The World of Music is Now Open Again

16 November 2010 by Leave a Comment

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We realize we might be late to this party but we recently came upon www.mp3ify.com and we absolutely love it! It allows you to create mp3 files from videos on www.youtube.com. For anyone that has been disappointed to search iTunes and not find that rare gem, this is a game changer. We have sampled several options in the past for this function but this tool actually works seamlessly. Give it a shot. You won’t be disappointed.

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Jay Z Decoded now the liner of new Gucci Jacket

15 November 2010 by Leave a Comment

No, we cannot make this up. Jay Z has created quite a stir with his new book, Decoded, which claims to explain many of his lyrics from his career. Now, pages of the book are showing up in the strangest places, like the jacket in the photo above. We love it. It’s a unique way of garnering press for the release and is quite guerilla….is that even a term to describe this type of marketing anymore. Either way, good look Jay.

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New D’Angelo Tune “Glass Mountain Trust”

10 November 2010 by Leave a Comment

We know that this has been on the rumor mill for some time, but we recently listened to the new D’Angelo song “Glass Mountain Trust”.   We are typically huge fans of D but are left wanting for something that feels like he really cares about it craft.  For now, this Mark Ronson collab seems to be an unfinished concept (that was actually released) so for that he gets a pass from us.  This brother has created such solid cuts in the past that we have to believe that he was just testing the waters.   You make the decision.

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Michael Jackson’s New Song “Breaking News”…Is it really him

9 November 2010 by Leave a Comment

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Michael Jackson Breaking News

We just checked out the new MJ song, Breaking News. While there is some legitimate doubt that this is in fact, Michael Jackson, I feel the vocal effects are to blame rather than an impostor. I don’t buy the conspiracy theories any more than I am still buying vinyl…oh wait, I just bought some last week. Oh well. That said, the song sounds a bit dated and even made me feel it was an outtake from the Dangerous album and his work with Teddy Riley during the early 90s. Overall, it was just aaaiiight! It’s not a bad listen but not legendary by any means. Hopefully, the posthumous release of his forthcoming album, Michael, will produce a classic to go alongside his other masterpieces.

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Vote in the 2010 Go Go Hall of Fame Awards

8 November 2010 by Leave a Comment

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Cast your vote for this year’s Go Go Hall of Fame Awards to be held at the Lincoln Center in Washington, D.C.  We are so proud of Go Go for maintaining its consistency and also evolving over the years.  We have come a looooong way from Bustin Loose.  So if you can’t make it, do what you can to support one of the purest and funkiest music forms to ever be created.  Love that people still like to see a live band perform.  Kudos Go Go Hall of Fame.

Vote here: Go Go Hall of Fame Awards Voting

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Prince discusses finding “The One”

8 November 2010 by Leave a Comment

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We love this rare interview that Prince conducted with Good Morning America several years back during the New Power Soul era. It’s important to note that Prince went years without doing interviews but then came around once he decided to release material on his own. It’s amazing how focused he appeared to be on Mayte in this interview. Hindsight is 20/20 but I find it amazing and sad how much in love people can be 1 day and then not in each other’s live’s the next. It’s life I guess but still sad.

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Alison Crockett – UR

6 November 2010 by Leave a Comment

Underheard but still a classic by Alison

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Dego from 4Hero Talks about What’s Next…

6 November 2010 by Leave a Comment

As a DJ and music lover, I have always respected the contributions this brother has made. I can feel his frustration in the lack of cohesiveness and the continual struggle for independent artists.

Love to hear that even innovators think about what’s next. Good music by 4 hero

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Every Producer Should Read This

6 November 2010 by Leave a Comment

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We checked out liveoffbeats.com and really think this is an innovative way to learn how to produce/make beats as well as make money from selling the beats you make. Check this out.

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