Monthly Archives: September 2013

DECODED: Big Sean “First Chain”

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Life+Times caught up with Big Sean and found out the inspiration behind his single “First Chain” off his sophomore album Hall Of Fame.

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Mysteryland: 20 Years of EDM, Dance Music and Coming to America in 2014

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There is a unique place dissimilar to the bulk of American music festivals in which revelers overindulge in cell phone videography and where capturing a front row seat is more of an achievement than actually being able to dance freely. … Continue reading

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JAY Z Announces North American Dates For “Magna Carter” World Tour

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Today, JAY Z announced the confirmed dates for the North American leg of his “Magna Carter World Tour.” The new dates, which follow the tour’s international run, will begin on Saturday, November 30th. Produced by Live Nation, the 34-date tour … Continue reading

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Check The Credits: Crystal Nicole Tells The Stories On Writing for Rihanna, J.Lo, Mariah Carey & More

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“Only Girl In The World” helped cement Rihanna’s status as Pop music’s leading lady. The international mega-hit was an instant winner with fans and critics all around the world, but one person who wasn’t a big fan of the record … Continue reading

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Life+Times x Budweiser Made In America 2013 [Recap Video]

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Take a look at all the action you may have missed at this year’s Budweiser Made In America Festival in Philadelphia, PA. Music: “Time Is But A Moment” (Original Mix) – Jesse Rose featuring Arama

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Life+Times Premiere: Alt-J “Breezeblocks” (RZA Remix)

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Alt-J‘s debut album An Awesome Wave is available now on iTunes.

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Kendrick Lamar Speaks On How He Prepares for A Feature Verse

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Life+Times asks Kendrick Lamar how he prepares for a feature verse following his appearance on Big Sean‘s “Control.” Watch as K-Dot breaks it down.

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GTA Presents “Death To Genres: Vol. 3” & Announce Another Tour with Rihanna

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GTA drops the third installation of its Death To Genres mixtape series with a new offering inspired by the artists who performed at the Budweiser Made In America Festival this past Labor Day weekend. Check out the new music above … Continue reading

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TASCHEN Commemorates Playboy’s 60th Birthday

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The original Playboy himself, Hugh M. Hefner presents an illustrated autobiography with chronological highlights from Playboy’s first 25 years titled Hugh Hefner’s Playboy. His personal life and career—from his cartoon-drawing childhood to astonishing success with Playboy—are revealed in the most intimate … Continue reading

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Director Bill Siegel Discusses Documentary “The Trials Of Muhammad Ali”

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Without question, one of the most revered sports heroes and American icons of all time is Muhammad Ali.  As is the case with almost all figures of similar transcendent stature – Jackie Robinson, Martin Luther King, Jr., etc. – complex … Continue reading

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