Archive for July, 2008


This weekend, Monterey County fans will have their choice of the two, as a pair of shows bring the best in commercial and underground rap music.

Original post by rap music – Google News and software by Elliott Back

Ink: Humboldt Superhero
Times-Standard, CA - 4 hours ago


Thanks to all the promoters and organizers who put on all-ages shows, roller derby bouts, rap music festival, or anything thoughtfully provocative.

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Quest MCODY
Detroit Free Press, United States - 5 hours ago


Q: That sentiment isn't something rappers are usually willing to hang on when first putting out music. By no means is your album one-dimensional;

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Bending the rules of country music
Edmonton Sun,  Canada - 5 hours ago


Anyone with more than a basic understanding of both rap and country music would have to agree. Where the fur coat and snakeskin wearing Nashville boys may

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Obama's tune on rappers is softening
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, NY - 5 hours ago


Nas sampling an Obama speech on his latest CD, the Democratic presidential candidate has suddenly tamed his language about gangsta rap considerably.
O’Reilly Responds to Nas TheCelebrityCafe.com
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Rap concert benefitting Boys & Girls Club
Abilene Reporter-News, TX - 1 hour ago


Independent rap and R&B is emerging on the Abilene music scene. Christian "C-Dog" Flores, with the assistance of DJ RReal and DJ Lady Divne, is helping make

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Gather.com


Nas quietly corrected Colbert saying he is “not gansta rapper” but a hip-hop artist. When asked why he thought Fox & Friends is racist, Nas replied,

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Capsule CD reviews
The Gazette (Montreal), Canada - 4 hours ago


The laid-back collection of songs mix soul and rap styles into one breezy, head-bobbing concoction. Virtually every track is at once soothing and grooving,

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Boston Globe
Obama campaign rejects rapper Ludacris' rhymes
The Associated Press - 4 hours ago


Obama's campaign blasted "Politics As Usual," which is on the "Gangsta Grillz: The Preview" mixtape with Atlanta spinner DJ Drama. "As Barack Obama has said
Ludacris raps for Obama (and even Obama isn't happy) Atlanta Journal Constitution
Ludacris 'Should Be Ashamed' Of Lyrics Bashing Bush And McCain MTV.com
Obama blasts rapper Ludacris' rhymes WTHI
Access Atlanta - The Celebrity Truth
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By Glenn Guilbeau • Gannett News Service • July 30, 2008 Snoop Dogg, a rap music recording artist and producer from whose favorite slang saying is "izzle,"

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