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The Cast of the ‘Avengers’ Assembles to Parody ‘The Brady Bunch’

Photo: NBC Avengers: Infinity War has been one of the most anticipated movies of the year. The whole cast is locked and loaded, everyone from Iron Man and Thor to Black Panther and Spiderman. It’s […]

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Notes from Mr. Sandman: D-Stroy

Introducing ‘Notes from Mr. Sandman‘ – a column slapping a spotlight on lyricists overlooked, under appreciated, or just plain criminally slept on. Or like a man named Nas once said, “I never sleep, cause sleep is the cousin of death.” […]

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Drake Breaks Another Billboard Record

A screenshot from Drake’s official video for ‘God’s Plan’; Photo: YouTube It’s been a big year for Drake, and the news just keeps getting better. With the success of “Nice for What” the ‘Six God’ himself […]

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RIFF’d: J. Cole’s ‘KOD’

Simply put J. Cole‘s newest album KOD is about relationships: relationships with family, friends, fans, business associates, god and most importantly himself. He analyzes each with a critical mind, and the necessity behind catering to […]

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Creator of ‘Multiplication Rock’ Bob Dorough Dies at 94

Bob Dorough in the 80s at Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society in Half Moon Bay, CA; Photo: Brian McMillen via Wikipedia Legendary musician and songwriter of ‘Schoolhouse Rock’ fame, Bob Dorough, passed away Monday of natural […]

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News Editor Expresses Regret Over Email that Quotes Cliff Richard Song

Sir Cliff Richard outside of a courthouse; Photo: Sky News BBC news editor Gary Smith has expressed regret over an email where he quoted lyrics from British pop star, Cliff Richard. According to The Daily Telegraph, […]

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Prince’s Estate Slated to Release Book with Handwritten Lyrics and Poetry

After his death, Prince‘s popularity has only swelled and it seems like fans simply can’t get enough of the eclectic legend. In recent news, Paisley Park Enterprises (the merchandising division of Prince’s estate) announced that […]

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Notes from Mr. Sandman: Fury

Introducing ‘Notes from Mr. Sandman‘ – a column slapping a spotlight on lyricists overlooked, under appreciated, or just plain criminally slept on. Or like a man named Nas once said, “I never sleep, cause sleep is the cousin of death.” […]

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RZA Praises the Writing Abilities of Fellow Wu-Tang Member GZA

Photo: Facebook When Kendrick Lamar won the Pulitzer Prize for music, it sent shockwaves throughout the rap landscape. The response has been overwhelmingly positive, and it even had some rap legends considering what other artists […]

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Chief Keef Claims to Have Invented Mumble Rap

Photo: Instagram Just a few short months ago, fresh off his blistering freestyle on Hot 97, The Roots frontman Black Thought made the claim that he invented mumble rap. It was a shocking if not downright […]

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