Wednesday, April 30, 2014

About Rap / Hip-Hop: Jay Z vs. Nas

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From Henry Adaso, your Guide to Rap / Hip-Hop

The Jay Z and Nas feud was a gladiatorial event between two titans. Fans cheered on. Crews got involved. Digs got so personal that parents had to step in. Thankfully, the battle didn't end in tragedy like Biggie vs. 2Pac. It ended in triumph and friendship. Explore my historical timeline of the greatest hip-hop battle of all time.

Timeline: Jay Z vs. Nas
Let's backtrack to an earlier time when Jay Z and Nas battled for New York supremacy...Read more
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Nas Reflects on Jay Z, Biggie Beefs
Nas is a battle-tested rapper. He's traded insults with Biggie, 2Pac and Jay Z, among others...Read more

The 10 Greatest Rap Battles
Verbally smacking other emcees was how you earned rep back in the day. And boy, we've seen some epic rap feuds over the years...Read more
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5 Hip-Hop Frenemies
Hip-hop is a very competitive game. Sometimes that competitive firepower yields some of the best music; occasionally, it turns friends into enemies...Read more
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Friday, April 25, 2014

About Digital Music: Syncing Your iTunes Library With an Android Device

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In this week's edition of the Digital Music newsletter:

  • FAQ: Can I Sync my iTunes Library With an Android Device?
  • What is an M4P Song?
  • Free Ringtone Making Software.
  • Is it Legal to Stream Music From Any Website?
FAQ: Can I Sync my iTunes Library With an Android Device?
If you've already got an iTunes music library and have an Android device, you might be wondering if the two are compatible. To find out, read this frequently asked questions article on using an Android device with an iTunes library. Read more

What is an M4P Song?
If you’ve recently looked through your iTunes library (by clicking File > Get Info for example) you may have come across some songs that are described as M4P. If you’ve never heard of this term before you might think that this is some kind of special format. Songs that are associated with M4P are in fact... Read more

Free Ringtone Making Software
Are you looking for free ringtone software? One of the most popular ways people now use to make 'realtones' is to use their own music collection. Rather than paying a fortune using online ringtone services, why not start making your own free music ringtones for your phone? Read more

Is it Legal to Stream Music From Any Website?
This streaming media FAQ explores the legalities of using streaming audio and video sites and what you should be aware of when surfing the Internet. Read more


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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

About Rap / Hip-Hop: 10 Worst Album Cover Cliches Ever

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From Henry Adaso, your Guide to Rap / Hip-Hop

Cliches are the worst. This week, I'm highlighting a few album cover cliches we could all do without, from the Nas-inspired baby picture concept to the shirtless pose. Avoid these album cover cliches like the plague.

Nas' 10 Best Concept Songs
Whether kicking a story backwards or channeling a gun or a prison cell, Nas can make any concept song sound like a movie. Here are Nas' 10 best concept songs.... Read more

10 Worst Album Cover Cliches Ever
It's the first thing that greets your eye when browsing albums. So why do so many rappers miss an opportunity to make a first impression? Read more

Nas Reflects on Beefs with Jay Z, Biggie, 2 Pac
Nas is a battle-tested rapper. He's traded insults with Biggie, 2Pac and Jay Z, among others. He paused to reflect on some of his verbal wars. ... Read more

What Happened to Chance the Rapper?
A picture of Chance the Rapper lying in a hospital bed has been circulating on the Internet. What happened to the Chicago rapper?...Read more


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