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The Neptunes

  • Blogs

    May 15, 2012

    The five worst albums by professional athletes

    Over the weekend, Serena Williams might have been in Spain playing tennis, but she was getting more attention in the blogosphere for seventy seconds of a leaked rap song she made. The results sound like an amateurish impression of a collaboration between Missy Eliot and the Neptunes. The opening lin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 28, 2012

    Review: Atmosphere and Common at Icelantic's Winter on the Rocks, 1/27/12

    ICELANTIC'S WINTER ON THE ROCKS @ RED ROCKS | 1/27/12 Under a star-speckled sky and with freezing temperatures, Atmosphere delivered a greatest hits compilation at Red Rocks Amphitheatre for the inaugural Icelantic's Winter on the Rocks. Nostalgia aside, when he greeted everyone at the venue and op ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 20, 2011

    DJ Mu$a paying tribute to The Low End Theory this Friday with a bad-ass hip-hop party

    ​A Tribe Called Quest is a group that will forever go down as one of the greatest hip-hop groups of all time. And its album, The Low End Theory, is among the game's best and most influential albums. As we approach the twenty-year anniversary of its release, DJ Mu$a is planning to pay tribute t ... 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 >>

  • Music

    November 18, 2010

    Denver's emerging hip-hop producers speak out

    ​ 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 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

    July 2, 2010

    Graffiti Black on his muses, inspiration and the four categories of Colorado hip-hop

    ​Hailing from Montbello, Graffiti Black is a 23-year-old producer, writer and graphic designer known for creating sharp and distinct sounds that are both vibrant and accessible. He flips familiar elements and samples with flair and an experienced ear. Artists such as Innerstate Ike, Mr. Midas, ... More >>

  • Music

    December 31, 2009

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

    ​Hailing from Montbello, Graffiti Black is a 23-year-old producer, writer and graphic designer known for creating sharp and distinct sounds that are both vibrant and accessible. He flips familiar elements and samples with flair and an experienced ear. Artists such as Innerstate Ike, Mr. Midas, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 27, 2009

    When Rock 'n' Roll meets Hollywood: Ten Awful Decisions

    ​ Taking Woodstock is in theaters Friday. Maybe it will be really good, or maybe taking a stand-up comedian and sticking him in a semi-dramatic movie about Woodstock that doesn't feature any -- any! -- musical performances is a terrible idea. Still, rock 'n' roll and Hollywood have been ugly, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 11, 2009

    Q&A with Jesse F. Keeler and Alex "Al-P" Puodziukas of MSTRKRFT

    Photo by Geoff McLean What began as a simple phone interview with Jesse F. Keeler for this week's profile of the dance duo MSTRKRFT turned into something considerably stranger, and more amusing. Yes, Keeler talked at length -- but when he had to use the primitive toilet in the group's new Toronto s ... More >>

  • Music

    December 25, 2008

    Westword's favorite national albums of the year

    Photo by Geoff McLean What began as a simple phone interview with Jesse F. Keeler for this week's profile of the dance duo MSTRKRFT turned into something considerably stranger, and more amusing. Yes, Keeler talked at length -- but when he had to use the primitive toilet in the group's new Toronto s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 24, 2008

    Friday Rap-Up: On Point, Lil Wayne, Scarface, Common

    Photo by Geoff McLean What began as a simple phone interview with Jesse F. Keeler for this week's profile of the dance duo MSTRKRFT turned into something considerably stranger, and more amusing. Yes, Keeler talked at length -- but when he had to use the primitive toilet in the group's new Toronto s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 8, 2008

    Friday Rap-Up: Julox, Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Aftermath Records

    Photo by Geoff McLean What began as a simple phone interview with Jesse F. Keeler for this week's profile of the dance duo MSTRKRFT turned into something considerably stranger, and more amusing. Yes, Keeler talked at length -- but when he had to use the primitive toilet in the group's new Toronto s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 2, 2008

    Beyond Playlist: Madonna and More

    Photo by Geoff McLean What began as a simple phone interview with Jesse F. Keeler for this week's profile of the dance duo MSTRKRFT turned into something considerably stranger, and more amusing. Yes, Keeler talked at length -- but when he had to use the primitive toilet in the group's new Toronto s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 2, 2008

    Friday Rap-Up: Side 3 Studios, Kanye West, Common, Rappers on Sean Bell verdict

    Photo by Geoff McLean What began as a simple phone interview with Jesse F. Keeler for this week's profile of the dance duo MSTRKRFT turned into something considerably stranger, and more amusing. Yes, Keeler talked at length -- but when he had to use the primitive toilet in the group's new Toronto s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 28, 2008

    Over the Weekend... Kanye West, Rihanna, N.E.R.D. and Lupe Fiasco @ Pepsi Center

    Photo by Geoff McLean What began as a simple phone interview with Jesse F. Keeler for this week's profile of the dance duo MSTRKRFT turned into something considerably stranger, and more amusing. Yes, Keeler talked at length -- but when he had to use the primitive toilet in the group's new Toronto s ... More >>

  • Music

    April 24, 2008

    N.E.R.D. Gets Its Revenge

    When it comes to his passion project, Pharrell Williams puts music ahead of money.

