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D/L:  Omar – “Feeling You” (Henrick Schwarz Remix) [Z-Sonic Moombahrub]

D/L: Omar – “Feeling You” (Henrick Schwarz Remix) [Z-Sonic Moombahrub]

By | February 10, 2012 at 5:00 pm | No comments

Z-Sonic's latest moombahton spice-up comes courtesy of the Henrick Schwarz remix of "Feeling You" by Omar. We can dig this, and Sonic's more funky, less acidic tracks as of late in general. With Westport hosting Gusto Lounge, The Union and Riot Room (all dance-friendly venues)...

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D/L:  Afrojack – “Take Over Control” (ft. Eva Simons) [thePhantom Funky Disco Rephix]

D/L: Afrojack – “Take Over Control” (ft. Eva Simons) [thePhantom Funky Disco Rephix]

By | February 10, 2012 at 3:32 pm | No comments

Kansas City-based producer (among other things), Phantom, is urging listeners and DJs to grab this one while it's hot before he disables the download allowance later tonight. For his latest uptempo effort, Afrojack's "Take Over Control" gets taken down a notch. We can see why...

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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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Up and Coming: Kurt Vee

Up and Coming: Kurt Vee

By | February 5, 2012 at 4:07 pm | No comments

Local singer-songwriter Kurt Viers (stage name, "Kurt Vee") comes from the old school of punk. He's studied at the school of hardscrabble living and has the rock and roll image down, now he just needs the fame. It might be hard to imagine anyone with just an acoustic guitar...

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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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Where’s the KC Anti-Folk?

Where’s the KC Anti-Folk?

By | February 2, 2012 at 11:26 pm | 2 comments

Several months ago, a contributing writer for Demencha wrote a blog post requesting that our readers give her some suggestions for local female musicians. I really appreciated the article; because I too am an avid fan of a strong and talented female songwriter, lead female...

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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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