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Blondie Releases Holiday Single Featuring Fab 5 Freddy Photo Blondie Releases Holiday Single Featuring Fab 5 Freddy
by Michael Major - October 11, 2021

Listen to the new holiday track now! The 3-Song Holiday EP featuring the rare, original 1981 recording alongside the new Chemist Remix will be out November 5th on limited edition vinyl....

Slightly Stoopid Announce 'Summer Traditions 2020' Tour Dates Photo Slightly Stoopid Announce 'Summer Traditions 2020' Tour Dates
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 09, 2020

Today, Billboard chart-toppers Slightly Stoopid unveil the first round of dates for their annual summer tour. Dubbed Summer Traditions 2020 (a nod to the outdoor summer tour-circuit the band has done annually since 2006), Slightly Stoopid and fans alike will travel the states, sharing good times wit...

Ice Cube, Atmosphere, And Sean Paul Added to California Roots Music And Arts Festival Photo Ice Cube, Atmosphere, And Sean Paul Added to California Roots Music And Arts Festival Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 04, 2020

The California Roots Music and Arts Festival has become synonymous with the North American reggae and roots music scene, but for years the event has also featured some of the biggest names in hip hop. The 2015 edition had the legendary Roots headline and Cypress Hill also perform that year. Minneapo...

UnderRated & Garth Vader Release Video For 'Like A Criminal' Featuring Rapper/Reality Photo UnderRated & Garth Vader Release Video For 'Like A Criminal' Featuring Rapper/Reality TV Star Big Smo 
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 17, 2019

Humboldt County's hip-hop duo UnderRated and Garth Culti Vader have released their new video for the track 'Like A Criminal' - watch below!...

DJ Nu-Mark and Method Man Unite for 'Zodiac Killah' Photo DJ Nu-Mark and Method Man Unite for 'Zodiac Killah'
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 23, 2018

Two iconic names in Hip-Hop have joined forces for “Zodiac Killah,” the new single from Jurassic 5's DJ Nu-Mark and Wu-Tang Clan's Method Man. Clocking in at a brief but fiery two minutes, “Zodiac Killah” rips through the astrological signs fueled by Nu-Mark's quicksilver cuts and masterful producti...

Gentleman's Dub Club Drops New Single STARDUST Photo Gentleman's Dub Club Drops New Single STARDUST
by Tori Hartshorn - October 31, 2018

After this past summer's acclaimed project with The Nextmen, Gentleman's Dub Club return with the hotly anticipated album, Lost In Space. True connoisseurs of blending influences from genres such as dub, reggae, ska, bass culture, jazz, and everything in between, the band has adopted a futuristic to...

Lyrics Born Releases 10th Album QUITE A LIFE ft. Del The Funky Homosapien, Aloe Blacc Photo Lyrics Born Releases 10th Album QUITE A LIFE ft. Del The Funky Homosapien, Aloe Blacc, Gift of Gab
by Tori Hartshorn - September 14, 2018

As the first Asian-American solo rapper to perform at Lollapalooza and Coachella and to release a greatest hits record, LYRICS BORN has broken through countless cultural, racial and musical barriers to cement his illustrious career. Today he becomes the first Asian-American solo rapper to release a ...

Lyrics Born Premieres WHEN I GET MY CHECK on FLOOD Photo Lyrics Born Premieres WHEN I GET MY CHECK on FLOOD
by Tori Hartshorn - September 05, 2018

Hurtling into one of his funkiest explosions yet, LYRICS BORN is teaming up with FLOOD Magazine to release the video for 'When I Get My Check ($, $, $)' featuring Jurassic 5'sChali 2na, lyrical acrobat Gift of Gab (of Blackalicious), and Hip-Hop/Soul expert Joyo Velarde. The video, Directed by Mark ...

Slightly Stoopid's New Album EVERYDAY LIFE, EVERYDAY PEOPLE Out Now Photo Slightly Stoopid's New Album EVERYDAY LIFE, EVERYDAY PEOPLE Out Now
by Macon Prickett - July 13, 2018

Today, Slightly Stoopid release their highly anticipated 9th studio album   Everyday Life, Everyday People....

Lyrics Born to Release 10th Album QUITE A LIFE September 14th Photo Lyrics Born to Release 10th Album QUITE A LIFE September 14th
by Macon Prickett - July 12, 2018

As the first Asian-American solo rapper to perform at Lollapalooza and Coachella, and to release a greatest hits record, LYRICS BORN has broken through countless barriers to cement his illustrious career. Now, on September 14th, he will be the first Asian-American solo rapper to release a 10th album...

KCRW and the Hammer Museum Announce Line-Up for 2018 Summer Nights Photo KCRW and the Hammer Museum Announce Line-Up for 2018 Summer Nights
by Macon Prickett - May 31, 2018

 KCRW and the Hammer Museum team up once again to present three nights of live music and DJ sets as part of KCRW's Summer Nights series, Thursdays, July 12, 19, and 26. This year's series features Cut Chemist, Kauf, Still Woozy, Sam Evian, Neil Frances, and KCRW DJs Jeremy Sole, Valida, and Anthony ...

