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Ice Cube (Rapper)

  • Blogs

    April 14, 2012

    Review: Sleigh Bells at the Ogden, 04/13/12

    SLEIGH BELLS @ OGDEN THEATRE | 4.13.12 Ever heard of the loudness wars? Doesn't matter. War's over. Sleigh Bells wins. Decisively. Right now, there's a roomful of people banging their heads in unison, in the kind of scene that makes dollar signs appear in the eyes of chiropractors. It's so loud you ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 2, 2011

    Beyoncé's "Party" will make you forget B's last video, plus a breakdown of this week's charts

    Forget "Countdown" -- Beyoncé is here to party.​What do you do if you release a music video and get slammed with plagiarism accusations? If you're Beyoncé, you release another video. And then another. First Beyoncé released a video for "Countdown," her third official single (after "Run The ... More >>

  • Culture

    October 6, 2011

    Now Showing

    Forget "Countdown" -- Beyoncé is here to party.​What do you do if you release a music video and get slammed with plagiarism accusations? If you're Beyoncé, you release another video. And then another. First Beyoncé released a video for "Countdown," her third official single (after "Run The ... More >>

  • Culture

    September 29, 2011

    Engaging new installations at Ice Cube and Ironton require your interaction

    Forget "Countdown" -- Beyoncé is here to party.​What do you do if you release a music video and get slammed with plagiarism accusations? If you're Beyoncé, you release another video. And then another. First Beyoncé released a video for "Countdown," her third official single (after "Run The ... More >>

  • Culture

    July 28, 2011

    Trash and Treasure

    Forget "Countdown" -- Beyoncé is here to party.​What do you do if you release a music video and get slammed with plagiarism accusations? If you're Beyoncé, you release another video. And then another. First Beyoncé released a video for "Countdown," her third official single (after "Run The ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 19, 2011

    Review: Del the Funky Homosapien at 2011 Westword Music Showcase, 6/18/11

    ​DEL THE FUNKY HOMOSAPIEN at #WMS11 | 06.18.11"Del, Deltron 3300, Del the Funky Homosapien, Deltron Zero, Deltron Z, Dr. Bombay -- every one of the mastermind's personas -- was in full effect as he rapped and freestyled through tracks dating back as far as 1993."

  • Music

    June 16, 2011

    Chromeo, Yo La Tengo, the Sword and Del the Funky Homosapien are among the headliners of the 2011 Westword Music Showcase

    ​DEL THE FUNKY HOMOSAPIEN at #WMS11 | 06.18.11"Del, Deltron 3300, Del the Funky Homosapien, Deltron Zero, Deltron Z, Dr. Bombay -- every one of the mastermind's personas -- was in full effect as he rapped and freestyled through tracks dating back as far as 1993."

  • Culture

    June 16, 2011

    Now Showing

    ​DEL THE FUNKY HOMOSAPIEN at #WMS11 | 06.18.11"Del, Deltron 3300, Del the Funky Homosapien, Deltron Zero, Deltron Z, Dr. Bombay -- every one of the mastermind's personas -- was in full effect as he rapped and freestyled through tracks dating back as far as 1993."

  • Blogs

    June 13, 2011

    Trekking through RiNo on an Art Safari

    ​We never ran into Dr. Livingstone last Saturday in the urban jungle, but we did see a lot of art during the district-wide RiNo Art Safari open studio artwalk event, a generous come-on to the public by artists and gallerists into River North Art District. During the space of only a couple of h ... More >>

  • Culture

    May 19, 2011

    Margaret Neumann's edgy compositions christen Rule's new RiNo digs

    ​We never ran into Dr. Livingstone last Saturday in the urban jungle, but we did see a lot of art during the district-wide RiNo Art Safari open studio artwalk event, a generous come-on to the public by artists and gallerists into River North Art District. During the space of only a couple of h ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 17, 2011

    Marcell Dareus is pissed the Broncos didn't draft him -- and now he wants revenge!

