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Rainbow Kitten Surprise Reveal 'Svo' Ahead of First Album in Six Years
by Josh Sharpe - April 26, 2024 Multi-platinum live sensations Rainbow Kitten Surprise have shared “SVO,” as the fourth album track from the North Carolina-bred quartet’s first full-length release in six years, LOVE HATE MUSIC BOX. Rainbow Kitten Surprise are currently readying for their upcoming Tiny Music Box Tour, a run of unde... 
Spice 1 Ft Snoop Dog, Rick Ross & Q Bosilini Drop 'Gangsta Shhh'
by Michael Major - March 05, 2024 The Bay Area legend's brand of vivid, raw and uncut lyricism, venting on the complexities of street life, has resulted in Gold plaques, soundtrack singles (“Trigga Gots No Heart” from Menace II Society Film), and respect from Hip-Hop's elite; including making classics with Tupac, Too Short, MC Eiht,... 
Saxkboy Kd Takes Flight on New Single 'All Doves'
by Michael Major - February 21, 2024 Backed by a head-nodding energetic production, SaxkBoy KD showcases the depth of his dynamic style and his wordplay “All Doves” is another infectious song with an irresistible chorus similar to his previous single, “Spells” featuring Taylor Richard. The accompanying “All Doves” visual displays diffe... 
Craft Recordings Announces 'Small Batch' Reissue For Isaac Hayes' Earth-shattering 1969 Hit Record 'Hot Buttered Soul'
by Michael Major - January 31, 2024 Craft Recordings announces the 'Small Batch' reissue of Isaac Hayes' groundbreaking album 'Hot Buttered Soul'. Limited to 3,000 copies worldwide, this all-analog, one-step mastering LP delivers the highest-quality listening experience. Available March 1st.... 
Lo5ive Returns With Funk And Afro House Fusion 'Hangin Up'
by Michael Major - November 30, 2023 An infectious and down-tempo club banger, during the creation of the track Lo5ive leaned into his multi-genre sensibilities to blend the tones of funky house crossover classics (such as Crazy Cousins'remix of Kyla's ‘Do You Mind?' and Dennis Ferrer's ‘Hey Hey') and fresh Afro house vibes with inspir... 
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: MUTANT MAYHEM Tickets Now On Sale
by Michael Major - July 13, 2023 Fandango is debuting a new episode of their “Big Ticket” interview series! Fandango correspondent Perri Nemiroff sits down with writer, producer, and voice of Bebop Seth Rogen as well as stars Ice Cube (Superfly), Nicolas Cantu (Leonardo), Brady Noon (Raphael), Micah Abbey (Donatello) and Shamon Bro... 
Barney Bones Unveils New Single 'Praise'
by Michael Major - January 20, 2023 Barney Bones continues to expand his oeuvre on “Praise,” out now via Helix Records. It’s the kind of work that explains why Barney Bones is a GRAMMY-nominated artist with credits for the likes of Channel Tres, Giveon, Gus Dapperton, and many more. It also arrives around Barney Bones’ appearance on t... 
Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, E-40 & Too $hort Come Together To Release Their New Studio Album
by Michael Major - December 09, 2022 Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, E-40, and Too $hort, release their new album, Snoop Cube 40 $hort, as the supergroup Mount Westmore. The 16-track project follows the group's recently released singles 'Too Big' and 'Free Game' and features production by Rick Rock, Ant Banks, Big Zeke, Soopafly, Kato On the Tra... 
West Coast Supergroup Mount Westmore Release 'Free Game'
by Michael Major - November 25, 2022 The West Coast's very own supergroup, Mount Westmore, drops a second single and visual for “Free Game” via the label Mount Westmore with MNRK Music Group. The uber rap group, made up of Hip Hop's West Coast royalty, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, E-40, and Too $hort, will release their new 16-track album tit... 
The Samples Aka Sunday Service Choir Headline The Latest Jammcard Jammjam
by Michael Major - September 26, 2022 Jammcard worked with The Samples to create a sample pack on Splice. After releasing this pack, the team talked with Jason White (choir director) and creative director/songwriter (Nikki Grier) of The Samples/Sunday Service Choir about them flipping their samples from the pack and turning them into fu... 
Riot Fest 2022 Adds Taking Back Sunday, Coolio, and More
by Michael Major - July 19, 2022 Notable first-timers for Riot Fest 2022 include beloved indie rockers Yeah Yeah Yeahs; the pivotal goth rock group Bauhaus; a reunited Sunny Day Real Estate; as well as first-time sets from Portugal. The Man, Yungblud, Placebo, Jeff Rosenstock, Lunachicks, The Linda Lindas, and Lucky Boys Confusion... 
