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Long dormant Shady Records arises from its slumber to sign Yelawolf and Slaughterhouse
Pop & HissFor those tethered to their Twitters like umbilical cords, it was impossible to avoid this week's trending topic from Shady Records, announcing the signing of blog darlings Yelawolf and the bludgeon-rap supergroup Slaughterhouse. The union of Royce Da 5'... -
Young Hollywood turns out for the Art of Elysium
All The RageThe Art of Elysiumâs âHeavenâ is one of the yearâs most popular draws for young Hollywoodâs A-list. And they do more than merely walk the red carpet for the cause -- which is to encourage working actors, artists and muscians...... -
The Far East Movement go platinum, discuss alternative pop and G6's
Pop & HissThey might not be able to purchase their own Gulfstream yet, but the Downtown Los Angeles-based Far East Movement (FM) are certainly able to buy their fair share of bottles at the club. After all, âLike a G6,â their platinum...... -
Taylor Swift's first-week tally: 1,047,000 for 'Speak Now'
Pop & HissTaylor Swift's "Speak Now" album is officially the fastest-selling album in half a decade, logging 1,047,000 copies during its first week of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. That will handily let it debut at No. 1 on the national sales...... -
A tale of too few servers: A day in the Internet life of World Star Hip-Hop
Pop & HissWith Kanye West claiming the "government administer[s] AIDS," Jadakiss asking "why did Bush knock down the towers" and the omnipresent rumors linking Jay-Z into the illuminati, the hip-hop world has long loved a good conspiracy. So when urban video... -
Escape from Angola: Bishop Lamont's path to redemption
Pop & HissHip-hop discourse has always been heavily slanted toward the hottest and most hyped. MTV doesnât list the best rappers, it ticks off âthe Hottest MCsâ in the game. Rolling Stone has its own chronicle, where it recently tabbed Ladera Heights...... -
Michael Jackson fans shouldn't question new single 'Hold My Hand' (should they?)
Pop & HissMichael Jackson fans can look at the release of the official first single from his posthumous album as Sonyâs attempt to clean up the controversy of that other debatable single that hit the net a week ago, and who could...... -
NaNoWriMo aid: 'Understand Rap'
Jacket CopyThis past weekend, I ran into a friend who had undertaken NaNoWriMo, despite huge responsibilities with work and home life. "Are you still writing?" I asked. No, she said, she'd given up after three days. I wasn't surprised -- given...... -
Dr. Dre returns with 'Kush,' first single from long-awaited 'Detox'
Pop & HissIt took more than a decade, but the seemingly impossible has happened: A new Dr. Dre single has officially arrived. Not that Pop & Hiss doesn't trust Dre, but learning that the legendary producer was finally releasing a track from...... -
'Hip Hop: A Cultural Odyssey' book, Grammy Museum exhibit celebrate the musical movement
Pop & HissDecades before Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj, Eminem or Lil Wayne made names for themselves in mainstream hip-hop, Afrika Bambaataa, Grandmaster Flash and Kool Herc introduced the movement to the first adopters, who spread the genre to the masses via not only...... -
Is 50 cents too steep for an Angels Flight ride?
L.A. NOWOlivet and Sinai rarely bother with finances: They're too busy ferrying passengers up and down Bunker Hill. Earlier this month, however, the twin Angels Flight coaches were credited with holding a decidedly monetary debate over their 25-cent fare, via... -
El DeBarge gets a second chance after drug problems, releases first album in 16 years
Pop & HissWhen El DeBarge walked onstage late last month at Gibson Amphitheatre, he was met with a fury of applause and catcalls from the predominantly female audience. He basked in the moment, his gray and scarlet suit aglow in the spotlight......
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