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Monthly Archives: May 2007
DJ Spooky that Subliminal Kid @ Black Cat
Artist? Junglist? Selector? Hip-Hop DJ extraordinaire? DCist cannot answer this question. Maybe the best title, should DJ Spooky choose to pass out a DC style business card, would simply read, “Paul D. Miller, Turntablist.” Because, if a turntablist uses the … Continue reading
Rap music sales decline
The hip-hop and rap industries are losing fans and sales. Sales dropped 20 percent nationwide from 2005 to 2006 and 70 percent in that time at one Lawrence store. Television has taken on an MTV, BET image the last few … Continue reading
Yo, ‘Project’ spits rap without rhythm
“The Hip Hop Project,” a grainy documentary about troubled kids being rescued by the power of music, is missing something movies can’t do without: rhythm. Director Matt Ruskin’s journey with the Project, a nonprofit New York City program, switches between … Continue reading
Hot Chip Get Their DJ Kicks With New Compilation
English electro group Hot Chip curated the latest release in the DJ-Kicks series of compilations, which has previously featured selections from Tiga, Annie, Four Tet and Thievery Corporation. DJ-Kicks: Hot Chip will be released on May 22 by !K7. In … Continue reading
