Category : Music

KU’s Fall Dance Concert opens Nov. 12

[embedded content] LAWRENCE — Attendees to the University Dance Company Fall Concert should expect an array of dance styles reflecting our diverse world. “Nina Simone said it best: ‘The artist’s duty is to reflect the times,’” said guest choreogr...

Lil Wayne to Be Inducted as First Member of LIV ON SUNDAY Hall of Fame

Lil Wayne will be honored as the inaugural inductee of the LIV ON SUNDAY Hall of Fame, recognizing his profound influence on both the Miami nightlife institution and hip-hop culture at large. For over a decade, Lil Wayne’s presence has defined LIV ON...

Nike Celebrates Indigenous Culture and Centers Native Youth in New N7 Collection

Nike has unveiled its latest N7 Collection, honoring Indigenous culture, nature, and Native traditions. This new line, released in time for Native American Heritage Month, includes apparel and footwear that blend heritage with modern style. Now avai...

Graffiti artist arrested in Guwahati over painting critical of CM Himanta

RETROSPECTIVE: BREAKAGE

Revisit my 2009 interview with British DJ and producer James Boyle, aka Breakage. Breakage, circa 2009. Selected Works is a weekly (usually) newsletter by the Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Aotearoa (Wellington, New Zealand) based freelance music journ...

As stars of hip-hop approach their golden years, can old blood make new music?

It’s always awkward telling people what I do for a living. I’m a rapper. I also work as a professor of hip-hop. I work at the intersection of artmaking and academic research. I write music as part of a greater effort to challenge antiquated ideas ab...

As stars of hip-hop approach their golden years, can old blood can make new music?

The Journey of a Rising Music Producer Beniano Beats | Jamn 957

Beniano Beats is a name that is quickly gaining recognition in the world of music production. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Beniano, whose real name is Ben, moved to Atlanta in 2016 with one clear mission: to pursue his dreams of becoming a suc...

Nasty Nes, Sir Mix-A-Lot’s DJ, Suffers Heart Attack

Legendary West Coast DJ Nasty Nes suffered a heart attack over the weekend. HitsDoubleDaily broke the news, including information about a GoFundMe campaign for the DJ of Sir Mix-A-Lot on Saturday (Nov. 9). Also known as “Crazy Pony,” Nasty Nes is...

Graffiti Artist Arrested for Objectionable Slogan Against Assam CM Amid Protests | Guwahati News

Guwahati: Two persons, including a graffiti artist, were arrested on charges of criminal intimidation, provocation, and public nuisance, among others, for purportedly inscribing an objectionable slogan against chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on a...

The Source |Akademiks Claims Drake Blessed Young Thug With $1 Million Gift After Release From Jail

Recently, DJ Akademiks claimed that thours after Young Thug’s release, Drake allegedly gifted the Thug $1 million in cash. Talk about a friend. Think about that. Get out of jail where your life is on the line and you win five out of six numbers on Me...

The Source |Lil Zay Osama Sentenced To 14 Months In Prison Over Federal Gun Case

Back in May of this year, NYC drill rapper Isaiah Dukes aka Lil Zay Osama entered a guilty plea in his federal gun case. Earlier this week, a press release issued by the United States Attorney’s Office in New York’s Eastern District stated that Osam...

Closer to Hip-Hop at Howard University with Lady London

SiriusXM is excited to collaborate with Howard University’s Cathy Hughes School of Communications as the exclusive audio sponsor for the second annual Hip-Hop Studies Conference November 15-17, an extension of the school’s newly developed Hip-Hop St...

STAYING ALIVE: American Graffiti in Milan

On November 14, a new exhibition dedicated to American graffiti art will open to the public. Titled STAYING ALIVE, it will be held at the Robertaebasta Gallery, located at Via Fiori Chiari 16 in Milan. Curated by Roberto Mazzacurati and Raffaella A....

The Source |Today in Hip-Hop History: Timbaland and Magoo Released Their First Collaborative LP ‘Welcome to Our World’ 27 Years Ago

On this day in 1997, the Norfolk, Virginia-based duo of producing legend Timbaland and rapper Magoo released their first studio album Welcome To Our World. This LP was widely successful for a debut album, going platinum during its first year of rele...