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Slick Rick

  • Blogs

    May 12, 2012

    Black Star at Cervantes', 5/11/12

    BLACK STAR @ CERVANTES' | 05.11.12 The first strains of the Beastie Boys' "No Sleep Til Brooklyn" started blaring through the speakers as Yasiin Bey shook himself onto the stage to thunderous screams of applause. Wielding an red old school "drop mike," the Brooklyn MC fist pumped and enticed the cr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 3, 2012

    Review: Snoop Dogg at the Fillmore, 3/2/12

    SNOOP DOGG @ THE FILLMORE | 3/2/12Snoop Dogg is the coolest motherfucker on the planet. As the audience was roused by DJ Battlecat's operatic introduction of the giant, the Doggfather walked onto the stage flanked by three gorgeous dancers in Adidas jump suits to a packed house last night at the Fil ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 20, 2012

    Outkast is one of hip-hop's most successful and creative groups

    ​Outkast is easily one of the most noted and respected hip-hop groups in the game. Big Boi and Andre 3000 met in the East Point section of Atlanta when they were sixteen. The outfit combined funk, soul, jazz and blues influences with hip-hop lyrics on its 1994 debut, Southernplayalisticadillac ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 2, 2012

    Review: Slick Rick at City Hall, 12/31/11

    SLICK RICK @ CITY HALL | 12/31/11 New Year's Eve 2011 was well under way Saturday night before Slick Rick took the stage at City Hall Amphitheater. Dipped in so much iced-out jewelry he could have fed an entire Third World country just with the diamonds in his watch, the Ruler sauntered onto the st ... More >>

  • Music

    December 29, 2011

    Bar Back looks at the year in club scouting

    SLICK RICK @ CITY HALL | 12/31/11 New Year's Eve 2011 was well under way Saturday night before Slick Rick took the stage at City Hall Amphitheater. Dipped in so much iced-out jewelry he could have fed an entire Third World country just with the diamonds in his watch, the Ruler sauntered onto the st ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 21, 2011

    New Year's Eve 2011 Denver: ten best electronic-music events

    ​What better time to dance the night away than New Year's Eve? We've curated the ten best electronic-music events for your dance-floor pleasure; keep reading to check out our picks.

  • Blogs

    November 25, 2011

    Slick Rick and Too $hort to rock City Hall Amphitheater on New Year's Eve

    ​New Year's Eve is just around the corner. Time to start making plans if you haven't already. (I know, right?) We just got word of dope New Year's Eve show for hip-hop heads: Slick Rick and Too $hort will be rocking the City Hall Amphitheater with a show of greatest hits. Both are legends in t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 2, 2010

    Top Five moustaches in honor of Movember

    It's November Movember, which means it's time to get your moustache on for charity. The above video pretty much sums up everything you need to know, but if you prefer reading, then know this: Grow a mustache, raise awareness for prostate and testicular cancer. Simple enough right? Movember.Com has ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 31, 2010

    Joe Thunder on Lazy Sundays and the idea of local hip acts grinding until they can't be denied

    Anya Strauss​Joe Thunder is not a DJ. Nor is he an MC. Just the same, he's a widely recognizable figure in the local hip-hop scene, and he's equally as well regarded as those who are making the music. A tireless champion of Colorado hip-hop, Joe has been doing everything he can to help culti ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 14, 2009

    Listening for the buzz in 107.1's vibrator race

    The folks at 107.1 FM/The One are trying to find a way to differentiate themselves from their competitors at high-rated KS-107.5 -- and what better way than a vibrator race between DJ Turk and Slick Rick, who co-host weeknights at The One from 7 p.m. to midnight? Only problem: YouTube disabled the a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 16, 2008

    Over the Weekend...Paid Dues Festival @ Fillmore Auditorium

    The folks at 107.1 FM/The One are trying to find a way to differentiate themselves from their competitors at high-rated KS-107.5 -- and what better way than a vibrator race between DJ Turk and Slick Rick, who co-host weeknights at The One from 7 p.m. to midnight? Only problem: YouTube disabled the a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 30, 2008

    Friday Rap-Up: Frank E, Xzibit, 50 Cent, Slick Rick

    The folks at 107.1 FM/The One are trying to find a way to differentiate themselves from their competitors at high-rated KS-107.5 -- and what better way than a vibrator race between DJ Turk and Slick Rick, who co-host weeknights at The One from 7 p.m. to midnight? Only problem: YouTube disabled the a ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 15, 2008

    TopR

    The folks at 107.1 FM/The One are trying to find a way to differentiate themselves from their competitors at high-rated KS-107.5 -- and what better way than a vibrator race between DJ Turk and Slick Rick, who co-host weeknights at The One from 7 p.m. to midnight? Only problem: YouTube disabled the a ... More >>

  • Music

    May 15, 2008

    TopR

    This rapper’s been doing the walk of shame for so long, it feels like a marathon.

  • Blogs

    March 28, 2008

    Street Sign Artist Remixes Graffiti

    This rapper’s been doing the walk of shame for so long, it feels like a marathon.

  • Blogs

    March 7, 2008

    Friday Rap-Up: Basementalism, Hip-Hop 4 Obama, 50 Cent, Fat Joe, Juvenile

    This rapper’s been doing the walk of shame for so long, it feels like a marathon.

  • Music

    June 15, 2006

    Westword Music Showcase 2006

    Be there or be square!

  • Music

    November 17, 2005

    Listen Up

    Fast reviews of recent releases

  • Music

    July 14, 2005

    Missy Elliott

    The Cookbook (Atlantic)

  • Music

    June 23, 2005

    RRAAHH Potential

    RRAAHH Foundashun shows what can be done when you have more talent than money.

  • News

    June 23, 2005

    Westword Music Showcase 2005

    RRAAHH Foundashun shows what can be done when you have more talent than money.

  • Music

    January 6, 2005

    Various Artists

    Original Soundtrack, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (Interscope)
    Best of Video Game Music: Hits Vol. 1 (Artemis)

  • Music

    November 18, 2004

    Doom's Day

    Daniel Dumile isn't having an identity crisis. It just seems like it.

  • Music

    September 16, 2004

    Slick Rick

    Friday, September 17, Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom, 303-297-1772.

  • News

    August 26, 2004

    Tough for Buffs

    CU football grinds on under the weight of the past.

  • News

    August 5, 2004

    Outfaxed

    His enemies thought they could use Mike Zinna's website to destroy him. Instead, they got caught with their fax down.

  • News

    July 29, 2004

    Outfaxed

    His enemies thought they could use Mike Zinna’s website to destroy him. Instead, they got caught with their fax down.

  • Music

    October 31, 2002

    Attitude Check

    Four discs trace the development of the original gangstas.

  • Music

    July 25, 2002

    Playing It Cool

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

  • Music

    January 25, 2001

    Swan Song

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

  • News

    November 4, 1999

    The Old College Try

    CU radio thrives on the AM band.

  • Music

    October 28, 1999

    With a Slickness

    Rapper Slick Rick is back with a new album and a new tale to tell.

  • Music

    November 12, 1998

    Rats Race

    The B-Movie Rats want to star as the next monsters of rock.

  • Music

    October 22, 1998

    Getting Big

    Ex-Denver DJ Big Jon Platt on how to succeed in business by really, really trying.

  • Music

    April 23, 1998

    Spin City

    A look at Den One, Denver's least likely regular hip-hop party.

  • Music

    September 5, 1996

    Playlist

    A look at Den One, Denver's least likely regular hip-hop party.

  • Music

    February 1, 1995

    PLAYLIST

    A look at Den One, Denver's least likely regular hip-hop party.

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