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‘Face Time: Jay-Z featuring Babyface and Foxy Brown, “(Always Be My) Sunshine”

Mon, May 20 2013 6:45pm - Source: Pop Dose

Sure, the Man Who Would Be Babyface — Kenneth Edmonds — was born in 1959, but the singer, songwriter, producer, and all-around hit maker extraordinaire began taking baby steps up the Billboard charts the year Michael Jackson's Thriller dominated every chart.

MAY SHOWERS: LAURA MVULA, LADY, BIZ MARKIE, AND MORE

Sun, May 19 2013 7:22am - Source: Soul Sides

My recent deluge of work means a drought in posts but I'm finally back.

Biz Markie's New Living Social Deal Is Just What You Need

Tue, May 14 2013 11:53pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Were you unable to "get what you need" in rapper Biz Markie's LivingSocial cooking class ?

Listen To Nas’ ‘Pre-Illmatic’ Demo Tape

Sat, April 27 2013 3:56pm - Source: The Smocking Section

Dear Internet, how do you keep stalling out on sharing gems like these?

Devon Corneal: Why You'll Never See Me At A 'Yo Gabba Gabba' Show Again

Tue, March 19 2013 6:11pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

I took my son and his friend to a "Yo Gabba Gabba Live" show a few weeks ago and have been meaning to write to you ever since, but it has taken me a while to put my feelings into words.

Like, Omigod! Digging Through the ‘80s Pop Culture Box, Part 5

Wed, March 13 2013 1:27pm - Source: Pop Dose

We're back in the ring to take another swing, and ain't nothin' left to it but to do it.

Belle And Sebastian and Neon Indian to appear on 'Yo Gabba Gabba!'

Thu, February 14 2013 5:22pm - Source: NME

Belle & Sebastian and Neon Indian have been announced as the musical guests on US childrens' show Yo Gabba Gabba! this Sunday (February 17).

Cakes Da Killa: The Eulogy

Thu, February 07 2013 6:22am - Source: Pitchfork Media

There are a few dozen spots on Cakes Da Killa's first full-length mixtape that are likely to crack you up, but the one that made me actually laugh out loud on a crowded subway platform is the breakdown in "Da Good Book" where he and a female accomplice sing the line "I've been thinking bout dick/ na na na na" in an off key approximation of the melody to Frank Ocean's "Thinkin Bout You".

Biz Markie to Release His First Album in Nine Years

Thu, January 10 2013 8:29pm - Source: ArtistDirect

That was our impression of rapper Biz Markie , who had a massive hit in the 1990s with "Just a Friend."

Asian Man Records’ Mike Park on music for kids

Tue, January 08 2013 2:24pm - Source: Rock Star Journalist

Starting Thursday, January 10, children's show Yo Gabba Gabba will head out on the road with a new live show, entitled "Get the Sillies Out!"

Top 40 Pop Chart -- January 2013

Wed, January 02 2013 7:23pm - Source: AOL Radio Blog

Swedish House Mafia jumped up six spots to claim the #1 spot on the first top 40 countdown of 2013.

The 50 Best Hip-Hop Songs of 2012 (W/ Zip File)

Wed, December 19 2012 7:39pm - Source: Passion of the Weiss

Yes, "Hot Cheetos & Takis" is a real song by children about two different spicy snacks that aren't available in all markets.

The 50 Best Hip-Hop Songs of 2012 (#25-1)

Tue, December 18 2012 2:03pm - Source: Passion of the Weiss

As much as Azealia Banks's Twitter is the worst thing on the internet and the blogosphere's obsession with her Twitter is the second worst thing on the internet, the inconvenient truth is that Banks made some of the most compelling music of 2012.

Dean Blunt: The Narcissist II

Wed, December 12 2012 6:12am - Source: Pitchfork Media

The Narcissist II is the latest reminder that Dean Blunt thinks about pop music very, very differently than you do.

How Bizarre: 7th December 2012

Fri, December 07 2012 1:27pm - Source: The Four Oh Five

With Christmas just round the corner (if a corner is almost three weeks), New York rapper DMX has decided to donate his trademark canine outbursts to a rendition of a famous Christmas song.

Biz Markie Teaching Healthy Cooking Class in D.C.

Thu, December 06 2012 11:54am - Source: WNEW

Let tell you a story of one situation how you can remedy this with a healthy persuasion.

Austin Mahone, 'Say You're Just a Friend' (Feat. Flo Rida) -- New Song

Tue, December 04 2012 6:15pm - Source: AOL Radio Blog

Sixteen-year-old Youtube sensation, Austin Mahone , has released his third promotional single off his upcoming debut album, set for release in 2013.

Chris Brown Reflects on Twitter Habits, Nas Performs on 'Conan' & More Music News

Fri, November 30 2012 11:22pm - Source: The BoomBox

2 Chainz is kicking off the second leg of his tour for B.O.A.T.S. or Based on a Tru Story adding Trigg da Kidd to the bill.

Record Store Day/Black Friday 2012 picks: Bob Dylan, Joe Strummer, Miles Davis, My Morning Jacket

Thu, November 22 2012 3:52pm - Source: Something Else!

Where else will you find, side by side by side, new reissues of Miles Davis' Porgy and Bess, Nirvana's 1992 compilation Incesticide, and the Fat Boys' Pizza Box album — packaged in (yes) a pizza box?

New Music: The Roots – “We Have Fun” (CoS Premiere)

Wed, October 24 2012 2:48pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

As previously reported , the kooky geniuses behind Yo Gabba Gabba! assembled another supercalifragilisticexpialidocious collection of songs for Yo Gabba Gabba!

