-night…
“Get on your feet, get up and make it happen.” The 1989 Gloria Estefan hit was well chosen for the occasion as the Miami icon, Mayor Thomas Regalado, City Commissioners, representatives of the Historic National Trust, and others approached the podium to officially announce the Stadium as the spot for…
