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Akon

  • Blogs

    March 27, 2012

    "The Sweet Escape" Showcased Akon's Cooperative Mentality

    Akon hasn't been perfect throughout his career, but it's hard to accuse him of being selfish. The St. Louis native developed a propensity to share the spotlight with other artists, even if it means his presence isn't always noticed. That cooperative mentality allowed Akon's behind-the-scenes career ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 29, 2012

    Nelly Taught America "Country Grammar" on This Day in 2000

    Mainstream superstardom often begins with a spark, rather than an explosion. It's hard to say whether Lady Gaga would have been more than a behind-the-scenes cog in Akon's machine without "Just Dance." And if 50 Cent had not delivered "In Da Club," it's possible that the world may never have tasted ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 2, 2011

    Akon Self-Censored His Way to the Top: Five Years Ago Today

    News flash: popular music includes profanity. Now that I've gotten your attention with that shocking revelation, here's another: some of the trickiest songs to release as singles incorporate naughty words in to the title. Music might be a form of expression, but it's also a business. And sometimes ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 18, 2011

    Ten Girl Talk Mashups That Should Exist

    Tonight, Girl Talk returns to the Pageant for what will inevitably be a sweaty, calorie-burnin' good time for those who possess an affinity for pop culture and a lack of attention span. In light of this event, A to Z was contemplating the (debatable, perhaps illegal) art of the mashup, and came up w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 16, 2010

    New Release Highlights For November 16: Local Boy Nelly Returns With 5.0

    (New albums are typically released on Tuesdays, i.e., today. What can you spend your hard-earned pennies on this week? Find out below.) Cassidy's C.A.S.H.​*Cassidy, C.A.S.H. The once gold-certified rapper returns with a new studio album. Stream the C.A.S.H. in full here. *Crushed Stars, Con ... More >>

  • News

    June 2, 2010

    2010 Music Showcase: 1 night, 50+ bands, 5 bucks this Saturday on Wash. Ave.

    (New albums are typically released on Tuesdays, i.e., today. What can you spend your hard-earned pennies on this week? Find out below.) Cassidy's C.A.S.H.​*Cassidy, C.A.S.H. The once gold-certified rapper returns with a new studio album. Stream the C.A.S.H. in full here. *Crushed Stars, Con ... More >>

  • Music

    March 31, 2010

    Divas of Da Lou

    7 p.m. Friday, April 2. The Ambassador, 9800 Halls Ferry Road, Jennings.

  • Blogs

    March 27, 2010

    Concert Review: Bone Thugs-n-Harmony at Pop's, Friday, March 26

    Judging by the looks of last night's sold-out performance at Pop's, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony could've easily filled a much larger venue. The joint was packed to capacity, and I had at least three people ask me if I had tickets to sell before I made it to the front door. Photo: Nick SchnelleWish Bone, ... More >>

  • Music

    February 24, 2010

    Bradd Young steps back into the spotlight as a solo artist

    Judging by the looks of last night's sold-out performance at Pop's, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony could've easily filled a much larger venue. The joint was packed to capacity, and I had at least three people ask me if I had tickets to sell before I made it to the front door. Photo: Nick SchnelleWish Bone, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 24, 2009

    DJ David Guetta at Home Nightclub, 11/23/09: Photos

    French DJ David Guetta was at Home Nightclub last night, performing to an estimated 1,000 people. Guetta recently spoke with City Pages in Minneapolis, where he spins tonight. He describes his new album, One Love, as such: I've got some incredible people on the album -- Kelly Rowland, Kid Cudi, Akon ... More >>

  • Music

    April 8, 2009

    The Maine/Family Force 5/3OH!3

    6 p.m. Wednesday, April 15. Pop's, 1403 Mississippi Avenue, Sauget, Illinois.

  • Blogs

    December 28, 2008

    Busted Rhymes: The Top 10 Most Preposterous Rap Songs of 2008

    By Ben Westhoff Hip-hop A-listers including Rick Ross, Akon and Plies were caught grossly exaggerating their gangster credentials this year. (Turns out they were painfully law-abiding. The horror!) But even if your favorite rapper wasn't caught in a lie, you can bet he or she put out a hilariously ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 11, 2008

    Review Photos: New Kids on the Block at the Scottrade Center, Monday, November 10

    By Ben Westhoff Hip-hop A-listers including Rick Ross, Akon and Plies were caught grossly exaggerating their gangster credentials this year. (Turns out they were painfully law-abiding. The horror!) But even if your favorite rapper wasn't caught in a lie, you can bet he or she put out a hilariously ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 22, 2008

    '90s Hip-Hop Jam of the Week: Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, "Tha Crossroads"

    By Ben Westhoff Hip-hop A-listers including Rick Ross, Akon and Plies were caught grossly exaggerating their gangster credentials this year. (Turns out they were painfully law-abiding. The horror!) But even if your favorite rapper wasn't caught in a lie, you can bet he or she put out a hilariously ... More >>

  • Music

    April 9, 2008

    Remaking Michael

    Why waste money (or steal) those bogus Thriller remixes when you can get better Michael Jackson reinventions legally — for free? Plus, the history of the classic Harlem Globetrotters song "Sweet Georgia Brown."

  • Blogs

    February 10, 2008

    2008 Grammy Awards: The Liveblog

    Why waste money (or steal) those bogus Thriller remixes when you can get better Michael Jackson reinventions legally — for free? Plus, the history of the classic Harlem Globetrotters song "Sweet Georgia Brown."

  • Blogs

    November 28, 2007

    When the Post-Dispatch Sports Section Attempts to Write about Hip-Hop

    Why waste money (or steal) those bogus Thriller remixes when you can get better Michael Jackson reinventions legally — for free? Plus, the history of the classic Harlem Globetrotters song "Sweet Georgia Brown."

  • Music

    September 12, 2007

    T-Pain

    Epiphany (Jive)

  • Blogs

    September 10, 2007

    2007 MTV VMAs Wrap-Up: Stream-of-Conscious about Britney, Timberlake and more

    Epiphany (Jive)

  • Music

    May 30, 2007

    Bone Thugs-N-Harmony

    Strength & Loyalty (Full Surface/Interscope)

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