DJ Premier

Friday Rap-Up: 50 Cent, Dr. Dre, Nas

Mos Def

Black on Both Sides
(Rawkus)

The Friday Rap-Up: Ice Cube, Phife, 50 Cent, Jam Master Jay

Black on Both Sides
(Rawkus)

Guru shows love to Colo. hip-hop artists

For those unaware, Guru is founder and one half of legendary hip-hop group, GangStarr. Although the status of GangStarr is up in air (Guru says the group is done; DJ Premier says they're on a long break), the duo haven't talked since 2003. In the meantime, while DJ Premier is producing Christina Agu ... More >>

After Further Review

Putting the season's major releases to the test.

Distrakt

Distraktions
Yard Rock Records

Christina Aguilera

Back to Basics (RCA)

The World Within

When DJ Vadim traveled to the ends of the earth, he found hip-hop in every corner.

Living Out Loud

After a difficult beginning, J-Live gives hope to hip-hop.

Universal Man

Cultural awareness, positivity and groove are all part of the Common cause.

Critic's Choice

Scene & Heard

Native Intelligence

Robbie Robertson digs into his past so he can move into the future.

Playlist

Robbie Robertson digs into his past so he can move into the future.

The Closing of the American Ear

We have more musical choices than ever before. So why are so few of us taking advantage of them?

Damage Control

Jeru the Damaja aims to save rap from itself.

SPECIAL EFX

DAS EFX TRIES TO KEEP IT GOING THREE YEARS DOWN THE ROAD.

PLAYLIST

DAS EFX TRIES TO KEEP IT GOING THREE YEARS DOWN THE ROAD.

RIP Guru, gone at the age of 43

​ By now you've heard about the loss of Keith "Keithy E" Elam, aka Guru, who passed away yesterday. If you're reading this right now, you're probably grappling with the tremendous loss of Guru and reflecting on the monumental impact he had on rap music -- despite the fact that he never really ... More >>

2010 Red Bull Big Tune Finals, 11/18/10

Jennifer Boyer​ RED BULL BIG TUNE FINALS 11.18.10 | Metro, Chicago First there were eighteen. Then there was one. Last night at the Metro in Chicago where the 2010 Red Bull Big Tune finals took place, aspiring producers from around the country competed against each other in the hopes of rece ... More >>

Five reasons Dilla's still missed five years later

​ The hip-hop purists among us are very familiar with the story and legacy of James Dewitt Yancy, better known as J. Dilla. Having come up in the hip-hop underground scene in Detroit and later emerging as one of the most influential producers in hip-hop, it was Dilla's death at the height of ... More >>

Gramatik on joining Pretty Lights Music and what he has in store for his show at Red Rocks

​Gramatik (due at the Fillmore tonight and tomorrow at Red Rocks with Pretty Lights) used to be an MC who rapped with his buddies over his beats. He grew up in Slovenia listening to DJ Premier, Guru, Rza, Dre, and an arsenal of hip-hop and break beats fills his catalog of sample options. Now, ... More >>

Geoff Barrow of Portishead on Blue Lines, Banksy, Silver Apples and his act's early success

Portishead​Portishead (due Thursday, October 27th, at 1stBank Center) wasn't the first band associated with the aesthetic of trip hop but it is the most commercially successful with major hits in the 1990s. The thing that made the band so remarkable was that the sound it crafted wasn't one tha ... More >>

DJ Premier

Saturday, November 19, City Hall, 303-832-8628.

DJ Premier on having a humble respect for the game and going back to using the old slang

Catch DJ Premier this Saturday at City Hall for Shoe Shine 7​DJ Premier is one of the greatest producers of all time. Ask anyone. He's a trailblazing pioneer that has influenced pretty much every hip-hop producer and beat maker doing it. Maintaining longevity unlike any producer or DJ in his l ... More >>

Ten best hip hop shows of 2011 in Denver

Eric GruneisenTyler, the Creator at the Ogden Theatre this past October​There were so many hip-hop shows and concerts this year, it was hard to keep count. The shows of note, though, were bangers and crowd pleasers and showcased dynamic artistry. With so many epic moments (?uestLove and Jazzy ... More >>

Re:Generation director Amir Bar-Lev: "I think real music lovers do their homework"

Skrillex with the remaining members of the Doors. What happens when contemporary electronic musicians, DJs and producers are teamed with old masters rock, jazz, soul and country? That's the question posed by the new documentary Re:Generation, which opens for a limited run of screenings around Denve ... More >>