Facts about MC Big Proof

Facts about MC Big Proof"If I was you, suicide would be a way of life. If you was me , you'd kill you." (Proof)Before I start talking about D12's gifted Mc Proof, I would like to thank and to give credit to the webmaster of the following Derty Harry website... Read More

The Three 8 Mile Battles

Three battles at the end of the 8 Mile movie made Jimmy Smith aka B. Rabbit a reputation in the rap arena. A real challenge for Jimmy Smith who was left with no voice at the beginning of the movie: a typical case of stage fright. People who are not... Read More

Dont Censor the Music and Artistic Expression

Ann Powers said: "Don't censor the music and artistic expression. Eminem's music, in particular the songs "Kim" and "Stan," is a continuation of a tradition in music and American art in general: the Gothic murder ballad, which has been with us ever since the blues or Appalachian folk music.... Read More

Downloading MP3s Made Easy

The MP3 movement started out with a huge audience of music enthusiasts on the internet. The MP3 digital music format has had, and will continue to have, a huge impart on how people, gather, listen to and share music.The MP3 format is a compression system for digital music that helps... Read More

Facts about Betty Kresin, Eminems grandmother

Betty Kresin, Eminem's grandmother from the maternal side , got married at the age of 14. She got six children from 3 different marriages. She first married Bob Nelson. She gave birth to her daughter Debbie in 1955.She accuses her first husband, Bob Nelson, of being verbally abusive.... Read More

Origins of the Mathers Family

Eminem's roots can be found in Scandinavia through his mother Debbie Nelson and in South Wales through his father Marshall Bruce Mathers II.But Eminem has mostly Scottish blood running through his veins. On both sides( maternal and paternal sides), Scottish roots can be found.Back to the 7 th generation on... Read More

Motorhead Inferno

Motorhead-"Inferno"-Review by Les Lewellyn When David Grohl of Nirvana and Foo Fighters fame release the sensational CD "Probot" this year it rekindled my metal tastebuds. For those of you not familiar with his project I'll explain. He recorded songs on which he played all instruments and he... Read More

Music Licensing

Music licensing can be a very confusing subject. My intent with this article is to give you enough details on what music licensing is and what are your rights to use music in advertising and / or video productions. A few months ago I was... Read More

Eminem: A Social Commentator

In an interview given to Musik Magazine in 2000, Eminem comments some of his lyrics: 'Please Lord, this boy needs Jesus/Help this child, help him destroy these demons/Please send me a brand new car and a prostitute while my wife is sick in the hospital'. What I'm trying to... Read More

Music Mini Course: Learn The Basics Of Reading Music On A Keyboard Instrument

Welcome to the wonderful world of music. As you begin reading this Music Mini Course it is fun to realize that you are also participating in a very important cultural aspect from around the world which has been going on for centuries. Did you know that pianos in some form... Read More

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The Hindu

Obama Celebrates Blues Music at White House
Voice of America
February 22, 2012 Obama Celebrates Blues Music at White House Richard Green | Washington, DC US President Barack Obama caused a sensation, earlier this year, when he sang a few verses of the rhythm and blues classic "Let's Stay Together" at a campaign ...
Obama, music legends sing blues at White HouseCBS News
The White House sings the bluesUSA TODAY
President Obama gets his groove onTelegraph.co.uk
Contactmusic.com -Times of India
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SoundSpike

Comcast Partners With 'Diddy' for New Music Network
PC Magazine
By Adario Strange The rumor that has been circulating for weeks has finally been confirmed: Comcast is launching a new cable channel devoted to music programming, headed up by music industry mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs. The announcement was made in a ...
Hip Hop Mogul to Unveil Plan for Music Cable ChannelNew York Times
Comcast to start new minority-owned cable channelsBoston.com
Diddy and Comcast to launch new music networkSoundSpike
MTV.com -All Access Music Group
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iSubscribe

Emotional Adele Adds Top Brit Music Awards to Grammy Successes
San Francisco Chronicle
22 (Bloomberg) -- An emotional Adele led winners at the Brit music awards in London last night. The singer, who has recovered from career-saving throat surgery, followed her six Grammy wins this month by capturing the top British music industry honors.
Music world prepares for the Brit awardsiSubscribe
Adele and Ed Sheeran win at U.K. music's Brit AwardsEntertainment Weekly
Did the Brit Awards make you feel proud of British music?The Guardian (blog)
The Sun
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Federal appeals court says widow does not own copyrights to 'King of the Road ...
Washington Post
The widow of country music legend Roger Miller doesn't own the rights to some of his biggest hits, including “King of the Road,” a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday. The 6th US Circuit Court of Appeals said Sony/ATV Music Publishing owns the ...

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Billboard

29 Black Music Milestones: Nicki Minaj Puts Female Rap Back On the Map
Billboard
From the opening of The Apollo Theatre to Beyoncé's presidential serenade , we're presenting a list of 29 black music milestones to pay homage to some of the artists that have made music what it is today. Hip-hop hasn't been the same since Nicki Minaj ...

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ABC News

Rihanna's 'Birthday Cake': Reasons To Listen
NPR (blog)
by Ann Powers Chris Brown and Rihanna in the audience at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles. Chris Brown and Rihanna in the audience at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles. The leaked release Monday night of two remixes that pair ...
10 Music Collaborations We Thought We'd Never SeeComplex.com (blog)
Rihanna and Chris Brown team up for remixesDetroit Free Press
Reconciliation, at Least in SongNew York Times
Newsday -msnbc.com
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HitFix

'X Factor's' Rachel Crow Scores Nickelodeon, Sony Music Deals
Eurweb.com
11, 2012) *Rachel Crow, the 14-year-old who famously went into hysterics when she was voted off of “The X Factor,” has scored a talent deal with Nickelodeon that includes starring in her own musical comedy series pilot. In addition, she has been signed ...
'X Factor's' Rachel Crow lands TV, music dealsCNN (blog)
The X Factor Singing Sensation Rachel Crow Signed by Nickelodeon for ...MarketWatch (press release)
'X Factor's' Rachel Crow Lands Nickelodeon, Sony Music DealsVibe
HitFix
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Liberate Your Music Library: Altec Lansing Introduces the New inAir 5000 ...
MarketWatch (press release)
22, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Today, audio innovator Altec Lansing released the inAir 5000 Wireless AirPlay® Speaker (MA5000) that allows users of iTunes, iPad, iPhone and iPod touch to stream music wirelessly over their Wi-Fi network to any room ...

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Forbes

Asher Monroe On The Future Of Indie Music
Forbes
He has a recurring role in NBC's Parenthood, and starred in MGM's remake Fame, but his true passion is taking his music career to the next level. His music videos on YouTube have seen millions of views, and he's one of the artists featured on this ...

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New York Post

Review: Chieftains celebrate 50 years of great Irish music
San Jose Mercury News
On Tuesday, the Chieftains brought their 50th-anniversary tour to San Francisco's Davies Symphony Hall, and the result was utterly predictable -- the traditional Irish music group sounded fantastic and the crowd had a great time.
After 50 years, still chief Voice of Irish musicNew York Post

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