3OH!3

In the 3OH!3
Boulder based parody gangster rap group 3OH!3 is something for the record books. When listening to some songs it’s hard to believe that this hip hop/something group draws an 80% punk and skater crowd. Their shows are caulked full of energy and reminiscent of a metal show with the fans screaming and jumping all while holding up the 3OH!3 gang sign. Comprised mainly of Sean Forman and Nathaniel Motte, 3OH!3’s lyrics are as hilarious as their choreographed dance moves strait off the N*Sync stage. Most of their lyrics mock the standard “gangster rap” topics of bling and gang signs while still producing very well made music. Their beats are strong and powerful compelling you to get crazy no matter where you are. Check them out for those who haven’t yet.



3OH!3 - Fox Theatre

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Redman and Akir

The phrase “if these walls could talk” losses its meaning when walking into the lobby of the Fox Theatre. The walls don’t talk, they shout. They are riddled with pictures of shows from Snoop Dogg to String Cheese Incident and Tom Petty to Primus. This venue has lived an amazing life so far. Hundreds of world-renowned artists have played there. Thursday was no different, maximum occupancy was hit at about 10:30 when Akir took the stage. Accompanying him was Hasan Salaam, Payshir, and DJ G.I. Joe. The energy there never ceases to amaze me. With two tiers on both sides of the elongated room it forms a pit of 600+ people, siphoning the energy to the center. If words could only explain when Redman took the stage. Every show I go to I’m constantly reminded why I live for this. The crowd jumps up and down in waves caused by un-synced minds. I only watch from the balcony or back stage, I’m mostly over the shoulder-to-shoulder mayhem. I prefer the birds eye view over anything. The show went till about 1 am and I spent the rest of the night partying with the artists until about 4 am. I’m pleased that hip hop is not dead. .. now if rap could only face that plague. Redman did however give a speech that touched on music downloading. I stopped listening. . If he was asking me to stop, I wouldn’t. And if he was encouraging me to continue. . the speech was impertinent to me. GET OUT AND GO TO SOME SHOWS.

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www.myspace.com/akir
www.myspace.com/hasansalaam
www.myspace.com/payshir
www.myspace.com/djgijoe

Soulja Boy huh?

How can someone explain 11,441,392 Myspace hits from a 16-year-old kid in his basement?? Complete ignorance. I vomited in my studio this morning. This ever-growing gangster rap phenomenon never ceases to baffle me. I really wish that I could take my hit back. He owes me my time to research him and his count should return to 11,441,391. Half of this craze is attributed to word of mouth. Unfortunately you can not determine the amount of plays, because if I was to sit with my browser open all day and play the songs continuously, then the play count will rise with it. And as for the 11 million hits, I seriously hope that about 11 million other people were duped into looking him up just as I was. He has absolutely no talent and from his Myspace music previews NO LYRICS!. . Just repeated hooks and bridges. Ahhh, I’m done.

Live Revival

I was recently reading a blog by a colleague of mine about his total despise for Justin Timberlake. In it he talked of his total captivation by an HBO special featuring a live show. I agree in the sense of how he began, Mickey Mouse club all the way to the total pop domination, but what he has become is what all artists should strive to be. He is a performer, in every aspect of the word. As an artist he broke the ties of media company control and allowed his actual talent to shine through.


I steal music and never feel an ounce of guilt even though I produce and manage artists, CD prices are through the roof. I will however run an old lady down to ensure that I get tickets to a concert. The music industry needs to take what they can get and then get out of the artists pockets instead or raping our world’s brilliant minds. You would be surprised how easy it is to start on your own. In an article I was reading in the New York Times, Columbia Records executive Steve Barnett had offered the idea of taking 50% of artist’s tour and merchandise money to try and save the drowning record label. Now if you don’t know, this is the only money that artists truly ever get. Every nickel otherwise is taxed down to its core. Imagine if all the millions of dollars spent on promotion of a CD and it’s sales were instead used to fund live shows; to ensure that one night left a permanent image in your mind.

Kanye Spends 50 Cent

Kanye and 50 cent. .. christ almighty..
I'm going completely off of rumors so bare with me. . As I know kanye and 50's battle of sales will determine if I never have to hear 50 Cent again. This is awesome because yesterday I was told that Kanye is up 100,000 already. Turn 50's mic off! Now don't get me wrong, I listen to some of his music but the world be be a better place without one more thug rapper. Now I also hate Kanye and his stuck up attitude, but can deal because his music is moving in a forward path. Now as against paying for music as I am. . I recommend that every one go buy Kanye's album. Sh!t buy one for your grandma and help my "silence 50 cause"!