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...Hannah Montana: “Nobody’s Perfect”. This song contains many different flavors: pop chords in the chorus, synth riffs, classical strings, and hip-hop vocals in the intro [“everybody makes mistakes, everybody has those days”], rock guitar in the verse, and a charming vocal performance...

Author: By Crimson arts Staff, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: CELEBRITY LISTS | 12/14/2007 | See Source »

...Hiphop Archive Web site that the way you spell hip-hop is one word, capitalized. Why is this important?MM: I think that part of what I’m arguing is that it’s one thing—it’s not a word that’s hip, and then a word that’s word that’s hip, and then a word that’s hop. It’s only ever said together. I think that the argument of separating it out is one that doesn?...

Author: By Kirsten E.M. Slungaard, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: 15 Questions with Marcyliena Morgan | 12/12/2007 | See Source »

...music. That’s funny.) With regard to the first question: because they’re popular and they’ve affected popular culture. Daft Punk has been bringing electro to the mainstream for the last ten years with their largely inoffensive and sometimes-boring dance beats. Hip-hop has hooked on—listen to Kanye’s “Stronger” or Missy Elliott’s “Touch It.” Not to mention that they played at James Murphy’s house. And then there?...

Author: By Elsa S. Kim, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Daft Punk | 12/7/2007 | See Source »

...Queen,” inspiring hope that the duo will recapture the “Hips Don’t Lie” magic, but her chorus disappoints. It’s devoid of rhythm, insipid and dull. Paul Simon’s weak vocals frankly ruin the otherwise promising “Fast Car.” Without a doubt, the strongest parts of the album are when Wyclef sticks with his soft, introspective vocals and signature blend of hip-hop and rock. The album’s first single “Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill...

Author: By Cora K. Currier, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Wyclef Jean | 12/7/2007 | See Source »

...become a mobster after watching it. The same goes for most cultural phenomenon during any given era, as The Nation contributor Dave Zirin writes: “Music and culture are reflections—sometimes very ugly reflections—of … harsh realities…Blaming hip-hop for our current state is like blaming the pan-flute and zither for the crusades.” In an economy where pop culture is marketed, packaged, and sold, the product must, by necessity, reflect society’s values. Obviously, misogyny, violence and crime sell?...

Author: By Aparicio J. Davis | Title: Blame Canada! | 12/6/2007 | See Source »

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