Just got an amazing press release from the guys of Humbert, the local band most associated with La Ciudad que Progresa — Hialeah. If you’ve been to any local shows some time in the last 14 years, you’ve seen Humbert. If you’ve been totally oblivious, this is part of what…
Ky-Mani Marley has a new reality TV showing airing this week on BET J that should be worth watching. The Jamaican-born, Miami-bred artist always stays busy–either writing new music, working on films, or hustling in a variety of positive ways. He’s currently on tour doing 50 dates with Van Halen…
Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget “Now go and get your money little Duffle Bag Boy … cos I ain’t ever ran from a nigga and I damn sho ain’t bout to pick today to start runnin …” Now where was Lil’ Wayne when you need him? This past Saturday’s…
It’s been a tough few days for musicians as now another legendary recording artist is headed to that great big rock’n’roll party in the sky. Paul Raven, critically acclaimed bassist for Ministry and Killing Joke was found dead over the weekend in Geneva, Switzerland of an apparent heart attack. While…
Regardless of if the rumors are true, word around town these days is that Ne-Yo is fresh out of the closet and proud to be gay. That would be great (and shout outs to Ne-Yo if it’s true) but even newer rumors are saying he vehemently denies it. Booo…hiss. If…
“I had a dream I could buy my way to heaven. When I awoke I spent that on a necklace.” Oh Kanye, thou utter no truer words than thee. When it comes to financial planning and money management, the last image that would pop into most people’s minds would be…
It’s a little, well known fact, depending on where you get your news from these days, that Atlanta rapper T.I. is in jail. He was arrested for illegally attempting to purchase machine guns from an undercover agent. I’m not sure why T.I. is trying to be all Charleston Heston on…
So it’s been a week since the whole Fiascogate situation that took place at last week’s VH1 Hip-Hop Honors, where Lupe Fiasco forgot two bars to A Tribe Called Quest’s “Electric Relaxation” during a tribute to the group. I remember hearing him fumble the verse, but didn’t think too much…
Last night, after checking out the grand opening of the Fillmore Miami Beach, I made the short walk down Lincoln Road to the Colony Theatre, to check out a screening put on by the awesome arts organization GenArt. The film? Wristcutters: A Love Story, directed by Goran Dukic. The main…
I love love love Little Steven, of his eponymous weekly syndicated Underground Garage radio show (and 24-hour station on Sirius!). (Locally, listen in on Sunday night/Monday morning from midnight to 2:00 a.m. on BIG 105.9 FM, the only time you will hear something beyond the station’s seeming 20-song “classic rock”…
Everyone was atwitter about this year’s edition of the Bang! Music festival, which started in 2005. On one hand, people were amped to see blabbermouth Kanye West and the recently reunited (sans James Iha) Smashing Pumpkins on the lineup. On the other hand, there was the strange mix of the…
Miami’s favorite youth football coach, Luther “Uncle Luke” Campbell is back in the news again, but for a good cause. He’s reaching out to folks in the hip-hop industry and gathering support for the Third Annual Battle of the Stars Celebrity Football Tournament to be held in Miami next year…
Okay, so the Sex Pistols stopped being relevant the first time they reunited (whenever that was — 1996? 1997?) and cheapened their own legacy. But this might take the cake. From a press release: Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today that Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees The Sex…
News from across the pond is that Radiohead will be dropping a new album much sooner than most people expected. It’s available on October 10, via the band’s website as a digital download only. Get ready. Of course the price is not cheap and will run you £40 quid–which sounds…
Rap City won’t be on in the afternoons anymore. The show is moving to 1 a.m., and BET is filling its old afternoon time-slot with some other video-block show. And honestly, I’m not even sure why I care. For one thing, I never watch the show in the afternoon anyway…
Reggae star Mavado, who just performed at the Gold Coast Roller Rink in Fort Lauderdale a week ago, was robbed on Tuesday in Toronoto. According to reports, most of Mavado’s belongings were stolen including a laptop, money, and his passport. As a result, Mavado has cancelled his upcoming shows (Atlanta…
Hey, sometimes there’s no underestimating high school principals. Who knew a publicity snap of four skinny rockers could amount, in the eyes of one, to porn? The band in question: All Time Low, a poppy, punky, quartet from the suburbs of Baltimore, who just released their debut full-length, So Wrong,…
Apparently, Crossfade just can’t get enough of Meg White. A lot of the Internet, especially some of the music chatrooms, are buzzing this morning over the sex tape that suddenly appeared this weekend that supposedly shows White Stripes drummer Meg White engaged in full coital activity. While nobody can verify…
Lauren Reskin, owner of Sweat Records. Shout outs to the whole Sweat Records crew as Lolo and the gang are preparing to move from their current location at Churchill’s Pub into brand new digs right down the street at NE 2nd Ave. After a fairly successful two year stint seeking…
Bob Dylan is the kind of iconic musician than breeds obsessive – and discerning – fans. It’s natural, then, that Dylan devotees would be split over I’m Not There, an experimental biographical movie directed by Todd Haynes. Here, Dylan is portrayed by six different actors (Heath Ledger, Christian Bale, Richard…
Outspoken rapper, actor, and activist Mos Def is voicing his anger at the hip-hop community for their lack of support for the Jena 6. He’s been in Louisiana of late, marching and performing, but recently spoke out about feeling alone within the hip-hop community when it comes to standing up…
You be the judge. He is looking mighty ripped these days. First 50 Cent rumors of steroid use swirled, then it was Busta Rhymes and Timbaland (and rightfully so, who are we kidding) but now it’s Dr. Dre? The 42-year-old Compton native recently appeared on television looking like he could…
