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Blogs
February 18, 2013
Sorry, But Kanye Is the GOAT
Kanye West is the greatest hip-hop artist of all time. He's made the best albums and changed the game the most, and his music is the most likely to endure. One thing before we get going: This isn't one of those arguments meant to piss people off or "start a conversation." We really mean it. And, c ... More >>
Music
January 31, 2013
Laura Escude Is Oz Behind the Curtain
The music programmer makes blockbuster tours pop
Blogs
January 23, 2013
Justin Timberlake's "Suit & Tie": Why This Song Sucks
[Editor's note: Why This Song Sucks determines why particular tracks blow using science. It appears regularly on West Coast Sound.] Song: Justin Timberlake, "Suit & Tie," featuring Jay-Z History: "Suit & Tie" is the first song from Justin Timberlake's new album(!), The 20/20 Experience. People wer ... More >>
Blogs
January 10, 2013
Kim Kardashian & Kanye's New Bel Air Home Has A Real Housewives Connection
As if the prospect of Kim Kardashian wooing East Coast rapper Kanye West to L.A. for an explosive super-coupling not seen since Beyonce and Jay-Z first hid their love, they're buying a house from another celebrity crush. The $11 million, 10,000-square-foot Bel Air abode (with plenty of room in the ... More >>
Blogs
July 27, 2012
Top 10 Sexiest Hip-Hop Video Vixens
LMFAO 'Bikini Girl' Says She Was Fired For Being 'Big Boned' Top Ten Sexiest Album Covers We've Ever Seen Top 60 Worst Lil Wayne Lines on Tha Carter IV Top Ten Rap Albums For People Who Don't Know Shit About Hip-Hop Top 20 Greatest L.A. Rap Albums Of All Time: The Complete List Thoughts From A Rando ... More >>
Blogs
April 6, 2012
Ten Rap-Rock Songs That Are Actually Awesome
See also: Crazy Town's Shifty Shellshock Is Out of His Coma! Here's Everything You Need To Know About Him Rap-rock remains the coolest idea ever. You've just been scared off of it by the mountain of terrible rap-rock in existence. Here are ten songs that prove the Woodstock '99-tainted genre could ... More >>
Blogs
January 30, 2012
"Niggas in Paris," Clean or Uncensored: Which Does My Kids More Injustice?
See also: *"Niggas in Paris": Jay-Z and Kanye Will Perform It 13 Times When They're Here. Seriously. *There's a 5-Year-Old Girl Who Looks Like Adele on My Sons' YMCA Basketball Team. I Hate Her The conversation eventually became about music, and maybe that was the intended point anyway, but it sta ... More >>
Blogs
January 16, 2012
Blue Ivy OG Marijuana is Born
Eager to prove that they really are all about scientific, medical solutions for the ailing, as prescribed by state law, embattled area marijuana dispensaries have in the last week taken to naming a particularly potent form of cannabis after ... ... Beyonce and Jay Z's newborn baby girl, Blue Ivy Ca ... More >>
Blogs
January 11, 2012
Blue Ivy Carter: Top Five Worst Examples of Rap Nepotism
Barely two days after his and Beyonce's baby Blue Ivy Carter was born, Jay-Z put her on a song. "Glory" is a tribute to his new daughter, who closes the track out with a guest feature -- crying. Jay-Z may be starting his kid off young, but nepotism is standard practice among rap superstars. There' ... More >>
Blogs
December 30, 2011
Hip-Hop's Four Elements: The Old Ones Suck. Here's Our Suggestions for New Ones
We've long thought hip-hop's "four elements" were bogus. Sure, back in the early days of the genre, rapping, DJing, graffiti writing and b-boying were interwoven into the culture. But c'mon. Even back then, it was pretty arbitrary. I mean, it's not like guys in the Bronx invented tagging. Cavemen ... More >>
Blogs
December 9, 2011
Riding Dirty With Rothkos: Jay-Z And Kayne West's Luxury Referenced Decoded
Rapping about the finer things is a big part of what hip-hop's about these days. But what happens when you have no idea what the hell's being boasted about? That's the case on Watch the Throne, Jay-Z and Kanye West's self-described "luxury rap" album. It's clear that they're bragging about ... More >>
Blogs
November 29, 2011
"Niggas in Paris": Jay-Z and Kanye Will Perform It 13 Times When They're Here. Seriously.