    Marcell Dareus.​Denver blog posts: Just add water, they make their own sauce. Mile High Report's John Bena has the not-so-skinny on Marcell Dareus grousing about being passed over in the NFL draft by the Broncos and promising to give Denver hell. Of course, he's already in a form of hell. It' ... More >>

  • Music

    April 14, 2011

    Nipsey Hussle wants to give the '90s West Coast hip-hop sound a facelift

    Marcell Dareus.​Denver blog posts: Just add water, they make their own sauce. Mile High Report's John Bena has the not-so-skinny on Marcell Dareus grousing about being passed over in the NFL draft by the Broncos and promising to give Denver hell. Of course, he's already in a form of hell. It' ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 22, 2011

    Del the Funky Homosapien on the things lacking in hip-hop today, Gorillaz and cassette tapes

    ​ If you ever get the chance to speak with Del the Funky Homosapien, your first thought will most likely be something like this: "Wow! He is one quiet, enigmatic dude." However, as you'll discover, once he opens up, he is a wealth of information. Embarking on his twentieth year as an artist, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 24, 2010

    Meet Haven the Great, a Jewell Tyme affiliate about to smash it on his own like King Kong

    ​Jewell Tyme affiliate Haven the Great is an absolute beast on the mike. You probably known him either from backing up other members of the crew or guesting on albums like Dispensary Music by his cousin King FOE and Whygee. But on King Kong, his debut release, Haven is proving his worth as a s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 16, 2010

    DJ Bedz on his mixtapes, donating the proceeds to Safehouse Denver and Melo

    ​According to Safehouse Denver, three women are killed each day by an intimate partner in America. DJ Bedz, of Radio Bums and Denver Nuggets official DJ fame, is doing his part to help reduce the effects of domestic violence against women and their families by donating the proceeds of his mixt ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 9, 2010

    Brian Eno, Lil Wayne, Mumford & Sons, Deerhunter top sellers at local stores

    ​Small Craft on a Milk Sea, Brian Eno's Warp debut released last week, claimed the top spot at Albums on the Hill and rounded out the top five at Twist & Shout for the week ending November 7. Lil Wayne's I Am Not a Human Being, meanwhile, continues to hold down to the top spot at Independent R ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 2, 2010

    Elton John & Leon Russell, Lil Wayne, Bob Dylan, Women top sellers at local stores

    ​Elton John and Leon Russell's The Union , released October 19 on Decca, took the top spot at Albums on the Hill and came in second at Twist & Shout for the week ending October 31. Lil Wayne's latest effort, I Am Not a Human Being, continues to stay on top at Independent Records, while Hed P.E ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 26, 2010

    Kings of Leon, Deerhunter, Lil Wayne top sellers at local record stores

    ​While it isn't a huge surprise, Come Around Sundown, Kings of Leon's fifth studio album, released last week on RCA, claimed the top spots at both Albums on the Hill and Twist and Shout, and checked in at number two at Independent Records, behind Lil Wayne's I Am Not a Human Being. Deerhunter' ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 28, 2010

    Innerstate Ike on making music for the streets and the evolution of hip-hop in Colorado

    ​ Years ago in an interview with BET, rapper Jadakiss was asked the age old question: Why do you rap? He answered, with shrewd honesty, for the money. Innerstate Ike (aka Michael Hope) works under that same premise. A Coloradan to the core, Ike makes music specifically for the streets and for ... More >>

  • Film

    August 19, 2010

    Mo' money: Lottery Ticket is zany escapism

    ​ Years ago in an interview with BET, rapper Jadakiss was asked the age old question: Why do you rap? He answered, with shrewd honesty, for the money. Innerstate Ike (aka Michael Hope) works under that same premise. A Coloradan to the core, Ike makes music specifically for the streets and for ... More >>

  • Culture

    July 8, 2010

    The latest shows at Ice Cube Gallery are a delight

    ​ Years ago in an interview with BET, rapper Jadakiss was asked the age old question: Why do you rap? He answered, with shrewd honesty, for the money. Innerstate Ike (aka Michael Hope) works under that same premise. A Coloradan to the core, Ike makes music specifically for the streets and for ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 9, 2010

    Astronautalis on over-the-top comparisons, hip-hop's progression and fans "getting it"

    ​Andy Bothwell, aka. Astronautalis, has oft times been labeled as the Tom Waits or Hunter S. Thompson of underground hip-hop. Like many others in his position, he began honing his skills in high school, battling on corners while climbing rank amongst industry-friendly peers. His unhurried and ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 25, 2010

