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Fugees

  • Blogs

    April 20, 2012

    Photos: Free Wyclef Jean 420 show at CU in Boulder draws unbelievably paltry crowd

    Update: YouTube video of Wyclef Jean's freestyle added below. "For the record," he says, "I would never sell out," presumably in response to the anti-MJ clause of the contract. See Also: 4/20 at CU Boulder: Wyclef Jean concert, police crackdown to shrink event? See Also: Wyclef Jean at Coors Even ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 3, 2012

    4/20 at CU Boulder: Wyclef Jean concert, police crackdown to shrink event?

    For months, members of CU Boulder's student government have talked about their desire to move the annual 4/20 celebration off campus. But the logistics of doing so proved challenging, prompting leaders to opt for a low-key campaign to shrink attendance. Now we know the centerpiece of their plan: a W ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 25, 2011

    The new faces of R&B in Denver: Jon Shockness, J. Carey, Devan Blake Jones, BMore and B.Blacc

    Kate LevyJ. Carey is one smooth operator​Have you noticed the influx of male R&B singers these days, particularly in the Mile High City? Adam Duncan, who just joined the A&M/Octone Records roster, is just one of many cats putting it down in Denver these days. Jon Shockness (Air Dubai), J.Carey ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 17, 2011

    The '90s make a womping comeback: Fifteen tracks get a good old dubstep goose via remix

    ​There are a lot of things to love about the '90s: Power Rangers, Cindy Crawford, Titanic, Beanie Babies, Win Ben Stein's Money, Mr. Bean, Friends or that notorious low-speed chase involving a white van and a retired professional football player. The music, however, was the best part of the de ... More >>

  • Music

    May 12, 2011

    Liondub spins the Unity Gain Reunion on May 14 at 2200

    ​There are a lot of things to love about the '90s: Power Rangers, Cindy Crawford, Titanic, Beanie Babies, Win Ben Stein's Money, Mr. Bean, Friends or that notorious low-speed chase involving a white van and a retired professional football player. The music, however, was the best part of the de ... More >>

  • Music

    January 6, 2011

    When it comes to hip-hop, it's a man's world

    ​There are a lot of things to love about the '90s: Power Rangers, Cindy Crawford, Titanic, Beanie Babies, Win Ben Stein's Money, Mr. Bean, Friends or that notorious low-speed chase involving a white van and a retired professional football player. The music, however, was the best part of the de ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 27, 2010

    10 weirdest music news stories of 2010

    ​2010 has been an aggressively weird year in music news. It seemed like no matter where we turned musicians were saying and doing the strangest damn things. From decrying the most popular thing in the world to talking people off of buildings, it was a wacky year to report. There was so much we ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 7, 2010

    The Anthology of Rap's alleged errors and Adam Bradley's subsequent explaination to Slate.com

    ​Last month, Yale University Press released The Anthology of Rap, an exhaustive compendium of rap lyrics edited by CU professor Adam Bradley and his colleague Andrew DuBois. Although the book has been praised by some admitted outsiders, it has also been subjected to scrutiny by various hip-h ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 14, 2010

    Mile High Music Festival: Cypress Hill, Nas, Damian Marley, The Samples

    Aaron ThackerayThe Samples.​Boulder alumnus the Samples packed the area in front of the Wolf stage with their bluesy, funky jams with heavy dance hall/world influence. They played "Did You Ever Look So Nice" and the segued into "Giants," with Blues Traveler's John Popper jumping in on harmonic ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 5, 2010

    Wyclef Jean: Haiti's next president? Here are five musicians we think should run in the U.S.

    ​Yesterday, CNN reported that Wyclef Jean has entered himself into the bid for president in Haiti. This doesn't mark the first time a celebrity has run for office, and while we wish him the best of luck, we have to wonder what qualifications he has other than being a member of the seminal '90s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 14, 2010

    The Fray to release a covers album

    ​ It's been about a year and half since the Fray's last release, the self-titled follow-up to its double platinum debut, How to Save a Life. In between touring and writing songs for its next album, Denver's favorite power-ballad purveyors have been working on a cover album. We caught up with D ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 21, 2009

    "Outside My Window" by the ReMINDers featured in upcoming film

    When compiling our 2008 year end lists last year, we clumsily overlooked and left ReCollect, the ReMINDers' stellar debut, off our list. Our bad. Really. The album is an excellent collection of head-nodding organic hip-hop reminiscent of the Fugees circa 1996. We've just learned that the duo, c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 7, 2007

    Friday Rap-Up: Pimp C Dies, Spice 1 Shot, Lauryn Hill Still a Pain in the Ass

    When compiling our 2008 year end lists last year, we clumsily overlooked and left ReCollect, the ReMINDers' stellar debut, off our list. Our bad. Really. The album is an excellent collection of head-nodding organic hip-hop reminiscent of the Fugees circa 1996. We've just learned that the duo, c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 24, 2007

    Last Night: Rock the Bells @ Red Rocks

    When compiling our 2008 year end lists last year, we clumsily overlooked and left ReCollect, the ReMINDers' stellar debut, off our list. Our bad. Really. The album is an excellent collection of head-nodding organic hip-hop reminiscent of the Fugees circa 1996. We've just learned that the duo, c ... More >>

  • Music

    March 15, 2007

    K-os

    After conquering the Great White North, this Canadian MC has his sites set on America.

