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Following up a great album is always a daunting task for a musician, and though plenty of artists managed to do this successfully, (Radiohead's Kid A, Public Enemy's Fear of a Black Planet), many others have fallen completely short. Here are six of the biggest drops in quality between albums. -
Run-DMC Producer Larry Smith Dead at 63, Russell Simmons and Darryl McDaniels Respond on Twitter
Prior to the Rick Rubin-produced "Walk This Way" remix featuring Run-DMC and Aerosmith, there was Larry Smith. The legendary producer was the mastermind behind the rap trio's first two groundbreaking albums, 'Run-DMC' and 'King of Rock.' Russell Simmons and Darryl McDaniels both took to Twitter to honor Smith, who died recently at the age of 63. -
Dave Grohl Reflects on 'Foo Fighters: Sonic Highways' Series, Says Next Project Will Be 'Bigger'
Dave Grohl's love letter to American music, Sonic Highways, came to an end on Friday (Dec. 5). The Foo Fighters ended their journey in New York City, interviewing the likes of KISS's Paul Stanley, Public Enemy's Chuck D and record producer Rick Rubin. The frontman spoke with 'Rolling Stone' recently about the series and reflected on the epic journey. -
Michael Brown, Eric Garner: 10 Tribute Songs From T.I., Alicia Keys, J. Cole, And More
Following the grand jury decisions regarding the police-related deaths of Michael Brown in Ferguson, MO and Eric Garner in Staten Island, NY, plenty of musicians have expressed their outrage and calls for peace and unity by releasing songs inspired by these incidents. Here are 10 songs inspired by the deaths of Michael Brown and Eric Garner. -
Inspire Your Fantasy Football Team as The Playoffs Approach: Eminem, Metallica and Public Enemy Can Totally Influence Your Squad
It's more than three months until the Super Bowl...but the most relevant sporting event of your year probably begins this weekend: Your Fantasy Football League Playoffs. Let Music Times help you inspire your team of non-responsive digital NFL stars to win your league. -
De La Soul Share Political New Track "The People" Featuring Chuck D Of Public Enemy [LISTEN]
At some point in 2015, legendary hip-hop group De La Soul will be releasing a new studio album, their first since 2012's Plug 1 & Plug 2 Present...First Serve and their first with all three original members since 2004's The Grind Date. In anticipation of this album, the New York trio has shared a powerful new track titled "The People," featuring none other than Public Enemy's Chuck D, which you can check out below. -
T.I., Young Thug Share 'I Need War' Video, Rap in Camouflage Before Playing Paintball [WATCH]
T.I. and Young Thug busted out some camouflage for the video for their collaboration "I Need War." The track is from September's Hustle Gang mixtape "G.D.O.D. 2," "XXL" noted. T.I. took time out of his busy schedule of promoting his ninth studio album, "Paperwork," to film the video, which features he and his crew getting amped up to play paintball. "Hey, all I gotta do is make my plan," T.I. raps. "All the motherf--king games, I don't play my man / If I slap his ass now in the mouth, bet next / Time I see him, p---y n---a tryna shake my hand." Check it out below. The Atlanta rapper stopped by Power 105.1's "The Breakfast Club" last month to talk about "Paperwork." -
Public Enemy to Reissue 'It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back' and 'Fear of a Black Planet'
Legendary hip-hop group Public Enemy have announced reissues of two of their classic albums: 1988's "It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back" and 1990's "Fear of a Black Planet." According to "Stereogum," both albums will come with a bonus disc containing alternate mixes and instrumentals, while It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back will include the 1989 concert film "Fight the Power ... Live!," which, according to "Consequence of Sound," has never before been released on DVD. -
Snoop Dogg, Flavor Flav Share New Track 'Bishop Gorman Move Them Chains' [LISTEN]
After dropping the freestyle track “WFTV Millionaire” yesterday in celebration of his Youtube channel earning one million followers, Snoop Dogg has shared yet another bizarre celebratory track. “Bishop Gorman Move Them Chains” gives plenty of shout outs to Las Vegas high school Bishop Gorman, who have the country’s number one high school football team. Flavor Flav drops by to do his typical hype-man routine, while Carlos 1500 handles production. -
Director Mark Pellington Finally Speaks Out About 'Mangled' Nine Inch Nails Video
Pellington is best known for directing Pearl Jam's iconic "Jeremy" video, and Pellington has also directed projects for Bruce Springsteen, Michael Jackson and Public Enemy, among other artists. -
#Fugazi1888: Public Enemy, Morrissey and Pixies Try to Sell Their Classic Albums 100 Years Earlier
Music Times scrounged together a list of other classic 1988 performances and wondered what would happen if those same performers had to justify their works 100 years earlier, to jump on the #Fugazi1888 bandwagon. -
7 Cover Songs That Sound Nothing Like The Original
Though most cover songs remain pretty much faithful to the original arrangement, an interesting cover song should take the basic elements of the original and build something entirely new and unique out of them. Here are seven cover songs that sound nothing like the original. -
Emcee Alex Trebek: A Brief Celebration of 'Jeopardy!'s Musical Categories with Raps from Its Iconic Host
Join Music Times for a brief celebration of 'Jeopardy!'s musical categories, particularly those that involve Alex Trebek rapping. -
Beats Music Releases 'Do the Right Thing' Doc
Beats Music Releases 'Do the Right Thing' Doc. -
10 Tracks to Discourage Drug Use to Boost Electric Zoo's Message
To answer the theoretical question "turn down for what," we give you ten great tracks totally against turning up in the first place.
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