Update: At Staples Center they ended up performing "Niggas In Paris" seven times on December 11, nine times on December 12, and ten times on December 13. See also: *"Niggas in Paris": How Many Times Have Jay-Z and Kanye Performed It In Each City? *Riding Dirty With Rothkos: Jay-Z And Kayne West's ... More >>
Blogs
September 19, 2011
Five Pop Songs Ruined By Glee
Glee's GQ shootYou've got to hand it to Lea Michelle, Matthew Morrison, and the rest of the cast of the TV show Glee -- they certainly have a special talent for taking a once awesome pop song and turning it into an insufferable case of over-singing and unnecessary theatricality. The third sea ... More >>
Blogs
September 12, 2011
9/11 Changed Everything For The Music Industry
By Chaz Kangas September 11th brought irrevocable change to our society, and the music industry was no exception. It was also a very strange time; both rap group The Coup and metal band Dream Theater released album covers with the World Trade Center in flames. Radio DJs across the country, m ... More >>
Blogs
September 7, 2011
Top Five Most Tired Rap Cliches
Last week we brought you the 60 worst Lil Wayne lines on Tha Carter IV. Those lyrics are bad mainly because Wayne has stopped exerting effort; he clearly used the first thing that came into his head, even if said thing was, "Nothing standing in my way/ Like nothing's my security." But give ... More >>
Blogs
July 29, 2011
Spaceghostpurrp Ft. Speak: "Way Back," Or What We're Listening To Instead of "Otis"
Spaceghostpurrp and SpeakWhile you were running back Jay Z and Kanye's impossibly out-of-touch single "Otis" last weekend, Spaceghostpurrp and Speak were recording in Miami's Poe Boy studios. While you were recalling Jigga and 'Ye's humble roots, two of today's realest rising rappers were t ... More >>
Blogs
July 27, 2011
Top Ten Rap Remixes Of '90s R&B Songs
Take thatThis Friday, the Stokely Williams-fronted Mint Condition will be taking the stage at Club Nokia. The group came to prominence in the '90s with the huge hit ballad "What Kind Of Man Would I Be?" But beyond Mint Condition's slick soul moments, the band also embraced the mid-'90s trend ... More >>
Blogs
May 18, 2011
Gwyneth Paltrow Rapping: Please Make It Stop
The rapper formerly known as Gwyneth PaltrowNo need to express our feelings about Gwyenth Paltrow again; nothing's changed in two months. But for those of you who still disagree with us (even after she defiled Prince on Glee!?), we offer up this video of Gwyneth Paltrow rapping Ice Cube's v ... More >>
Blogs
November 22, 2010
Live Review: J.Cole at the Key Club
Marguerite de BourgoingIt's the Roc! J.ColeShortly before J.Cole sauntered onto the Key Club's stage, the staticky intro of Jay-Z's "Public Service Announcement" bound together the sold-out crowd packed sardine-tight with more than just physical proximity. Acting as a unit, the audience rappe ... More >>
Blogs
November 8, 2010
Pulp Reunite, Best Coast / Marnie Stern Feud Continues, Rent 2 Damn High Guy Autotuned, and More News From Across the Universe
Pulp Reunite, Best Coast / Marnie Stern Feud Continues, Rent 2 Damn High Guy Autotuned, and More News From Across the Universe
Blogs
October 29, 2010
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills: Vegas, Baby (With Video Links)
bravotv.comAre we noticing a theme here?In this episode, we got a bit more insight into the relationships the Real Housewives have with their husbands. And my what a spectrum we're working with here. First, the scenario: The gals and all their plus ones jaunted off to Vegas courtesy of Ms. ... More >>
Blogs
October 28, 2010
Hennessy or Cristal?: Top Ten Booze-Pimping Rap Lyrics
Jay-Z gazes upon the glory of BevMo!It's a top ten of the hip-hop verses we all know and love, that promote the liquor we've all loved but can't remember (because of how much we loved it). 10. In a very special Snoop Dogg track called "Stoplight," Snoop educates the layman on the proper way ... More >>
Blogs
October 1, 2010
Today in WTF: Justin Timberlake Imitates Sugarhill Gang, Snoop, Eminem, etc. with Jimmy Fallon and The Roots. Sacrilege or Genius?
