Chris Brown (Singer)

The Grammys: In 2013, They're Just a Means to Antagonize Twitter

Against all odds, the 2013 Grammys are not irrelevant--or, if you believe they've always been irrelevant, they've not become more irrelevant. They haven't become more relevant, either, to be sure; their recent attempt to rationalize the increasingly abstruse and parochial categories was worthwhile-- ... More >>

In Defense Of ... Rihanna's "Where Have You Been"

Early last Thursday, Drake, Chris Brown, and their crews started a nightclub riot in the New York club WIP (Work In Progress). This stage had a wide cast of characters: Mary J. Blige, Meek Mill and Ne-Yo. San Antonio Spur Tony Parker was there too, and was among the injured bystanders that morning. ... More >>

Top 10 Modern Hip-Hop Ad-Libs

Throughout hip-hop's history, rappers have sought to distinguish themselves through a variety of methods. While some have focused exclusively on lyrical content, others have focused on style and cadence. As of late, hip-hop has experienced a fundamental shift from an emphasis on substance to an emph ... More >>

In Defense Of... Usher's "Climax"

In the past couple years, Usher went through a few personal crises, which caused a musical mid-life crisis for the artist. Usher's top singles since 2010 were overloaded dance floor tunes like "DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love" and "More." This phase of Usher's career resembled the excesses and lost dign ... More >>

How I Learned To Stop Worrying About the Vibrator in My Mailbox and Love Myself

Nancy Drew and the Mysterious Case of the Vibrating Mailbox​When a vibrator mysteriously ended up in my mailbox recently, I got scared. I checked my apartment for video cameras and recording devices. I asked friends if they were pulling a prank on me. Had I "accidentally" ordered one in the ea ... More >>

Joyful Noise: Nothing Is Sacred

Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah are rolling in something, but it's not holy.

Big Sean, Now Really Big

The Dallas Observer Music Awards Showcase and The Rest of Your Weekend Shows...

​This is one of our favorite weekends of the year, where a good handful of acts nominated for the Dallas Observer Music Awards perform all over Deep Ellum on Saturday night. The much-anticipated headliners, Toadies, Old 97's, Centro-Matic and Sarah Jaffe will perform on Elm Street in the lot acros ... More >>

The Problem With... T-Pain's "5 O'Clock (feat. Wiz Khalifa and Lily Allen)"

It looks like T-Pain is playing the waiting game for his forthcoming album Revolver, which he finished recording two summers ago. He's been keeping busy in the mean time: This past summer, T-Pain released a mixtape called prEVOLVEr, which featured a few tracks without any Auto-Tune assistance for a ... More >>

Last Night: Diplo at Rio Room

DiploRio RoomSeptember 1, 2011Better than: watching the movie Rio, I assume.Diplo​It was a packed house at Rio Room last night -- a fact that, initially, maybe isn't all that impressive considering the room's 300-person capacity, but one that earns some serious points on other fronts. Like, say, t ... More >>

Lady Gaga's VMA Performance Art: 2012-2016

Wait, Lady Gaga has a tattoo? She's edgy!​One year after showing up on the red carpet in a dress made of raw meat, pop singer Lady Gaga arrived at this year's MTV Video Music Awards dressed as a man, and she remained in character throughout the duration of the show.Most critics agree that the perf ... More >>

Nine Musicians Whose Deleted Tweets We'd Love To Peruse With Undetweetable

​Here's the thing about musicians: Many of them are loud, messy, and opinionated. Social media has given them yet another outlet for their rantings and ravings, and we, as fans, eat it up whenever our favorite musicians go on Twitter and mouth off.  This is, tweets are deletable. Always have ... More >>

Q&A: DJ Royal Highnuss Talks Silent Disco's Quiet Phenomenon

You can't hear it, but these guys are playing some pretty cool music.​This year's Electric Daisy Carnival, which packed over 20,000 people into Fair Park, proved that electronic dance music hasn't waned in popularity over the years. Dallas is rife with performers who are breaking new ground in t ... More >>

In Honor of Nicki Minaj's Dallas Hotel Skirmish: The Ten Best Musician Fights of All-Time

