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St. Louis' Underground Hip-hop Scene Struggles with 'Ghettofication'new
Fans of underground hip-hop pride themselves on advancing the art and culture of the music, a stark contrast to many of the city's large urban nightclubs where the crowd is just out to party. The divide between the two approaches has sparked a culture war.
Riverfront Times |
Keegan Hamilton |
09-07-2007 |
Music
'International Players Anthem': Atlanta's Hot, Hot Heatnew
Summer wouldn't be the same without plenty of hip-pop novelty.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
09-06-2007 |
Music
Hotter than Julynew
10 cool fall concerts to heat up Atlanta.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
09-06-2007 |
Music
San Antonio’s Hip-hop Hope Signs with Epic Recordsnew
Back at the studio, Question and his fiancee/life manager Nora "Phyre" Abrary look back on recent hardships and the brighter days ahead.
San Antonio Current |
M. SOlis |
09-05-2007 |
Music
Tags: Question
Portland's Music Scene is Great, Unless You're Under 21new
Portland's MusicfestNW hosts 158 bands on 16 local stages -- but for anybody under legal drinking age those numbers dwindle to 40 and four, respectively.
Willamette Week |
Casey Jarman and Amy McCullough |
09-05-2007 |
Music
When Young Punks Grow Upnew
The forces behind Bobby Joe Ebola and the Children MacNuggits, Geekfest, and S.P.A.M. Records face the inevitable.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
09-05-2007 |
Music
Tags: Geekfest
RIAA vs. Studentsnew
In the wake of the record industry's action against students for illegal downloading, music insiders put their spin on what it means for music fans.
C-Ville Weekly |
Brendan Fitzgerald |
09-05-2007 |
Music
Kanye West Raps on His Foundationnew
In an effort to perhaps replace the currently reigning image of himself as egocentric extraordinaire, West has developed his own institution, whose central program works to bring hip-hop curricula and music-production classes to schools.
Chicago Newcity |
Sean Redmond |
09-05-2007 |
Music
Tags: Kanye West
Too $hort, Career Counselornew
After 25 years as the nasty-mouthed purveyor of "Freaky Tales," the rapper hopes to change his legacy by helping troubled kids -- but is "$horty the Pimp" the best role model?
East Bay Express |
Eric K. Arnold |
09-05-2007 |
Music
Tags: Too $hort
Colorado Springs Hip-hop Scene Struggles with Policenew
Artists, promoters and club owners deal with a wave of bad publicity after two murders and a CSPD statement to local media outlets, expressing worry over the local hip-hop nights taking place at downtown bars and nightclubs.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pete Freedman |
09-04-2007 |
Music
Which Came First, the Diva or the Rider?new
Odd and unreasonable requests now seem to be the rule rather than the exception when musicians are on tour. See requests from Van Halen, Jennifer Lopez and Iggy and the Stooges.
Weekly Alibi |
Maren Tarro |
09-04-2007 |
Music
Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars Cope Through Songnew
The members of Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars are exiles who have witnessed horrors, but they make vibrant and often downright festive music.
Shepherd Express |
Evan Rytlewski |
08-31-2007 |
Music
Rap Not For Profitnew
Rappers have boasted about spreading knowledge through their music for decades, but few have the bragging rights of The Figureheads, a rap group/non-profit organization that literally uses hip-hop as a teaching device.
Shepherd Express |
Evan Rytlewski |
08-31-2007 |
Music
Tags: The Figureheads
Crate Digging in San Diego's Golden Hillnew
Because of the high housing turnover, Golden Hill has become a hotbed of garage sales. The trend has inspired my mission: to wade into this diverse swath of humanity and—armed with only my wits and $10—bring home some killer tunes.
San Diego CityBeat |
Cullen Hendrix |
08-30-2007 |
Music
Class of 2007: San Fran's Up and Coming Bandsnew
The most talented unusual suspects the Bay Guardian suspects will bust out with great things this year and next. Includes The White Barons, The Dry Spells, J. Nash, The Passionistas, Carletta Sue Kay, Jimmy Roses, Kira Lynn Cain, King City and Ship.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Kimberly Chun |
08-29-2007 |
Music
