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, May 9, 2013
The Not-So-Great Gatsby
Leonardo DiCaprio stars in an overblown adaptation of the Fitzgerald classic.
by J.R. Jones
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, Apr 19, 2013
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Das Racist and A Tribe Called Red offer relief from the racism blues
We need "Indians From All Directions" now more than ever.
by Miles Raymer
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, Mar 25, 2013
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Getting back to Marcos Valle
This Brazilian singer-songwriter’s best records came out more than 40 years ago and just got their first U.S. release.
by Peter Margasak
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, Feb 8, 2013
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The "Harlem Shake" meme that's making the Internet a funner place
Costumes, goofing off, and a crazy EDM song. What more do you need?
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Local pop-punk powerhouse takes a page from rap's book with its new single, "My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light Em Up)."
by Leor Galil
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, Jan 29, 2013
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Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake reunite in the top ten
Two pop megastars resume their battle for the dance floor.
by Miles Raymer
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, Jan 2, 2013
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Kanye West and the perils of cool-dad syndrome
Examining the rapper-producer as he prepares for fatherhood
by Leor Galil
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, Dec 19, 2012
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People Issue 2012:
Million Dollar Mano, the producer
"I didn't know I was ever gonna DJ for Jay-Z."
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, Nov 14, 2012
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The scenario at Saturday's Holiday Rap Karaoke Party
Hip-hop heads will be "Causin' rambunction, throughout the sphere" at Saturday's rap karaoke party
by Leor Galil
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, Aug 21, 2012
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Jeremih goes rogue
An artsy, ambitious new mixtape puts the man who sang "Birthday Sex" on the same page as Frank Ocean and the Weeknd
by Miles Raymer
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, Apr 10, 2012
Artist on Artist: El-P of Company Flow talks to Million Dollar Mano
"I would literally put my pinkie on the table and sever it with a knife if I could do some shit for Jay-Z"
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, Dec 29, 2011
The year in music: top 50 albums
My favorite half-hundred records of 2011
by Miles Raymer
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, Dec 20, 2011
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Kanye's lawyer: We don't owe Syl shit
Looks like the "Joy" lawsuit won't be a breeze.
by Miles Raymer
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, Dec 6, 2011
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The five best stoner records of the year
Load up the bong and our YouTube playlist
by Miles Raymer
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, Oct 18, 2011
Syl Johnson's not feeling "The Joy"
Local soul legend's taking Jay-Z and Kanye to court
by Miles Raymer
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, Aug 30, 2011
The business of selling music continues to make no sense at all
Tha Carter IV's surprising first week sales estimates
by Miles Raymer
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, Aug 16, 2011
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What it takes to avoid leaking your album in 2011
The crazy security measures behind "Watch the Throne"
by Miles Raymer
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, Jul 28, 2011
DJ Khaled and the hip-hop illuminati vs. Danny Brown
The Miami-based producer has a team of crazy millionaires, but the Detroit MC only needs himself
by Miles Raymer
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, Jul 21, 2011
This is how you premiere a new rap single
Funkmaster Flex gives "Otis" a predictably bonkers introduction
by Miles Raymer
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Music Feature
, Jul 21, 2011
Big Sean, big shadow
Kanye West's label might not be the best place to release a debut album called
Finally Famous
by Phillip Mlynar
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