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CD reviews: Killer Mike, Lee Brice, Seoul Philharmonic and Angela Gheorghiu - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com

May 18, 2012 :: Posted by - newsroom :: Category - Hip Hop Music Production & History

The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
CD reviews: Killer Mike, Lee Brice, Seoul Philharmonic and Angela Gheorghiu
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
By Star-Ledger Entertainment Desk Until now, Atlanta emcee Killer Mike was best known for his affiliation with the Dungeon Family — the hip-hop collective that also includes OutKast and Goodie Mob — and his exciting and provocative but woefully

The Hip-hop Echo of the Nashville Sound - Nashville Public Radio

May 18, 2012 :: Posted by - newsroom :: Category - Hip Hop Music Production & History
The Hip-hop Echo of the Nashville Sound
Nashville Public Radio
For years now, a slow and sticky tempo and a drawled vocal cadence have been some of the clearest indicators that a hip-hop song is baked in Southern humidity. But instead of the heat, a new strain of rap coming out of Nashville is more influenced by

Scene & Heard M. Constant blurs borders of hip-hop and dance - Boston Globe

May 18, 2012 :: Posted by - newsroom :: Category - Hip Hop Music Production & History

Boston Globe
Scene & Heard M. Constant blurs borders of hip-hop and dance
Boston Globe
For all of the vaunted democratizing power that the inception of hip-hop introduced into the world of DIY music, there's been a similar, no less important paradigm shift in recent years, as the proliferation of easy-to-use production techniques have

Praise the music - Charlotte Observer

May 17, 2012 :: Posted by - newsroom :: Category - Hip Hop Music Production & History
Praise the music
Charlotte Observer
I want to share that, but still put out the best music, the best sound and production I can. But never stop sharing the truth of the gospel.” Camp is excited about the growing number of Christian hip-hop artists. “The opening up of rap and hip-hop

Folk-hop rockers Canary Mine at Mick’s Pub Saturday - OurWindsor.ca

May 17, 2012 :: Posted by - newsroom :: Category - Hip Hop Music Production & History
Folk-hop rockers Canary Mine at Mick's Pub Saturday
OurWindsor.ca
Mim Adams plays keyboards and offers her stunning vocals to Canary Mine while also arranging music for two jazz choirs, singing in musical theatre productions and teaching vocal at Mohawk College. Also known as his hip-hop MC handle Jimi Maze,

Fun. Say Kanye West Inspired Their Second Album Some Nights - 411mania.com

May 17, 2012 :: Posted by - newsroom :: Category - Hip Hop Music Production & History
Fun. Say Kanye West Inspired Their Second Album Some Nights
411mania.com
I really only listened to hip-hop when making this album, but I didn't use it as inspiration until 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy' came out. It's hip-hop production with real theatricality." When asked if the influence could be heard,

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Album Review: Ab-Soul’s “Control System” - AllHipHop

May 17, 2012 :: Posted by - newsroom :: Category - Hip Hop Music Production & History

AllHipHop
Album Review: Ab-Soul's “Control System”
AllHipHop
Later, on “Illuminate” – where he addresses his unlikely place within the Hip-Hop world – his turn of speed is impressive, often putting the brakes on mid-rhyme, leaning into words slowly before jamming down on the accelerator and letting loose once

Hip-Hop Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony Returning to TV | News - stupidDOPE.com

May 17, 2012 :: Posted by - newsroom :: Category - Hip Hop Music Production & History

stupidDOPE.com
Hip-Hop Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony Returning to TV | News
stupidDOPE.com
Quick, when was the last time the Hip-Hop Hall of Fame Awards aired on TV? The answer is almost 20 years ago, which is far too long for Hip-Hop to not get it's just due. Well that's all about to change thanks to Hip-Hop Global Media and Productions,

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Album Review: Killer Mike – RAP Music - Consequence of Sound

May 17, 2012 :: Posted by - newsroom :: Category - Hip Hop Music Production & History

Time Out Chicago
Album Review: Killer Mike – RAP Music
Consequence of Sound
By Mike Madden on May 17th, 2012 in Album Reviews From It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back to Young Jeezy's “My President Is Black”, political hip-hop has long been a dicey proposition for consumers. Some find the subgenre downright
Killer Mike Releases “RAP Music” in Collaboration with El-PAllHipHop


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Dubstep star Rusko on hip-hop, weed and Madonna - Orlando Weekly

May 16, 2012 :: Posted by - newsroom :: Category - Hip Hop Music Production & History

Orlando Weekly
Dubstep star Rusko on hip-hop, weed and Madonna
Orlando Weekly
We talked to him about the new project, his favorite production tools and Madonna. Orlando Weekly: You played Orlando last year. How did you like it? Rusko: Love it! Any place with warm weather is OK with me. You're traveling with a 12-man tour bus and

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