Rap City won’t be on in the afternoons anymore. The show is moving to 1 a.m., and BET is filling its old afternoon time-slot with some other video-block show. And honestly, I’m not even sure why I care. For one thing, I never watch the show in the afternoon anyway…
Reggae star Mavado, who just performed at the Gold Coast Roller Rink in Fort Lauderdale a week ago, was robbed on Tuesday in Toronoto. According to reports, most of Mavado’s belongings were stolen including a laptop, money, and his passport. As a result, Mavado has cancelled his upcoming shows (Atlanta…
Black power anthems have come in many forms. Gospel, hip-hop, and soul music have a ton — just ask the Staple Singers, the JB’s, or Public Enemy. But it’s much rarer to find one in the electronica world. Yet this week, Miami-based DJ/producer Supersoul drops a series of remixes that…
Shock rock has seen its fair share of gory characters, but they’re all tame in comparison to GWAR. Known for its wild stage theatrics, which include homages to necrophilia, scatology, bestiality, rape, murder, carnage, and lots of other things that could give Tipper Gore a heart attack, GWAR has little…
Covering reggae shows in South Florida takes patience and an affinity for early-morning reporting. While concerts in other genres can sometimes finish as late as 3 a.m., maybe even 4, depending upon the city, that’s usually when things are getting started within the dancehall community. So when a well-needed 20-minute…
During the first half of 2007, it seemed impossible to escape New York rapper MIMS’ omnipresent single “This Is Why I’m Hot.” The song loomed over society telling people exactly why MIMS was hot and was just as precise in its explanation of why you’re not. Although the song went…
The toilet in Miss Cleo’s half bathroom has been flushing on its own lately. Whenever she walks by the room, it just flushes itself, she says. Consider it an episode of paranormal activity if you wish, but for Miss Cleo, it’s nothing out of the ordinary. She says she’s been…
Sometimes, wildman blues can be good for what ails you. If you believe in that theory, then consider Eddie Kirkland as the blues version of a hot toddy. His eccentric brand of boogie-woogie is peppered with high-powered guitar wails and lightning-paced strumming that makes you wonder if the term electric…
Our punk rock icons are aging. Mike Watt now looks more like a retiring shop teacher than a rocking member of the double bass group Dos, and the recent surprise guest on NPR’s quiz show, Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me was not a senator with presidential aspirations, it was the…
Apparently, Crossfade just can’t get enough of Meg White. A lot of the Internet, especially some of the music chatrooms, are buzzing this morning over the sex tape that suddenly appeared this weekend that supposedly shows White Stripes drummer Meg White engaged in full coital activity. While nobody can verify…
Lauren Reskin, owner of Sweat Records. Shout outs to the whole Sweat Records crew as Lolo and the gang are preparing to move from their current location at Churchill’s Pub into brand new digs right down the street at NE 2nd Ave. After a fairly successful two year stint seeking…
Outspoken rapper, actor, and activist Mos Def is voicing his anger at the hip-hop community for their lack of support for the Jena 6. He’s been in Louisiana of late, marching and performing, but recently spoke out about feeling alone within the hip-hop community when it comes to standing up…
You be the judge. He is looking mighty ripped these days. First 50 Cent rumors of steroid use swirled, then it was Busta Rhymes and Timbaland (and rightfully so, who are we kidding) but now it’s Dr. Dre? The 42-year-old Compton native recently appeared on television looking like he could…
If 2Pac’s legendary status within urban America is to be examined, folks should start with the video below. Released in 1991 on his stellar 2Pacalypse Now album, “Brenda’s Got a Baby” is one of the most poignant songs to ever be composed within the genre of hip-hop. They’re bold words,…
Stevie B Thursday, September 20, 2007 Nectar Lounge The Review: It’s a sad thing when your life peeks at 13. Ever wonder what those kids that used to rule the roller skating rink grew up to look like? Well, kind of the same – ghetto-fabulous in tight clothes and big…
Since it’s Friday and folks are only a matter of hours away from blowing off steam, here’s some music to whet your dancehall sensibilities. –Jonathan Cunningham…
Pop stars are always putting on a show. They’ve got their down moments, sure, but if lights are flashing, cameras are rolling, or a reporter is in the room, then a diva will always act like a diva. Not necessarily a bad thing — just a simple fact of life…
The blues isn’t the type of music a performer can just jump into, but if you’ve ever been kicked around and left for dead, it could be your thing. Spend a little time with John Lee Hooker Jr. and you quickly realize that this singer and composer, despite the famous…
If you somehow don’t remember Trey Songz from his 2005 debut album, I Gotta Make It, you’ll know his name two weeks from now when his follow-up, Trey Day, hits the streets and solidifies his place in the new wave of R&B elite. Songz, 22, is a young buck —…
Broward County hip-hop acts are often looked at as second-class citizens next to rappers from Miami-Dade. Fair or not, MCs on both sides of the county line know it’s a fact. Although most hip-hoppers north of the 305 are lobbying for R-E-S-P-E-C-T, here’s a local crew that’s taking the opposite…
Here’s a concert for all the lovers of old school Miami Bass and Freestyle music. If you can remember listening to jams like, “Party Your Body,” and “Because I Love You (the Postman Song)” then chances are you remember Stevie B. He was the king of Miami’s dance scene in…
Don’t expect to find too much material of Prince on YouTube in the future. The famous songwriter and eccentric music savant is waging war with the popular online video company over copyright issues and unauthorized use of his music. I’m not sure why the former assless chap wearing icon is…
