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Chuck D

  • Blogs

    April 30, 2012

    We Check Up on the Long Beach Addresses in Sublime's Riot Song "April 29, 1992 (Miami)"

    Yesterday marked 20 years since the acquittal of four LAPD officers in the videotaped beating of Rodney King incited several days of violence and looting in South Central Los Angeles. But it's also been 20 years since a similarly motivated uprising erupted in nearby Long Beach, resulting in numerous ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 31, 2011

    Kreayshawn at the Observatory Last Night

    ​Kreayshawn The Observatory Dec. 30, 2011 Having been to more shows than I can count in 2011, last night's Kreayshawn gig at the Observatory in Santa Ana was definitely was one of my most eagerly anticipated of the year. With all the hype (both good and bad) that surrounded the pint-sized rapper, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 22, 2011

    Top Five Worst Black Rappers Ever

    ​I bet seeing Chuck D's photo below the headline "Top Five Worst Black Rappers Ever" almost made you shit your shorts, huh? Believe me, I love Chuck D. I just put him up there to grab your attention.Remember when I wrote this post about the top five worst white rappers ever? And then remember how ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 2, 2010

    Oh, Say Can You Hear: 10 Songs That Should Be Our New National Anthem

    20th Century Fox​"The Star-Spangled Banner" has an image problem. That is, no one likes it.Oh sure, everyone respects and reveres what it stands for, what it evokes in us as nation and as a people. But no one really admires it on its merits as song, and singers and sports fans have long detested t ... More >>

  • Music

    December 10, 2009

    Ice Cube On Being the Architect of Gangsta Rap

    20th Century Fox​"The Star-Spangled Banner" has an image problem. That is, no one likes it.Oh sure, everyone respects and reveres what it stands for, what it evokes in us as nation and as a people. But no one really admires it on its merits as song, and singers and sports fans have long detested t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 25, 2009

    10 Questions with Kool Keith

    ​Kool Keith is a man of many mysteries, many personalities and, of course, many surprises. Since the twilight years of hip hop's Golden Era, Keith (aka Black Elvis, aka Dr. Octagon) has held the torch for rappers who dare to be different, and a little eccentric. You'll definitely get a taste of th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 31, 2009

    What You Missed: Street Scene, Los Cojolites, OC Beer Fest

    Beth StirnamanBadass gramps.​We had quite possibly the shittiest weather for a weekend full of outdoor activities--with temperatures reaching into the triple digits, we spent our weekend, well, kind of constantly moist. But that's okay: We trudged on. For you, our readers. For. You.First up, on Fr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 31, 2009

    12 Things I'll Always Remember About Street Scene '09

    Beth Stirnaman​It's Monday morning and another Street Scene is officially in the books. And while it's important to note that this parking lot extravaganza of fog-filled stages, oddly eclectic line-ups, mind-altering drugs and festival food has reached it's 25th year, it's also worth mentioning th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 27, 2009

    Street Scene Favorites This Weekend....Any Thoughts?

    ​It's not much, but consider this meager post the first preemptive stitch to our coverage of the Street Scene '09 festival happening in Sand Diego this weekend, Aug. 28-29. Before you say anything, we know that San Diego is not in Orange County. Though it could be argued that some cities at the as ... More >>

  • Music

    April 9, 2009

    [Coachella 2009] Everything New Is Old Again--and Vice Versa

    ​It's not much, but consider this meager post the first preemptive stitch to our coverage of the Street Scene '09 festival happening in Sand Diego this weekend, Aug. 28-29. Before you say anything, we know that San Diego is not in Orange County. Though it could be argued that some cities at the as ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 11, 2009

    TONIGHT: Crown City Bombers at the Continental Room

    Though as you can see from the image to the left, spelling might not be the Continental Room in Fullerton's strong suit, they're still reliable when it comes to putting on a good show. Especially on an eerily quiet night like this, when there really doesn't seem to be much else going on (what's up w ... More >>

  • Music

    September 25, 2008

    [CD Review] Nelly, 'Brass Knuckles' (Derrty Ent, Universal)

    Though as you can see from the image to the left, spelling might not be the Continental Room in Fullerton's strong suit, they're still reliable when it comes to putting on a good show. Especially on an eerily quiet night like this, when there really doesn't seem to be much else going on (what's up w ... More >>

  • Music

    January 3, 2008

    Accidents Will Rappin'

    How Sparrow Love Crew became the indie rocker's Jurassic 5

  • Music

    October 18, 2007

    Musical Trash Compactor

    The Go! Team Create Funtastic Mash-ups for People Who Don’t Like Mash-ups

  • Music

    August 9, 2007

    Cream of Elite

    Sporting perhaps the greatest hip-hop bill ever, Rock the Bells enshrines rap's history—and foreshadows its future

  • Blogs

    July 18, 2007

    Why Isn't There More Classic Rap Radio?

    Chuck D: Give this man a Classic Rap radio program, stat! Way back in 1991, I made a prediction that the airwaves would be saturated with Classic Rap Radio by the late '90s/early '00s. That sparkling future obviously hasn't come to pass. Although there are a few such stations on the 'Net (here and ... More >>

  • Music

    April 19, 2007

    Soul Contrarians

    Liqdzunshine ain't your father's hip-hop crew, but they may be your mother's

  • Columns

    December 14, 2006

    Diary of a Mad County

    Dec. 6-Dec. 12

  • Music

    December 7, 2006

    VH1 Is a Joke

    Public Enemy

  • Music

    December 7, 2006

    The Creator Has a Master Plan

    X Clan back from the East, blackwards

  • Music

    May 4, 2006

    Get Out!

    May 4 - May 11: Take It Out and Let Me See It

  • Film

    April 13, 2006

    America, Fuck Yeah!

    Manners, shock value, traditional values and freedom of speech all collide in Fuck: A Fuckumentary

  • Columns

    September 16, 2004

    Letters

    Manners, shock value, traditional values and freedom of speech all collide in Fuck: A Fuckumentary

  • Music

    August 19, 2004

    Live Previews

    Manners, shock value, traditional values and freedom of speech all collide in Fuck: A Fuckumentary

  • Music

    May 6, 2004

    Taj Mahal and the Secret of the Blues

    Manners, shock value, traditional values and freedom of speech all collide in Fuck: A Fuckumentary

  • Culture

    October 2, 2003

    Pale Blues

    Scorsese series lacks mojo

  • Music

    October 10, 2002

    My Elvis Weighs a Ton

    Public Enemy: still angry after all these years

  • Music

    August 2, 2001

    Sugar High

    Power pop rules at the IPO

  • Unknown

    February 22, 2001

    Cashed Out

    Power pop rules at the IPO

  • Music

    January 11, 2001

    Renegades of Funk

    And jazz. And soul. And blues. And rock

  • Unknown

    January 11, 2001

    Talib Kweli & Hi-TekReflection EternalPriority Rawkus

    And jazz. And soul. And blues. And rock

  • Features

    November 25, 1999

    Anger Is a Gift

    Rage Against the Machine

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