By Chris Mills | May 21, 2012 at 1:50 pm | No comments
Locally-based DJ, vinyl enthusiast, MC and producer, Z-Sonic, recently saw one of his latest moombahton songs, "I Need You Close", catch a tracklist slot on the Ginger Shinobi-presented, Moombahdeep Vol. 2. If you remember, Z-Sonic also grabbed some light from one of his...
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By Chris Mills | May 14, 2012 at 12:47 pm | No comments
Mississippi's favorite (perhaps after David Banner), Big K.R.I.T., pretty much destroyed Crossroads KC at the Section 8 Concert last summer. His new album, "4 Eva N A Day", is chalk-full of the country-tinged floaters and Southern-fried bangers that we've become accustomed to....
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By Sam | May 14, 2012 at 11:55 am | No comments
The first ever KC Psychfest is fast approaching, and just what have you done recently to prepare for such a festive and wonderful occasion? Hopefully you've been reading up on the local gems that'll be taking to the stage(s) at FOKL in scenic downtown Kansas City, Kansas next...
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By Chris Mills | May 8, 2012 at 1:03 pm | No comments
Topeka, KS-based rap artist, Bizzy, recently dropped a brand new mixtape titled Game Time: The Movement, out on DatPiff as a free download. Bizzy's flow is always on point, as evidenced by his capability to hold down this mixtape with zero guest appearances messing with...
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By Chris Mills | May 7, 2012 at 12:13 pm | No comments
To the eager ears of the KC rap faithful, The Popper's latest KC Landmarks presentation drops on Tuesday of this week (in addition to Irv Da Phenom's new disc). Aside from donning probably the funniest album cover we've seen in a long time, we're sure that the unintentional...
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By Chris Mills | May 7, 2012 at 9:59 am | No comments
You probably remember his Wiz Khalifa-borrowed, "Red and Yellow" remake from a couple of years ago, which is now approaching a million views on youtube, but Irv Da Phenom is not a mere one-cover wonder. The Phenom's highly-anticipated debut album, "Who The F#@k Is Irv Da...
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By Chris Mills | May 4, 2012 at 12:58 pm | No comments
Adam Yauch aka MCA, one third of the Beastie Boys, has passed away from cancer. Live your life to the fullest.
Beastie Boys - Alive by...
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By Chris Mills | April 30, 2012 at 11:07 am | No comments
Apparently this story has become a trending Twitter topic and has caused quite a stir on FakeShoreDrive, among other music websites over the past couple of days up in Chicago. According to online reports, the CPD cited that L.E.P. Bogus Boys' music promotes violence and...
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By Chris Mills | April 24, 2012 at 5:49 pm | No comments
Between Hy-Tekk Productions, Lotus Camp, Think 2Wice and the independent drawing power of KC house music legend, Pat Nice, we've got three super solid options for you to break a leg to this Saturday in Westport. The Union, Gusto Lounge and the Riot Room are partaking in...
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By Sam | April 21, 2012 at 2:12 pm | No comments
Another edition of what caught the ear this week.
All of Coachella
Pretty much couldn't get away from all the press and awe from Coachella this year. Be it Bon Iver, Radiohead, or the ever popular hologram-Pac, Coachella brought the heat this year. Notable performances...
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