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Too $hort

  • Blogs

    May 11, 2012

    #ShitRappersSay on stage in Denver

    The next few days kick off what will no doubt be a summer of hip-hop shows to remember in the Mile High City: Yasiin Bey (formerly Mos Def) and Talib Kweli (as Black Star) will be swooping through the town this weekend, as will Drake on his Club Paradise Tour, featuring J.Cole, Waka Flocka, 2Chainz, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 26, 2012

    Medical marijuana dispensary review and video: 420 Wellness on Alameda

    I tried with 420 Wellness. I really did. I had heard good things about some of the shop's strains -- and one of them took second place at the High Times Medical Cannabis Cup last weekend. But in the end, my experience with the shop went up in flames along with the un-purged butane hash I bought ther ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 20, 2012

    4/20 in Denver events list: Take a hit from these

    It's Friday, April 20, and though you may or may not have a job, we're going to get you high today. Okay, maybe not. But we are going to tell you where people in Denver will be celebrating getting high, medicated and everything in between. Below, we've compiled a list of some of the biggest events a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 20, 2012

    Mile Highlights: Denver/Boulder area concert news, local radio playlists and top album sales

    Here's what's hot this week in music on the Front Range: On the concert front, new shows featuring Cypress Hill, the Fray, Kaskade and Mojo Nixon were announced; Lola Black, Fresh Breath Committee and the Autumn Film got spins on local radio; and recent albums from Bruce Springsteen, Andrew Bird, Fu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 6, 2012

    Mile Highlights: Denver/Boulder area concert news, local radio playlists and top album sales

    ​ Here's what's hot this week in music on the Front Range: On the concert front, new shows featuring Madonna, Jeff Mangum, the String Cheese Incident, Jane's Addiction, B.B. King and more were announced; Lola Black, Fresh Breath Committee and the Autumn Film got spins on local radio; and recent a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 6, 2012

    Photos: Denver 4/20 rally to be a two-day affair

    Ever disappointed that 4/20 only comes once a year? Then Miguel Lopez, organizer of Denver's annual 4/20 rally, has good news for you. Because April 20 falls on a Friday this year, the rally has been expanded to two days, with a full slate of happenings scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 21, ... More >>

  • Music

    December 29, 2011

    Bar Back looks at the year in club scouting

    Ever disappointed that 4/20 only comes once a year? Then Miguel Lopez, organizer of Denver's annual 4/20 rally, has good news for you. Because April 20 falls on a Friday this year, the rally has been expanded to two days, with a full slate of happenings scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 21, ... 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

    July 10, 2011

    DJ Quik cancels Casselman's show, confusion erupts, Rex Lounge takes one for the team

    Where was DJ Quik? Not at Casselman's last night.​After DJ Quik cancelled on Casselman's at the last minute due to "gang activity" and "threats on his life" all hell broke loose as to where (and exactly who) would be performing and where. It turned out though, that Bizzy Bone with a fresh off ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 14, 2011

    Are white girl rappers the new black?

    KreayshawnKreayshawn this. Snow Tha Product that. These two white girl rappers are the talk of the hip-hop town right now. Both women are challenging society-driven stereotypes. Kreayshawn, of course, is the hard-core, smoked-out princess with swag "oozing out her ovaries," who was just signed by Co ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 6, 2011

    Tonight: Too $hort at Casselman's

    Often imitated but never duplicated, Too $hort (performing tonight with DJX, Shade Loc G, Hypnautic, King Tef, Johny Rocketz, 20:12, Nominee, Mya Rose, Spoke n Wordz, Playalitical and Felisa Latin Soul at Casselman's) has been making records for almost thirty years, helping to establish Oakland, Ca ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 7, 2011

    Misogyny: Do women get a bad rap in hip-hop?

    ​Misogyny, as a concept and as a behavior, is a major issue in hip-hop. Women are frequently marginalized and suffer the extreme sexist treatment at the hands of men in the business. As I began to examine the pronounced gender bias in the hip-hop community for this week's feature, I interviewe ... More >>

  • Music

    December 30, 2010

    Our 55 favorite musical releases of 2010

    ​Misogyny, as a concept and as a behavior, is a major issue in hip-hop. Women are frequently marginalized and suffer the extreme sexist treatment at the hands of men in the business. As I began to examine the pronounced gender bias in the hip-hop community for this week's feature, I interviewe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 29, 2010

    Twiztid at the Fillmore lacked a certain demented spirt of mayhem

    Aaron ThackerayKung Fu Vampire Twiztid • Potluck • Kung Fu Vampire 03.26.10 | Fillmore Theater Walking to The Fillmore and being accosted with, "Yo, Juggalo, can I use your phone for a minute?" should have been the first sign that the normal world was somewhere else. Opening act, Kung Fu Vamp ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 29, 2009

    Are you indie or independent?

