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R.I.P. To Another Legend
Sad but true, we've lost another legend in the world of music. This one was a genius of a different kind. Adam Yauch aka MCA of the Beastie Boys died this morning (April 4th) from cancer of the Salivary Gland. Adam found out he had throat cancer in 2009. Since then he has been increasingly scarce from major events, tours etc. Even just a month ago the group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Adam was missing from the induction. Just the third rap group ever in history to make it into the H.O.F. it's unfortunate that MCA passed just a month after the ceremony. For once, an artist had a chance to be alive to see such an award. Yauch was only 47 years young and founded the group in high school in 1979 as a punk band. They eventually morphed into one of the most respected and loved groups period. He was a very talented artist and director often directing the groups videos under the alias Nathaniel Hornblower. His interest in video led to him starting his own production company, Oscilloscope Laboratories, and shooting several documentaries. He will be missed here but respected eternally. R.I.P. Adam Yauch.
Get More: Music News DJ Premier's Radio Show Cancelled
DJ Premier is one of the biggest names in the business. He launched a radio show on Sirius/XM and immediately had many listeners across the Globe. His show has been absent from the line up for weeks according to sources. He has been on tour and has had to miss too many shows himself which I'm sure that has been an issue. People didn't flock to the program to hear some fill in all the time. DJ Premier has said in the past that it was a contractual problem. Other sources say it's not the case.
Miss Info's Coachella Survival Tips
Miss Info gets tips on how to survive at Coachella from DJ A-Trak (Kanye's DJ) and Childish Gambino(Donald Glover).
So You Wanna Be A DJ
All of my constituents can attest that no matter where you spin, there's always someone who thinks they can do your job better than you. It never fails. What people don't understand is that there is so much that you have to consider when spinning. Even most DJ's don't get it. You must know what's hot, when to drop it, how to set it up and how to back it up. That's just the half of it. You also must know a wide variety of songs in multiple genres to appease the variety of tastes. Check out a promo video for a new DJ documentary that has been being filmed since October of 2010. The video talks about the influence the DJ has and continues to have on Hip Hop and all cultures. It's produced and directed by Mehka and is slated to be released this summer.
What The Havoc Is Going On?
For those who missed the strange but wildly entertaining twitter rant, let me fill you in. Havoc of Mobb Deep's twitter account went ham days ago calling his Mobb Deep partner Prodigy, gay. Hav challenged Prodigy to call him. He tried to force P to speak but there was no response. As the silence grew, so did Hav's anger. He unleashed a barrage of insulting tweets that sounded like the two were sworn enemies. Peter Rosenburg and Cipha Sounds on Hot 97's morning show tried to contact Havoc and get him on the show. Somehow Havoc was not available to be on the show but Prodigy was. Check out the interview.
America's Oldest Teenager Has Passed
The legendary TV/Radio host Mr. Dick Clark has passed away on the morning of April 18th of a "massive heart attack". He was known as "America's Oldest Teenager" because he was up on all of the current styles of popular music and he never seemed to age. However, Dick Clark was 82 when he passed away. He's been responsible for launching many careers over the years. He started off at Syracuse University working at a country station and going by the name Dick Clay. He would eventually move to another station in Philly where he began hosting a show called "Bandstand". The show was picked up by ABC in 1957 and ran until 1987. He then launched a syndicated radio show under his own company name United Stations Radio Network (aka UNISTAR) that he eventually sold to Westwood One in 1994. A year later he started a new network and a new countdown show that he hosted until 2004 when he suffered a serious heart attack that kept him form hosting his New Years Rockin Eve ever since. Mr. Clark is survived by his wife Kari and three children Rac, Duane and Cindy. From all of us in radio, thank Mr. Clark for showing us how to do it right. Job well done, now rest in peace.
Damn Kobe It Was All Good Just A Week Ago
Ok, maybe it was two months ago but it wasn't that long ago. Kobe and wife Vanessa were reportedly out at an LA Kings game with their kids when something reminded Vanessa of why she left Kobe in the first place. TMZ obtained a photo of an irate Vanessa with her arms crossed, body turned away from Kobe and plenty of attitude. The body language says it all!!!
Now just back on Valentines Day, the two were pictured kissing after a Lakers game. Rumors were floating that they were working on their relationship and possibly not going to divorce.
Guess that didn't last long. It was all good just a week ago!
Kanye Needs A Better Remedy
It seems Theraflu was the cause and cure no more. After Ye' dropped the dope track "Theraflu" a few weeks ago, the company Theraflu didn't take too kindly of the use of their name. What's funny is that as controversial as Kanye can be he never said anything derogatory about "Theraflu". The track was dope and quite humorous for slick lyrical delivery. It was creating controversy for the comments about respecting Wiz and getting Jay to drop Kris Humphries from the Nets. If anything, Theraflu sales might have gone up considerably just for the name being mentioned all over hip hop and the world. Hell it was a big topic of conversation on Kathy Lee and Hoda. Don't get it twisted, my girl watches that (LMBAO). Right now Theraflu looks like the Therafool. Meanwhile, Kanye West is enjoying the extra publicity while thinking of a new title before he releases it.
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