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Shamel Shiloh will release new CD June 19

  • Shamel Shiloh
  • May 14, 2012
The 2011 GMA Holy Hip Hop honoree and Best Rap Artist nominee, Shamel Shiloh announced today, May 14, 2012 that he will release his new single...
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At Home With Hip Hop Pioneer Russell Simmons

When I was a kid, I used to walk with my grandmother to the local record store everyday to play her lottery numbers. Yes, believe it or not, there...
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When Preparation Reaches Opportunity: an Interview with Pro'Verb

  • Pro'Verb
  • October 18, 2011
DMV's own lyricist Pro'Verb is currently promoting his mixtape 'While You're Waiting', the first release from him since '08...
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Gentleman Jack Art, Beats + Lyrics Tour stops off in the Nations Capital

“Art and music were once the voice of the people. It was an underground movement driven by the need for expression. Somewhere along the way,...
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Black Eyed Peas to take indefinite break

The Black Eyed Peas have decided to go back on hiatus. The group announced mid-show to an audience of over 17,000 people during a concert at Alton...
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The INDIE LIFE Concert Series

If you're a passionate fan of Indie artist and "real" music, then this weekend's Indie LifeConcert Event is where you want to be....
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Rapper Freeway to headline March installment of Indie Life concert series

  • Indie Life
  • March 20, 2011
On Sunday, March 27, 2011 at U Street Music HallSmCity, Twenty 20 Music, Life Massive & Cool Kids Forever presents the March installment of The...
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Face up 2 Cancer presents: DMV All Stars benefit concert (1/29/2011)

The snow is melting (finally) and the District's urban music scene is heating up for this weekend. If you are looking for an escape from your...
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Power Player: an interview with DJ Heat

  • DJ Heat
  • January 24, 2011
If you ask any hip hop head randomly to name at least 3 pioneers in hip hop, most often you'll get an answer naming at least one DJ in the...
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Harmony Muzik: Taking care of business

Apparently, there’s something special about the DMV. It is beginning to be recognized by both artists and industry insiders alike as being an...
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