Wednesday, January 19, 2011

About Rap / Hip-Hop: 10 Most Wanted Rap Albums of 2011

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From Henry Adaso, your Guide to Rap / Hip-Hop
Hey there. I'm glad your computer is working today, because I have plenty of treates to share with you. First, we'll explore the 10 albums heads are fiendin' for right now. Then, I talk to Common about his upcoming memoir and get his take on Kanye's album. Finally, the 2011 Readers' Choice Awards is still in full effect. Take 5 seconds to vote for your favorite hip-hop music. Got tips, praise, or donations, I'd love to hear from you. Peace and Love.

10 Most Anticipated Rap Albums of 2011
Now that we've officially popped the cork on the bottle of 2011, it's time to look ahead to the promise of new music. Toast to a compendium of eagerly anticipated rap albums. Toast to the chance that maybe, just maybe... Read more
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Interview with Common
On the heels of a memoir that boasts untold street stories among other things, I sat down with the elder statesman of G.O.O.D. Music to discuss life lessons, self-doubt, and Kanye West.... Read more
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2011 About.com Readers Choice Awards (Rap)
About.com's 2011 Readers' Choice Awards, now in its fourth year, will showcase the best of the best in various categories, from entertainment to technology. The Rap site is participating... Read more

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Friday, January 14, 2011

About Digital Music: Supreme Court's Lawsuit Against Record Labels

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From Mark Harris, your Guide to Digital Music

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

  • Supreme Court to Proceed With Antitrust Lawsuit Against Major Record Labels.
  • Top 5 iPod Armbands: Listen to Digital Music on Your iPod While You Exercise.
  • Free Mixtape Download: Penguin Prison's New Year's 2011 Mix.


Supreme Court to Proceed With Lawsuit Against Record Labels

An article by CNet News has reported that an antitrust lawsuit against the major record labels will now proceed. The lawsuit which comes from the STARR v. SONY BMG case involves a group of digital music consumers who allege that the major record labels have conspired in... Read more


Top 5 iPod Armbands: Safely Listen to Music on Your iPod

If you regularly exercise, or just want a safe place for your iPod while on the move, then using an armband can make life so much easier. Not all iPod's like the Shuffle come with built-in clips for attaching to a pocket or sleeve, and so buying an accessory such as this is a smart choice. For more information on iPod armbands, be sure to read this article that covers some of the best armbands for the different iPod models. Read more


Free Mixtape Download: Penguin Prison's New Year's 2011 Mix

This week in our regular free digital music download slot, we are showcasing the electro-pop/dance band, Penguin Prison, who are offering up Their New Year's 2011 Mix for free download. Read more

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Essential Digital Music Software
Using the right software to listen to and manipulate your digital music collection can be both rewarding and enjoyable. Take a look at the following software that gives you more control over your digital music files.

 


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Wednesday, January 12, 2011

About Rap / Hip-Hop: Nominate Your Favorite Rappers for the 2011 RCAs

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From Henry Adaso, your Guide to Rap / Hip-Hop
The Rap site is participating in About.com's Readers' Choice Awards for the first time. Nominate your favorite rappers and check back to see if they made the cut.

Readers Choice Awards Nominations
The Rap site is participating in About.com's Readers' Choice Awards for the first time. Nominate your favorite rappers and check back to see if they made the cut.... Read more
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10 Hip-Hop Artists to Watch in 2011
Every year offers the promise of earth-shatteringly fresh music and new faces worth keeping an eye on. 2011 is no different. While no one on this list will shift 10... Read more

Open Mic: Most Wanted Rap Album of 2011
Pssst! Believe it or not, we have a hip-hop message board on this site. Don't make that face, I'm serious. We even post messages on there sometimes. Right now, we're... Read more

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