Prefix — It's one of the most notoriously salacious songs of all time—Tipper Gore heard it and all of a sudden there ... Read the full article at http://www.prefixmag.com/news/watch-maya-rudolph-the-roots-cover-darling-nikki/69442/ more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Maya Rudolph got pipes Anyone who has seen Saturday Night Live knows that Bridesmaids star Maya Rudolph is more than just a comedian, but also a talented vocalist who comes from a musical background. (Minnie Riperton is her mom; she... more info

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Prefix — Philly hip-hop magnates The Roots are soon to be honored with their own mural. The City of Philadelphia ... Read the full article at http://www.prefixmag.com/news/the-roots-to-receive-mural-in-their-honor/69078/ more info

Prefix — He became the first Scot to win a major tennis title since 1936, he won his career first Grand Slam ... Read the full article at http://www.prefixmag.com/news/black-thought-raps-about-us-open-winner-andy-murra/69041/ more info

Topix — The Roots perform three dates -- on Friday, Sept. 14, 21 and 28 -- at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, N.Y. Photo: Contributed Photo / CT You can catch The Roots five days a week, working as the house band on "The Late Show with Jimmy Fallon " a... more info

Prefix — Rolling Stone points to a video (posted to Chris Christie's official YouTube account) of the New Jersey ... Read the full article at http://www.prefixmag.com/news/watch-chris-christie-sing-thunder-road-with-jimmy-/68709/ more info

Aquarium Drunkard — (Album artwork: Does it indeed affect our listening experience, and if so, how? Scratch the Surface takes a look at particularly interesting and/or exceptional cover art choices.) “Turning and turning in the widening gyre / the falcon cannot hear t... more info

Guardian Music — This week in Charlotte is for politics, but it's also loaded up with lots of the other kind of party, and plenty of star powerFrom turtle cams to the Scissor Sisters, the Democratic national convention involves some serious social action too. Accordi... more info

Prefix — Last night was a great night for music on late night TV. First the Walkmen stopped by ... Read the full article at http://www.prefixmag.com/news/watch-aap-rocky-perform-goldie-with-the-roots-on-l/68213/ more info