TimbalakeJustin Timberlake once again confounds haters by extremely credibly impersonating a bunch of rappers with Jimmy Fallon and using The Roots as his backing band. We're talking Sugarhill, Beastie Boys, Snoop, Jay-Z, "The Humpty Dance," Eminem, and even a coupla viral sensations (can yo ... More >>
Blogs
September 27, 2010
Across the Universe: Scribble Pubes, Uke Fail, & Jerky Dress
Across the Universe: Scribble Pubes, Uke Fail, & Jerky Dress
Blogs
September 13, 2010
Who Cares About Bieber, Gaga, or the VMA's? You Do! Winner Recaps Past and Present
Who Really Cares About Bieber, Gaga, or the VMA's? You Do! Winner Recaps Past and Present
Blogs
August 30, 2010
Across the Universe: Tupac Film Gets Fuqua'ed, LCD Will Record Again, 50 Cent Crazies Up Twitter
Across the Universe: Tupac Film Gets Fuqua'ed, LCD Will Record Again, 50 Cent Crazies Up Twitter
Music
April 22, 2010
Dance Club Pick: Kid Sister, Neil Armstrong, Sander Kleinenberg to Nail It
Across the Universe: Tupac Film Gets Fuqua'ed, LCD Will Record Again, 50 Cent Crazies Up Twitter
Blogs
April 17, 2010
Day 1: John Lydon, Antidotes, and PiLs
Even now and then, John Lydon likes to keep his admirers on edge. While fans thronged to Main Stage rival Jay-Z's camp (not like you could hope for a sight of Shawn Carter himself), and Jay greeted his crowd cordially by thanking them for the wait, Public Image Limited's small but devoted fanbase la ... More >>
Blogs
April 16, 2010
Concert-Goers Endure Three-Hour Wait At Coachella
Dennis RomeroWith reporting from Bill Jensen Concert-goers waited for as long as three hours in near 90-degree heat Friday afternoon to get into the annual Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, a three-day affair in Indio, Calif. Organizers seemed ill-prepared to deal with an onslaught o ... More >>
Blogs
March 29, 2010
Over the Weekend: Jay Z, Metric and Kraddy
Josh "CuriousJosh" Reiss From hip-hop to pop to some of the craziest electronic music around, L.A. Weekly's writers and photographers caught the big parties of the weekend. Down on the Sunset Strip, Metric played a secret show for Twitter fundraisers. Jay Z sold-out Staples Center. Meanwhile ... More >>
Blogs
January 6, 2010
Jack White: "I'm a Lot More To Do With Jay-Z Than I Do With the Black Keys"
Between The Buttons: Jack White
Blogs
December 2, 2009
Jay-Z Disses Jesus Christ? Or Does He? An Entertaining Look at YouTube, Lyrics and Meaning
"Jesus can't save you/Life starts when the church ends" That's the rhyme on Jay-Z's "Empire State of Mind" that's drawn the ire of believers shocked to hear such words coming from the mouth of one of rap's most popular and important stars. The online world is abuzz, and the overall reaction can be ... More >>
Blogs
July 7, 2009
The Anatomy of a Web Hit: Wallpaper's Autotuned Mash-Up of Jay-Z's "Death of Autotune" Explodes, Subsides
About three weeks ago, Oakland's Wallpaper (signed to L.A. indie Eenie Meenie), made headlines by remixing Jay-Z's "Death Of Autotune" and AutoTuned Jigga in the process. Wallpaper's primary songwriter Eric Frederic has long used AutoTune satirically under the guise of his frontman alter-ego Ricky R ... More >>
Blogs
June 2, 2009
Last Night: Jay-Z, Eminem, and the Celebrity Cult of the DJ Hero
The economy isn't entirely moribund, it's just that the real money's in wish fulfillment. At least that's the logical conclusion gained from last night's star-scarred Jay-Z and Eminem concert promoting DJ Hero, the latest sure-to-be-blockbuster installment of the Guitar Hero Franchise -- an event th ... More >>