  • Blogs

    April 23, 2008

    Vintage N.E.R.D. Profile

    When it comes to his passion project, Pharrell Williams puts music ahead of money.

  • Blogs

    April 23, 2008

    Q&A With Pharrell Williams of N.E.R.D.

    When it comes to his passion project, Pharrell Williams puts music ahead of money.

  • Music

    February 21, 2008

    The Hives

    Tuesday, February 26, Ogden Theatre, 303-830-8497.

  • Blogs

    February 14, 2008

    Vintage Q&A with Kelis

    Tuesday, February 26, Ogden Theatre, 303-830-8497.

  • Music

    November 8, 2007

    Soulja Boy

    Souljaboytellem.com
    ColliPark Music

  • Blogs

    February 5, 2007

    Lost List

    Souljaboytellem.com
    ColliPark Music

  • Music

    September 21, 2006

    Beyoncé

    B¹Day (Sony Urban Music/Columbia)

  • Music

    September 14, 2006

    Making Adjustments

    What do Justin Timberlake and Thom Yorke have in common?

  • Music

    December 29, 2005

    Hip-Hop Trends in 2005

    What do Justin Timberlake and Thom Yorke have in common?

  • Music

    October 27, 2005

    Twista

    Sunday, October 30, Fillmore Auditorium, 303-830-8497.

  • Music

    August 4, 2005

    Sound Bites

    Sunday, October 30, Fillmore Auditorium, 303-830-8497.

  • Music

    March 3, 2005

    Omarion

    O (Sony Urban Music/Epic)

  • Music

    February 17, 2005

    The Hustler

    DJ Clinton Sparks has become a rising star by working harder than anyone else.

  • Music

    December 30, 2004

    Trend-Spotting

    In a scandal-ridden election year, the year's top ten music stories were all about winning the popular vote.

  • Music

    December 9, 2004

    Gwen Stefani

    Love, Angel, Music, Baby (Interscope)

  • Music

    November 25, 2004

    Snoop Dogg

    R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece (Doggy Style/Geffen/Star Trak)

  • Music

    November 18, 2004

    Fabolous

    Real Talk (Desert Storm/Atlantic)

  • Music

    April 1, 2004

    N.E.R.D.

    Fly or Die (Virgin)

  • Music

    March 4, 2004

    Shake It Up

    Kelis gives thanks to more than her mammaries.

  • Music

    January 15, 2004

    Soul Survivor

    Through injury, adversity and obscurity, Orlando Terrell struggles to keep his music alive.

  • Music

    November 20, 2003

    Fade to Black

    Jay-Z hosts a listening party for his latest opus, The Black Album.

  • Music

    August 14, 2003

    N.E.R.D. Alert

    In Chad Hugo's world, art and commerce co-exist.

  • News

    June 5, 2003

    Nobody's Fool

    When it comes to poker, Texas Hold 'Em proves who's a real player.

  • Music

    March 6, 2003

    The World Within

    When DJ Vadim traveled to the ends of the earth, he found hip-hop in every corner.

  • Music

    January 16, 2003

    Common

    Electric Circus (MCA)

  • Music

    September 26, 2002

    Styles, Slum Village and Clipse

    A Gangster and a Gentleman (Ruff Ryder)
    Trinity (Past, Present and Future)
    Lord Willin' (Star Trak)

  • Music

    July 25, 2002

    Playing It Cool

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

  • Music

    March 7, 2002

    Peoples Get Ready

    As part of underground hip-hop's newest dream team, Dilated Peoples are at the top of their game.

  • Music

    January 17, 2002

    Faith Evans

    Faithfully (Bad Boy)

  • Music

    December 27, 2001

    Discmania

    Backbeat writers revisit their favorite albums of the year.

  • Music

    December 20, 2001

    No Doubt

    Rock Steady (Interscope)

  • Music

    August 23, 2001

    Tha Liks

    X.O. Experience (Loud/Columbia)

  • Music

    December 28, 2000

    On the Records

    Backbeat contributors reflect on the releases that helped them survive the year 2000.

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