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Random music news for Friday, March 26, 2021

March 26, 2021March 26, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Alex Pangman, Cassettes, David Marsden, Eating Disorders, Harvard Business Review, Johnny Lydon, Kate Bush, Merch, NFT, Rappers, Robert Daltrey, Robert Fripp, Robots, Sexism in Music, Sharon Osbourne, Spotify, Toyah Willcox

This gives new meaning to the term “dirty money.” We’re number one! We’re number one! CA-NA-DA! Yay. And ew. Moving

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Random music news for Thursday, December 10, 2020

December 10, 2020December 9, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments 5G, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Cardi B, David Lee Roth, Larry Mestel, Livestreams, Long Tail, Monolith, Motorhead, Nostalgia, Pinawa, Primary Wave, Psychedelics, Rappers, Talking Heads, Trapt, Van Halen, Verizon

Before we begin, you may be happy to know that Canada now has its own mysterious monolith. It’s in rural

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Random music news for Thursday, October 24, 2019

October 24, 2019October 24, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments Baby Shark, Doug Pu, Fender, Flea, Guitars, HMV, Kurt Cobain, Liam Gallagher, Noel Gallagher, Oasis, Rappers, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sexual Harassment, Sunrise Records, Twitter, Vinyl

If I hear the term “quid pro quo” again today, I think my brain will explode. There will be none

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Rappers and Their Cars: Who Brags the Most?

October 8, 2016October 7, 2016 Nerhys 1 Comment 50 Cent, Bently, Cars, Chevrolet, Escalade, Ferrari, GT, Gucci Mane, IMPALA, Jay Z, Lil Wayne, Meek Mill, Mercedes-Benz, Migos, Panamera, Porsche, Range Rover, Rappers, Rick Ross, Soulja Boy, The Game, Was

Rappers love bragging about their sick rides, but which rappers brag the most? James Barnes from Verve Search sent us

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And the Most Profane Rapper of All Time Is…

July 2, 2015 Alan Cross 1 Comment Cursing, Dr. Dre, Profanity, Rappers, Swearing

Which rapper curses in his lyrics than any other? Eminem? Doesn’t even make the Top 10.  Hell, Nicki Minaj is

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A New Book on Rappers’ Love of Pussies (NOT What You Think)

June 1, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Book, Cats, Kickestarter, Pussy, Rappers

Cats. The book is about cats. It just happens to be called Pussy. What were you thinking?

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Let’s Team Up Some Modern Rappers with 19th Century Writers, Shall We?

August 7, 2014August 7, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Kate Gavino, Rappers, Writers

For example, here’s French writer Collette next to Drake as envisioned by artist Kate Gavino.   Plenty more at Mashable.

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Ongoing History of New Music Podcast

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Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

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Podcast – The Backstage Project

The Backstage Project Podcast

The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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