'Afterparty Babies' Out March 4th 2008 On Anti-/Epitaph Records
CADENCE WEAPON TOUR DATES
with Born Ruffians
2/28 NORTHAMPTON, MA @ Iron Horse
2/29 BOSTON, MA @ Middle East
3/01 BROOKLYN, NY @ Union Hall
3/02 NEW YORK, NY @ Mercury Lounge
3/04 PHILADELPHIA, PA @ Johnny Brenda's
3/05 BALTIMORE, MD @ Ottobar
3/06 WASHINGTON, DC @ DC9
3/07 CARRBORO, NC @ Local 506
3/08 ATLANTA, GA @ Drunken Unicorn
3/10 NEW ORLEANS, LA @ One Eyed Jacks
3/11 BATON ROUGE, LA @ Spanish Moon
3/12 SXSW - Upper Class Party
3/13 SXSW - Anti-/Epitaph Party
3/14 SXSW - Hot Freaks! Party, You Ain't No Picasso Party
3/15 DENTON, TX @ Hailey's
3/16 PHOENIX, AZ @ Rhythm Room
3/17 TUCSON, AZ @ Plush
3/18 SAN DIEGO, CA @ Casbah
3/19 LOS ANGELES, CA @ Echo
3/20 SAN FRANCISCO, CA @ Bottom of the Hill
3/21 PORTLAND, OR @ Holocene
3/22 SEATTLE, WA @ High Dive
4/01 MINNEAPOLIS, MN @ 7th Street Entry
4/02 CHICAGO, IL @ Empty Bottle
4/03 CLEVELAND, OH @ Grog Shop
4/04 PONTIAC, MI @ Pike Room
It is not often that I talk about hip hop. I just don't listen to hip hop all that much, but for some reason I really like this song
Maniac - It's Alright (Download Link)
Hot Chip is offering a free download for the song "I Became A Volunteer". It's not on any album and wont be on the forthcoming album "Made In The Dark" which will be released in February 2008. To download the free MP3 all you have to do is join the Hot Chip Newsletter which you can do Here.
Jay-Z accomplishes what most of his contemporaries are unable to, create a captivating and entertaining listening experience, which purveys depth and substance via witty and clever wordplay (schememag)
Whenever a legend puts out a new record, his reputation is on the line. When several of your previous nine albums are leagues ahead of other artists’ “Greatest Hits” collections, it’s tough to recreate that magic. Unfortunately, Jay-Z shows signs of falling off in this tenth installment. (CornellSun)
Overall, the album plays out like a good movie, overly slick at times, but generally, a riveting experience....At this rate, a sequel might be in order. (prettymuchamazing)
(JayZ)..unquestionably delivers the goods — showcasing deft metaphors about his own ghetto ascension and an uncanny ear for dramatic sonic backdrops. (MSN)
If Jay can keep putting out records like "American Gangster" no one will be calling for his re-retirement anytime soon, so here's to hoping we don't have to wait for an American Gangster movie sequel to get another "American Gangster" like album. (Gooseninja)
There is no definitive radio smash hit present but that’s what keeps the project fresh. Jay goes from running the block to cornering the market without forcing the issue, leaving no need to question his G file. (AllHipHop)
American Gangster is better than 90% of the albums that were released this year in 2007 (KevinNottingham)
4 out of 5 stars (RollingStone)
"Sweetest Girl" Remix featuring Raekwon, Akon and Lil' Wayne (QuickTime)
AllHipHop recently did an interview with KRS One where he claims Kanye West is not hip hop because of this clothing style, white shades and big video productions...claiming "we don't wear white shades out here, we are not all into fashion.."
Kanye West bum rushes the stage at the MTV Europe VMAs after not winning the statue for Best Video.