    The Butcher’s Daughter

    ​Andy Bothwell, aka. Astronautalis, has oft times been labeled as the Tom Waits or Hunter S. Thompson of underground hip-hop. Like many others in his position, he began honing his skills in high school, battling on corners while climbing rank amongst industry-friendly peers. His unhurried and ... More >>

  • Music

    December 31, 2009

    Backbeat writers weigh in on the year's best national releases

    ​Andy Bothwell, aka. Astronautalis, has oft times been labeled as the Tom Waits or Hunter S. Thompson of underground hip-hop. Like many others in his position, he began honing his skills in high school, battling on corners while climbing rank amongst industry-friendly peers. His unhurried and ... More >>

  • News

    October 8, 2009

    Life in Antarctica is cold — but bloggers there can still get burned

    ​Andy Bothwell, aka. Astronautalis, has oft times been labeled as the Tom Waits or Hunter S. Thompson of underground hip-hop. Like many others in his position, he began honing his skills in high school, battling on corners while climbing rank amongst industry-friendly peers. His unhurried and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 29, 2008

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

    ​Andy Bothwell, aka. Astronautalis, has oft times been labeled as the Tom Waits or Hunter S. Thompson of underground hip-hop. Like many others in his position, he began honing his skills in high school, battling on corners while climbing rank amongst industry-friendly peers. His unhurried and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 15, 2008

    Friday Rap-Up: Bionik Brown, Ozone Awards, Large Professor, DMX

    ​Andy Bothwell, aka. Astronautalis, has oft times been labeled as the Tom Waits or Hunter S. Thompson of underground hip-hop. Like many others in his position, he began honing his skills in high school, battling on corners while climbing rank amongst industry-friendly peers. His unhurried and ... More >>

  • Film

    May 29, 2008

    Summer Movie Preview

    The season of big budget bangs uses its brain.

  • Blogs

    May 19, 2008

    Over the Weekend...Atmosphere, DJ Rare Groove and Abstract Rude @ the Ogden Theatre

    The season of big budget bangs uses its brain.

  • Blogs

    June 18, 2007

    Review: Westword Music Showcase @ DC10 - 6/16/07

    The season of big budget bangs uses its brain.

  • Music

    December 9, 2004

    Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz

    Crunk Juice (TVT Records)

  • Music

    September 30, 2004

    Terror Squad

    True Story (Universal)

  • Film

    August 26, 2004

    Constricted

    A PG-13 rating squeezes the life out of Anacondas.

  • Music

    August 26, 2004

    Let's Go Crazy...Please!

    Only one man can save us from our own devastating lack of sex appeal.

  • Music

    December 5, 2002

    Career Remix

    DJ Paul Oakenfold heads in a new direction -- and not everyone wants to follow.

  • Music

    November 23, 2000

    Universal Man

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

  • Best of Denver

    June 29, 2000

    Best rapper with a Super Bowl championship ring

    Terrell Davis

  • Film

    May 11, 2000

    Green Light

    Human Traffic is the rave movie that Doug Liman’s Go should have been.

  • Film

    September 30, 1999

    War Is Heck

    More than a mere war picture, Three Kings takes on the complexities of human emotion.

  • Music

    July 22, 1999

    The Wide World of Rap

    Exploring the endless variety of today's hip-hop.

  • Music

    July 8, 1999

    More Songs of the Century

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

  • Music

    October 1, 1998

    Playlist

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

  • Music

    September 3, 1998

    Feedback

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

  • Music

    May 23, 1996

    Playlist

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

  • Music

    March 14, 1996

    Playlist

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

  • Music

    February 22, 1996

    Top of the Hill

    B-Real says Cypress Hill's message is still blunt.

  • Music

    May 24, 1995

    HIP HOPE

    NINE AND DA BUSH BABEES ARE TRYING TO PRODUCE A RAP TO REMEMBER.

  • Music

    November 2, 1994

    SHLOCK OF THE NEW

    NINE AND DA BUSH BABEES ARE TRYING TO PRODUCE A RAP TO REMEMBER.

  • Music

    February 16, 1994

    RATED RAP

    NINE AND DA BUSH BABEES ARE TRYING TO PRODUCE A RAP TO REMEMBER.

  • Music

    January 5, 1994

    That's Uncredible!

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

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