Snoop Dogg & Steve Aoki Present New Group Alpha Doggz & Debut Collab EP 'Da Da'
by Michael Major - May 18, 2022 Available today, Gala Music x Snoop Stash Box holders and the A0K1VERSE will each receive their own exclusive free song from the heavyweight duo–“Super Freak” ft. October London and “Holy Grail,” respectively. This coming Monday, May 23, the final three tracks from the EP will be available to the pu... 
My Chemical Romance, The Original Misfits & More to Headline Riot Fest
by Michael Major - May 11, 2022 Notable first-timers for Riot Fest 2022 include beloved indie rockers Yeah Yeah Yeahs; the pivotal goth rock group Bauhaus; a reunited Sunny Day Real Estate; as well as first-time sets from Portugal. The Man, Yungblud, Placebo, Jeff Rosenstock, Lunachicks, The Linda Lindas, and Lucky Boys Confusion.... 
DJ Kenny Dope Brings Full Spectrum Radio To Apple Music Hits
by Michael Major - January 07, 2022 Kenny “Dope” Gonzalez is opening the vault to his legendary record collection and taking Apple Music listeners along for the ride on his brand new radio show on Apple Music Hits, Full Spectrum Radio. As the title suggests, listeners can expect a spectrum of genres, including house, hip-hop, R&B, reg... 
Flavor Flav, Coolio & More Rally For Check Your Risk Campaign For Diabetes Awareness Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 19, 2021 Chuck D and Flavor Flav of Public Enemy, Coolio, Kid Frost and the Dogg Pound's Kurupt are just a few of the hip hop pioneer veterans who responded when Clint 'Payback' Sands reached out, inviting them to sound the alarm and participate in the 'Check Your Risk' awareness campaign for National Diabet... 
Cali Roots Announces Welcome Back Concert August 28th at Monterey Fairgrounds
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 21, 2021 The concert is a celebration of both the festival and bringing live music back to the fairgrounds, the festival's home since the inception of the event over 11 years ago.... 
Rest For The Wicked Release New Video for 'Bones'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 24, 2021 Hip Hop meets Indie / Punk Rock, the rapper skater and music-tech nerd rocker join forces. The result is a set of hazy, raw genreless pop songs.... 
Rest For The Wicked Debut 'Bones' Single
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 09, 2021 Hip Hop meets Indie / Punk Rock, the rapper skater and music-tech nerd rocker join forces. The result is a set of hazy, raw genreless pop songs. Loose and sweet on the surface with a melodic, dark heart.... 
The California Roots And Arts Festival Releases 2022 Line-Up
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 24, 2021 Cali Roots fans can still celebrate this year with the Can't Stop The Music 2021 an online festival experience. It kicks off this year on May 28-30th for THREE incredible days of Cali Roots magic from the comforts of home.... 
The California Roots And Arts Festival Rescheduled To May 2022
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 25, 2021 The California Roots Music & Arts Festival announced today that they are moving their 2021 event to May 2022, due to the ongoing public health and safety concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.... 
Deval Patrick Launches Podcast 'Being American'
by A.A. Cristi - October 14, 2020 Former Governor of Massachusetts Deval Patrick will launch a new podcast series on what it means to be American in 2020 and beyond. In the weeks before the Election, where not just the character of the candidates or the parties but of the country itself is on the ballot, Patrick will step back from ... 
Party Favor & JAHMED Drop Official 'ACTUP' Music Video
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 02, 2020 Party Favor and JAHMED have revealed the official music video for their latest single ‘ACTUP.’ ... 
Pandora Reveals Top Songs by Artists Gone Solo
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 01, 2020 From the groups that initially made them famous is a tale as old as time in the music industry.... 
Shefik To Conclude 2020 World Tour At Hip Hop Film Festival
by A.A. Cristi - August 04, 2020 Out of over 5,000 festivals in the world, Hip Hop Film Festival (https://hiphopfilmfestival.org) is the only festival to focus on writers, directors, and producers who grew up in the global culture of hip-hop. ... 
BWW Exclusive: THE 101 GREATEST PROTEST SONGS OF ALL TIME - with Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, John Lennon, Kendrick Lamar & More
by Peter Nason - June 18, 2020 BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest protest songs from 1939-2020. See if your favorite songs or artists made the list!... |
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