A breeding ground for some of the best created by Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and 2Pac, Death Row Records continues its trend of releasing unherad vault music in 2009. On November 24th, WIDE Awake/Death Row will release the collector’s set Ultimate Death Row Collection. The packaging includes three CDs, a DVD and a t-shirt from [...]
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Dr. Dre’s allegedly epic Detox album will be huge if he actually pulls it off, but the timeline for the end of its recording sessions and subsequent release is still so far up in the air I’m getting worried it will be the hip-hop equivalent to Axl’s...
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In case you wanted to feel even more destitute than you already feel, Dre is now dropping a line of way-too-expensive-for-their-own-good computers as well.The HP Envy 15 Beats limited-edition laptop is set to arrive October 22 and will feature the same technology applied to Beats by Dre headphones. The black ...
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Dr. Dre has admitted that his long-awaited new album ‘Detox’ won’t be released until at least 2010.The rapper, who previewed a track from the album earlier this year on a Dr Pepper advert, has blamed a lack of “motivation” for the delays.“Hopefully, I’ll get it done at the end of this year, and we can [...]Related posts:Amy Winehouse is set to release new album next yearLuke Haines a
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Rap legend DR. DRE has pushed back the release of his highly-anticipated comeback album DETOX to next year (10).The hip-hop icon has been working on the disc, his first since 1999’s 2001, for years and had previously promised fans it would hit stores by the end of this year (09).But Dre is still not happy [...]
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Oh shit! This one's crazy...I fuckin' love this beat. Here's what OnSmash has to say about this one:While Dr. Dre’s The Chronic album has gotten infinite amount of play since it first dropped back in 1992, this album established the West Coast and more importantly, Death Row Records. It also introduced us to a young Calvin Broadus who gave us Doggystyle on the solo tip and further extended the
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Inspired by Dre's (real or perceived?) betrayal by his former NWA band mate Easy E. Add to that a few choice shots at the talentless Luke of 2 Live Crew. The anger is visceral and palpable. Some "gansta" hip-hop seems like commerically inspired posing, but the threat of violence in this song is authentic and chilling. This song finds it's way into my mind more often than I really want to admit....
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In the coming posts, my interest in all things pop will move into the focus of my blog entries. As my listening habits show, my actual music tastes are veer towards r&b, rock, and, yes, pop. I am always interested in what is popular, what sells records, and what that tells us about the culture we live in.
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Yo La Tengo side project, Condo Fucks, are scheduled to release their new album shortly. The elegantly titled Fuckbook will be available on March 24th.Can't wait for the record? You can grab the MP3 for the song "Whatcha Gonna Do About It" here.Matador Records' website
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Hip hop jewelry isn't the only accessory getting bigger & more ridiculous over the years, rappers' rides have too. Countless songs have been dedicated to the ultimate bling - from spinning rims & gold chain steering wheels to hopping hydraulics and bumpin trunks. And, like the music, things get dropped, chopped, screwed & remixed until the crowd goes wild! Rides get pimped, tires get smoked, ...
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After what seems like years of silence, Dr. Dre has finally poked his head out from underground. First by making an unexpected appearance at the VMA's earlier this month, now the super producer has finally spoken on the fight between his two artists. The problem is, nobody really cares about the 50 and Game feud anymore, so thats a mission accomplished for the good doctor. In a recent interview...
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This is pretty sad news.....The son of legendary hip hop figure Dr. Dre was found dead in his Woodland Hills,Ca home over the weekend. Andre Young Jr., 20, was unconscious when his mother came to check on him around 10am Saturday morning. The cause of death is unknown until toxicology/autopsy reports surface."Source - Live News":http://www.livenews.com.au/Articles/2008/08/26/Dr_Dres_son_found_dead
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I know that you know what the track below was sampled into. But, can you name the track that was sampled, the artist, and the producer of the original? If you are not sure crying Uncle is recommended. 5 points for each correct response.Another track from the same artist and producer is in comments.
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| 2 The Next Episode |
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