Stephen Colbert's "Accidental Racist" Parody, "Oopsie-Daisy Homophobe"
We finally have closure on the auditory punishment that was Brad Paisley and LL Cool J's "Accidental Racist." read more
Found in: Blogs, Awesome of the Day, CultureBlack Keys, Fun., Mumford & Sons to Perform at Grammys
In a press release, The Recording Academy has officially announced the first batch of artists set to perform at this year’s 55th Annual Grammy Awards. The list includes first-time performers The Black Keys and Fun. as well as returning acts Mumford & Sons, Rihanna and Taylor Swift.... read more
Found in: NewsLL Cool J to Host Grammy Awards
LL Cool J will join the ranks of Jon Stewart and Queen Latifah this year when he hosts the 54th Annual Grammy Awards. The smooth-talking rapper-turned-actor will be the show’s first host since Queen Latifah hosted in 2005, People pointed out. read more
Found in: Music, NewsTom Waits, Beastie Boys, LL Cool J, Many More Nominated for Rock and Rock Hall of Fame
Although the inductees won’t be decided until Dec. 26, the 2011 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction nominees include Alice Cooper, Donovan, LL Cool J, Tom Waits, Beastie Boys, Bon Jovi, Dr. John, Chic, Neil Diamond, J. Geils Band, Chuck Willis, Joe Tex, Donna Summer, Darlene Love and Laura Nyro.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsRIP Melvin Bliss
Melvin Bliss, the man behind the 1973 classic “Synthetic Substitution” that has been sampled in over 94 songs, died Monday, Turntable Lab reports.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsJams? Def: A Birthday Playlist for Rick Rubin
Today, March 10, is legendary producer Rick Rubin’s 47th birthday, he of epic beard fame. In the nearly three decades since he co-founded Def Jam records, Rubin’s signature stripped-down and minimalistic production style helped usher metal and hip-hop into the mainstream, and has become the dominant pop aesthetic of our time. So, in honor of Rubin’s birthday: a playlist featuring some of his best production work.... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayThe Stooges, RHCP, Abba, Kiss and LL Cool J Lead 2010 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominations
While the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees of yore have often fallen under the large classic rock/"music everyone's dad likes" umbrella, 2010's just-announced nominees are a group as varied as your iPod on shuffle.The strangely mixed bag of this year's nominees includes ABBA, The Chantels, Jimmy Cliff, Genesis, The Hollies, KISS, LL Cool J, Darlene Love, Laura Nyro, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Stooges and Donna Summer. ... read more
Found in: Music, NewsBack To Middle School: My 20 Favorite Rap Songs Circa 1991
I graduated from elementary school in June of 1990. Almost immediately after, my Dad—who worked for Digital Computers—switched from manufacturing to sales, and my family moved from Marlboro, Mass., to Alpharetta, Ga. I'd already gotten into a little bit of rap music while I was still in New England, listening to more poppy stuff like DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, Tone Loc, Young MC, LL Cool J, and even a little Digital Underground. But when I got to Georgia and started at Taylor Road Middle School (which I attended from August 1990 to June 1993), I met some new... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayThe 10 Best Hip-Hop Songs VH1 Forgot
VH1 just announced the “100 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs Ever!!!” and the list isn’t terrible. It’s actually pretty good. They have Public Enemy's “Fight The Power” in the right place (# 1), they identified the best Notorious B.I.G. song (“Juicy”) and, apart from the egregious inclusion of Coolio (at #38 with the horrendous “Gangsta’s Paradise”), they don’t have a lot of embarrassing inclusions. But they did forget some amazing tracks. Here, in 10 words or less, we make the case for the 10 best hip-hop songs VH1 forgot. They may not trump “Fight They Power,” but they’re all better than anything... read more
Found in: Blogs, Ctrl-VThe Story of the 2008 Presidential Election in Song: A Playlist (Part 1)
In honor of this Friday night's presidential debate between John McCain and Barack Obama (the first of three)—and my obsession with politics as full-contact sport—I've compiled the following playlist to tell the story of the 2008 election so far. Whether you're red, blue, independent or other, enjoy.Part I: The Primaries “Changes” - David Bowie The Thin White Duke sings about what us young (and old) Americans want in Washington this year. ... read more
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