One rhyme in particular crystallizes the genius of Nas’ 1994 classic, Illmatic. It comes in the song “One Love,” which takes the form of a letter to a friend in prison: “Congratulations, you know you got a son,” Nas raps. “I heard he looks like ya, why don’t your lady…
Ever wondered what makes Miami so magical? No, it’s not the impeccable bodies and drop-dead gorgeous creatures that roam the streets of the city … It’s all the kick ass parties that go down almost every single night. Just check out this week’s six best club parties. See also: Five…
On your mark. Get set. Go score some rave tix. Ultra Music Festival 2015 tickets are officially on sale. So for all those party people who qualify under UMF’s new 18-and-over policy, it’s time to camp in front of the computer and secure a spot at America’s longest-running dance fest…
Before joining creative forces as Gorgon City, Kye Gibbon and Matt Robson-Scott were already celebrated DJ-producers in their own right. Going by Foamo and RackNRuin, respectively, the two came up as part of London’s beloved Black Butter artist collective and label, which also spawned the likes of Rudimental and international…
Sorry, Miami. You’re not about to get your Baauer fix. And you’re not going to get any Boys Noize either. The two bass producers canceled their joint tour citing “deadlines around new music.” But we kind of feel like that’s the sort of thing that should be considered before you…
You can tell a lot about a city by its bar scene. Just take a look at Miami. The Magic City may be home to some of the flashiest uhntz-uhntz powerhouses in the country, but the 305 wouldn’t be the nightlife mecca of the south if it wasn’t for the…
“I always had a passion to make music,” says Duke Dumont. “I knew if it was a hobby, I’d do it. And if it was a full-time job, I would always be doing it.” Now 32 years old, this British DJ-producer (born Adam George Dyment) has achieved so much more…
Belle & Sebastian Fillmore Miami Beach Sunday, September 28, 2014 Better Than: Staying home, to paraphrase everyone’s favorite Glaswegian sextet, and playing with yourself. “We were here! Where were yooou?” Last night, the five guys and a gal of Belle & Sebastian finally graced a stage in the Sunshine State…
D-Mac aims to be the first rapper out of Miami’s notorious Brown-Sub section of Liberty City to make a global impact in music. And the new video for his track “Mind State” off his Destiny mixtape makes it perfectly clear that he will settle for nothing less. He is the…
The news of some folks’ death has a way of sounding initially like a bad joke — something so seemingly impossible, it just couldn’t be true. One such unbelievable occurrence was the passing of local musician, music lover and Churchill’s Pub fixture Orlando Sanchez. When news of his death spread…
The hour of III Points is almost upon us. Soon, Wynwood will be a mass of hipsters, artists, thinkers, musicians, geeks, freaks, and confused passerby. The whole ‘hood will come alive with discussion, live drawing, video games, bleepy-bloops, and the best looks we’ve been hiding in our closets until this…
The weekend may have abandoned us, but that’s okay … At least we have some kick ass shows to make us less miserable. Just check out the five best concerts going down this week, from la música caliente de Marc Anthony at the AAA to Wu-Tang’s GZA at the Stage…
It’s been a very long time since Phil Collins played his last concert. In 2009, Collins suffered a spinal injury. “Somehow during the last Genesis tour, I dislocated some vertebrae in my upper neck and that affected my hands,” he explained at the time. “After a successful operation on my…
Party people old enough to remember Miami’s roller disco days should be stoked to know that the 305 has a new party on wheels. Roller Disco at Grand Central may be just a monthly party, but with some of disco music’s most legendary DJs headlining, it might be the single…
Ain’t no party like a weekend party. Especially when it involves lots of booze and kickass beats for nothing more than a lowly Hamilton. Just check out the ten best things to do under $10 this weekend, from Tony Touch and his Funkbox party at Bizerq to cassette releases from…
Life in Color is unlike any other music festival. Hello! They shoot paint out of cannons all over everyone! So it only makes sense that the “World’s Largest Paint Party” should employ similarly uncommon techniques when announcing its famous DJ headliners. Pairing the fest’s most peculiar quality (i.e. neon goop!)…
Porn stars, tiny motel rooms, pastelitos, and booty bass. Hell yeah, Jesse Perez is “Still Slangin’ That D,” and he gives you an up-close-and-personal look at the life of a booty gangster in his first-ever music video for the single off Kama Sucia: The Art of Slangin’ D. Filmed in…
Yesterday at Circle House, a girl fainted just from being in the same room as 2 Live Crew. She fell while standing up as the guys were interviewed by DJ Mad Links. Thankfully, she wasn’t hurt, and she didn’t break anything, so the fellas kep it moving. For Fresh Kid…
If you attended last year’s MIA Jamfest, a MicXChange or a WakeUpWynwood event, chances are you’ve noticed E. Banga — and perhaps because her 4’11” height may have given the impression she may have given the bouncer a fake ID. But if you are now reading about her for the…
“Summer all the time” is Viceroy’s motto. It’s also everyday life in Miami. So it stands to reason that homeboy’s party tuneage should appeal to every Miamian’s innate love of the sunny, sweaty, and sexy. The San Francisco-based dance music producer loves Hawaiian shirts. And he’s all about that beachy…
Before summer began, there was a good chance you’d never heard of Sam Smith, Iggy Azalea, or Rita Ora. Now, at the start of fall, you can’t get enough of these guys. And let’s not forget about Charli XCX. She, like her chart-topping colleagues, has been around for years but…
After spending years honing your craft and climbing the ladder to success, would you have the strength to leave it all behind? Anna Lunoe did. The DJ, producer, and songwriter worked her ass off to take over the scene in Australia. And just when she’d hit her peak, Lunoe packed…
