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Readers’ Rock List: ’80s Hip-Hop Songs

5380 days ago
Rolling StoneLast week, in memory of Newcleus’ Chilly B and their hit “Jam On It,” we asked our readers to tell us their favorite 1980s hip-hop tracks. Public Enemy, Run-DMC and the Beastie Boys rightfully dominated the list, but it was Rock and Roll Hall o... more info

Jon Savage on song: Cybotron – Techno City

5394 days ago
Guardian MusicInspired by the dereliction of 80s Detroit, Cybotron projected themselves into the future to create Motor City machine musicIt begins with a brief synthesised fanfare. Then comes the rhythm: choppy, insistent and clonky. A soulful solo vocal extempor... more info

Beastie Boys DJ Mix Master Mike for Bloc weekender

5407 days ago
NMESalt 'N' Pepa, Grandmaster Flash also set for Butlins event more info

Hey, what's that sound: Turntablism

5429 days ago
Guardian MusicFrom early vinyl-desecrating experiments to world championship tournaments, turtablists have honed their techniques to become hip-hop's answer to the lead guitaristWhat is it? An umbrella term used to define an attitude and set of techniques particul... more info

Adam Lambert, Christina Aguilera, More Host New Year's Eve Parties

5442 days ago
MTV.com NewsIf you still haven't made plans for the countdown to 2010, here's a handy guide to the hottest parties with the hottest stars.By Jocelyn Vena Adam Lambert Photo: Michael Caulfield/ Getty Images Looking for a good party this New Year's Eve?... more info

Readers recommend: Coming of age songs

5482 days ago
Guardian MusicLast week was all about a cry for help. This time we want you to suggest songs about reaching maturitySometimes I feel like a motherless child. Particularly when my mum is on the phone telling me off for not remembering my aunt's birthday. Fortunatel... more info

Jay-Z Says 'DJ Hero: Renegade Edition' Makes You Feel Like Grandmaster Flash

5506 days ago
VH1 NewsJay-Z said "DJ Hero: Renegade Edition" makes you feel like you're Grandmaster Flash, and said he hasn't yet had the chance to play it against his co-star Eminem. more info

To Dj or Not To Dj

5514 days ago
Rock Sellout It’s funny how much can change in a year. It was around this time last year when I started DJ’n again(after a five year hiatus) with my buddy Darren and it went better than either of us could have hoped for. For awhile we played every and any gi... more info

Eminem, Public Enemy Celebrate Def Jam Catalog At VH1's 'Hip Hop Honors'

5519 days ago
MTV.com NewsStars perform tracks by LL Cool J, Beastie Boys and other acts from the legendary imprint. Eminem performs at the VH1's "Hip Hop Honors" Photo: Frank Micelotta/ Getty Images BROOKLYN, New York — Usually when hip-hop heads new and old gat... more info

DJ AM's Last Tweet

5565 days ago
TMZFiled under: DJ AM DJ AM posted his final tweet on Tuesday afternoon.The lyric is the opening line to the famous Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five song "New York, New York." ... Permalink more info

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