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Naughty By Nature is Timeless

As the legendary hip-hop trio comes to Bend, let’s admire the group for more than just “O.P.P.”
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Rap music has changed immensely since its inception, and just in the last few years, a shift has occurred in what becomes popular. But even in a genre that continues to evolve on the daily, there’s no doubt about the classic groups that continue to reign supreme. And Naughty By Nature? The definition of classic. […]

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“NIGH AT THE MUSEUM”

MOsley WOtta drops a new video in prep for his upcoming EP
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Sound the alarm—we’re getting new music from MOsley WOtta. In a post on his Facebook today, the man also known as Jason Graham let the people know his new EP “This IS (Not) All There IS” will be dropping on February 2. To boot, Graham also released a new music video for his song “NIGH […]

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Grammy Edition: And the nominees are…
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The 2020 Grammy nominees were announced last week, and as usual, the committee made one too many snubs for my liking. Granted, it can’t be an easy job to please the masses when it comes to music, but this year’s list of nominees seems extra perplexing. Let’s take a look at some of the big […]

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From The Fire

Warm Springs native Blue Flamez sheds light on Native life through his music
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Atribal member from the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, Scott Kalama is best known for his rapping skills—which you might have heard under the moniker, Blue Flamez. He’s an award-winning artist making strides for Native Americans, bringing positivity to his roots. Through his music, Kalama showcases an inside perspective to living life as an indigenous […]

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Four Favorites: “Big D.O.L.L.A.”

Damian Lillard, aka Dame D.O.L.L.A, is blessing our ears this offseason with his third album
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When he isn’t busy hitting bigtime buzzer beaters over Paul George, or being a father, you can probably find Damian Lillard in the studio rapping his a** off. The Portland Trail Blazers’ starting point guard now officially has three albums under his belt with the release of his latest effort, “Big D.O.L.L.A.” While you’ve probably […]

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Artist Fact Sheet: Dizzy Wright

Easygoing raps, heavy bass
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Dizzy Wright’s latest album, “Nobody Cares, Work Harder,” was released March 15. The project as a whole might be filled with some of Wright’s most catchy and radio-worthy tracks (two of which I list below) in his professional career. Currently on tour celebrating the new album, Wright has made quite a few waves in the […]

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High Desert Hip-Hop

The Clumzys bring a dose of local rap to the Central Oregon scene
Bron Wickum

The Clumzys, a rap duo from Arizona living in Redmond have been making some noise on stages around Central Oregon, opening for names including Snow Tha Product, Afroman and Dev at the Domino Room and The Capitol. And they aren’t stopping there, as the tag-team rap duo is set to open for Dizzy Wright at […]

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The Excellence of Murs

Hip hop lovers old and young should still be listening to this indie legend
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I first found Murs 10 years ago while watching MTV. His “Rock The Vote” spots kept coming on in between my shows, during the heat of the 2008 election—coming in conjunction with the release of his album, “Murs for President.” I was only 13 or 14 at the time, so obviously I couldn’t vote, but I […]

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Hip-Hop Subscription

Zion I delves into Patreon
Anne Pick

When Baba Zumbi, the primary member in hip-hop crew Zion I, started out in the late ’90s, the music industry was a very different place. When he wanted to release an album, Zumbi would tell his distributors and they’d provide an advance that would help him record. In the age of streaming and digital downloads, […]

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His Truth

Lyrics Born gets personal on his 10th studio album
Anne Pick

Lyrics Born has earned several “first” titles over the years. He takes the title of first Asian-American solo rapper to release a greatest hits record and perform at major festivals including Coachella and Lollapalooza. Now, he also stands as the first Asian-American solo rapper to release a 10th album. This milestone comes as a great […]

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