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The 54th Grammy Awards Set To Showcase EDM Segment [02.12.12 on CBS]

The 54th Grammy Awards Set To Showcase EDM Segment [02.12.12 on CBS]

By | February 9, 2012 at 2:48 pm | No comments

The 54th annual Grammy Awards coming up this Sunday, to be hosted by LL Cool J, will now include a special electronica/dance segment performance featuring Lil' Wayne, Deadmau5, Foo Fighters, David Guetta, and Chris Brown. I'm not necessarily sure what Weezy, Breezy and the Foo...

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Young Devi Is Back…

Young Devi Is Back…

By | February 8, 2012 at 3:38 pm | No comments

50s representative, Young Devi (aka Deviossi), is back. After laying down some memorable verses on his own mixtapes and more than a couple belonging to Ron Ron, Devi's latest official video shot by Brainiak has 20,000+ views in just about thirty days. On this one,...

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RECOMMENDED:  The Skeptics – “1990Now Mixtape” [Mixed by Johnny Quest]

RECOMMENDED: The Skeptics – “1990Now Mixtape” [Mixed by Johnny Quest]

By | February 7, 2012 at 3:04 pm | No comments

Topeka, KS-based hip hop group, The Skeptics, have only been active for about a year-and-a-half. But they nearly sold out their show at the Jackpot in Lawrence just a couple of weeks ago, according to Lawrencian, Johnny Quest. This is not a small feat, especially when...

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Wild Weekend Videos:  Roy Hargrove @ Foundation, Ces @ Record Bar, Mizzou/KU @ Buffalo Wild Wings

Wild Weekend Videos: Roy Hargrove @ Foundation, Ces @ Record Bar, Mizzou/KU @ Buffalo Wild Wings

By | February 6, 2012 at 6:49 pm | No comments

Grammy-noted jazz composer and producer Roy Hargrove swung through the Foundation on Friday night, which turned out to be a pretty wild night in Kansas City with a lot of events going down. I first went to see Matty G at the Midland Theater downtown, and his minimal,...

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TONIGHT:  Ces Cru Signing Party @ Record Bar

TONIGHT: Ces Cru Signing Party @ Record Bar

By | February 3, 2012 at 4:43 pm | One comment

Have the days of seeing Ces Cru for five measly bones been completely washed away? Quite possibly. Strange Music's latest addition, the two headed, KC-based, lyrical giant known as Ces Cru are rocking out at Record Bar in Westport once again for their Strange Music signing...

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NEW:  Nina Sky – “Day Dreaming” [FREE D/L]

NEW: Nina Sky – “Day Dreaming” [FREE D/L]

By | February 2, 2012 at 2:28 pm | No comments

The two NYC-based, singing sisters known as Nina Sky, of Major Lazer ("Keep It Goin Louder") and Alchemist ("Hold You Down") collab fame among others, have a new album coming out in July titled "Nicole & Natalie". Embedded here is the player for the latest freebie single from...

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BluntRap Album Release Show w/ Phantom, Les Paul, J Boozer @ Riot Room [02.04.12]

BluntRap Album Release Show w/ Phantom, Les Paul, J Boozer @ Riot Room [02.04.12]

By | February 1, 2012 at 1:40 pm | No comments

Come celebrate the creation of BluntRap's new album, "Thunderalbum9million", this Saturday at Riot Room in Westport. Accompanying the smoked-out live rap band are Phantom (KC), Les Paul (KC) and J Boozer (STL). Hit up THIS GUY for $5 presales. They might want to bring a...

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VS Mini @ Riot Room [Recap]

VS Mini @ Riot Room [Recap]

By | January 31, 2012 at 11:57 pm | No comments

As usual, the VS battle on Saturday night prompted a lot of "ooohs" and "aaahs". DRplus2, Barbaric Merits, Info Gates and Ghost competed in a beat battle royal with Ghost playing drums over his own pre-recorded tracks. Barbaric Merits left with the prize, while former Demencha...

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Sam Behrens Introduces Himself as Demencha’s Newest Contributor

Sam Behrens Introduces Himself as Demencha’s Newest Contributor

By | January 31, 2012 at 9:59 pm | No comments

I am many things. I used to be a classically trained violinist. I'm still a poorly trained guitarist and an untrained bassist. I'm a soccer geek, I support Tottenham Hotspur. I tweet in uncontrollable tweetsplosions. I speak spanish. I love seafood, lasagna and cold pizza almost...

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Red Bull asks, “Who’s The Best Party Rocker in KC”? **UPDATED**

Red Bull asks, “Who’s The Best Party Rocker in KC”? **UPDATED**

By | January 30, 2012 at 1:58 pm | No comments

I'm not sure what this Red Bull Thre3Style business is pertaining to because the "about" section of their website is rather outdated, but this event boasts practically an All-Star lineup consisting of some of our area's tightest DJs, with recent BET Master of the Mix winner,...

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