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LL Cool J

  • Blogs

    February 13, 2012

    2012 Grammy Awards: Adele sweeps, Bon Iver surprises and Kanye West missing in action

    As anyone and their mother could have (and, ahem, did) predicted, it was Adele's show at last night's 54th Grammy Awards. The singer, who absolutely swept the awards, took home six Grammys -- meaning she won in every category in which she was nominated, including the big three: Song of the Year, Rec ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 5, 2011

    The 50 worst sports movies of all time

    Slap Shot 2: Number 28.​The sports movie is rarely versatile: an outsider, or group of outsiders (wrong race, wrong gender, wrong species), have uncanny talent in their field, but the old guard (typically, white, old men), don't like the change the new person represents. So the rebels have to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 2, 2011

    Sesame Street's five best musical cameos

    Elvis is everywhere​Elvis Costello finally made his Sesame Street appearance last week with a number-orientated rendition of "(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes." The show is a well-tread, 42-year-old road that has included a charmingly sweet Tony Bennett, an unexpectedly fitting LL Cool J, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 18, 2011

    The best and worst of sitcoms starring musicians

    We feel the same way about you, Fred Durst.​The bad news is that Snoop Dogg is getting a sitcom, a no-doubt hackneyed affair starring the Doggfather as a patriarch with his mind on his family and his family on his mind. The even worse news is that Limp Bizkit front-penis Fred Durst is apparent ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 21, 2011

    The Anthology of Rap: Decipher the lyrics that stumped the editors and win Yo! MTV Raps cards

    ​This week's cover story, "Word," recounts the creation of The Anthology of Rap, the scholarly catalogue of rap lyrics co-edited by CU-Boulder professor Adam Bradley. The story details the challenge of figuring what, exactly, all those rappers are saying. A few of the quarter-of-a-million word ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 18, 2011

    Break Dancing! Animated GIFS will pop and lock your day

    ​Break dancing took Denver by storm in the mid '80s, drawing 10,000 people to a competition at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, where this paper's founder and editor Patricia Calhoun was a judge.

  • Blogs

    March 9, 2011

    Top 5 songs nodding to Notorious B.I.G

    ​Ah, Christopher Wallace, aka the Notorious B.I.G. There hasn't been -- and as long as hip-hop is a genre, won't be -- a quiet passing of March 9. Similar to when Buddy Holly took the fateful flight that inspired a nation to observe the day the music died, the day Biggie Smalls was slain is fo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 26, 2011

    BLKHRTS, Wu-Tang top our weekly playlists

    ​As people who think about, talk about, listen to and make music, the most common question we encounter is, "What are you listening to right now?" Whether you're looking for recommendations, trying to get a feel for our individual sensibilities, or are just curious, we've compiled a list of al ... 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

    February 13, 2010

    We Are the World 25/2010 performers pull off impressive performance

    All right, so we were admittedly skeptical of how this whole "We Are the World" remake was going to turn out with the seemingly random cast of characters organizers assembled. When we first glimpsed the initial list of those present the night of the recording, there were some head scratchers in the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 2, 2010

    We Are the World 2010: List of performers seems a little underwhelming -- the idea is to get people to buy the song, right?

    Our friends over at CNN just posted a partial list of performers appearing on the "We Are the World" remake. From the looks of it, we put more thought into this whole thing than the organizers did. Okay, sure, there were a handful of bona fied stars that took part -- and we're assuming they've be ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 9, 2009

    Last night: Fresh Breath Committee CD release at the Fox Theatre

    Fresh Breath Committe (Peter Haines)The Pirate Signal, 3 the Hardway, The ReMINDers, Fresh Breath Committee, Masta Ace. Fox Theater Thursday October 8, 2009 Better than: Anything you have to wake up for on Friday that would have stopped you from being there. Approaching the Fox last night for the F ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 1, 2008

    Boyz II Men, Stevie B and Break EFX at the Ogden Theater

    Photo: Chad FahnestockBoyz II Men, Stevie B and Break EFXFriday, November 28, 2008Ogden TheaterBetter than: Listening to the recorded soundtrack from the ten-year high school reunion of any graduating class from the 1990s.The reactions varied wildly. When I told people that I was covering the Boyz I ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 7, 2008

    Friday Rap-Up: ManeLine, Hip-Hop Stars React to Obama win, Shakir Stewart Suicide, Mos Def

    Photo: Chad FahnestockBoyz II Men, Stevie B and Break EFXFriday, November 28, 2008Ogden TheaterBetter than: Listening to the recorded soundtrack from the ten-year high school reunion of any graduating class from the 1990s.The reactions varied wildly. When I told people that I was covering the Boyz I ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 17, 2008

    Friday Rap-Up: ytCracker, DJ AM , Eminem and No Limit

    Photo: Chad FahnestockBoyz II Men, Stevie B and Break EFXFriday, November 28, 2008Ogden TheaterBetter than: Listening to the recorded soundtrack from the ten-year high school reunion of any graduating class from the 1990s.The reactions varied wildly. When I told people that I was covering the Boyz I ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 19, 2008

    Friday Rap-Up: DJ Vajra, Lil Wayne, Nate Dogg, 50 Cent vs. Kanye: Pt. 2?

