As we previously reported, among the numerous star studded fundraising efforts to combat the effects of the disastrous earthquake to hit Haiti last month, has been a 25th anniversary version of the We Are the World charity single. The 1985 original brought together some of the world’s biggest stars, reading like a who’s who of the pop music scene of the time, with Diana Ross, Michael Jackson (who co-wrote the song with Lionel Ritchie), Bruce Springsteen and Stevie Wonder all lending their vocals with the aim to end famine in Africa. This time, money raised will go to Haiti, and as MTV has reported the lineup is no less impressive: Kanye West, Brian Wilson, Miley Cyrus, Gladys Knight, Barbra Streisand, Pink, Nick Jonas, LL Cool J, Robin Thicke, Celine Dion, Akon, Rob Thomas, Wyclef Jean, Jeff Bridges, Vince Vaughn, Jordin Sparks, Good Charlotte’s Madden brothers, Tony Bennett, Josh Groban, Snoop Dogg, Justin Bieber, Jennifer Hudson, Keri Hilson, Jamie Foxx, Tyrese, Katharine McPhee, Sean Garrett, will.i.am, Carlos Santana, Melanie Fiona, Enrique Iglesias, Toni Braxton, Jason Mraz, Busta Rhymes, Nicole Scherzinger, Nicole Richie, Usher, Julianne Hough, Raphael Saadiq, Zac Brown, India.Arie, Randy Jackson, Musiq Soulchild, Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart, Fonzworth Bentley, Kid Cudi, IYAZ, Bizzy Bone, Nipsey Hussle, Al Jardine, Trey Songz, Faith Evans and Mya. (more…)
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cornershopstudios’ Top Ten Concerts of 2009
01.01.10With the plethora of live shows that constantly swirl through our lives, it may seem a daunting task to choose but some of the best… and it is. But we buckled down and pulled out the Top Ten shows that made our ears ring, toes tap and bodies move. Curious? Yeah you are…
1. The Lemonheads @ Maison des arts de Laval – 07.03.09
In a music lover’s lifetime they hope for an opportunity to witness rock ‘n’ roll in it’s truest form. Many forget that pain and a series of missteps usually define the true form of expression through music. The Lemonheads reminded us of the elegantly wasted glow of grunge and thusly stand at this year’s number one spot for best show of 2009.
2. The Dead Weather @ Ottawa Bluesfest – 07.19.09
As a shining member of modern rock’s royal family, Jack White assembled a band of audio heavyweights the likes of which devour a stage armed with what can only be defined as an intrinsic ability to perform. The Dead Weather stand tall as they grab the number two spot for a performance that still has Ottawa ringing.
3. Mastodon @ Le National – 05.04.09
The seething crowd moved in calculated time with the gargantuan tsunami of distorted fantasy as Mastodon disrupted Le National’s chi to take a commanding hold at number three. (more…)
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CD Reviews
Royce da 5’9” – Street Hop
10.25.09Formerly the center of the hip-hop world’s drama (including a drawn out rivalry between Eminem’s crew D12) Royce de 5’9’’ puts out Street Hop, an album with self-reflective musings backed by some fat beats. (more…)
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Bits & Pieces
Turntablist DJ Roc Raida Passes Away At 37
09.21.0937-year-old master turntablist Anthony Williams, better known by his stage name DJ Roc Raida, died on Saturday with the cause of death still unknown. The scratch master’s passing was confirmed by long time cohort and friend Busta Rhymes, with the word warrior announcing on Twitter, “I am sorry 2 say that on this day at 2:05 Sept 19th we lost another incredible life… DJ Roc Raida died 2day my personal DJ is gone”. Raida was a founding member of the legendary turntable crew the X-Ecutioners, winner of the 1995 DMC World DJ Championships, released many solo records and manned the tables for diverse artists such as Big Pun, Pink, Nelly and Bill Laswell. The Roc Raida was most recently viewed on the silver screen starring in Doug Pray’s documentary dubbed Scratch. He will be greatly missed by his friends and peers and lives on through his many accomplishments within the hip hop community. R.I.P. DJ Roc Raida, your memory will beat on.
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Concert Reviews
Busta Rhymes @ Metropolis – 08.20.09
08.26.09
“Clap your hands just like this… Unless your pussy smells like fish”, were just some of the colorful pieces of insight uttered by Busta Rhymes as he took an antsy Metropolis by storm following an hour and a half wait… However based on the explosive response and the cannabis cloud holding up the venue’s ceiling, the night’s patrons were none too upset. (more…)
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Bits & Pieces
Busta Rhymes – Last Night @ Metropolis
08.21.09
Three things are certain in life… Death, taxes and the incendiary presence Busta Rhymes brings to the live stage. “If you ain’t gonna snap your fingers, then you’re free to get the fuck out the club”… Stay tuned for the photos so sweet and the words so pure.
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Bits & Pieces
Busta Rhymes – Tonight @ Metropolis
08.20.09Metropolis is under siege as Brooklyn power house rapper Busta Rhymes spits vicious flows for Montreal tonight.
With special guests: DJ Shortcut + Belly + Koriass + Narcicyst + Shogun
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Bits & Pieces
Busta Rhymes – Last Night @ Ottawa Bluesfest
07.17.09
After “being stuck in Montreal” and getting on stage an hour late, Busta Rhymes treated some very irked fans to a first-class, albeit way too short 25 minute set last night at the Ottawa Bluesfest. Come back soon for our who, what, where, when and why festival wrap up.
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Bits & Pieces
Busta Rhymes – Tonight @ Ottawa Bluesfest
07.16.09The wildly boisterous Busta Rhymes brings his thuggish ragga-influenced rap style to the Bank of America Stage tonight at the Ottawa Bluesfest.
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CD Reviews
Asher Roth – Asleep in the Bread Aisle
04.25.09
It seems as though the days of violent gangster rap are long behind us, as well as the disappearance of a genre yearning for cash, bitches and hoes. Hailing from the depths of white middle class Pennsylvanian suburbia, Asher Roth drops his debut track basket, Asleep in the Bread Aisle. (more…)
