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Posts in category "Dance Music"

Joe Russo-Celebrates the 3rd Anniversary at The Shrine-with De La Soul

Joe Russo-Celebrates the 3rd Anniversary at The Shrine-with De La Soul
Earlier this week-I had the opportunity to speak with the ever growing legendary promoter and founder of The Shrine-Joe Russo.  On the topic of discussion was the 3rd Anniversary bringing Soul and R&B music to Chicago’s Southside. The journey for The Shrine from year 1 to 3…how did you go about making all of this happen... Read more »
By Eric Smith,
May 25, 2012 at 6:32 pm
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B.o.B a rising star with his amazing new album Strange Clouds.

B.o.B a rising star with his amazing new album Strange Clouds.
An exclusive interview with Atlantic Records B.o.B in town promoting his new album at the Hard Rock Cafe Chicago. Let’s talk about the new album Strange Clouds. Strange Clouds is everything that I have wanted my album to be since I’ve been making music.  I finally feel like I’ve executed on this album and it’s... Read more »
By Eric Smith,
April 19, 2012 at 1:56 pm
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The Revolutionary RES-was All Natural and Unleashed at The Shrine

The Revolutionary RES-was All Natural and Unleashed at The Shrine
In this 2nd installment of the “Curls Unleashed Beauty Bar”, soul songstress RES was in town to host the All Natural: An Artist’s Workshop at The Shrine.  Being a fan of her music since the release her infectious dance single “They Say” it was a pleasure having the opportunity to chat with her on all... Read more »
By Eric Smith,
April 9, 2012 at 3:39 pm
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Beats Antique: A Cross Cultural Music Extravaganza.

Beats Antique: A Cross Cultural Music Extravaganza.
Beat Antique was in Chicago this weekend performing at the Aragon with Umpree’s McGee.  Playing to a packed house this band pulled together a most enjoyable performance for the audience in attendance.  I had heard the group’s music before-mainly through YouTube-and really couldn’t put a finger on their sound.  Beats Antique is a must see... Read more »
By Eric Smith,
November 28, 2011 at 9:59 am
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Every move is crucial with BoB and his new album Strange Clouds will be Epic.

Every move is crucial with BoB and his new album Strange Clouds will be Epic.
B.o.B. was in town the other night at theMID on a promotional tour for his upcoming new album “Strange Clouds”.  An Atlanta product-B.o.B.-otherwise known as Bobby Ray Simmons-is one of today’s new generation hip hop artist-and a refreshing personality on the scene.  He’s likable.  His lyrics are intellectual and engaging.  He’s got his own sound. ... Read more »
By Eric Smith,
November 14, 2011 at 9:58 am
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Theophulis London Stands Alone…a Hip Hop Talent Unlike Today's Radio Replicas.

Theophulis London Stands Alone…a Hip Hop Talent Unlike Today's Radio Replicas.
If you’re like many, when listening to today’s pop music on the radio-in particular hip hop-you have to wonder what has happened to the genre.  Except for a few notable mentions a la Kanye West, Jay-Z and L’il Wayne-every other hip hop artists sounds like they want to be those honorables-rapping through the likes of... Read more »
By Eric Smith,
October 24, 2011 at 9:48 am
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Chromeo: (Noun) Electro-Funk Band (Synonym) Talking Heads (Verb) Dance

Chromeo: (Noun) Electro-Funk Band (Synonym) Talking Heads (Verb) Dance
Chromeo will be performing at the House of Blues on September 30th.  If you love to dance-go. Dave, where are you guys from originally and how did the band get started? We’re from Montreal Canada.  We grew up as teenagers listening to hip hop music.  Through hip hop we discovered funk music and soul music. ... Read more »
By Eric Smith,
September 28, 2011 at 11:30 am
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Conversations with Estelle-I give you "All of Me" please don't "Break my Heart"

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At the Hard Rock Hotel with Estelle discussing her new single “Break My Heart and her upcoming album “All of Me”-leading up to her kickoff performance for the Wade’s World Foundation. Estelle you have a lot going on right now with the new single “Break My Heart”.  What was the inspiration for this song? “Break... Read more »
By Eric Smith,
August 29, 2011 at 9:30 am
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Joachim Garruard brought down the house at Perry's Music Stage-Lolla Francaise!

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On set with Joachim Garraud after turning it out at the Perry’s Music Stage at Lolla. Joachim-coming in to Chicago what did you expect for today’s show? Coming to Lollapalooza for the 20th anniversary was very exciting to me from a long time ago.  To be on stage for me behind the decks is like... Read more »
By Eric Smith,
August 8, 2011 at 1:55 pm
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Kerli brings her Army of Love to Lollapalooza and has everyone Walking on Air.

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What makes Lollapalooza one of the best festivals around is the breadth of high quality acts that are featured on any given day.  You really have to try hard-not to find something you like from the many artist performing.  I have a love for dance music-and there was an artist who I was officially introduced... Read more »
By Eric Smith,
August 8, 2011 at 9:50 am
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