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TODAY AT 411MANIA.COM
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FRIDAY HIP-HOP NEWS
News on Nicki Minaj's new music video getting banned, Obie Trice's album getting pushed back, Cory Gunz being arrested on gun charges and Drake wanting to play Barack Obama, plus Amber B is your Hip-Hop Hottie and more!
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RIHANNA's NEW LOOKCheck out pics of Rihanna's brand new blonde look!
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TAYLOR'S LATEST SEXY PICSCheck out pics from Taylor Momsen's latest provocative photo shoot for FHM...
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NEWS REPORTS
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The Low End Theory 2.03.12: The Too Hot For BET Edition
(02.03.2012) - Tony Acero
News on Nicki Minaj's new music video getting banned, Obie Trice's album getting pushed back, Cory Gunz being arrested on gun charges and Drake wanting to play Barack Obama, plus Amber B is your Hip-Hop Hottie and more!
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The Love/Hate News Report 02.02.12: Happy Black History Month
(02.02.2012) - John Downey
News and thoughts on Adele breaking more records, the Amy Winehouse fashion show, Lana Del Rey critiquing herself, Jack White's new single, Nicolas Cage reading LMFAO's lyrics, Ben Folds's new album, Don Cornelius's death and more!
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NEWS
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(02.03.2012) - Jeremy Thomas
From next week's episode...
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(02.03.2012) - Jeremy Thomas
For Bow Wow's "Sweat"...
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(02.03.2012) - Jeremy Thomas
Check out "Got One"...
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(02.03.2012) - Jeremy Thomas
Check it out...
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(02.03.2012) - Jeremy Thomas
For "Charlie Brown"...
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(02.03.2012) - Jeremy Thomas
Rapper hits the top of the chart with eleven...
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(02.03.2012) - Jeremy Thomas
He snuck in...
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(02.03.2012) - Jeremy Thomas
Over her new song...
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(02.03.2012) - Ashish
Check it out...
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(02.03.2012) - Joseph Lee
Did she do better than when she was on SNL?
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(02.03.2012) - Joseph Lee
Through iTunes...
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(02.03.2012) - Joseph Lee
She says she helped write it...
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(02.03.2012) - Joseph Lee
It doesn't come out until March 26...
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(02.03.2012) - AJ Grey
Check her out...
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(02.03.2012) - Joseph Lee
They're back...
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(02.03.2012) - Joseph Lee
Justin Vernon doesn't think they were wanted...
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(02.03.2012) - AJ Grey
Check out the pics of Rihanna in hooker boots with her wacky new hair.
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(02.03.2012) - Joseph Lee
Check out "Practice"...
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(02.03.2012) - Joseph Lee
The Voice vs American Idol...
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(02.03.2012) - Joseph Lee
Coincides with a two day music festival...
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ALBUM REVIEWS
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(01.28.2012) - Wyatt E.
Released just in time for him to get divorced, Seal tries his hand a second time at old R&B classics.
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(01.24.2012) - C.A. Bell
The first solo record from The Hold Steady's frontman Craig Finn is a trip into the world of singer-songwriters. Any fan of that group can tell you the trip isn't very far. Luckily, it's a good one.
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(01.20.2012) - Nick Krenn
Blending soaring guitar riffs with bouncy synths that meet in harmony for a sing-a-long chorus, The Big Pink may be staking a claim as the next arena rock gods.
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(01.17.2012) - Nick Krenn
This is one of 2012's first albums with true sleeper potential. Listen to it now, and I guarantee it will grow on you throughout the year.
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(01.11.2012) - Wyatt E.
The latest from Snow Patrol finally sees its North American release! Let's celebrate by all feeling underwhelmed together.
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(12.12.2011) - Wyatt E.
The controversial new Korn album, mixing the classic Korn formula with dubstep galore. A fixating blend, or an ugly contrast?
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(12.12.2011) - Dan Marsicano
Former Snot/Limp Bizkit guitarist Mike Smith has formed his own project, Evolver, which recently put out their self-titled debut album on iTunes. Does Smith prove to be a credible songwriter as well as a guitarist or does his pet project churn out the same-old rock/alt-metal?
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(12.06.2011) - Bill Wannop
T-Pain is back with his latest album rEVOLVEr! Has he been able to show his evolution as an artist or is this the case of the same old same old? 411's Bill Wannop checks in with his full review!
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(12.06.2011) - Wyatt E.
Germany's most notorious metal outfit finally get the anthology treatment. Is it the powerful representation the band deserves?
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(11.25.2011) - Wyatt E.
Lady Gaga drops a holiday EP to coincide with her TV special, which sees her try her hand at old time vocal pop. Also, cookies?!?
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(11.22.2011) - Bill Wannop
M.O.P. are back with an album that is completely produced by the Snowgoons. Can the Snowgoons utilize their hard hitting beats to put M.O.P. back on top of hip hop, or this case of another hip hop group past their prime?
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(11.22.2011) - Bill Wannop
Yelawolf drops his debut Shady Records album today!. Does he live up to the hype and capitalize on his recent buzz, or should his debut album be properly disposed of?
