Amy Winehouse, with the help of Mark Ronson’s production, has done this fantastic cover of Lesley Gore’s “It’s My Party” for the Quincy Jones tribute, Q: Soul Bossa Nostra. Winehouse makes the album along with Mary J. Blije, Q-tip, Wyclef Jean, Akon, Robin Thicke, Ludacris, and many more. I know what you’re thinking…does this mean Amy’s coming back? With an upcoming 4-date tour in Brazil partially accompanied by Mayer Hawthorne and Janelle Monae, the answer may finally be “yes.”
The Weeknd just finished three sold-out shows in NYC, two at Terminal 5 and one at the Paradise Theater. Despite telling the crowd that his doctor advised him against performing, Abel Tesfaye and his band persisted. I know I’m not
Big Sean “GUAP” is an awesome “See me getting money and spending it on myself cuz I deserve it anthem.” Buy it on iTunes here and look forward to Hall Of Fame out December 18, 2012.
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Danny Brown and his Bruiser Brigade are featured on the latest installment of Selector. The collective talk about their recently released EP and upcoming album while hanging out at a boxing gym.
SBTRKT has released a new track via his SoundCloud titled “Terminal.” The producer notes in the SoundCloud description — “Tales from the studio.” — Might be a preview of what’s to come in a soon to be released new body
Dutch indie-pop band Go Back to the Zoo will be performing at this year’s Culture Collide festival in Echo Park! For a little taste of what to expect at the festival, WATCH “Weekend America” a visual inspired by their debut
Nas puts together a video for “Cherry Wine” feat. the late and great Amy Winehouse. The single can be found on Nas’s eleventh studio album Life Is Good.