Wednesday, December 30, 2009

About Rap / Hip-Hop: Watch Jay-Z's "Young Forever" Video

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Watch Jay-Z's "Young Forever" Video
I heard someone refer to "Forever Young" as one of Jay-Z's best collaborations the other day. Not. Even. Close. In fact, I'll give you 5 better collaborations from the same... Read more

 
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Nas and Damian Marley's Distant Relatives Set for March 2010; Artwork Revealed
Maybe Distant Relatives is real afterall. An artwork for the eagerly awaited collaborative disc from Nas and Damian Marley has emerged on the web. I have to admit, months of... Read more

 
50 Best Rap Songs of 2009
I had a hard time coming up with 10 hip-hop albums I really enjoyed this year. But when it comes to songs, I had to stop myself at 50. Yep,... Read more

 
 
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Friday, December 25, 2009

About Digital Music: CD Repair Kits: Are They Really Worth Buying?

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  from Mark Harris

First of all, seeing as this edition of the Digital Music letter has just landed in your email inbox on Christmas Day -- Merry Christmas!
In this edition:

  • Got a scratched CD or DVD?: This week we cover the subject of CD/DVD repair kits and ask the question, "are they really worth buying?" Read the full article in the Spotlight.
  • Free Web Radio Players: Do you want to listen to and record thousands of Web radio stations? If so, be sure to check out our top picks guide on free Web radio software.
  • Free Christmas Music Albums: If you like the sound of festive music playing in the background at this time of the year, then this week we have 2 albums that you can download for free!



 
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CD Repair Kits: Are They Really Worth Buying?
Under normal usage most optical media (CDs and DVDs) pick up minor surface abrasions that don't affect them. However, accidents can and do happen which can cause more severe scratches that stop your CDs and DVDs working. CD repair kits claim that they can repair damage, but are they really worth buying? Read more

 
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Free Christmas Music Albums
As Christmas day is nearly upon us, what better way to celebrate than with festive music playing in the background? For your enjoyment, here are a couple of free Christmas album downloads to celebrate the holiday season. Read more

 
Free Web Radio Players: Listen and Record Music From the Net
If you use popular software media players such as Windows Media Player, you've probably already discovered that these programs have basic features for listening to Web radio. But what if you want to do more? Like being able to record what you hear? This article lists free Web Radio players that you can use specifically for Internet radio stations. Read more

 
 
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Wednesday, December 23, 2009

About Rap / Hip-Hop: The Best and Worst Hip-Hop Music of 2009

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I had a hard time coming up with 10 hip-hop albums I really enjoyed this year. But when it came to songs, I had to cap it at 50. Yep, songs (and mixtapes) murdered albums in 2009. As we approach the dawn of a new year, it's time to look back and take stock of 2009's best and worst performances.

 
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50 Best Rap Songs of 2009
I had a hard time coming up with 10 hip-hop albums I really enjoyed this year. But when it came to songs, I had to stop myself at 50. Yep, songs (and mixtapes) murdered albums in 2009.... Read more

 
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10 Best Rap Albums of 2009
Though 2009 produced more duds than gems, the year still boasts an array of great albums that managed to... Read more

 
"Exhibit C" is the Best Rap Song of 2009
Just Blaze and Jay Electronica have teamed up to give us one of the most compelling hip-hop songs of the... Read more

 
 
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Tuesday, December 22, 2009

XXcLusive: T.I. Released from Prison, Headed to Atlanta Halfway House

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Sunday, December 20, 2009

"8 Mile" Actress Brittany Murphy Dead At 32

Actress Brittany Murphy was pronounced dead this morning after going into cardiac-arrest in her Los Angeles home. The 32-year-old actress starred as “Alex” opposite of Eminem in his hit 2002 autobiographical film, 8 Mile. Murphy’s husband Simon Monjack placed a call to 911 around 8:00 am PT this morning (December 20). The actress was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Medical, where she was pronounced dead on arrival. Brittany Murphy first gained attention on the screen in 1996’s movie Clueless, which starred Alicia Silverstone. Murphy also starred in movies like Sin City and Just Married, in addition to doing extensive voice over work. Murphy was the voice of the character Luanna Platter on Fox’s TV series King of the Hill, as well as Gloria the Penguin from the movie Happy Feet. She also provided the voice of “Karen” in Marc Ecko’s Hip-Hop/graffiti inspired video game, Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure.

