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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New releases for Jan. 6th
10th Anniversary Of Dr. Dre's "Chronic 2001" Album
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November 16th marked the 10 year anniversary of the release of Dr. Dre's "Chronic 2001" album. Over the last decade the LP has reached classic status amongst hip hop fans, and of course fueled the anticipation for the follow up album "Detox", that has yet to surface. Let's take a look back on Dre's sophomore opus....The SetupAfter Dr. Dre chose to leave the dominant Death Row Records to creat...
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Gas, Brake, Dip. Ghost Ride The Whip! A Brief Look At Hip Hop's Motorheads
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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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Dr. Dre Finally Speaks Up On 50 Cent / Game Rivalry
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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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New Battle Erupts Over Death Row Records
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A new court battle has erupted over the infamous Hip-Hop label Death Row Records, which was once home to rap stars like Tupac, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and others.Lara Lavi formed Wideawake-Death Row Ent. with the company that financed the purchase, New Solutions Financial Corp.Wideawake-Death Row bought the old Death Row Records in bankruptcy court [...]
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Dr. Dre Speaks On Game vs. 50 Cent & Detox
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Dr. Dre held an in-store press conference for his Beats headphones at the Union Square Best Buy in NYC. He talks about Game and 50 and a little bit about Detox after the jump. Props to RR.
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Best Buy Partners With Beats By Dr. Dre To Launch Club Beat
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In lieu of the increasing popularity in DJ’ing electronic retail giant Best Buy will be teaming up with Monster Cable and Beats by Dr. Dre headphones to launch a new section of their store entitled Club Beat.With Beats by Dr. Dre’s solid consistency, Best Buy chose a partnership with Beats by Dr. Dre on this [...]
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Sample This 5
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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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Dr. Dre ‘The Chronic Re-Lit’ To Be Released By Death Row Records September 1st
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One of the most iconic rap albums of all time, Dr. Dre's 1992 solo debut, The Chronic, will be re-released on September 1.
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Dr. Dre: The Chronic: Re-Lit & From The Vault Art, Tracklist
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Dr. Dre: The Chronic: Re-Lit & From The Vault Dr. Dre's The Chronic: Re-Lit & From The Vault is due September 1st in a CD/DVD combo as previously announced from the new "WIDEawake Death Row". From Amazon: "This two disc set includes the 16 original classics [from The...
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Hip-Hop Thursday: Music with a Message
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Ya know, I started writing this long post explaining why this is Troy Powers' song of the day, but fuck it, I'll keep it short. I've been accused of being a bad boyfriend on quite a few occasions. And, honestly, I can't deny it. I've been told that I'm selfish, and it's true. As far as I'm concerned if people spent more time making themselves happy instead of trying to please other people o...
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Dr. Dre Debuts Detox In Dr. Pepper Ad (Video)
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I know Dr. Dre and Detox already had your eyes fixed on this post, but don’t get too excited. According to Billboard, the beat in the background is going to be on Detox.It may just be a few seconds of music, but Dr. Dre fans will remember the new Dr. Pepper ad as the spot [...]
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50 Cent & Dr. Dre in the Studio (Video)
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Before I head out here’s some Curtis footage. You gotta get through some event signing in NYC for Blood in the Sand before the studio footage. Curtis & Denaun Porter giving us a tour; most likely where the “new” Before I Self Destruct is being crafted. 50 eating chips!Its about 30% of what I had [...]
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Dr. Dre Album "Detox" To Be Marketed With "Aftermath Cognac" + Sparkling Vodkas
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How's this for irony: At the same time Dr. Dre releases his long-awaited Detox album, Drinks America will be releasing the first Dre-endorsed alcoholic beverages. Europe will soon have access to Aftermath Cognac as well as sparkling vodka drinks from Drinks America's joint partnership with Dre and Interscope Geffen A&M Records. Somehow, the partnership intends to cross market the album and th...
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Dr. Dre Partners With Premium Drink Company
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Every major hip hop artist is marketing a drink these days and Dre wasn't about to be left out. The Grammy-winning producer will be the face of a premium cognac, a sparkling vodka and possibly a premium tequila in the future. Dr. Dre was approached by Drinks Americas and they decided to form a partnership "to identify, develop, and market premium non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages" accordi...
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