Subject:

Dr. Dre

  • Blogs

    April 23, 2012

    Tupac hologram tour: Dr. Dre says not so fast. "It was strictly for Coachella. Get it right."

    See Also: Tupac hologram at Coachella: Here's how it was done Okay, so now we have it straight from the doctor's mouth: Contrary to an item in the Wall Street Journal last week citing "a person familiar with the discussions" claiming that representatives of Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg were intending to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 16, 2012

    Watch: Video of Tupac hologram at Coachella performing with Snoop Dogg, "2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted," from All Eyez on Me

    Tupac at Coachella. While there were plenty of memorable performances and an equal number of WTF moments at the first weekend of this year's Coachella, there's only one from last night that we guarantee everyone is talking about this morning, and It happened early this morning around 12:30 or so our ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 16, 2012

    Watch: Tupac hologram at Coachella -- you've seen the footage. Here's how it was done

    By now you've seen Tupac's performance with Snoop Dogg last night at Coachella. The legendary rapper was brought back to life by Dr. Dre's production company in collaboration with Digital Domain, James Cameron's digital production company, and AV Concepts, a company based in Tempe, Arizona, using a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 15, 2012

    Tony Clement, exec chef of Roam, on finding the best ribs, cooking for rappers and mangling his foot with a chainsaw

    Tony Clement Roam 1033 East 17th Avenue 720-382-2935 www.denverseafoodrestaurants.com This is part one of my interview with Tony Clement, exec chef of Roam. Part two of our chat will run in this space tomorrow. A few months ago, when the former Wild Catch temporarily shuttered after then-executiv ... More >>

  • Music

    October 27, 2011

    Game

    Wednesday, November 2, Fox Theatre, Boulder, 303-443-3399; Thursday, November 3, Ogden Theatre, 1-888-929-7849.

  • Blogs

    September 22, 2011

    A Tribe Called Quest's The Low End Theory is 20 years old

    ​On September 24, 1991, A Tribe Called Quest released The Low End Theory, a beautiful fusion of hip-hop, jazz, and esoteric lyrics aimed at a new generation of hip-hop. Twenty years later, the album sounds just the same in 2011, as it did, frankly, whenever you heard it. Inspiring such artists ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 5, 2011

    Top five Yo! MTV Raps videos and moments

    ​As you know, MTV turned thirty this week, and man, oh man, what a three decades it's been. No matter who you are, or what side of the music spectrum you represent, the influence of Music Television on popular culture cannot be denied. This is true especially in the development of the hip-hop ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 9, 2011

    Top 5 Famous Writer/Musician Feuds

    ​Sometimes hurt feelings and death threats bring people closer together -- that definitely seems to be the case of the former web editor at our sister paper in Los Angeles, Erin Broadley, and shock-rocker Marilyn Manson, who once threatened to kill her. After the two met, they came to the real ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 4, 2011

    Top five lost albums we'd like to see released

    ​Love's lost album from 1973, Black Beauty, is finally going to see the light of day when its released in June. The album was their first with a new lineup after Arthur Lee left the band, but the record label went bankrupt before it was ever released. It's certainly not the first time this has ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 9, 2010

    Jeremih at Comedy Works South, 12/08/10

    ​ KS-107.5 MORNING SHOW CHRISTMAS PARTY With Jeremih • Bow Wow 12.08.10 | Comedy Works South When a show begins with an open-to-all karaoke session, things could go one of two ways: A bunch of bad singers (or in this case, rappers) could burn up the atmosphere and take the show with them. ... More >>

  • Music

    November 18, 2010

    Denver's emerging hip-hop producers speak out

    ​ KS-107.5 MORNING SHOW CHRISTMAS PARTY With Jeremih • Bow Wow 12.08.10 | Comedy Works South When a show begins with an open-to-all karaoke session, things could go one of two ways: A bunch of bad singers (or in this case, rappers) could burn up the atmosphere and take the show with them. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 18, 2010

    Anatomy of a hip-hop song: Local producers weigh in on what it takes to make a great track

    David Lang / Red Bull PhotofilesBoonie Mayfield (top) and Xperiment Beats​The term "producer" has very different connotations in the worlds of rock and hip-hop. Although they're both instrumental in shaping the sound, they serve very different functions. Generally speaking, in rock, a produc ... More >>

  • Music

    October 7, 2010

    A Q&A with young Colorado rapper Catch Lungs

    David Lang / Red Bull PhotofilesBoonie Mayfield (top) and Xperiment Beats​The term "producer" has very different connotations in the worlds of rock and hip-hop. Although they're both instrumental in shaping the sound, they serve very different functions. Generally speaking, in rock, a produc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 24, 2010

    Beat-loggers index samples so we don't have to

    ​ It's no secret that the Internet is a safe-harbor for niche markets and small groups, but that doesn't mean some of them can't be extremely helpful in a pinch. Sample-spotting is one that has been incredibly helpful to us on numerous occasions. More and more hip-hop is moving into the digi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 15, 2009