  • Music

    May 4, 2006

    Listen Up

    Fast reviews of recent releases

  • Music

    March 16, 2006

    Fully Loaded

    Friday, March 17, Quixote's True Blue, 303-297-1772; Saturday, March 18, Dulcinea's 100th Monkey, 303-832-3601; Sunday, March 19, D-Note, Arvada, 303-463-6683.

  • Film

    March 2, 2006

    Get Down With Dave

    Chappelle returns with a raucous Block Party.

  • Calendar

    April 14, 2005

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    Chappelle returns with a raucous Block Party.

  • Music

    December 23, 1999

    Citizen X

    These days, former Nation of Islam spokesman Jamal Muhammad is focusing on the hip-hop nation.

  • Music

    July 8, 1999

    More Songs of the Century

    Part two of a pre-millennial trek through a hundred years of pop music.

  • Music

    June 3, 1999

    Wink, Wink

    Contrary to popular belief, there's more than one Josh Wink.

  • Music

    March 4, 1999

    Feedback

    Contrary to popular belief, there's more than one Josh Wink.

  • Music

    December 24, 1998

    Year-End Close-Out

    We've got 1998's best albums in stock, but they're going fast.

  • Music

    December 3, 1998

    The Major and the Minor

    A roundup of big-name recordings that live up (or down) to expectations.

  • Music

    August 6, 1998

    Beyond the Fugees

    Pinning down Wyclef Jean, one of hip-hop's hottest commodities.

  • Music

    April 9, 1998

    The Gospel According to Ben Harper

    A gifted performer reveals how to become a better musician: Work at it.

  • Music

    November 13, 1997

    Playlist

    A gifted performer reveals how to become a better musician: Work at it.

  • Music

    October 2, 1997

    Rap Gets Puffy

    Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs fathers a return to hip-hop pop.

  • Music

    July 17, 1997

    Rooting Interest

    The Roots make rap for both your hips and your head.

  • Music

    June 5, 1997

    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?

  • Music

    April 24, 1997

    Playlist

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

  • Music

    March 6, 1997

    Run, Reverend, Run

    Run-D.M.C. has seen the light--and wants to show it to you.

  • Music

    February 20, 1997

    Feedback

    Run-D.M.C. has seen the light--and wants to show it to you.

  • Music

    December 26, 1996

    The Prize Patrol

    The biggest musical winners from 1996.

  • Music

    December 5, 1996

    Feedback

    The biggest musical winners from 1996.

  • Music

    November 21, 1996

    Our Gangstas

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

  • Music

    November 21, 1996

    Feedback

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

  • Music

    August 22, 1996

    Simply the Quest

    A Tribe Called Quest meets the press--in a manner of speaking.

  • Music

    August 22, 1996

    Rhymes Pays

    It's not easy being as wild as Busta Rhymes.

  • Music

    July 4, 1996

    Survey Says

    Are Denver listeners getting the radio they deserve? A Backbeat investigation.

  • Music

    May 16, 1996

    Feedback

    Are Denver listeners getting the radio they deserve? A Backbeat investigation.

  • News

    April 11, 1996

    Letters

    Are Denver listeners getting the radio they deserve? A Backbeat investigation.

  • News

    April 4, 1996

    Letters

    Are Denver listeners getting the radio they deserve? A Backbeat investigation.

  • Music

    March 21, 1996

    Rhymes of Passion

    The Fugees are determined to make rap, not war.

  • Music

    March 21, 1996

    Feedback

    The Fugees are determined to make rap, not war.

  • Calendar

    March 21, 1996

    Thrills for the week

    The Fugees are determined to make rap, not war.

  • Music

    December 28, 1994

    SO FINE

    THE MOST MEMORABLE ALBUMS OF 1994.

  • Music

    August 10, 1994

    3'S A CROWD

    UNMASKING THE TWO BRITISH MASTERMINDS BEHIND THE JAZZ-RAP SENSATION US3.

  • Calendar

    August 10, 1994

    THRILLS

    UNMASKING THE TWO BRITISH MASTERMINDS BEHIND THE JAZZ-RAP SENSATION US3.

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