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Dirty South

  • Blogs

    February 9, 2010

    Moving Units: New releases from Album Leaf, Lil Wayne and Vampire Weekend top local sales charts

    Vampire Weekend's Contra claimed the top spot at Twist & Shout last week.​Although Spoon has dominated the local charts over the past few weeks, there were no clear winners across the board for the week ending February 7. New releases from Album Leaf and Lil Wayne -- his ill advised rock album ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 9, 2010

    Lil Wayne can't go to prison today because his diamond-encrusted teeth hurt.

    Lil Wayne was supposed to be sentenced and head to prison today for a 2007 gun-possesion arrest. But the man needs surgery to repair a cracked tooth, which we suppose is a common problem among people with a mouth full of diamonds. We're sure this a completely legitimate delay, and there is no way t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 21, 2010

    Young Money still on top at Independent Records

    ​While Vampire Weekend's Contra is dominating the charts nationally and locally, it came in second to the Lil' Wayne-produced Young Money's We Are Young Money, which has sat at the number one slot at Independent Records for a month now. Snoop Dogg's Malice N Wonderland, Gucci Mane's State vs. Radr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 21, 2009

    Alicia Keys top seller at Independent Records

    ​Alicia Keys grabbed the top spot at Independent Records with her fourth studio effort, The Element of Freedom, released last week on J Records. Gucci Mane, who was on top last week with The State vs. Radric Davis, slipped to number two, while Snoop Dogg's Malice 'N Wonderland came in third for th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 16, 2009

    Gucci Mane top seller at Independent Records

    ​Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane grabbed the top spot at Independent Records with his latest effort, The State vs. Radric Davis, released last week on Asylum. Snoop Dogg claimed the second slot with Malice in Wonderland, released last week on Priority, while Lady Gaga's Fame Monster nabbed third place, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 29, 2009

    Goodie Mob's show at the Gothic postponed

    ​We just go word from Live Nation that Goodie Mob's show originally scheduled for tonight at the Gothic Theatre has been postponed due to weather. A rescheduled date for the Atlanta-based hip-hop group will be announced shortly. 

  • Blogs

    October 14, 2009

    Avett Brothers on top again at Bart's CD Cellar

    ​The Avett Brothers' I and Love and You grabbed the top spot at Bart's CD Cellar again for the week ending October 11. Jay-Z's The Blueprint 3 and Alice in Chains' Black Gives Way to Blue nabbed the second and third slots while Mariah Carey's Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel and Lil Boosie Superbad r ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 17, 2009

    Frank E: The takeover continues with Madonna, Lil Wayne and Toni Braxton

    ​We never cease to be impressed with the strides that Colorado producer Frank E continues to make. It's like nonstop! And although he's been producing hits for a nice range of hip-hop artists like Chamillionaire, Plies, T-Pain and Flo-Rida, he's doing the pop thing too. Two singles from pop supers ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 27, 2009

    Frank E pens songs for Madonna

    ​How does one go from affable, unassuming club DJ to one of the hottest, most in-demand producers in the game in just under a year and half? Beats us. We're pretty sure, however, that Frank E can tell you a thing or about that sort of thing. After crafting hits for Flo-Rida, T.I. and Plies, homebo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 7, 2009

    Last Night: Rock the Bells at Red Rocks

    Aaron Thackeray​Rock the Bells 2009 Red Rocks Amphitheatre Thursday, August 6, 2009 Better than: ringtone rap, anything associated with Auto-Tune or listening to the self-proclaimed newly anointed "King of Pop," Kanye West, talk about himself endlessly. Since 2003, Rock the Bells has been the pre ... More >>

  • Music

    May 28, 2009

    Murs

    Friday, May 29, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 303-830-8497.

  • Blogs

    March 16, 2009

    The Dream grabs top spot at Independent Records

    U2, which was the top seller the previous week, was knocked down to the number-ten spot after the Dream's brand-new Love Vs. Money, which was released last week, claimed the top stop for the week ending March 15. Jamie Foxx, Lamb of God and T.I. still hold on to top ten spots. See the full breakdown ... More >>

  • Music

    March 5, 2009

    A player himself now, the Game is still paying homage to rap's finest

    U2, which was the top seller the previous week, was knocked down to the number-ten spot after the Dream's brand-new Love Vs. Money, which was released last week, claimed the top stop for the week ending March 15. Jamie Foxx, Lamb of God and T.I. still hold on to top ten spots. See the full breakdown ... More >>

  • Music

    January 8, 2009

    From Akon to Usher, today's R&B is a shadow of its former self

    U2, which was the top seller the previous week, was knocked down to the number-ten spot after the Dream's brand-new Love Vs. Money, which was released last week, claimed the top stop for the week ending March 15. Jamie Foxx, Lamb of God and T.I. still hold on to top ten spots. See the full breakdown ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 7, 2009

    Vintage Q&A with the late Stooges guitarist Ron Asheton

    Ron Asheton, the mega-influential guitarist with the Stooges, died yesterday at age 60 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It's sad news, but at least Asheton was able to experience some much deserved acclaim in his last few years, when the surviving Stooges reunited for a new album, entitled The Weirdness, a ... More >>

  • Music

    January 1, 2009

    The Worst Lyrics of 2008

    Ron Asheton, the mega-influential guitarist with the Stooges, died yesterday at age 60 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It's sad news, but at least Asheton was able to experience some much deserved acclaim in his last few years, when the surviving Stooges reunited for a new album, entitled The Weirdness, a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 24, 2008

