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  • The TR-808 Is Coming… Ok, It’s Here

    I say the TR-808 is coming, bright and early in the morning. That is a classic line in the song of the same name from 1990’s. It was performed by my boy Derrick better known as DJ D-Nice. Roland TR-808 had as much to do with building hip hop as Def Jam did. The drum machine had…

  • Kendrick Lamar Lets Some Pimp a Butterfly Early

    https://twitter.com/kendricklamar/status/577334440835190785 As is starting to be the norm for breaking news of any time. The very talented Kendrick Lamar lets you Pimp a Butterfly early. He tweeted out the link shortly after midnight for his new album. The album To Pimp a Butterfly wasn’t due out until next week.  If you were lucky you were able…

  • Songs in the Key of Life: The Stevie Wonder Tribute

      Tonight is one of those nights where there is most definitely something good to watch on TV. I am not talking about that reality TV nonsense or even a great drama scripted show. Tonight CBS airs Songs in the Key of Life: An All-Star Grammy Salute. The event is not live but it has…