Slick Rick

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

Street Sign Artist Remixes Graffiti

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

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

Spin City

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

Rats Race

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

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 >>

Playing It Cool

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

TopR

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

TopR

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

Outfaxed

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

Westword Music Showcase 2006

Be there or be square!

Listen Up

Fast reviews of recent releases

Missy Elliott

The Cookbook (Atlantic)

RRAAHH Potential

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

Westword Music Showcase 2005

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

Various Artists

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

Doom's Day

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

Slick Rick

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

Tough for Buffs

CU football grinds on under the weight of the past.

Outfaxed

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

Attitude Check

Four discs trace the development of the original gangstas.

Swan Song

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

The Old College Try

CU radio thrives on the AM band.

With a Slickness

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

Getting Big

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

Playlist

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

PLAYLIST

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

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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.

Bar Back looks at the year in club scouting

​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.

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

Britt ChesterSlick Rick at City Hall on New Year's Eve. SLICK RICK @ CITY HALL | 12/31/11 New Year's Eve 2011 was well underway Saturday night before Slick Rick took the stage at City Hall Amphitheater. Dipped in so much iced out jewelry, he could have likely fed an entire third world country from ... More >>