    Beyond Playlist: Eminem and more

    Eminem Relapse (Shady/Aftermath/Interscope) The haters have been laying for this one, and there's no denying that Eminem has provided them with plenty of ammunition. Devoting an entire album to his drug problems and rehab struggles invites accusations of solipsism (yeah, yeah, it's a hip-hop trad ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 7, 2009

    Lazer Sword

    Eminem Relapse (Shady/Aftermath/Interscope) The haters have been laying for this one, and there's no denying that Eminem has provided them with plenty of ammunition. Devoting an entire album to his drug problems and rehab struggles invites accusations of solipsism (yeah, yeah, it's a hip-hop trad ... More >>

  • Music

    May 7, 2009

    Lazer Sword at the b.side Lounge

    Eminem Relapse (Shady/Aftermath/Interscope) The haters have been laying for this one, and there's no denying that Eminem has provided them with plenty of ammunition. Devoting an entire album to his drug problems and rehab struggles invites accusations of solipsism (yeah, yeah, it's a hip-hop trad ... More >>

  • Music

    February 5, 2009

    TheSaurus

    Kids Gather Round
    Self-released

  • Blogs

    October 10, 2008

    Q&A with Stereolab's Tim Gane

    Kids Gather Round
    Self-released

  • Blogs

    August 29, 2008

    Friday Rap-Up: Nyke Nitti, Dr. Dre, The Game, DMX

    Kids Gather Round
    Self-released

  • Blogs

    August 8, 2008

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

    Kids Gather Round
    Self-released

  • Blogs

    July 25, 2008

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

    Kids Gather Round
    Self-released

  • Blogs

    February 29, 2008

    The Friday Rap-Up: DJ Low Key, Jay-Z, KRS-One, Buckshot, Dr. Dre

    Kids Gather Round
    Self-released

  • Blogs

    February 8, 2008

    Friday Rap-Up: DJ Bedz, Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige, Dr. Dre, Flavor Flav

    Kids Gather Round
    Self-released

  • Blogs

    December 14, 2007

    Friday Rap-Up

    Kids Gather Round
    Self-released

  • Music

    November 8, 2007

    Rakim

    This revered hip-hop framer isn't crazy about the state of the game.

  • Blogs

    November 7, 2007

    Q&A with Rakim

    This revered hip-hop framer isn't crazy about the state of the game.

  • Music

    December 7, 2006

    Jay-Z

    Kingdom Come
    Roc-A-Fella

  • Music

    November 30, 2006

    The Game

    Doctor¹s Advocate
    Geffen

  • Music

    November 23, 2006

    Various Artists

    Plant Music
    Plant Music Records

  • Music

    July 20, 2006

    Boot Camp Clik

    Friday, July 21, Fox Theatre, Boulder, 303-443-3399.

  • Music

    June 29, 2006

    Busta Rhymes

    The Big Bang (Aftermath/Interscope Records)

  • Music

    January 12, 2006

    Critical Fatwa

    Ja Rule

  • Music

    December 29, 2005

    Hip-Hop Trends in 2005

    Ja Rule

  • Music

    October 27, 2005

    John Cale

    Sunday, October 30, Bluebird Theater, 303-322-2308.

  • Film

    July 21, 2005

    Boyz N the Studio

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

  • Music

    March 10, 2005

    50 Cent

    The Massacre (Shady/Aftermath/G-Unit)

  • Music

    August 5, 2004

    True Colors

    Truth sets the record straight about her hefty lawsuit, her split with Dr. Dre, and what's next.

  • Music

    October 31, 2002

    Attitude Check

    Four discs trace the development of the original gangstas.

  • Music

    January 18, 2001

    Xzibit

    Restless (Loud)

  • Music

    August 24, 2000

    The Need for Weed

    By aiming for the lowest common denominator, Up in Smoke went over like gangbusters.

  • Music

    July 6, 2000

    Word of the Pharoahe

    Pharoahe Monch thinks better hip-hop doesn't have to be a drag.

  • Music

    April 13, 2000

    Snoop Dogg Presents Tha Eastsidaz

    (Dogg House/TVT Records)

  • Music

    December 30, 1999

    Judgment Day

    Backbeat contributors offer up their favorite recordings of 1999.

  • Music

    April 29, 1999

    A Whiter Shade of Pale

    Eminem plays the race cardin reverse.

  • Music

    December 19, 1996

    To Buy or Not to Buy

    Reviews of 23 recent superstar recordings--just in time for your holiday purchasing pleasure.

  • Music

    November 21, 1996

    Our Gangstas

    Is gangsta rap getting more profound? Well...no.

  • Music

    August 30, 1995

    PLAYLIST

    Is gangsta rap getting more profound? Well...no.

  • Music

    July 13, 1994

    BE TRUE TO YOUR SCHOOL

    Is gangsta rap getting more profound? Well...no.

  • Music

    January 5, 1994

    That's Uncredible!

    How artists in a dishonest business are trying to keep your trust.

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