    As I've mentioned once or twice in this blog, I occasionally DJ around town, under a pseudonym. I use a pseudonym because I want to make it clear that Eryc Eyl, the DJ, operates in a musical universe that is completely different from the one inhabited by Eryc Eyl, the music critic. We are, in s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 4, 2009

    Denver greats pay tribute to hip-hop's greats at Get Down Wednesdays

    Gotta love Denver, man. At the risk of sounding like a homer, the creativity here is invigorating. It seems cats are constantly striving to come up with compelling ways to put on shows, Stand By Your Band at the hi-dive, Denver Does Denver and now Hip-Hop Bites Back, an idea whose time has truly com ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 16, 2009

    Over the Weekend: The Pirate Signal at the Marquis Theater

    Photo by Chad FahnestockDJ Beretta, D. Allie, Dante, Air Dubai, Mane Rok and the Pirate SignalMarch 13, 2009Marquis TheaterBetter Than: Puking up green beer outside Scruffy Murphy'sEntering the Marquis Theater on Larimer Street on Saturday night was like stepping into a warm, dry bungalow after bein ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 10, 2009

    Pirate Signal continuing to make moves

    From the sounds of it, the Pirate Signal has been working overtime. Fresh on the heels of wowing crowds at this year's Sundance film festival, preceded by a string of dates supporting 3OH!3 last fall, the act is headlining a stellar bill at the Marquis Theater this Saturday, March 14, that also feat ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 6, 2009

    Mile High Makeout: My head is spinning

    Photo: Lucia De Giovanni Last night, I had the honor and privilege of guest deejaying at Matt Fecher's New Music Mondays at the Larimer Lounge, playing music from my collection next to the incandescent DJ Ginger and firestarter DJ Hot to Death. Ginger played a couple of body-rocking sets, including ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 14, 2008

    Friday Rap-Up: Suge Knight, Outkast, YouTube Live

    Suge Knight files lawsuit against Kanye West Former Death Row Records CEO Suge Knight has filed a $135,000 lawsuit against Kanye West for a gunshot wound and a robbery of his diamond-stud earring that occurred at West’s pre-MTV Music Awards party back in August 2005. According to TMZ, Knight bel ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 22, 2008

    Mile High Makeout: Getting Exposed

    Suge Knight files lawsuit against Kanye West Former Death Row Records CEO Suge Knight has filed a $135,000 lawsuit against Kanye West for a gunshot wound and a robbery of his diamond-stud earring that occurred at West’s pre-MTV Music Awards party back in August 2005. According to TMZ, Knight bel ... More >>

  • Dining

    May 29, 2008

    Herb’s

    A hit in the Ballpark neighborhood.

  • Blogs

    May 9, 2008

    Friday Rap-Up: Out Tha Box TV, Green Lantern, Common, 50 Cent

    A hit in the Ballpark neighborhood.

  • Music

    March 6, 2008

    Freeloader

    The best in legitimate, artist-approved downloads.

  • Blogs

    August 8, 2007

    Pimp Stoppers

    The best in legitimate, artist-approved downloads.

  • Music

    March 22, 2007

    Maneline

    This crew delivers a straight shot of hip-hop.

  • Blogs

    March 6, 2007

    Devil on the Dance Floor

    This crew delivers a straight shot of hip-hop.

  • Music

    March 1, 2007

    Too $hort

    Thursday, March 1, Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom, 1-866-455-2263.

  • Music

    January 4, 2007

    Rap Sheet

    Comeback kids, rhymin' Limeys and songs about partying defined Hip-Hop Nation in 2006.

  • Music

    November 30, 2006

    The Coup

    Wednesday, December 6, Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom, 303-297-1772.

  • Music

    February 5, 2004

    Jay-Z

    The Black Album (Def Jam)

  • Music

    November 13, 2003

    Club Scout

    Baby Bash

  • Music

    May 22, 2003

    Kings of the Hill

    Ten years in and two MCs deep, Hilltop Klick aims for a higher state.

  • News

    May 2, 2002

    Tricks of the Trade

    Loose laws have turned Denver into an easy place for hookers to do business, but the fun's about to end.

  • Calendar

    January 17, 2002

    Junkyard Dog

    Found-object sculptor Donald Lipski trains his eye on Colorado.

  • Music

    December 27, 2001

    Discmania

    Backbeat writers revisit their favorite albums of the year.

  • Music

    November 8, 2001

    After the Fall

    An unfortunately timed album cover put the Coup in a harsh post-September 11 spotlight. But the controversial rap group's political resolve refuses to crumble.

  • Music

    June 22, 2000

    Black Power

    The Bay Area's Gift of Gab and Chief Xcel make hip-hop that's magically Blackalicious.

  • Music

    August 5, 1999

    Shock Treatment

    For Silkk the Shocker and the No Limit Army, success is all in the family.

  • Music

    February 5, 1998

    Queer Power

    Joe Queer makes punk that's built to last.

  • Music

    November 21, 1996

    Our Gangstas

    Is gangsta rap getting more profound? Well...no.

  • Music

    November 21, 1996

    Feedback

    Is gangsta rap getting more profound? Well...no.

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