Sassy Rap and Afro-Brazilian Beats

Source: The New York Times

The Baltimore rapper Rye Rye has been announcing her debut album, “Go! Pop! Bang!” (N.E.E.T./Interscope) since 2009, when she was still a teenager. At the time her brash, rapidfire rhymes and skeletal electro tracks had been embraced by M.I.A., who ...
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World's best DJs in town for holiday weekend

Source: Las Vegas Review-Journal | LVRJ.com

Fast-mixing DJ Skrillex will perform Saturday at Wynn's Tryst, then Wednesday at Encore's Surrender. So why is Skrillex such a great DJ? Because he mixes fast, furious and with good taste - not just the dubstep he's ...
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THE MIRROR: Through the Looking Glass: A Speech Deferred

Source: The Dartmouth

Editor’s Note: Through the Looking Glass is The Mirror’s newest feature. We welcome submissions from all members of the community — both past and present — who wish to write about defining experiences, moments or relationships during their time ...
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MEMORIAL WEEKEND INSANITY: Kaskade, Deadmau5, Skrillex, Afrojack, Aoki, Luke, Benny, Fedde, Armin, Guetta, Busta, Ludacris, J LO and DOZENS more

Source: Las Vegas Review-Journal | LVRJ.com

THURSDAY May 24: Afrojack and Sidney Samson at Surrender. Chuckie at Tao. Alesso at Tryst. Mims at Moon. Kryoman at Haze. FRIDAY May 25: Steve Aoki and Lil Jon at Surrender. Tiesto at XS. Laidback Luke at Haze. Sebastian Ingrosso at Enc ...
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Elton John Hospitalized in Los Angeles

Source: PRWeb

In an issued statement, Elton John said: "It feels strange not to be able to perform these "Million Dollar Piano" concerts at The Colosseum. All I can say to the fans is sorry I can't be with you." Explore Talent, a premier ...
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'American Idol': What fans think of Phillip Phillips' win

Source: Contra Costa Times

"Once again, the girls do not have a chance on 'American Idol.' They should have a show with only guys because it is obvious only girls vote. Only in America can the worst singer make it base on sex, not singing." -- Lynn Ra ...
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Leaks of the Week: Hot Singles

Source: MySpace Music Blog

. We’d like to think we do a pretty fantastic job of keeping you “in the know” on every New Music Tuesday letting you know what new releases have hit the streets. But we wouldn’t be dong our job in full if we didn’ ...
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Willie Nelson vs DJ Whoo Kid This Weekend On Shade45 With A$AP Rocky, Swizz Beatz , T.I., Akon + More!!

Source: This Is 50

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Season 11 Recap

Source: American Idol

Season 11 started off with a bang. Our talented judges, Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler visited Savannah, Pittsburgh, San Deigo, Aspen, Galveston, Portland and St. Louis searching for the next American ...
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