10. The Idea of Beautiful, Rapsody The black mamba of super producer 9th Wonder's Jamla Records team reached a new pinnacle in her career, and in her evolution as an artist this year. Sprinkled with collaborations from Big Remo, BJ the Chicago Kid and Childish Gambino, Rapsody takes us on a journey ... More >>
The newest diamond on Dallas' shiny exterior is Tommy DeAlano's joint, The Dram. Housed in what was formerly the Wooden House on Henderson, the once furniture and import boutique now boasts one beautiful renovation. All plush velvet, tufted couches and jewel tones, you can expect plenty of new Faceb ... More >>
A fanboy's phenomenal love letter to a hip hop phenom.
On July 8, actor Michael Rapaport's directorial debut, a documentary called Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest, will earn its release theaters in New York City and Los Angeles. Later that month, on July 28, the film will begin a run locally at Dallas-area Angelika Theat ... More >>
Welcome to Staff Trax, the weekly feature here on DC9 where we shed some light on the music we've been enjoying of late, regardless of the touring or album release schedules that tend to bear the focus of most of our coverage. Consider it a chance for you readers to get some more insight into ... More >>
According to a press release that apparently went out to every media outlet in the world today, Dallas' own Norah Jones has a new album coming out in November--her fourth overall, and first in two years. After the jump, the press release in full, since it features some Jones quotes on the new, as ... More >>
Lykke LiGranada TheaterFebruary 17, 2009 Better than: staying home and pretending that Lykke Li's Last Call with Carson Daly performance--which also aired last night--was actually filmed today. Andreas Öhlund It was a pretty chilling sight: the frail Lykke Li, dressed in black and set a ... More >>
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 >>
Q-Tip, The Cool Kids, The Knux House of Blues November 19, 2008 Better Than: Sitting at home remembering when hip-hop was still good. As far as opening bands go, The Knux was a decent, average opening act. The reaction from the crowd was tepid and it was obvious the audience wanted to move on a ... More >>
The Renaissance (Universal Motown)
Wednesday, November 19, at the House of Blues
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Street's Disciple (Columbia)
Hard Groove (Verve)
Welcome 2 Detroit (BBE)
Lyricist Lounge, Vol. 2 (Rawkus Records)
Lucy Pearl
Rumors of De La Soul's imminent demise are proved untrue with the Art Official Intelligence series
Rap music, electronic music -- no matter what it is, the Jungle Brothers can do it
The world might not be coming to an end, but maybe it should be
Rakim
Rap's new polish: sophistication or pandering?
Erykah Badu emerges from nowhere with a record deal and vast ambition