    Photo: Chad FahnestockBoyz II Men, Stevie B and Break EFXFriday, November 28, 2008Ogden TheaterBetter than: Listening to the recorded soundtrack from the ten-year high school reunion of any graduating class from the 1990s.The reactions varied wildly. When I told people that I was covering the Boyz I ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 12, 2008

    Friday Rap-Up: Infinite Mindz, Jermaine Dupri, Daz, Kanye West, the Game, Bow Wow

    Photo: Chad FahnestockBoyz II Men, Stevie B and Break EFXFriday, November 28, 2008Ogden TheaterBetter than: Listening to the recorded soundtrack from the ten-year high school reunion of any graduating class from the 1990s.The reactions varied wildly. When I told people that I was covering the Boyz I ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 13, 2008

    Friday Rap-Up: Showcase Hip-Hop History, Grandmaster Flash, Nas, Eminem and LL Cool J

    Photo: Chad FahnestockBoyz II Men, Stevie B and Break EFXFriday, November 28, 2008Ogden TheaterBetter than: Listening to the recorded soundtrack from the ten-year high school reunion of any graduating class from the 1990s.The reactions varied wildly. When I told people that I was covering the Boyz I ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 24, 2008

    Delegating Denver #36 of 56: New York

    Photo: Chad FahnestockBoyz II Men, Stevie B and Break EFXFriday, November 28, 2008Ogden TheaterBetter than: Listening to the recorded soundtrack from the ten-year high school reunion of any graduating class from the 1990s.The reactions varied wildly. When I told people that I was covering the Boyz I ... More >>

  • Music

    March 6, 2008

    Freeloader

    The best in legitimate, artist-approved downloads.

  • Blogs

    January 18, 2008

    Friday Rap-Up: D.O. The Fabulous Drifter, 50 Cent, Grandmaster Flash, Foxy Brown

    The best in legitimate, artist-approved downloads.

  • Music

    October 11, 2007

    Cheeky Monk

    The latest news from Denver’s counter culture.

  • Music

    August 16, 2007

    This Just In…

    The latest nightlife news.

  • Blogs

    September 6, 2006

    Hick-Hop

    The latest nightlife news.

  • Blogs

    September 6, 2006

    Hick-Hop

    The latest nightlife news.

  • Film

    August 3, 2006

    Show Me the Mommy

    Cuba Gooding Jr. spars with Helen Mirren in Shadowboxer.

  • Home Entertainment

    July 20, 2006

    Way Out of Sync

    Cuba Gooding Jr. spars with Helen Mirren in Shadowboxer.

  • Music

    July 13, 2006

    LL Cool J

    Monday, July 17, Ogden Theatre, 1-866-468-7621.

  • Music

    April 27, 2006

    Luka Bloom

    Sunday, April 30, Lanny's Clocktower Cabaret, 303-293-0075.

  • Home Entertainment

    March 30, 2006

    Spray-On Soul

    Getting Up is a flawed but fascinating ode to graffiti 's early years.

  • Music

    February 16, 2006

    Soldiers' Song

    The Rock 'n' Roll Soldiers fight for their right to, well, rock.

  • Film

    January 12, 2006

    God Save the Queen

    A talented rapper narrowly survives another lousy movie.

  • Film

    May 12, 2005

    Going Mental

    Mindhunters is truly stupid fun.

  • Music

    October 7, 2004

    Scratching the Surface

    J. Majik

  • Music

    September 23, 2004

    LL Cool J

    The DEFinition (Def Jam)

  • News

    April 1, 2004

    Silencing Radio 1190

    Rather than muzzle Barnett, CU clamps down on music.

  • Music

    March 18, 2004

    The Beatdown

    Local MC Apostle prepares to battle for the keys to the Kingdom.

  • Film

    August 7, 2003

    The Big-Bang Theory

    S.W.A.T. storms into the August movie lineup.

  • Music

    July 24, 2003

    The Beatdown

    Four elements make one movement.

  • Music

    December 5, 2002

    Career Remix

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

  • Music

    July 25, 2002

    Playing It Cool

    When it comes to hip-hop career longevity, LL Cool J knows that size matters.

  • Music

    March 21, 2002

    Fighting the Power

    Rapper Nas steps back into the ring, fists flying.

  • Film

    November 2, 2000

    Farrah to Poor

    With clipped wings, Charlie's Angels fly way too low to the ground.

  • Film

    December 23, 1999

    Super Sunday

    Oliver Stone tackles pro football on Any Given Sunday.

  • Music

    October 7, 1999

    Playlist

    Puff Daddy, Leo Kottke, Prince, Garth Brooks as Chris Gaines

  • Film

    February 20, 1997

    A Soft Touch

    Puff Daddy, Leo Kottke, Prince, Garth Brooks as Chris Gaines

  • 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

    December 27, 1995

    THE GOODS

    THERE WEREN'T THOUSANDS OF FIRST-RATE RECORDS RELEASED IN 1995. BUT THERE WERE NINETY.

  • Music

    May 24, 1995

    HIP HOPE

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

  • Calendar

    November 2, 1994

    THRILLS

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

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