Blogs
June 1, 2009
Eminem and Jay-Z to Play at Wiltern Tonight for DJ Hero Launch (UPDATED)
Hot Monday night in LA: Eminem and Jay-Z are doing a surprise show at the Wiltern tonight to promote their new relationship with DJ Hero, the hugely anticipated (and contentious) new game from Activision's Hero franchise. Below is an exclusive look at DJ Hero: The two rap superstars recently si ... More >>
Blogs
March 17, 2009
SXSW Random Photo of the Day: The Rock & Roll Party Cab: March, 17 2009
What: Inside view of Austin's only Rock & Roll Party Cab. Location: Picked us up at 7th and Congress, travel time approximately 10 minutes in traffic to Magnolia Cafe. Why we loved it: You can spot this cab easily because it's probably the only yellow Eurovan in all of Texas. That, and there's the ... More >>
Blogs
January 20, 2009
Inauguration Day Extravaganza: The First Hip-Hop President?
Image via Hip Hop is Read Unless you've been living in the Madagascan Rain Forest or are a cave-dwelling ignicolist in Outer Mongolia, you're well aware that today marks the inauguration of Barack Obama. To the delight of the rap world and the chagrin of the social security set, Obama has been bi ... More >>
Blogs
October 16, 2008
Last Night: Jay-Z Reopens the Palladium
Jay-Z and Memphis Bleek on stage at the Palladium. Click on image to view entire slideshow. Photo by Timothy Norris. The irony of Jay-Z being asked to open the revamped Hollywood Palladium wasn’t lost on the man who calls himself “the black Frank Sinatra.” After all, it was 68 years ago las ... More >>
Blogs
September 3, 2008
The Dull Competence of T.I.'s "Swagger Like Us"
I like "Swagger Like Us." Sort of. Its goals are minimal: Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, T.I. and Kanye trade bars about their mutual awesomeness over a sampled hook courtesy of M.I.A's "Paper Planes." The sort of manufactured "posse cut" that's been in vogue for the past few years, with little connection betw ... More >>
Blogs
August 13, 2008
"Jockin" is JV-The Lethargy of Post-Retirement Jay-Z
I like "Swagger Like Us." Sort of. Its goals are minimal: Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, T.I. and Kanye trade bars about their mutual awesomeness over a sampled hook courtesy of M.I.A's "Paper Planes." The sort of manufactured "posse cut" that's been in vogue for the past few years, with little connection betw ... More >>
Eat+Drink
February 22, 2007
Naked Pasta
Where to find gnudi
Music
February 9, 2006
grammy diary
Tue., Feb. 7 LL Cool J at the House of Blues Wed., Feb. 8 The Grammys at the Staples Center Now, for my personal awards
Music
December 22, 2005
Blogs & iPods & Jay-Z & (non-ironic) Metal
The Hipster�s musical year-end predictions and post-game analysis
Music
December 8, 2005
Lady Spice
Jay-Z just signed her, but Brit-rapper Lady Sovereign bows to no man
Music
September 15, 2005
''Led by God to Do Me''
Reverend Run, raising heck
Music
December 2, 2004
Pose and Mean It
Reverend Run, raising heck
Music
May 8, 2003
Return of the Prodigal Son
Nas vs. Jay-Z and 50 Cent
Music
December 26, 2002
Hip-Hop Boo-Hoo
Nas vs. Jay-Z and 50 Cent
Music
November 15, 2001
U Don�t Know
Nas vs. Jay-Z and 50 Cent
Music
February 17, 2000
Pop the Cork
Jay-Z beyond reasonable doubt
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