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Hip-hop artist Talib Kweli performs two shows for the Dare 2 Dream benefit at House of Blues

5686 days ago

Chicago Tribune — Many who listen to and are fans of Talib Kweli aren't always sure how to pronounce his name (he has a great song, "The Blast," that breaks it down). But his style (and lyrics that say "came to rock the party" while giving a philosophical message a... more info

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Stephen Marley is joining forces with Snoop Dogg!

5686 days ago

Altsounds — Stephen Marley is joining forces with Snoop Dogg and punk-reggae veterans Slightly Stoopid for the "Blazed and Confused" tour of North America. The tour launches July 10th in Nevada. Stephen won his first solo Grammy last year for the album Min... more info

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K'Naan Hopes To Break The U.S. With Help From Mos Def, Adam Levine

5687 days ago

VH1 News — Somali-born rapper K'Naan hopes to break the States with his first U.S.-released album, Troubadour, featuring guest spots from Maroon 5's Adam Levine and Mos Def. more info

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K'Naan Hopes To Break The U.S. With Help From Mos Def, Adam Levine

5688 days ago

MTV.com News — 'I like to do things in a very natural process,' Somali-born MC says of recording his first U.S. release.By Kathleen Newman-Bremang K'Naan Photo: MTV News In the post-Rick Ross era, a rapper's biography carries as much weight with his peer... more info

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ACL: Pearl Jam, DMB, KOL
Beasties, Dead Weather, STS9

5689 days ago

JamBase — Austin City Limits 2009 | October 2-4 | Zilker Park | Austin, TX Austin City Limits Music Festival has announced the lineup for the 2009 event. Set to go down October 2-4 at Zilker Park in Austin, TX, the festival features 130 bands on 8 stages ov... more info

The Dead Weather Pearl Jam Dave Matthews Band Beastie Boys Kings of Leon Ben Harper Thievery Corporation John Legend Sonic Youth Mos Def Flogging Molly The B-52's Lily Allen Citizen Cope Arctic Monkeys The Decemberists Coheed and Cambria Andrew Bird Girl Talk Bon Iver The Airborne Toxic Event Clutch Michael Franti and Spearhead Spearhead Grizzly Bear Passion Pit White Lies The Walkmen Blitzen Trapper The Virgins Dr. Dog The Raveonettes Amigos Daniel Johnston Brett Dennen Sam Roberts School of Seven Bells The Dodos Robyn Hitchcock Bell X1 Alela Diane The Parlor Mob Jimi Hendrix Lisa Hannigan

2009 Austin City Limits Line-Up Offers Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews Band, Beastie Boys In Case You Missed Them The First Time

5689 days ago

Stereogum — As festival-lineup announcement season (yes, it's its own season now) continues, the most entertaining game to play with respect to headliners is "What year is this, 1991?" I thought Lolla had it wrapped with their zeitgeist grabbing spread of Too... more info

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MOS DEF "SAY YOU WILL" (COVER)

5691 days ago

Kanye's Blog — Via: illroots Click HERE to listen to the MP3... Click HERE to download the MP3... more info

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MOS DEF "SAY YOU WILL" [12 MINUTE COVER]

5693 days ago

Kanye's Blog — Via: illroots Click HERE to listen to MP3... Click HERE to download MP3... more info

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Pharoahe Monch Joins Brooklyn Hip-Hop Fest; Plans New LP W.A.R.

5695 days ago

AllHipHop — This yearâ€™s Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival (BHF) will showcase different vibes on the Hip-Hop soundscape with the addition of rappers Pharaohe Monch and Styles P. The fifth annual event, which takes place from noon to 8 p.m. June 20 at Empire F... more info

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