News Feed for Tuesday, June 6
In the news today: Run-DMC, Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Eve, Cult of Luna, Lzzy Hale, Halestorm, Tool, Melvins, Boris
Tag: Lil Wayne
Prince Buster, RIP
Prince Buster , the legendary soundmaker, has died. Generoso Fierro recounts his monumental life and career.
John Frusciante
Niandra Lades and Usually Just a T-Shirt (American Recordings). Review by Eli Didier.
Q-Tip
On the historic day that America elects its first African-American president, an eloquent messenger for “change,” Q-Tip releases The Renaissance. Coincidence? John-Thomas Crockett sits down with “The Abstract” prior to the outcome to discuss The Renaissance, Obama, and how he feels about Q-Tip vs. Lil Wayne.
T.I.
Paper Trails (Grand Hustle/Atlantic). Review by John-Thomas Crockett.
Massiv
Global (Mass Appeal). Review by Bill Campbell.
Bomb And Hype
117 (self-released). Review by Bill Campbell.
Mack 10
Bang Or Ball (Cash Money / Universal). Review by Bill Campbell.
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