What is every rapper’s favorite body part? C’mon, that’s an easy one. More MCs have put their mind to the big butt issue than there are scientists working on curing cancer. And obviously, in rap music, the bigger the booty, the better. Modern asses are reaching colossal proportions, but not…
Without Africa, there’d be no Miami bass. There’d be no rock ‘n’ roll or hip-hop or jazz or salsa. No Hendrix, Nas, Byrd, or Machito. In fact, almost every modern music genre can be traced back to that great continent across the Atlantic. And that’s why, 16 years ago, Jose…
At times, Wynwood feels like the Miami frontier. It’s new, it’s vibrant, it’s exciting — but wait, is it really new? Actually, it may just be kind of new to you. Look, it’s not South Beach, but it is quickly shaping up to be the “new South Beach.” Whether or…
In a new lawsuit, Miami Latin pop star Katherine Alexander has accused former manager Jesus Salas of rape and sodomy. She also claims he stole nearly all the money made during her brief music career, attempted to suffocate her with a bag, and even threatened to kill her family. Responding…
Brood. Swoon. Now dance. It’s been four years since New York City post-punk crew Interpol’s last studio album. (And two years since Paul Banks, Sam Fogarino, and Daniel Kessler reconvened following a hiatus caused by the departure of longtime bass player Carlos Dengler.) But now Banks, Fogarino, and Kessler have…
Ready for some some summer heat? Well, we’re betting that new nightclub Steam Miami is hoping you are. Located in the former Vagabond Miami space, details on the club are a bit scarce. But the owners, who sources say are from Las Vegas, plan to open in “Summer 2014.” See…
When Raheem Devaughn sings, panties get wet. That’s probably why he’s been featured on songs by everyone from Ghostface Killah to The Roots. The Grammy-nominated artist has also cracked the pop charts with his own albums and singles, including “Guess Who Loves You More,” “Woman,” and “Customer.” He’s an R&B…
Ray LaMontagne and Jenny Lewis With Belle Brigade Fillmore Miami Beach Saturday, July 12, 2014 Better Than: A night with any of these great acts alone. On any other evening, the sweet strains of Belle Brigade’s sibling tandem, Barbara and Ethan Gruska, would’ve been show enough. But over the weekend,…
He’s gone wild with Steve-O, shared paint with the Cavs, and sparked up with Juicy J and (likely) Wiz Khalifa. He was signed by Diddy. He covered XXL magazine. And his track, “Invincible,” has been used as theme song by both the NFL and the WWE. Born in Houston but…
One of the hardest things us working-class citizens face on a weekly basis is having to say goodbye to the weekend and waking up to the Monday morning grind. Yeah, we all hate it. But when you’ve got nothing but good vibes from CeeLo Green, Pitbull, and Lil Boosie to…
Hushed, earthy, soul-soaked. Those are the ways in which observers and critics have often spoken of Ray LaMontagne’s songwriting — ever since his recorded debut, Trouble, introduced him to the world’s music fans as a bearded Northeastern mountain man with an acoustic guitar. Not many would’ve described LaMontagne or his…
Take a sick day. Or three. It’s time to start planning for another Fool’s Gold Day Off — that annual, often out-of-control, traveling rager thrown by world-champion DJ, party pro, and label boss A-Trak. For 2014, the Day Off tour is set to trek from Brooklyn to Toronto, Los Angeles,…
If you’ve been to a recent local show in the 305, then chances are you’ve run into Y Diz. Whether performing or just hanging out in the crowd, he can be seen around Miami’s clubs, rocking his signature long hair and viking-like beard. Having worked with artists like Afrobeta, Cornerstoners,…
Congratulations to you. You’ve conquered the weekly work madness of back-to-back meetings, cleared out those 672 unread messages in your inbox, and crossed out everything on your to do list. Now, that you’ve taken care of business, it’s time to party! And lucky for you, part of our job is…
Among the great American capitals of black culture, the Magic City has always been a beacon of music, art, and hope. But you wouldn’t necessarily know it by consulting most of the supposed scholars on the subject. They’ll talk for hours about Chicago blues, New Orleans jazz, the Harlem Renaissance,…
Seventeen days ago, Louis Salgar was murdered. The well-known Miami punk musician and Gramps/Broken Shaker bartender had been shot in his own home and left to die. His car was stolen. And the murderer fled. The next day, Palm Beach Police located Salgar’s gray Honda Accord, abandoned on the edge…
Miami’s underground house scene has a new home, though it may not be what you’d expect. Imagine sipping cocktails while grooving to a three-hour DJ set on a ritzy rooftop, looking out over the heart of downtown Miami while catching the sunrise on a Sunday morning. Of course, we’re talking…
Lil Boosie, the purported inventor of ratchet, recently got out of prison after serving four years of an eight-year drug sentence. And he has emerged a humbled man. These days, the Baton Rouge, Louisiana rapper spends most of his time in the studio or with his Boosie family. He also…
Sunshine. Sweet tunes. Hot burgers. And sweaty, oiled-up babes of both sexes gettin’ faded in the shade of a swaying palm tree while turnt-up pranksters try to spray Riff Raff with a Supersoaker. The Mad Decent Block Party 2014’s gonna be the summer bash of the century. (Or at least…
Jenny Lewis certainly knows a little something about the art of performance. A former child actress born to show-business parents, she’s been in the spotlight since she was a toddler, first as a child actor and later at the helm of indie-pop sensation Rilo Kiley with then-boyfriend Blake Sennett. Even…
Gather ’round girls, the drinks are on us. We all know it’s not a party without some fine Miami ladies, and the 305 has got plenty of friendly females just looking for some place to dance and get their drink on. That’s why so many spots offer free booze to…
The ’80s and ’90s were a fun time for punk rock in South Florida. And though there wasn’t a major publishing house putting out every single local album recorded, we were fortunate enough to have a few individuals who took it upon themselves to scrounge up some dough, enter into…
