Monthly Archives: August 2014

Life+Times Premiere: Bilal “Sirens II”

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13 years and counting, three official albums, and countless guest spots in, and Bilal has yet to disappoint. He won’t be starting anytime soon either. On the heels of his last album, A Love Surreal, he’s set to release a … Continue reading

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K Roosevelt Talks” Journey,” Creative Process, and Working With Hit-Boy

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For his latest EP, Journey, K Roosevelt found inspiration in the sounds and emotions of past eras of R&B. Though reminiscent to the music he grew up on, he wanted the six-song project to offer a refreshing alternative to much … Continue reading

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Life+Times Premiere: Nick Monaco “Babyface (FSQ Caribbean Dub)”

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Nick Monaco’s intrinsic musical creativity is equal parts eccentric (but in an endearing way) and effortlessly cool. The Crew Love protégée collaborated with fellow producer, FSQ, for this Caribbean rework of “Babyface” – which features Nick’s own vocals and instrumentation. … Continue reading

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Morris Chestnut Chestnut Speaks On “Legends,” “Boyz N Da Hood,” And More

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When gang members gunned down high school football star Ricky Baker in John Singleton’s groundbreaking 1991 film Boyz N Da Hood, most figured it would be the last we saw of Morris Chestnut. Considering that the then 22-year-old’s first feature … Continue reading

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Life+Times Premiere: Liam Bailey “Definitely Now” Album Stream

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Liam Bailey, British singer-songwriter, is bringing a fresh hybrid sound to the world of R&B. Although it would be simple to pigeonhole Liam as an outside-of-the-box soulful crooner – his music is much more intricate than the specifications of one … Continue reading

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Para One Speaks On New Album, Influences, & More

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NWA, Daft Punk, [and] Frankie Smith (yes, Mr. “Double Dutch Bus”) all play a significant role in French DJ-producer Para One’s (Jean-Baptiste de Laubier) list of inspirations throughout his career. With so much “wrong” with electronic dance music, there are … Continue reading

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DJ Kitty Cash Speaks On “Love The Free” Mixtape, DJing, & More

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“People are so worried about knowing an artist that’s hot, but this tape gives you a chance to know them before they’re hot, see their process, see their growth and really ride with them on their journey,” says Cachée Livingston, … Continue reading

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Life+Times Video Premiere: I See MONSTAS “Circles” (Remix)

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Despite hitting the dancing music scene merely two years ago, London based electronic dance music trio, I See MONSTAS – comprised of Skaar, Rocky, and Rufio – have made their presence known with their unadulterated drum n’ bass creations. After … Continue reading

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On The Run Tour: San Francisco

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The Truth: State Of Women In Hip Hop

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