Miami’s Seven Most Essential Rap Anthems

With EDM and PLUR on eternal overdrive in Miami, it’s easy to forget the city’s real musical roots. Before Peace, Love, Unity, and Respect, there were big, booty, bitches. The Magic City boasts its fair share of rap anthems that molded Dade County into a mecca for rump-shaking club hits…

Fleetwood Mac Cancels Reunion Tour Show in South Florida

“Never break the chain!” Sadly, though, after we here at Crossfade implored you to “cancel whatever plans you’ve already made for Saturday, June 8, 2013, because Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Lindsey Buckingham, and Stevie Nicks are getting the band back together” … Fleetwood Mac has gone and canceled on us…

Justin Bieber Joins #HeatNation, Parties at Miami Strip Club

It looks like little Justin Bieber is all grown up, Biscayne strip club style. The 19-year-old superstar was spotted enjoying the Miami Heat game last night, as well as some of the more adult attractions in the 305. It seems the last few days he’s been blowing off some steam,…

The-Dream’s Banned “Pussy” Porn Vid:
An Extremely Detailed Breakdown

R.I.P., feminism, for we bury it on this day. The-Dream released a pornographic music video less than 24 hours ago. And almost immediately, it was pulled from YouTube for breaking the nudity rules. Thankfully, there’s Vimeo for all our prurient needs. The clip for single “Pussy,” featuring Big Sean and…

Big Boi Injures Knee, Forced to Postpone Tour

Poor Big Boi. It seems the slickest, most Southernplayalistic half of Outkast still touring has injured himself while rockin’ a stage. And now he has to sit out for at least six weeks. According to Billboard, the rapper was giving it his all at Summer Camp Fest in Chillicothe, Illinois,…

Floyd Mayweather Dropped $100,000 at Miami’s King of Diamonds Strip Club

Floyd Mayweather isn’t nicknamed “Money” for nothing. The welterweight champion came through King of Diamonds on Monday night and unleashed thunderstorms onto big-booty strippers. He came rollin’ up fresh in his “Money truck” and reportedly dropped $100,000! See also: -Six Best Strip Club Parties for Memorial Day Weekend 2013 in…

Feed Me Quits EDM: “It’s a Fun Social Experience, But Not Art”

Feed Me is a genius. In a bold move that shows wisdom, courage, soul, and respect for his craft, the beloved dubstep and hard electro DJ and producer announced his departure from the scene via Twitter, effectively quitting EDM. Citing the current scene’s lack of creativity and meaning, Feed Me…

Mack Emerman, Criteria Studios Founder, Dead at 89

Over a half-century ago, Mack Emerman created Criteria Studios in North Miami. In 1959, it was a modest single-room studio setup. But after forming a partnership with legendary Miami-bred producer Tom Dowd, Criteria became the headquarters for Atlantic Records South, blooming into a massive (and moneyed) operation that produced dozens…

Spec’s Records & Tapes Demolished to Make Space for a Chase Bank

“Specs,” a note posted to the recently closed Coral Gables music shop’s front door read. “A piece of Miami, a piece of history, never to be forgotten, nor replaced! Especially by some lousy bank.” Consider that Spec’s Records & Tapes’ epitaph. Because the Dade County landmark — a 64-year-old purveyor…

Afrobeta Robbed: Gear, Even “Our Pigeon Mascot”

What’s the street value of Afrobeta’s “pigeon mascot”? Probably zilch. But that didn’t stop some pathetic burglar from thieving Cuci Amador and Tony Smurphio’s preciously plump and adorable columbidae charm from their car. That’s right … Over the weekend, the band got robbed. And it wasn’t just silly stuff, like…