Just Announced: Record Store Day's Black Friday 2012 Releases

Tue, October 16 2012 8:23pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

This Nov. 23 will mark the second year of Record Store Day Black Friday , with participating stores offering their hardcore customers limited edition vinyl, CDs, DVDs, box sets, even a set of music-themed trading cards (Obscure Giants of Acoustic Guitar, anyone?).

Love Revisited: The Passion of the Weiss Staff Remembers Their First Favorite Album

Fri, October 12 2012 1:23pm - Source: Passion of the Weiss

Music listeners are essentially dopamine addicts.

Joey Bada$$ releasing new single, playing Downtown Brooklyn College Festival, CMJ & other shows (dates)

Tue, October 09 2012 7:35pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

Young Brooklyn rapper Joey Bada$$ put out two of the strongest rap releases of the year so far with 1999 and Rejex , both of which are highly indebted to the golden age era sound of Illmatic, Ready to Die, Reasonable Doubt, and other classics of that kind.

Belle & Sebastian: Listen To Belle & Sebastian's "You Can Do It If You Try" For Yo Gabba Gabba! (Prefix Premiere)

Mon, October 08 2012 6:30pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

Listen To Belle & Sebastian's "You Can Do It If You Try" For Yo Gabba Gabba!

Listen to Cut Copy's "Fantastic Voyages", From the "Yo Gabba Gabba!" Compilation

Fri, October 05 2012 3:51pm - Source: Pitchfork Media

On October 9, the kids show "Yo Gabba Gabba!" will release their fourth compilation filled with artists like the Roots, Biz Markie, Belle and Sebastian, Rocket From the Crypt , and Metric.

New Yo Gabba Gabba! compilation features The Roots, Belle & Sebastian, George Clinton

Wed, September 26 2012 1:29pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

The mad geniuses behind the kids' show Yo Gabba Gabba! have managed to wrangle more world class talent to perform ridiculous-yet-awesome songs for their latest compilation , due October 9th.

The Roots, Belle and Sebastian, Metric, and More to Appear on "Yo Gabba Gabba!" Compilation

Tue, September 25 2012 9:26pm - Source: Pitchfork Media

The hippest kids' show out there will put out another volume of its compilation series on October 9.

TVD Live: The Make-Up at the Black Cat, 9/20

Mon, September 24 2012 4:37pm - Source: The Vinyl District

Throughout the second half of the 1990s, Washington, DC's The Make-Up left few listeners ambivalent to their highly conceptual rumination upon exceedingly energetic small-scale rock 'n' roll, the band specializing in a quasi-religious catharsis as expressed through a flamboyant combination of style and ideology.

Dave Grohl and Daughter Design 'Yo Gabba Gabba!' Shirt

Thu, September 20 2012 7:52pm - Source: Rolling Stone

In yet another valiant effort to become the coolest dad ever, Dave Grohl recently joined forces with his daughter, Violet, to create a funky new shirt for the Nick Jr. show Yo Gabba Gabba!

Wayne Coyne, Biz Markie, Yo Gabba Gabba! Team With Volcom

Wed, September 19 2012 7:14pm - Source: Stereogum

So Volcom is making a clothing line based on the hyperkinetic kids' TV show Yo Gabba Gabba!

Gudtyme Presents Lunchroom Battles (Desperately seeking Vanessa) (Mixtape)

Tue, September 11 2012 6:12am - Source: Nah Right

After dropping a couple of true gems , Gudtyme drops off his Lunchroom Battles mixtape.

Watch Rocket From The Crypt Reunite On Yo Gabba Gabba

Mon, September 10 2012 2:29pm - Source: Stereogum

To perform a 90-second song called "He's A Chef" on the art-damaged kids' TV show Yo Gabba Gabba!

Watch: Rocket From the Crypt Reunite for "Yo Gabba Gabba"

Mon, September 10 2012 12:40am - Source: Pitchfork Media

Late last year, it was reported that Rocket From the Crypt , who broke up back in 2005, would reunite for one episode of the Nick Jr. show "Yo Gabba Gabba!".

Rap Genius Lines of the Week From Rakim, Don Trip, Lil Wayne, Kendrick Lamar

Fri, September 07 2012 6:36pm - Source: The BoomBox

Rap Genius is supplying The BoomBox with the top lyrics from the week and serving a meaning behind the raps in the process.

Friday on My Mind: Back to School

Fri, September 07 2012 5:10pm - Source: KEXP 90.3 Blog

It's time again for the weekly installment of Friday on My Mind.

Listen To An Unreleased Rakim And Biz Markie Track: "Wyndance"

Wed, September 05 2012 9:26pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

Given the scale of leaks and premature releases in this digital age, it begs the question as to how catalogs of old haven't been raided--for better or for worse.

Jodi B's Hoody Who! August's Best Rap YouTubes & Mixtapes

Tue, September 04 2012 11:45am - Source: The Quietus

Sitting in Cornwall last bank holiday weekend where torrential rain and thunderstorms never let up, someone inevitably shouted with the enthusiasm of a child, "Who's up for a surf?"

Weekend Rock Question: What Is the Greatest Vocal Performance in Rock History?

Fri, August 31 2012 6:58pm - Source: Rolling Stone

An impassioned vocal delivery can elevate a song to amazing heights.

Masta Ace, Rahzel, OC & others playing cancer research benefit at Highline; JJ DOOM streaming new album

Thu, August 23 2012 2:25pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

Masta Ace , who released the collaborative album with MF Doom , earlier this year, will play a hometown show in NYC next week on Monday (8/27) at HIghline Ballroom with Stricklin & Marco Polo, Rahzel & DJ JS-1, Large Professor, OC, Sadat X, and more.

Metta World Peace Appears On 'Yo Gabba Gabba,' Looks In Mid-Season Form

Tue, August 21 2012 6:58pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

"Man, I wish I had this show when I was a kid."

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