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Q-Tip

Q-Tip (born Jonathan Davis on November 20, 1970 in New York City), is an American rapper, actor, and record producer, and is the former leader of the group A Tribe Called Quest, from which he was also known as "Abstract". He converted to Islam in the mid-1990s, and changed his name to Kamaal Ibn John Fareed. The Q in Q-Tip's stage name stands for Queens, the borough of New York City from which he hails. It is also said to be a name that represents his ability to get into one’s ears. He also refers to himself as The Abstract (originally The Abstract Poetic) and Kamaal the Abstract.

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Hydro

There are multiple artists or groups who have recorded using this name, including (in roughly chronological order): 1. A Canadian disco group (1979) whose members include Bill Hill, Don Graham, Fitz Walton, Joe La Greca, John Farley, Peter Dowse, Terry Martel. 2. Robbie Bronnimann, of dBA/65 dBA, created “Hydro” as a side project in the 1990s, with his wife Shaz Sparks, Ray Goudie, and Andy Hunter among the contributors. The albums "Spiritualisation" (1995) and "Aborigination" (1997) are now out of print.

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Mind Frame

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King Britt

King Britt is a pioneer of all things soulful, rhythmically textured and melodically provocative. This Philadelphia native has found a way to escape the strictures of a single category of music by expressing his creations through deep house, hip-hop, broken beat, nu-jazz, funk and afro-tech. Whether it’s film scoring for Hollywood, rocking the playa at Burning Man or consulting for the leading urban lifestyle brands, there are no limits to what King Britt will do next.

DJ Cable

Since his introduction to the world of DJ-ing in 1999 and hailing from Colchester, UK, award-winning DJ Cable has established himself within the UK's competitive club scene, emerging as one of the best party rockers it has to offer. Having played alongside household names such as Semtex (BBC 1Xtra/Def Jam), DJ Craze (Kanye West’s Tour DJ/3X DMC World Champ), Grandmaster Flash, Cash Money, Beat Torrent/C2C, Shortee Blitz (Kiss FM), internationally-renowned artists such as Twista, Sean Kingston, Taio Cruz & