12th Planet Talks Dubstep, Trap Houses, and Drop-Crotch Pants

America loves dance music, and bass music is especially beloved by thousands, probably millions, of happy beat freaks, from Miami to New York and Los Angeles. Now, we can’t really say 12th Planet is the man responsible for the current bass trend in the U.S., but we can say he…

Too Short’s Six Best Sex Songs

Too $hort is an independent hip hop pioneer who made his first million on cassette tapes. The East Oakland pimp is famous for dirty sex raps, and has put out a new album almost every year since 1987. He’s also a ghetto reality rapper in the style of Melle Mel…

J. Cole: Five Reasons He Doesn’t Suck

How many rappers are there with multiple number-ones and college degrees? How many rappers stay pure amid the media circus, refusing to change who they are physically or morally? How many rappers are immediately embraced by the biggest names in the industry while spitting cold, hard truths? On second thought,…

Who Wants Free Tickets for Adam Ant at Grand Central Miami?

Before Marilyn Manson painted a stripe across his face, before Lady Gaga turned sonic sex into a catchy summer anthem, and before Johnny Depp donned a pirate hat, Adam Ant was Adam Ant. Even today, this influential ’80s mad man who once led Adam and the Ants continues to be…

Six Best Parties on South Beach This Week

It must be something in the air, but Miami is definitely one crazy city. I mean, where else in the world would you find some of the most bizarre crimes, strangest laws (well, Florida in general), or a celeb-studded party going down at a megaclub on a Tuesday night? Only…

Five Best Concerts in Miami This Week

Living in one of the world’s most popular party cities has its perks. Sure, you get herds of tourists who stop in the middle of the street to gaze at the reflection of the blinding sun off perfectly tanned, sweaty beach bods … But you also get a slew of…

Who Wants Free Tickets for Metric at the Fillmore Miami Beach?

“Can you read my mind? Read my mind.” That’s Emily Haines talking. She’s the moodily magnetic singer for Canadian indie-pop crew Metric. And if you’ve been blessed with telepathy (or even just, uh, read this blog’s headline), then you already know … Ms. Haines, Metric, the Fillmore Miami Beach, and…

Zach Deputy on Knock N’ Roll: “I Grew Up Fighting in South Carolina”

Zach Deputy is a beat-boxing, guitar-playing, Puerto Rican, Saint Crucian, Irish, South Cackalackee cracker, one-man looping band experience. He makes good-time island music mixed with funk, soul, R&B, bluegrass, and even some Spanish classical guitar. And he does it all while sampling himself live. Tomorrow, he plays Knock N’ Roll:…

Who Wants Free Tickets for Palmbomen at Bardot Miami?

He can’t stop “sweating like crazy.” And he’d really like for you to experience insane levels of perspiration too. “When I play live, I’m really soaking wet,” Palmbomen told Crossfade last week, discussing dance music and the health benefits of bouncing to a beat. “It just heals me, always, when…

Five Best Concerts in Miami This Week

Beats, boats, and the beach — that’s what summer’s all about. And even though us hard workers still have to face the work week ahead, summer nights are meant to be enjoyed no matter what day it is. Check the cut for Crossfade’s five best concerts in Miami this week,…