Oh, how times have changed. Miami used to drop mad loot on blow, an estimated $11 billion each year at the height of Magic City’s cocaine days, according to some economists. “In 1979, there was a $7 billion [cash] surplus from the Miami banks,” former IRS special agent Michael McDonald…
The “liquor-fueled love machine” that is the Electric Pickle has been bringing the best underground beats of the DJs of SAFE, Dirtybird, Crosstown Rebels, and others of the ilk to Wynwood since ’09. And now, Miami Beach will be introduced to the quality uhntz-uhntz the Pickle is known for when…
Elastic Bond is the latest Miami band to get some well-deserved time in the national spotlight. For years, the crew’s smooth and melodious global rhythms have flowed through the nights and mornings of the city’s clubs, bars, festivals, and parties, luring a legion of local fans that’s set to grow…
Never give up. Never give in. Miami makes champions. Ten years ago, Wrekonize won a series of MTV rap battles for $25,000 and a recording contract with Roc-A-Fella Records. The deal never materialized, and he spent his prize money on DVDs and pizza. But he never stopped working on music…
Uh-oh. Flo Rida’s Miami Heat floor seats and his $2.25 million gold-wrapped Bugatti Veyron may be in jeopardy. The Florida Department of Revenue filed legal documents requiring the 33-year-old rapper to fork over child support in a highly contested paternity suit filed two years ago by Gloria Holloway, reports TMZ…
The Miami Heat ain’t cheap. To reach, and ultimately conquer, the NBA Finals for a second consecutive year and secure the third title in franchise history, El Heat had to spend roughly $84 million on player salaries, the fourth largest amount in professional basketball. But when the billionaire-owned Heat waltzed…
The city of Miami is ablaze with Heat love. We’re all so proud to call our home a champion city. And that goes for all 305ers, big and small. Of course, who doesn’t want to see how all our famous residents are celebrating the win? All our favorite rappers and…
Unlike the “Jimmy Brooks” character he played on Canadian teen drama series Degrassi: The Next Generation, rapper Drake’s street credibility is virtually nonexistent. Rather than “gettin’ brain on Biscayne” last night, the 26-year-old pop-hopper allegedly shouted down an elderly basketball fan at the American Airlines Arena. And Miami New Times…
The proof’s in the pudding, and the proof for the paparazzi is on the tape. Remember that angry Miami photographer, Jeffrey Binion, who’s suing Justin Bieber for allegedly assaulting him and stealing his sim card outside of the Hit Factory recording studio on South Beach? Well, another Miami photog, Gustavo…
Hey, kids. In just two more days, print copies of New Times’ 2013 Best of Miami issue will plop onto street corners, loaded with 330 winners across categories such as “Best Hot Dog,” “Best Strip Club,” and “Best Place to Go Stoned.” But today, we here at Crossfade got a…
Hey, kids. In just two more days, print copies of New Times’ 2013 Best of Miami issue will plop onto street corners, loaded with 330 winners across categories such as “Best Hot Dog,” “Best Strip Club,” and “Best Place to Go Stoned.” But today, we here at Crossfade got a…
Justin Bieber is an adult, and he needs to start acting like one. That’s the advice of an angry photographer named Jeffrey Binion, who alleges the “Lil Swaggy” heartthrob sent a bodyguard to assault him outside a Miami recording studio. The photog — who swears he’s not a paparazzi –…
Hey, kids. In just a few more days, print copies of New Times’ 2013 Best of Miami issue will plop onto street corners, loaded with 330 winners across categories such as “Best Hot Dog,” “Best Strip Club,” and “Best Place to Go Stoned.” But today, we here at Crossfade got…
Hey, kids. In just a few more days, print copies of New Times’ 2013 Best of Miami issue will plop onto street corners, loaded with 330 winners across categories such as “Best Hot Dog,” “Best Strip Club,” and “Best Place to Go Stoned.” But today, we here at Crossfade got…
Hey, kids. In just seven days, print copies of New Times’ 2013 Best of Miami issue will plop onto street corners, loaded with 330 winners across categories such as “Best Hot Dog,” “Best Strip Club,” and “Best Place to Go Stoned.” But today, we here at Crossfade got a preview…
Hey, kids. In just seven days, print copies of New Times’ 2013 Best of Miami issue will plop onto street corners, loaded with 330 winners across categories such as “Best Hot Dog,” “Best Strip Club,” and “Best Place to Go Stoned.” But today, we here at Crossfade got a preview…
With EDM and PLUR on eternal overdrive in Miami, it’s easy to forget the city’s real musical roots. Before Peace, Love, Unity, and Respect, there were big, booty, bitches. The Magic City boasts its fair share of rap anthems that molded Dade County into a mecca for rump-shaking club hits…
Maybe the Biebz is terrified of photographers. Or maybe he’s just a douchebag. In the last week, Justin Bieber has flipped out on three different people in Miami who’ve tried to take his picture: (1) a fan using an iPhone after Monday’s Heat game; (2) a paparazzo who became the…
Ahoy, beat freaks!!! The bad news: Holy Ship!!! 2014 is sold out. The slightly less bad news: You can join a waiting list, just in case some weak-ass cruiser cops out and cancels his trip. And now the good news: Everyone’s favorite uhntz-uhtnz-ing high seas adventure has just announced a…
Flight School Preps know all about delays. They know the so-called “New Miami” hip-hop party started a few years ago. And their follow-up to last year’s breakout Expensive Dreams mixtape was set to drop in March. Now, two months after the planned street date, FSP’s Jay, Sly, and Reese have…
Justin Bieber is a thug. Well … At least lil’ homie’s trying his hardest. Lately, the Biebz has been publicly beefing with ex-NFL superstar Keyshawn Johnson. He’s been the subject of multiple reckless driving investigations by the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department. And he even allegedly spit in a neighbor’s face…
“Never break the chain!” Sadly, though, after we here at Crossfade implored you to “cancel whatever plans you’ve already made for Saturday, June 8, 2013, because Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Lindsey Buckingham, and Stevie Nicks are getting the band back together” … Fleetwood Mac has gone and canceled on us…