Slightly Stoopid Announces School's Out For Summer Tour Photo Slightly Stoopid Announces School's Out For Summer Tour
by Tori Hartshorn - February 20, 2018

Slightly Stoopid is pleased to announce the the initial dates for their School's Out For Summer 2018 Tour with special guests Stick Figure and Pepper. The tour will bring the band across the country making stops in cities coast to coast as well as headlining festival appearances at Levitate Music & ...

XIUHTEZCATL Releases New Single BLU INK And Announces Tour Dates Photo XIUHTEZCATL Releases New Single BLU INK And Announces Tour Dates
by Macon Prickett - February 01, 2018

XIUHTEZCATL, 17-year-old Indigenous rapper and activist who's leading the charge in the current lawsuit against the Federal Government, Youth v. Gov--today (2/1) has released 'Blu Ink (ft. Isa).' The lead single is a featured track off his forthcoming debut full-length album, BREAK FREE, set for rel...

7th Annual Gasparilla Music Festival Announces Lineup Headlined By THE ROOTS Photo 7th Annual Gasparilla Music Festival Announces Lineup Headlined By THE ROOTS
by Macon Prickett - January 31, 2018

The Gasparilla Music Festival (GMF) presented by Cigar City Brewing has unveiled more acts that will be performing at the 7th Annual Gasparilla Music Festival taking place March 10 - 11 in downtown Tampa, FL....

Dela of Slightly Stoopid Releases Debut Album 'Opening Night' Photo Dela of Slightly Stoopid Releases Debut Album 'Opening Night'
by Caryn Robbins - November 06, 2017

Dela (Slightly Stoopid) has released his long awaited debut album, Opening Night. The 11-tracks were produced by Dela's friend and mentor Karl Denson (Tiny Universe, Rolling Stones touring band) and feature LA reggae legends, the Aggrolites....

Dela (Slightly Stoopid) & Karl Denson (The Rolling Stones) to Release Debut Album Photo Dela (Slightly Stoopid) & Karl Denson (The Rolling Stones) to Release Debut Album
by Caryn Robbins - October 27, 2017

Dela (Slightly Stoopid) and Karl Denson (The Rolling Stones) are set to release their debut album, Opening Night, on November 3rd via Stoopid Records....

Naughty Professor Release New Video For 'Mirrors' ft. Cole DeGenova and Alexey Marti
by Caryn Robbins - August 31, 2017

Today, acclaimed New Orleans-based future funk collective Naughty Professor released the live studio video for “Mirrors,” off of their new album, Identity....

Mr. Belding Returns In New Dirty Heads Video 'Vacation'
by Caryn Robbins - July 13, 2017

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Naughty Professor Release New Video For 'I Can't Sleep At Night' Feat. Dexter Gilmore
by Caryn Robbins - July 11, 2017

Today, acclaimed New Orleans-based future funk collective Naughty Professor released the video for “I Can't Sleep at Night,” off of their new album, Identity. “I Can't Sleep at Night,” features fellow New Orleans musician Dexter Gilmore (Sexy Dex and the Fresh) delivering a powerful and expansive ...

Shaheed & DJ Supreme Drop New 'Glorious Day' Music Video & Hit the Road with Jurassic 5
by Caryn Robbins - July 08, 2017

From Birmingham, Alabama comes hip-hop duo Shaheed and DJ Supreme. An in-your-face duo that's performed with the likes of Akil (the MC of Jurassic 5), they've strayed from the typical dirty south style to the old-school boom-bap style of hip-hop....

Naughty Professor's New Album 'Identity' Out Now
by Caryn Robbins - June 23, 2017

Today, acclaimed New Orleans-based future funk collective Naughty Professor release their highly-anticipated new album, Identity....

Naughty Professor Release Video for New Single 'Without A Trace'
by Caryn Robbins - June 14, 2017

Today, acclaimed New Orleans-based band Naughty Professor released the video for “Without A Trace” featuring Eric Benny Bloom of Lettuce from their highly-anticipated new album, Identity, set for release on Friday, June 23, 2017....

Shaheed & DJ Supreme Drop New 'Glorious Day' Music Video & Hit the Road with Jurassic 5
by Caryn Robbins - June 07, 2017

From Birmingham, Alabama comes hip-hop duo Shaheed and DJ Supreme. An in-your-face duo that's performed with the likes of Akil (the MC of Jurassic 5), they've strayed from the typical dirty south style to the old-school boom-bap style of hip-hop....

The Dubplates New Music Makes Past and Current President Dance
by Caryn Robbins - May 31, 2017

The reggae-funk, dancehall hip-hop energetic genre-benders, The Dubplates release a powerful get-off-your-seats and dance single and an epic animated lyric video 'UH HUH,' from their upcoming album Box Full Of Steel set to release on June 23, 2017....

Krafty Kuts & Dynamite MC Release Studio Album 'All 4 Corners'
by Caryn Robbins - May 24, 2017

Breakbeat pioneer and Against The Grain label head, Krafty Kuts, has teamed up with master of ceremonies Dynamite MC on his third studio album 'All 4 Corners'. Released via Central Station Records, the album can be streamed and downloaded below now....












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