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Friday, December 18, 2009

About Digital Music: Free Music Downloads This Week

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Do you sometimes get frustrated by slow speeds while downloading files? Or even worse -- downloads that fail? Whether you download music, video, or any other type of file, a download manager can make your life so much easier. In this edition of the Digital Music newsletter we show you 3 free download managers that can help you to download files far quicker and also help you specifically to download music and videos (even streaming media). Also this week, we cover 2 full albums that you can download for free -- read more in the Spotlight.

 
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Top 3 Free Download Managers
If you've never used one before, a file download manager helps you to download files from the Internet much faster and easier than your Web browser can. You can queue up multiple files quickly and resume broken download connections without having to start the download again. If you regularly download music and video files, then be sure to read this guide on the Top 3 free download managers.Read more

 
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Magnatune Hands Out a Christmas Compilation Album
To help you get into the festive spirit this season, why not get yourself a free Christmas album? The California-based record label, Magnatune, is generously offering up a free 24-track album called, The Magnatune Christmas Compilation. It contains a selection of timeless classics such as... Read more

 
Fight Like Apes Thank Loyal Fans With Free MP3 Album
Irish alternative/punk rock band Fight Like Apes (FLA) are thanking their music fans for their support by offering up an exclusive free album download via their website. The 11-track festive freebie is a... Read more

 
 
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Rick Ross Helps Draw 500k People at Starfest Music Festival

Miami’s Rick Ross was integral part this year at the Haiti stop of the annual Starfest Multi-Cultural Music Festival, which drew an estimated 500,000 fans. The star-studded event was founded to enthrall Caribbean and other international music fans with music sets featuring the best artists in the realms of Zouk, Compa, Reggae, Jazz, R&B, and Hip-Hop. Adding to the music are parties, art exhibits, talents shows, food, and cultural awareness events. Also, Starfest brings an additional educational element by illuminating the issues of the Caribbean community. According to festival founder and president DJ Louis, Ross received a huge reception for his performance despite being the only big name Hip-Hop act on the bill, which featured international stars such as Black Dada, Shabba Dkakout, Chale Republik, and RockFam. “This was truly for a great cause which made it even more beautiful, but it also speaks as a global movement that is more than just about the music,” Louis explained to AllHipHop.com in a prepared statement. “Along with Ross, we visited hospitals, several boys and girls group homes, and showed love to the men in duty in Haiti. It is a true blessing for the Starfest team to see the results in motion.”

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Thursday, December 17, 2009

Jermaine Dupri Denies Abandoning Da Brat In Prison

So So Def CEO Jermaine Dupri has responded to critics who claim that he is not supporting incarcerated rapper Da Brat. Da Brat became involved in an altercation with an aspiring model/former Atlanta Falcons cheerleader named Shayla Stevens, who was working as a waitress at a nightclub Dupri owned outside of Atlanta. In the ensuing altercation, Da Brat struck Stevens with a bottle of rum, causing multiple lacerations on her face which required stitches and left scars. Da Brat, born Shawntae Harris, was sentenced to three years in prison in 2008 for her role in the assault. According to Dupri, he is in regular contact with Da Brat, who is serving her time at Arrendale Federal Prison in Alto Georgia. “I spoke to her via letters back and forth and she’s good. She’s ready to come home and do what she gotta do,” Jermaine Dupri told V-103's Ryan Cameron this morning. Dupri admitted that he hasn’t been to see Da Brat since her incarceration. He told Da Brat his reasoning in several of the letters he has written to her. "I felt a certain way about seeing Brat in jail…I would prefer dealing with getting her out and seeing that day as opposed to going to see her…”

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Wednesday, December 16, 2009

About Rap / Hip-Hop: Common Puts Faith in Kanye West and No ID for The Believer

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Common Puts Faith in Kanye West and No ID for The Believer
From early indications, Common's next album might see him return to the raw emceeing he was known for before he caught the Kanye experimentation bug. For starters, the Chicago native... Read more

 
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Nas Ordered to Pay Kelis $51,000 Per Month
Nas and soon-to-be ex-wife Kelis have reached a financial agreement in court with regards to their ongoing divorce and child custody battle. A Los Angeles court ordered Nas to... Read more

 
Top 10 New Rap Releases - December 2009
This month's lineup is a grab bag dominated by hip-hop compilations and re-issues. One is a rock-rap experiment. One is a duo of brothers bestowing itself upon a public hungry... Read more

 
 
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