    Friday Rap-Up: On Point, Lil Wayne, Scarface, Common

    Ron Asheton, the mega-influential guitarist with the Stooges, died yesterday at age 60 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It's sad news, but at least Asheton was able to experience some much deserved acclaim in his last few years, when the surviving Stooges reunited for a new album, entitled The Weirdness, a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 24, 2008

    Live Review: Common, N.E.R.D. and Chester French at Fillmore Auditorium

    Ron Asheton, the mega-influential guitarist with the Stooges, died yesterday at age 60 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It's sad news, but at least Asheton was able to experience some much deserved acclaim in his last few years, when the surviving Stooges reunited for a new album, entitled The Weirdness, a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 27, 2008

    Bun B at the DNC

    Ron Asheton, the mega-influential guitarist with the Stooges, died yesterday at age 60 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It's sad news, but at least Asheton was able to experience some much deserved acclaim in his last few years, when the surviving Stooges reunited for a new album, entitled The Weirdness, a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 8, 2008

    Friday Rap-Up: Julox, Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Aftermath Records

    Ron Asheton, the mega-influential guitarist with the Stooges, died yesterday at age 60 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It's sad news, but at least Asheton was able to experience some much deserved acclaim in his last few years, when the surviving Stooges reunited for a new album, entitled The Weirdness, a ... More >>

  • Music

    July 31, 2008

    G Unit

    T*O*S: Terminate on Sight
    G Unit/Interscope Records

  • Blogs

    June 25, 2008

    Q&A With Cee-Lo Green of Gnarls Barkley

    T*O*S: Terminate on Sight
    G Unit/Interscope Records

  • Blogs

    June 20, 2008

    Friday Rap-Up: The BoomBox, Lil Wayne, Young Buck, 50 Cent and Queen Latifah

    T*O*S: Terminate on Sight
    G Unit/Interscope Records

  • Music

    June 19, 2008

    Lil Wayne

    Tha Carter III
    Young Money/Cash Money/Universal

  • Blogs

    May 23, 2008

    Friday Rap-Up: Rie-Rie, Remy Ma, Suge Knight, Lil Kim, Lil Cease

    Tha Carter III
    Young Money/Cash Money/Universal

  • Blogs

    April 11, 2008

    Friday Rap-Up: Locals Get Radio Play, Foxy Brown, Jay-Z, Beyonce, 50 Cent, Young Buck

    Tha Carter III
    Young Money/Cash Money/Universal

  • Blogs

    January 4, 2008

    Friday Rap-Up: Lupe Fiasco, Nate Dogg, C-Murder, Method Man

    Tha Carter III
    Young Money/Cash Money/Universal

  • Blogs

    December 26, 2007

    Best 2007 - Houston: Teeing Off with Scarface

    Tha Carter III
    Young Money/Cash Money/Universal

  • Music

    May 10, 2007

    Fall Out Boy

    Friday, May 11, Coors Amphitheatre, 303-830-8497.

  • Blogs

    April 12, 2007

    Supersized Stooges

    Friday, May 11, Coors Amphitheatre, 303-830-8497.

  • News

    January 11, 2007

    Textiquette

    Don’t be a masshole – keep your messages personal.

  • Music

    September 14, 2006

    Making Adjustments

    What do Justin Timberlake and Thom Yorke have in common?

  • Music

    August 17, 2006

    Pharrell

    In My Mind (Star Trak/Interscope)

  • Blogs

    June 12, 2006

    Shaul in the Family

    In My Mind (Star Trak/Interscope)

  • Music

    April 13, 2006

    Listen Up

    Fast reviews of recent releases

  • Music

    March 30, 2006

    Green Velvet

    Church

  • Music

    February 2, 2006

    Banyan

    Friday, February 3, Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom, 1-866-464-2626.

  • Music

    August 18, 2005

    Sound Bites

    Friday, February 3, Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom, 1-866-464-2626.

  • Film

    August 11, 2005

    Mommy Dearest

    Four Brothers makes revenge a frat party.

  • Music

    August 4, 2005

    Kutt Calhoun

    Thursday, August 4, and Friday, August 5, Ogden Theatre, 303-830-2525; Saturday, August 6, Aggie Theater, Fort Collins, 1-970-482-8300.

  • Film

    July 21, 2005

    Boyz N the Studio

    Hustle & Flow is short on action, long on scenes of recording.

  • Music

    December 2, 2004

    The Beatdown

    Taking a ride on the Melo side.

  • Music

    November 25, 2004

    Destiny's Child

    Destiny Fulfilled (Sony Urban Music/Columbia)

  • Music

    September 16, 2004

    Young Buck

    Straight Outta Cashville (G-Unit/Interscope)

  • Calendar

    March 25, 2004

    Best Synth-Pop Answer to Outkast

    George & Caplin

  • Music

    March 4, 2004

    Shake It Up

    Kelis gives thanks to more than her mammaries.

  • Calendar

    March 29, 2001

    Best Street Promotion Team

    3Deep Presents

  • Music

    September 3, 1998

    Jammin'

    Jam X was a turntablist before turntabling was cool.

  • Music

    April 30, 1998

    Hardcore Times

    Thanks to Nyke Loc, gangsta rap is alive and well in Denver.

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