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Best Downloads Of The Week (2/7/14)
This past week, while not heavy on free downloads, was packed with interesting news and other tidbits in the music world. Let’s start with the basics, as we had at least two exciting radio takeovers to get excited for. The…
Potholes Interviews X: From Homeless to Houston Talent
The Coalition for the Homeless states that Houston, Texas plays host to around 8,768 homeless persons who find themselves in various conditions, but those who spend their days exposed to the elements – deemed “the unsheltered” – suffer the most.…
9th Wonder Talks ‘Jamla Is The Squad’, DJ Premier & Macklemore in NEHip-Hop Interview
In the wake of Jamla Is The Squad – the recently released compilation album from Jamla Records’ artists -, label boss and legendary producer 9th Wonder sat down and talked with NEHip-Hop.Com after his performance at the Middle East venue in Boston.…
Best Downloads Of The Week (1/27/14)
With all the controversy surrounding the Grammys this past week, it might have been difficult to keep up with all the fresh tunes hitting the Web. After a brief hiatus, we are back at it with Downloads of the Week. …
Jay Z And Others Sued for $600 Million Over Brooklyn Nets Trademark
It is being reported that Jay Z and others associated with the Brooklyn Nets are being sued over trademark issues. The dollar amount is steep, too, at $600 million. And while Jay Z had sold off his shares of the…
Pharrell Is The MVP of 2013
Before we celebrate how Pharrell vampired his ways into your mom’s dreams throughout 2013, lets go back for perspective on his oft taken for granted longevity. In the mid ’90s Pharrell earned his stripes working on material for Wreckx-N-Effects, SWV…
Potholes Podcast (Nonbelievers – Black Noi$e & BK Beats)
Today we are pumped to announce the upcoming release of Black Noi$e and BK Beats‘ Nonbelievers EP. To kick off the festivities, we’d like to give you guys a taste of what to expect thanks to the nifty mixing skills…
Best Releases and Songs of 2013 (Staff List)
With our overall look at the best albums and songs of the year out of the way, I (Andrew Martin) felt it was only right to share how our individual staff members felt about everything in 2013. I asked everyone…
The 50 Best Albums of 2013
It seems that with every year, the idea of an album being more of an event than a listening experience seems to get stronger and stronger. It 2013, that notion was defined by comeback albums, out-of-nowhere releases, genre-defining projects, and…
The 100 Best Songs Of 2013 (Part 2: 50-1)
With the first 50 entries on our overall list out of the way yesterday, now it’s time to dig into the top dogs (no pun) in our roundup of the 100 Best Songs of 2013. Just in case you go through…