​By nature, musicians are a rowdy bunch. When tempers run high, as they often do with this hot-blooded bunch, stuff gets broken. And by "stuff," we mean musicians themselves. When musicians fight, it's often very public, very bloody, and the source of national news.Such was the case this week when ... More >>

Rihanna, J. Cole

Friday, July 8, at the American Airlines Center

Insanity Plea: 40 Songs That Will Make You Feel Like You've Chugged Seven Red Bulls

More or less the amount of Red Bull consumed at DC9 HQ on a daily basis.​Do you guys like Red Bull? Because we here at DC9 really like Red Bull. We drink Red Bull all the time. Helps us keep up with the crazy hours of the gig. Red Bull, in our humble opinion, has always been "the best." Red Bull, ... More >>

Going SoBro: Like Nick Before Him, Joe Jonas Goes Solo, Releases Debut Single "See No More"

​So, this morning, Joe Jonas, after months of threatening to do so, released the lead single off his upcoming full-length album, which is pertinent news to us here in Dallas because, like seemingly every other Disney-backed teen star of the post-millennium, the middle JoBro's family calls the Dall ... More >>

The Problem With... Jason Derulo's "Don't Wanna Go Home"

It looks like Jason Derulo is revving up for the release of a new album. Not only that, but, fun fact: He's from Miami and looks like a skinny LeBron James. Oh, joy.

The Problem With... Chris Brown's "Look At Me Now (Feat. Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes)"

I tell ya, Chris Brown's pattern of emotional breakdowns makes for some good drama. It's kinda like watching a show about cakes -- I don't really care about the cakes, I just want to see them fall over. Cakes and celebrities are similar in that way.Anyway, Brown's been complaining lately that we pra ... More >>

Show Announcements: Rihanna, Cee Lo Green, Dierks Bentley, Loretta Lynn, George Thorogood, Liz Phair, The Twilight Singers, Snoop Dogg, The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Pinback, Wild Party, Stryper, Crosby and Nash, The Moody Blues & More!

Cee Lo Green, practicing his best Chris Brown pose for his upcoming tour with Rihanna.​A few days ago, we received a press release stating that pop star Rihanna will be performing at the American Airlines Center on Friday, July 8. We thought "Cool!" and went on about our business. But this morning ... More >>

Arbitrarily Grading The Year That Was: A Look Back At The Major Music Happenings of 2010.

Not quite an A . But 2010 was still a pretty good year for music.​If the '00s were dominated by hip-hop, this decade looks as if it's being dominated by electronic music. While electro-pop has had some resurrections over the years, it's now a mainstay of popular music. Look no farther tha ... More >>

No-So-Pedestrian Playlist: What Kind of Music Do Dirk Nowitzki, Jason Kidd and Shawn Marion Listen To Off The Court?

Welcome to a new recurring feature here on DC9 where we talk to people of interest in the metroplex about their taste in music, including likes, dislikes, and guilty pleasures. We're calling it Pedestrian Playlist -- because, hey, everyone listens to music.Just some random dudes we happen to know ... More >>

Listomania: The 10 Best Dougie Dance Renditions of 2010

Wrong Dougie.​2010, again, proved a big year for The Dougie, the Dallas-born dance that has effectively taken over touchdown celebrations and dancefloors alike, and thrust the Dallas hip-hop scene into the international limelight. Thank Lil Wil's "My Dougie," which paid homage to Doug E. Fresh and ... More >>

The Problem With... Chris Brown's "Deuces"

Chris Brown is back with a new hit? What the deuce is this?

Today In Music News: Beck Covers Yanni, Katy Perry Is A Giver And Chris Brown Is A Faker

Your daily dose of national music news for Wednesday, April 29, 2010...You gotta give Beck and his merry band of album coverers and "A" for effort on it's newest choice: Yanni's Live At The Acropolis.Nothing says "I love you mom" quite like buying her a face lift.What the what?! Chris Brown faked ... More >>

Today In Music News: Bow Wow Learns Valuable Lesson, Rules Of The Roadies And 2Pac Lives!

