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SXSW 2016 Preview on Unreleased Film, New Music, and Innovative Technology
President Barack Obama & First Lady Michelle Obama to Make Their SXSW Debut SXSW 2016 is set to have a presidential year with special keynote speakers featuring President Barack Obama, and First Lad Michelle Obama. The festival will host a Keynote Conversation with Barack Obama speaking at the SXSW Interactive on Friday, March 11 and Michelle Obama will be the opening Keynote at SXSW Music on Wednesday, March 16. In addition, the festival has a wide selection of open discussions, group meetings, and live events to experience during March. This preview breaks down the three main sections to SXSW, and popular sub categories
Wiz Khalifa – King of Everything | Music Video
[av_heading heading='Wiz Blazes into 2016 with New Video' tag='h2' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] Wiz Khalifa, Pittsburgh-based rapper, continues to light up audiences across the world with a new video for 'King of Everything' out on Atlantic Records. He recently helped produce Cabin Fever 3 with members from his Taylor Gang music label. Wiz Khalifa will also be heading out to Europe and South America to kick off 2016. Scan over tour dates below. [av_font_icon icon='ue921' font='entypo-fontello' style='border' caption='Wiz Khalifa on YouTube' link='' linktarget='' size='60px' position='center' color=''][/av_font_icon] [av_hr class='default' height='50' shadow='no-shadow' position='center'
Santigold goes digital with Can’t Get Enough Of Myself
[av_heading heading='99 Cents delivers a mature and driven Santigold' tag='h3' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] Santigold has just released her latest single 'Can’t Get Enough Of Myself' with Zane Lowe. The album is titled 99 Cents, and is produced by Atlantic Records & Warner Music Group. It is scheduled for release in January 2016. This new album follows up on her 2012 release Master of My Make-Believe. Pre-order the album to pick up a download of her latest single. Stream the song, and add it to your library with iTunes. [av_one_full first][/av_one_full] 'Can’t
E-dubble Makes His Mark on 2015 with What it Do
[av_heading heading='Greatness in October Comes from Philadelphia ' tag='h2' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] One year ago, I was searching through the first round of artists released by SXSW for their music section of the event. (They have just announced their first round of artists for 2016 here.) E-dubble, a lyricist based out of Philadelphia region, caught my ear instantly. His style and approach to writing is highly creative and inspirational. His material and talent is above par on several levels. E-dubble is one of the best kept secrets in hip-hop. It
Big Grams showcase industrial hip-hop with Phantogram and Big Boi | Album Review
[av_heading heading='Phantogram and Big Boi combine to present Big Grams' tag='h3' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Jessa Brooke [/av_heading] Phantogram and Big Boi have made collaboration history with their recent release Big Grams on Epic Records. The amazing thing about the power of music is the individual interpretation that is unique to the listener. Each person is listening for differing reasons. For some, the lyrics speak to them, and for others, the beat is all they hear and some. In connection to creating memories tied to a song or an artist. Similar to reading a book, music
Fetty Wap releases self-titled album with a year full of buzz
[av_heading heading='Over a half a billion spins and counting for Fetty Wap' tag='h3' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] Fetty Wap, rapper and musician from New Jersey, has just released his debut self-titled album with Entertainment/RGF Productions. The 2015 rising lyricist has caught international attention on music streaming sites, as well as with the traditional media outlets. Connect with Spotify to stream Fetty Wap online. Pick up a copy to experience Fetty Wap offline and on demand. The first artist ever to simultaneously chart his inaugural four entries in the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot Rap Songs Chart.
North Coast Music Festival Presents: The Silent Disco
[av_heading heading='#NCMF in Chicago ' tag='h3' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] The North Coast Music Festival has just announced the lineup for the 2015 Silent Disco taking place at Union Park September 4-6. 30 DJs spinning across all genres from hip-hop, funk and house, to disco, trap, trance, and fresh beats to enjoy via a headphone discotheque. This section of the festival will feature a double DJ booth with two separate channels of music on every headphone, so fans will be able to switch between each DJ. The Silent Disco at NCMF will
Chris Rock | Top Five Film – Interview
[av_heading heading='The Top Tier with Chris Rock' tag='h2' style='blockquote modern-quote modern-centered' size='' subheading_active='' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''][/av_heading] The New York Times conducted an interview with Chris Rock this past November. Catherine Spangler, José Ignacio Corbella, and Eugene Yi put together this brilliant piece with Rock. Watch the interview and check out the trailer for Top Five below. This piece by the New York Times is Chris Rock in raw form. I deeply appreciate that the media outlet had the backbone to leave in Rock's verbal jab at the death of print to one of the largest printing publications of all time during
President Barack Obama & First Lady Michelle Obama to Make Their SXSW
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