Wednesday, June 8, 2011

About Rap / Hip-Hop: 10 Best Rap Albums of 2011

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10 Best Rap Albums of 2011
We're at the halfway mark. It's time to look back and examine some of the year's best hip-hop albums so far. Please keep in mind that none of these is a classic. I'm only saying that because... Read more

Top 10 Eminem Songs (Revised)
Many of you have suggested a bunch of songs that should have made my list of Top 10 Eminem songs. Some of your suggestions are ridiculous ("Mockingbird"?), but you're absolutely... Read more

Beanie Sigel Apologizes to Jay-Z
Beanie Sigel did the unthinkable. He apologized to Jay-Z for feuding with him two years ago. Whoa. That's a rarity in rap, up there with biking fish and flying pigs. "What... Read more

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CD Recommendations from your rap/hip-hop Guide.

 


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Friday, June 3, 2011

About Digital Music: Study Says Users Only Listen to 19% of MP3 Library

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From Mark Harris, your Guide to Digital Music

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

  • Study Says Users Only Listen to 19% of Their Digital Music Collection.
  • Best Ways to Find Free Songs to Download.
  • Free Music Downloads This Week.
  • Codec Definition: What is a Codec?


Study Says Users Only Listen to 19% of Their MP3 Library

According to the mobile music company, Music WithMe, the typical music fan only listens to 19% of their entire song collection. Their blog says, "the average iTunes library has 5,409 songs of which... Read more


Best Ways to Find Free Songs to Download

Are you trying to find free songs to download? There are many sources of free music and songs on the Internet, but a lot of what you discover is often illegal. Trying to find 'free' while staying on the right side of the law can sometimes feel like an impossible task when searching the Web. This article therefore shows you some of the legal ways in which you can build up a digital music library for free. Read more


Free Music Downloads This Week

The artists/bands featured in our free music downloads spotlight this week are:

  • Wow & Flutter
  • Shadow Shadow Shade
  • The Drums
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Codec Definition: What is a Codec?

What is the definition of the term Codec? This glossary article gives you a quick explanation of what a codec is and how it relates to digital music. Read more


 


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Wednesday, June 1, 2011

About Rap / Hip-Hop: Big K.R.I.T. Set to Drop Return of 4Eva Prequel

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Big K.R.I.T. Set to Drop Return of 4Eva Prequel
Big K.R.I.T. has released countless mixtapes, tons of songs, but still no sign of an official album. His mixtapes are thoroughly enjoyable, but as industry vet Paul Porter notes, the... Read more

Weekly Rap Chart: Tinie Tempah Flops; Beastie Boys Remain in Top 10
This week's chart finds new comer Tyler, The Creator tumbling 27 spots from No. 5 to No. 32, while veterans Beastie Boys hold steady at No. 6. Tyler's Goblin only... Read more

New Hip-Hop Albums in Stores This Week
It's a slow week for new hip-hop, but if you're into underground movement or Rozay's MMG conglomerate, then you'll find plenty to keep you busy. Here are the new hip-hop... Read more

Artists A - L
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