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(11.15.2011) - Bill Wannop
Drake is back with his second studio album Take Care! But does the more R&B sound make the album more complete or is the album just a bunch of slow filler? 411's Bill Wannop checks in with his full review!
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(11.08.2011) - Bill Wannop
Mac Miller drops his debut album, Blue Slide Park. Does Miller manage to capture the fun of his childhood or does the album show the immaturity of Miller??
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(11.04.2011) - Chad Nevett
A rock ‘n’ roll legend teams with the biggest heavy metal band of all time to produce an album almost universally hated. But, what did 411’s Chad Nevett think about Lou Reed and Metallica’s Lulu? Read the review and find out!
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(11.01.2011) - Bill Wannop
Everlast released his latest album, Songs For The Ungrateful Living, which has a more country, blues type of sound. Does the new sound manage to continue the solo career of Everlast, or is he reaching the end?
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(10.25.2011) - Bill Wannop
Jedi Mind Tricks are back with their latest album Violence Begets Violence. Will the group be able to continue producing underground classics with the loss of longtime producer Stoupe or is the group on the downside of their careers?
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(10.15.2011) - Wyatt E.
The self-titled third album from Evanescence ends a six year absence from the band. How does the trademark Evanescence sound fare in 2011?
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(10.08.2011) - Wyatt E.
The second full-length album from Canadian pop starlet Lights proves to be a ton of richly produced synth-pop. A ton.
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(09.30.2011) - Wyatt E.
Wyatt E. checks in with his full review of the new release from Switchfoot. Has an indie label been kind to the Christian rockers, or..... has it not been?
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COLUMNS
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(02.03.2012) - C.A. Bell
From Pearl Jam's "Jeremy" and Rush's "Tom Sawyer" to the Grateful Dead's "Casey Jones," Jimi Hendrix's "Hey Joe" and more, 411's Christopher Bell breaks down the top 10 songs about guys!
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(02.02.2012) - Jeremy Thomas
Does Bruce Springsteen's "We Take Care Of Our Own" take care of us? Does Drake help make Mary J. Blige's "Mr. Wrong" just right? Do we like Pink's "Bridge of Light?" 411's Tony Acero and Nick Krenn listen to these tracks and more!
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(02.02.2012) - Ron Martin
Did the Dixie Chicks get banned from country radio stations? What bands have performed under different identities? How are bands labelled by record companies? All this and more in this week's edition of Ask 411 Music!
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(02.01.2012) - Joseph Lee
Was Hulk Hogan lying about almost joining Metallica? Is the music video for the Red Hot Chili Peppers' latest single worth checking out? Would we want to see Barack Obama perform on American Idol? 411's Jeremy Thomas and Tony Acero debate these topics and more in this week's 411 Fact or Fiction: Music!
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(02.01.2012) - Mikey MiGo
The rumors are true. Musicians still make music videos in 2012. In this edition of The Savage Animal, Mikey MiGo takes a look at some of the more recent music video releases. All of this, a Royal Rumble rant, a Rockstar Wrestling update, a review of The Rum Diary, and more!
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(02.01.2012) - Nick Krenn
This week's MBML has news on Jack White's debut solo album. Also, I've got new downloads and music videos featuring Rockie Fresh, Fredrik, Mark Lanegan Band, and The War On Drugs. Plus, I’ll give you a new artist to keep your eyes on and music recommendations worth your time. All this and MORE!
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(01.31.2012) - Ben Czajkowski
From Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" and Boyz II Men's "I'll Make Love To You" to Cyndi Lauper's "Time After Time" and others, 411's Ben Czajkowski and Adam Hill rank their Top 5 Love Songs!
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CONCERTS
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(01.31.2012) - Matt Arena
At the 3-year anniversary of “misfit haven” Personality Crisis show, this month’s lineup included two of my favorite acts, The Static Jacks and Devin. These two at Shea Stadium in Brooklyn promised to be a night filled with sweaty, grimy, loud rock.
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(01.24.2012) - Matt Arena
Off the strength of their self-titled debut album and live success with the AP Tour, D.R.U.G.S embarked on their own headlining tour, stopping in New York for a sensational show.
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(01.16.2012) - Matt Arena
Launching their highly anticipated second studio release, Black Taxi partnered up with heavy New York trio Lights Resolve to piece together a stellar album release show.
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(01.11.2012) - Matt Arena
Mixing his hard rock style with a classical string quartet, Andrew W.K. showcased his unique brand of live music in New York City. The end result was of course, a party.
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(11.21.2011) - Matt Arena
Coming off an album that’s critically acclaimed and equally loved by fans, Foo Fighters bring their Wasting Light Tour to New Jersey. But do they live up to the hype as one of the best bands in rock?
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(11.06.2011) - Chad Webb
Even though it happened almost two months ago, here is my review of The Big 4 of Thrash concert featuring Anthrax, Megadeth, Slayer, Metallica, and a couple 411mania staffers.....
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(11.03.2011) - Matt Arena
Voodoo Music Experience brings a great lineup year after year in a smaller setting for much less than the premiere festivals around the country. Being centered around Halloween weekend, will Voodoo be able to keep it's status one of the best small festivals around the country?
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