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Pete Rock

  • Blogs

    March 18, 2012

    The Best of SXSW Music: Saturday 3/17/2012

    So, we come to it: the end of all things. Four days of madness, Doritos, Skrillex and finally, St. Patrick's Day. Before we bid SXSW 2012 farewell, allow us to share our favorite moments from SXSW day four. Later, we'll let you know which shows weren't so hot. Find our favorites below, and if there ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 6, 2012

    Celebrating the life and rhymes of Biggie Smalls

    This week, we're celebrating the life of the late, great Christopher Wallace, aka the Notorious B.I.G., who died fifteen years ago this week. One of hip-hop's most important teachers, Biggie Smalls, as he was affectionately known, empowered corner boys everywhere to tell the story of their struggle ... 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 >>

  • Blogs

    September 16, 2010

    Grinderman, RJD2 and Dismemberment Plan fill our playlists this week

    ​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?" So 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 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 1, 2010

    Deferred Hat Tip: Runaway Slave by Showbiz and A.G.

    ​ Just to be perfectly clear from the get-go: I'd heard of Showbiz and A.G. before finding this record, but had always had a difficult time tracking down their albums, which I'll attribute the fact the majority of their catalog has been in and out of print for a long time. One day, however ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 16, 2010

    Q&A with Robert Glasper

    ​Robert Glasper's latest Blue Note effort, Double Booked, shows just how well the pianist straddles the jazz and hip-hop worlds. While he flexes his jazz chops within the confines of an acoustic trio setting during the first half of the disc, he delves into more forward thinking hip-hop territ ... More >>

  • Music

    June 4, 2009

    A quick look at albums due out this summer

    ​Robert Glasper's latest Blue Note effort, Double Booked, shows just how well the pianist straddles the jazz and hip-hop worlds. While he flexes his jazz chops within the confines of an acoustic trio setting during the first half of the disc, he delves into more forward thinking hip-hop territ ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 28, 2009

    Sonic Youth, Avett Brothers, Yes shows annouced

    Things slowed down a bit this week with concert announcements, especially compared to the past few weeks, but we did the get the word on some noteworthy shows including Sonic Youth Friday, July 31 at the Ogden Theater, Yes and Asia at the Paramount Theatre Sunday, July 12 and a pair of Avett Brother ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 27, 2009

    ManeLine featured on Rebel Radio mixtape

    Buffalo, New York-based DeepThinka Records just released Rebel Radio 45: The Free Double Mixtape mixed by DJ Anubus, DJ Optimus Prime and Billy Drease Williams. Why do we care? Well, mostly because it's a dope mixtape that's free, but also because Denver's own ManeLine is featured on the project nex ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 29, 2008

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

    Buffalo, New York-based DeepThinka Records just released Rebel Radio 45: The Free Double Mixtape mixed by DJ Anubus, DJ Optimus Prime and Billy Drease Williams. Why do we care? Well, mostly because it's a dope mixtape that's free, but also because Denver's own ManeLine is featured on the project nex ... More >>

  • Music

    November 1, 2007

    Northern State

    This hip-hop hybrid is no longer on a major label, and it couldn’t be happier.

  • Blogs

    October 31, 2007

    The Lost Northern State Article

    This hip-hop hybrid is no longer on a major label, and it couldn’t be happier.

  • Blogs

    October 31, 2007

    Q&A With Northern State's Julie Potash

    This hip-hop hybrid is no longer on a major label, and it couldn’t be happier.

  • Music

    July 20, 2006

    Psalm One

    The Death of Frequent Flyer (Rhymesayers Entertainment)

  • Music

    July 13, 2006

    Cannibal Ox

    Thursday, July 13, Fox Theatre, Boulder, 303-443-3399.

  • Music

    June 15, 2006

    Westword Music Showcase 2006

    Be there or be square!

  • Music

    May 25, 2006

    The Procussions

    5 Sparrows for 2 Cents (Rawkus Records/Basementalism)

  • News

    June 23, 2005

    Westword Music Showcase 2005

    5 Sparrows for 2 Cents (Rawkus Records/Basementalism)

  • Music

    March 10, 2005

    Fog

    10th Avenue Freakout (Lex)

  • Music

    January 1, 2004

    Turning Pro

    The Procussions take their homegrown hip-hop to the West Coast.

  • Music

    December 25, 2003

    All Mixed Up

    The year's best local music becomes the soundtrack of our lives.

  • Music

    August 21, 2003

    Roadside Profits

    The Road Less Traveled (RSP/www.roadsideprofits.com)

  • Music

    July 24, 2003

    Hit Pick

    The Procussions

  • Music

    January 16, 2003

    Common

    Electric Circus (MCA)

  • Music

    July 26, 2001

    Still Bringing the Ruckus

    Raekwon and Ghostface Killah stay tied to the Wu-Tang Clan as they invent their own legacy.

  • Music

    January 25, 2001

    Swan Song

    By refusing to follow the flock, Ugly Duckling has emerged as a wholly individual hip-hop creature.

  • Music

    May 18, 2000

    Up With People

    The People Under the Stairs question hip-hop's answers.

  • Music

    December 18, 1997

    After Further Review

    Putting the season's major releases to the test.

  • Music

    March 6, 1997

    Run, Reverend, Run

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

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