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The True Hollywood Story: Those unfortunate enough to not have been in California in 1997 missed out on a crazy thing. Independent powerhouse Solesides Records (that’s us) put out this single called “Balcony Beach,” which was basically Lyrics Born muttering introspectively… (Read More)
Rapper L-Burna first came to prominence as a member of the Cleveland outfit Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, back then known as Layzie Bone. Bone Thugs hit the big time shortly after signing with Eazy-E’s Ruthless label and issuing such hit albums as 1995’s… (Read More)
Lenny Lenn was Born in Da Bronx, NY. At a young age, Lenny gained an interest for Hip-Hop music. He was inspired by artist such as Big Daddy Kane, Public Enemy, and N.W.A. Lenny began freestyling against local artists on da… (Read More)
Les Nubians—THIS SHOW HAS BEEN POSTPONED
“Music is every moment of our lives,” says Helene FAUSSART, one half of the Afropean hip hop/R&B duo Les Nubians. Helene and her sister/bandmate, Celia, found that this feeling connected them with people in Jamaica, Egypt, Cameroon, Chad, London, their native… (Read More)
Raised On the West Side of Chicago, Lucky got his first taste of the lime light tumbling for the Jesse White Tumbling. A well Known Tumbing group in Chicago. At the Age of 16 Lucky moved to Denver, Colorado to start… (Read More)
LIBRETTO’S DEBUT 12" Libretto is one sixth of the Misfit Massive Crew, which includes Sly Da Brown Hornet, Dub-flex, Jumbo, Vursatyl, and Razor Shines. The later three crew members collectively make up the Lifesavas. The crew has been making a buzz… (Read More)
VURSATYL and JUMBO the Garbageman, the MCs and heartbeat of LIFESAVAS, were drawn together by fate and necessity. They first met playing basketball and rippin’ freestyling sessions in Portland, Oregon city parks. Working different projects out of the same makeshift studio… (Read More)
The Living Legends, a loose collective of MCs and DJs from the Oakland/San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Japan, and Europe are unique for both their down-to-earth songs and approach to the music business. Following in the footsteps of California artists… (Read More)
Believe it or not, there was once a time when even industry insiders assumed that an artist would never find longevity in the world of hip-hop. Yet, with almost two decades of hits and his tenth album ready to drop, LL… (Read More)
Ludacris rode the early-2000s Dirty South explosion to widespread popularity, as his songs enjoyed an enormous embrace, mainly by urban media outlets but also MTV and pop radio. The Atlanta-based rapper went from local sensation to household name after Def Jam… (Read More)
Lupe Fiasco’s The Cool Hip-hop music, once a platform for creative expression and friendly competition, has, sadly, become a popularity contest. With record sales down and ringtone dollars up, rookies searching for that “one big hit” seem solely concerned with being… (Read More)
The evolution of Lyfe Jennings was bound to happen. With his authentic, soulful voice, innovative, creative style and undeniable talent, Lyfe is ready for a change. He’s ready to establish an even deeper connection with his fans and garner new ones… (Read More)
Born one Tom Shimura in Tokyo, Lyrics Born spent his childhood years in Berkeley, California. It was there that his love for hip-hop was born. As a freshman at the University of California in nearby Davis in 1990, Lyrics Born met… (Read More)
DOOM may be a cad, a bounder, and a no-goodnik, but he’s got a personal code of honor. If he gives his word, he never breaks it. Such nobility found in the person of one so blackhearted is fascinating. DOOM has… (Read More)
Maya was born in Hounslow, London but spent little time there as, at only 6 months old, her parents moved the family back to their native Sri Lanka. Motivated by her fathers wish to support the Tamil efforts to win independence… (Read More)
Dead Prez’s debut album “Lets Get Free” is one of the essential hip hop albums of the last decade mixing up tight production with the politics of the Black Panthers. Returning with “Revolutionary But Gangsta” after several years of legal wrangles… (Read More)
The word “ballin’” conjures up images of a world filled with life’s pleasures, like big bank, dope gear, and fly women. In the thick of this lifestyle lies Mack 10, one who represents ballin’ to the fullest. "Little do they know… (Read More)
Macy Gray parlayed an utterly unique voice and an outlandish sense of style into R&B stardom at the turn of the millennium, appealing to audiences of all colors in search of a fresh alternative to mainstream soul. Gray was actually born… (Read More)
When it comes to the claims of who the “legends” of the hardcore scene really are, some prime factors need to be taken into consideration—namely: influence, longevity and reputation. Madball – a pummeling staple of New York Hardcore since the band’s… (Read More)
Dope. A Straight shot to the blood stream, of pure unadulterated Hip Hop. ManeLine has played a ground breaking role in Colorado Hip Hop since it’s inception in late 2005-constantly opening for and amazing acts such as Gnarls Barkley, Tha Pharcyde… (Read More)
There are a few things that Method Man wants to make sure everyone is clear on. First off, that he?s matured and even grown as an artist and, uh, a man.‘My dick got bigger; ’Meth says, grinning ever so slightly.’ My… (Read More)
MFA (Motion for Alliance) is all about spontaneity, freedom and unity. Consisting of 6 members and a mix of instruments, machines, turntables, words and dance, the perform original compositions and improvisation collecting influences from jungle, hip-hop, jazz, trance and tonal experimentation… (Read More)
Patterning his persona and logo after the Marvel Comics supervillain Dr. Doom, the man behind MF (Metal Face) Doom’s iron mask is actually Daniel Dumile, aka Zev Love X, a member of former Big Apple hip-hoppers KMD. First featured on the… (Read More)
Mindless Self Indulgence (MSI as they are known to their loyal fans) is a punk band in its truest form whose name manifests itself during their incendiary live shows. Their music is a hybrid of Atari driven electronics with a venomous… (Read More)
Mix Master Mike Of The Beastie Boys – A Very Special Invite Only Event
You might still have a chance to see Mix Master Mike for FREE at the Ogden. Head down to the show tonight, and see if there are any tickets available. Mix Master Mike One of the premier scratch artists of the… (Read More)