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Monday, December 21, 2009
Photos / Live Reviews / News Live review: Overmountain Men, 2013 Wolves, Ken Will Morton
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Mon, Dec 21, 2009 at 3:32 PM
2013 Wolves, Overmountain Men, Ken Will Morton
Thirsty Beaver
Dec. 19, 2009
The Deal: I'm not exactly sure who the headliner here would be — Ken Will Morton opened up the night, Overmountain Men packed the place for their set, 2013 Wolves entertained a new set of patrons for their closing set. Maybe a co-headlining bill is a better description.
News Rolling Stone loves The Avett Brothers
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Mon, Dec 21, 2009 at 11:15 AM
The latest edition of Rolling Stone ranks The Avett Brothers' "I and Love and You" as the 11th best song of 2009. Nicely done, guys!
Friday, December 18, 2009
Opinion / Mike McCray / News Ho anthems of the decade (2005-2009)
Posted By Mike McCray on Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 4:15 PM
The second half of this decade saw the death of the extravagantly hedonistic music video but not the death of pure slut music. Here's some ho anthems of the last 5 years.
Ying Yang Twins - "Wait (The Whisper Song)" (2005)
For the man whore in all of us, this song was a great salvo to say exactly what she wants to hear. It's like the grown equivalent to "wait till you see my new toys" as a kid except this toy, hopefully, won't break.
Play N Skillz feat. Adina Howard & Krayzie Bone - "The World Has Too Many Freaks" (2005)
Sampling the classic, "Moments in Love" that we all grew up hearing on the Quiet Storm. Then add the woman who wanted a, "freak in the morning and a freak in the evening" in the 90s, urging to "freak her on counter, freak her on the table "and yeah, Krayzie Bone is just icing on the ho cake here, people.
Lil Boosie & Webbie - "Girl Give Me That" (2005)
"I know you want it girl, don't act like you don't want it girl, you want it just as bad as I do..." The ultimate sales pitch for "hoes" on the fence about the evening's endeavors. These two simply demand that they "give me that [lady parts]."
Opinion / Mike McCray / News Ho anthems of the decade (2000-2004)
Posted By Mike McCray on Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 11:10 AM
It's come time again for people to make trivial lists counting down everything of the past decade. The best and worse moments, things we'll always remember ... You know, that kinda crap.
Well, I'd be remiss if I didn't count down some of the Ho Anthems of the past decade because if I've learned anything from the past 10 years (8th grade to college graduation for me), it's that freaks just want to get loose. Juvenile's "Back That Ass Up" in 1999 spawned tons of songs encouraging the same behavior, even more, and no one seemed to complain.
Here's some of the songs that would be on a every two-way freak's greatest hits album from this decade.
Trina - "Pull Over" (2000)
Miami's Lil Kim told us early in the decade, what time it was. I mean literally, she said "ain't nan ho got mo booty in the butt," how could you not Woop! Woop! after that? This song holds special meaning because it was the first time I got grinded on for real, for real at a party. Ahh, 8th grade... good times.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Opinion / Mike McCray / News 'Hold' music could be so hot
Posted By Mike McCray on Wed, Dec 16, 2009 at 3:52 PM
Don't you hate this? "Due to unusually high call volume, blah blah blah ..." depending on how bad you want your wireless interent to work or that shiny piece of crap on QVC that grandma is dying for, chances are you'll wait it out.
Usually jazzy and upbeat, hold music is the country cousin of elevator music.
What if you called the Police and the 9-1-1 operator had to put you on hold, and everything they played was about law enforcement. The theme from Cops, The Clash's cover of "I Fought The Law" would send a certain subliminal message. What about KRS-One's "Sound of Da Police," I mean that's really what you want to hear, right? Since you're calling them and all. N.W.A.'s "Fuck The Police" and Bob Marley + Eric Clapton's "I Shot The Sheriff" obviously missing.
Opinion / Jason Younger / News Dear Santa...
Posted By Jason Younger on Wed, Dec 16, 2009 at 12:02 PM
Dear Santa,
It’s me again. And yes, I have been a good, well, ok boy this year. I know next week is Christmas so I wanted to get my list to you in time because I think this year it’s gonna take some work on your part to get all this done. But you’re the guy that makes things happen this time of the year, right? And look at this way, the below list might be tough, but it’s not just for me – this is for the good of all man (and woman) kind! I’m not asking for a 50” flat screen or a Wii (although if you have a few extras, I’d be happy to help lighten your load).
We can both agree the music world needs some help, so below is my list of things you can do to save the day. You can make 2010 the comeback year for music! You’ll be a hero! I even put them in order of importance with the least important first and the most important last – trying to make it easy on you big guy. So without further ado:
10. Auto-tune – Can we officially kill this please? I know Jay-Z already tried, but I figure with your clout this could be a done deal. Sorry, T-Pain.
9. Pink – woman? Or post-op tranny? Can we please get a “once and for all” official ruling on this? Teenage boys across the globe are worried – should they think she’s hot? Is it wrong to think she’s hot? Is she a woman or is this the final scene of The Crying Game all over again? For the sake of the kids, man!
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
News Queen City Music Awards winners
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Tue, Dec 15, 2009 at 6:01 PM
The Queen City Music Awards were held over the weekend. Here's a list of winners:
Hip Hop Artist of the Year (Male) — Cutty Boy
Hip Hop Artist of the Year (Female) — Shelly B
Hip Hop Group of the Year — Tripple Threat
Country Artist of the Year (Female) — Tammie Davis
Country Artist of the Year (Male) — Jeffery Allen Edwards
Country Band of the Year — Outshyne
Producer of the Year — K Figz
Model of the Year — Deltonia Cannon
DJ of the Year — DJ Flemingo
Rock Artist of the Year (Female) — Christy Johnson
Rock Artist of the Year (Male) — Chad Mackey
Rock Band of the Year — Avett Brothers
Radio Personality of the Year — No Limit Larry
Gospel Artist of the Year (Female) — Stacey Joseph
Gospel Artist of the Year (Male) — Carey Reid
Choir of the Year — Newbirth
Poetry in Motion Award — Bluz
R&B Artist of the Year (Female) — Neesha
R&B Artist of the Year (Male) — Joe Barrino
R&B Band of the Year — Intertwyne
Reggaeton Artist of the Year — Josue F. Baybee
Best Publication of the Year — Metro Propenent
Radio Record of the Year — Bettie Grind "Dammit I'm Fly"
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