Your daily dose of national music news for Friday, May 14, 2010...Bow Wow has learned the rules of social politics:  deny, deny deny...  and blame it on Chris Brown. Looks like roadies live by the same rules as blog commenters...2Pac continues his reign as the hardest working dead man aliv ... More >>

DC9er Mixtape, Vol. 11: DJ TraDeMarx

​DJ TraDeMarx, aka Chris Johnson (and better known around town as CJ), is relatively new to the DJ game, having gotten his start at spinning just three years ago after a friend asked him to DJ his party. Drawing much of his inspiration from Rio De Janeiro production duo/DJ's The Twelves and Brookl ... More >>

Idol Rich: The NTX2 Search Their Souls

​Last night, we got to see the Top 10 taking the stage with soul and R&B hits from the likes of Chaka Khan, Aretha and domestic threat Chris Brown. Oh, and we also got to watch the weirdest backstage camera shots ever. Mmm, creepy voyeurism...Usher served as the mentor this week and somet ... More >>

Weekend Roundup: Rob Zombie, Chris Brown, Rhett Miller

Rob Zombie at The Palladium Ballroom on Friday, November 13:Rob Zombie--the master, the legend, the man who scares the pants off your parents--on Friday the 13th. In Dallas. Need I say more?

Good Friday (The 13th!): Rob Zombie, My Son My Exeutioner, The Phuss, Dove Hunter, RTB2, THe BAcksliders, The Golden Boys, LIONS, Peter Bjorn and John, The Swell Season, Goatwhore, The Slow Burners, Chris Brown

​Well, it's Friday the 13th again, folks. Hope you've planned ahead and set aside 13 bucks for a "13" tattoo at Oliver Peck's Elm Street Tattoo. As for your show-going plans. Well, we've got your collective procrastinating backs. First, the shows we've already hyped.Tonight, for instance, has a to ... More >>

Spooky Folks Is Neither Spooky Nor Folk.

Today In Music News: You Too Can Be Daft Punk, Artists Pull Out Of Jacko Tribute and Weezer Reveal Album Artwork

Your daily dose of national music news for Wednesday, April 29, 2009...Have you ever sat around thinking "Man, it would be great to be Daft Punk!"? Well, if you play DJ Hero you'll have your chance! Artists are pulling out of the Michael Jackson tribute left-and-right. Mary J. Blige, Natalie Cole ... More >>

The Five Most Interesting Things You Didn't Know About Soulja Boy

Today In Music News: Spector Hates Prison, Bloc Party May Not Record Again and Chris Brown Charts

Your daily dose of national music news for Friday, July 31, 2009... According to Phil Spector's publicist he's "not doing great" in prison. Really? I'd expect a 60-year-old super-producer to be having the time of his life. Of course, if he's bored, he can always strike up a coll ... More >>

Today In Music News: MCA Has Cancer, Chris Brown Is Still Sorry and The Killers Hate Trafficking

Your daily dose of national music news for Tuesday, July 21, 2009... Looks like all those years of Zen, snowboarding and clean livin' didn't do Adam Yauch any good--he's been diagnosed with cancer. The band;s tour has been canceled, and its album has been put on hold. Chris Brown wants us ... More >>

Today In Music News: Perez Gets His, Kid Rock Teams With Rubin and Chris Brown Is Guilty

Your daily dose of national music news for Tuesday, June 23, 2009... Perez Hilton allegedly got punched by the Black Eyed Peas' manager for calling Will.I.Am a "faggot."  It's funny how it's OK for him to call a straight man that. A little bit of a double standard, ya think? Kid Rock is ... More >>

Today In Music News: Weezy Loves Kobe, Rihanna Gets Her Diss Track On, LeAnn Rimes Is Clingy

Your daily dose of national music news for Monday, June 8, 2009...Lil' Wayne has such a affinity for Kobe Bryant that he's penned a song about him called, shockingly, "Kobe Bryant."  Word is it's the best song ever about a once-alleged rapist.I guess Rihanna has officially moved on--she's writi ... More >>

Today in Music News: Dr. Dre Loves The 23 Flavors, Rihanna Will Testify, and Dave Gahan Has Tumor Removed

Your daily dose of national music news for Friday, May 29, 2009... The latest installment of Dr Pepper's "Trust Me I'm A Doctor" campaign may be the only time we will get to hear anything off of Dr. Dre's long in-the-works Detox... for now.  It's always nice to see how art and commerce come to ... More >>

Today In Music News: The Zune Lives, Jay-Z Gets Closer To Sony, and Chris Brown Wants Us To Know...

