Monthly Archives: March 2015

#TIDALforALL

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Life and Times

“The Tides They Are-A Changing” #TIDALforALL – SC

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Life+Times Premiere: Ratchett Traxxx “Blacc Basquiat – Tha Final Chapter” Mixtape

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Gabrielle Nicole Pharms

Ratchett Traxxx, a DJ-producer hailing from New Jersey, is perhaps one of the most ambiguous artists on the rise. Ambiguous in the sense that Traxxxstar (one of RT’s additional monikers) reveals no details about his background. That air of elusiveness … Continue reading →

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Marc Cary Discusses “Rhodes Ahead, Vol. 2,” Go-Go Music And More

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Quinn Peterson

When Marc Cary dropped Rhodes Ahead, Vol. 1 in 2000, it was ahead of its time. While it flew under the radar for some – though he was recognized as the Billboard/BET Best New Jazz Artist – it set the … Continue reading →

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Life+Times Video Premiere: Lili K “I Don’t Want You No More”

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Quinn Peterson

Chicago’s buzzing hip-hop scene has received plenty of attention via artists like King Louie, Chance The Rapper, Vic Mensa and Lil Bibby over the last few years, but it shouldn’t be forgotten that blues, jazz, and soul have been at … Continue reading →

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Respect The Shooter: Julien Bowry Speaks On Photographing A$AP Rocky, The Weeknd, Schoolboy Q, and More

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Kai Acevedo

With the rise of artists like Drake, Justin Bieber, and The Weeknd and producers like Boi-1da and T-Minus, Canada has shown that New York, California and Atlanta aren’t the music industry’s only breeding grounds for talent. Our neighbor to the … Continue reading →

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Sarah Elizabeth Charles Speaks On Sophomore Album “Inner Dialogue”

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Quinn Peterson

Love is music’s most common topic but Sarah Elizabeth Charles and her band, the S.E. Charles Quartet, deftly breathe new life into the well-tread subject. Backed by pianist Jesse Elder, bassist Burniss Earl Travis II and drummer John Davis, Charles’ pure, … Continue reading →

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Nina Las Vegas: Australia’s Triple Threat

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Gabrielle Nicole Pharms

Sometimes you never know your true calling until after you receive an unanticipated gig. For Australian triple threat Nina Las Vegas – renowned Triple J radio host, DJ, and producer – those words certainly hit close to home. “I never … Continue reading →

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DJ Drama Talks “Gangsta Grillz”, New Album, and Lil Wayne’s “The Dedication 6”

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Kai Acevedo

Both Jeezy‘s Trap or Die and Lil Wayne‘s The Dedication hit the streets a decade ago, which means that this year marks the ten-year anniversary of not one, but two classic Gangsta Grillz mixtapes. In the years since their respective … Continue reading →

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Jamie Jones: Life in “Paradise”

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Gabrielle Nicole Pharms

Rising, yet prominent Welsh DJ-producer, Jamie Jones, has achieved in a few years what many producers strive to accomplish in an entire lifespan. After his successful residency at Ibiza DC10, Jamie began touring the world with his Paradise parties bringing … Continue reading →

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Loyle Carner “Mufasa”

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Kai Acevedo

South London rapper, Loyle Carner, made some noise across the pond in 2014. It was last year that he dropped his A Little Late EP, toured with Joey Bada$$ and collaborated UK-based Kate Tempest. Looking to prove why he’s an … Continue reading →

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