Category Archives: music

Kanye on Fashion

By themaven | February 11, 2009

Kanye West speaks on fashion and labeling, spits a freestyle on the topic.
via herfection.

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Flosstradamus

By themaven | January 25, 2009

Flosstradamus is a Chicago-based DJ duo (names: Autobot and J2K). They recently collaborated on a track called “Big Bills” with Chairlift’s Caroline Polacheck.

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Fred Armisen’s Guide To Music And SXSW (1998)

By themaven | January 24, 2009

Fred Armisen is a comedian known for his work on Saturday Night Live. In 1998, Armisen starred in a hilarious short film documenting SXSW, a spring music festival and conference that takes place in Austin, TX. The film sparked Armisen’s transformation from drummer of the punk rock band Trenchmouth to comedian. Check out the film [...]

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Matt and Kim

By themaven | January 24, 2009

Matt and Kim are a Brooklyn-based punk/dance duo (full names: Matt Johnson and Kim Schifino). The song featured in this video is “Yea Yeah.”
This summer, I caught Matt and Kim at Vice Magazine’s “Tales of Colt 45″ Party at the Hideout in Chicago. It’s safe to say that you haven’t experienced Matt and Kim until [...]

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Jaydiohead

By themaven | January 20, 2009

Jaydiohead is a mash-up album by Minty Fresh Beats featuring the vocals of Jay-Z and the music of Radiohead. Available for free download here.
via Jaydiohead.

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A Winter Block Party for Chicago’s Hip-Hop Arts

By themaven | January 19, 2009

A free “Winter Block Party” celebrating Chicago’s hip-hop arts will be held on Sunday, January 25th from noon - 5 p.m. at the Victory Gardens Biograph Theater in Chicago, IL. The event will include a live mural painting by Chicago graffiti artist Revise CMW, an open mic showcase, and a contemporary art exhibition featuring Chicago artists. [...]

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Ryan Leslie and Kid Cudi in Studio

By themaven | January 17, 2009

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DJ Benzi and Plain Pat “Sky High” Mixtape

By themaven | January 11, 2009

DJ Benzi and Plain Pat have released the official “Sky High” mixtape. The mixtape is a collection of Kanye West remixes featuring friends and members of Fool’s Gold, including Kid Cudi, Nick Catchdubs, and A-Trak.
Download it for free here.
via FOOL’S GOLD.

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Mr. Hudson

By themaven | January 9, 2009

London native Mr. Hudson is a contributing member of Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. record label. Hudson’s solo album, “Now I See,” drops early 2009, but evidence of his soulful voice and electronic dance vibe can also be heard on Kanye West’s “808s & Heartbreak,” as Hudson is co-signed by Mr. West and also produced the song [...]

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