Your daily dose of national music news for Wednesday, April 29, 2009... What do you do when your competition has about 90 percent of the market? You make your product link to the Xbox. Yep, Microsoft isn't ready to give up on the ol' Zune yet; it will launch the Zune HD in the fall. Looks like ... More >>

Today In Music News: Mail-In Music Is Dying, Coolio's In Trouble, Lil' Kim Sees Dead People, and Chris Brown and Rihanna Might Be Dueting

 Your daily dose of national music news for Wednesday, March 11, 2009... Looks like you won't be able to use a fake name to get 12 CD's for the price of one anymore: The mail-in BMG Music Service is done. Washed up rapper-turned-reality star, Coolio, was charged with possession of crac ... More >>

Today In Music News: The Cure Still Rock, Axl Still Blames Others, Dita Von Teese To Release Album, and Chris Brown and Rihanna Are Still Together

Your daily dose of national music news for Monday, March 2, 2009... Proof that dudes who wear eyeliner and don't go out during the day can be, like, totally awesome: The Cure are NME's newest recipients of the "Godlike Genius" Award.  Surprise! W. Axl Rose hates Slash and blames everyone else ... More >>

Today In Music News: Chris Brown Gets Backers, Rachel Ray Gets Bands, and Hammer and Ice Are Back WIth A Brand New Invention

Your daily dose of music news for Friday, February 27, 2009...People are starting to stand up in defense of Chris Brown's actions--like Kanye West and Bow Wow. Meanwhile, everyone else in the world is still backing Rihanna.In Orem, Utah, tonight, Vanilla Ice and MC Hammer will share a stage for the ... More >>

Today In Music News: Duffy Goes Diet, Discs Get Leaked, Chris Brown Could Get In More Trouble

Your daily dose of national music news for Monday, February 23, 2009... Duffy has been named the new face of Diet Coke. If only Amy Winehouse could've kept her shit together... It must suck to have an eagerly awaited album coming out: Both U2's new album, No Line On The Horiz ... More >>

Today In Music News: J.D. Fortune is homeless, Kid Rock creates jobs and TMZ shows Rihanna

Your daily dose of national music news for Friday, February 20, 2009... Remember that guy J.D. Fortune who won Rockstar: INXS? Me neither. But, he's now homeless, living in his pick-up and a recovering cocaine addict.  Good on Kid Rock for combining his two favorite things: beer and ... More >>

Today In Music News: Paris Hilton's Got Balls, Chris Brown's Got Problems and Q-Tip's Got A Mixtape

Your daily dose of national music news for Wednesday, February 11, 2009... That no talent ass-clown known as Paris Hilton apparently approached Sir Paul McCartney backstage at the Grammy's asking if he would consider doing a duet with her. I believe he answered by doubling over in laughte ... More >>

Today in Music News: Axl Speaks! Rihanna No-Shows! Blink Reunites!

Your daily dose of national music news for Monday, February 9, 2009... Axl Rose says the lack of press he did had nothing to do with why Chinese Democracy didn't sell big, it's the lack of marketing by the label. Oh, and W. Axl Rose also stated that he will never, ever, und ... More >>

Top Ten Pop Songs of 2008

Pop music often gets a bad rap for being disposable or vapid, and in many cases that's true. (Katy Perry, Danity Kane and the Pussycat Dolls, step right up!) But every year, a few irresistible bits of innovative ear candy rocket up the charts and seep into our subconscious. The following ten singles ... More >>

Trey Songz, J. Holiday

Monday, March 17, at House of Blues

Making a List, Checking It Twice

K104 Summer Jam

Saturday, June 30, at Nokia Theatre, Grand Prairie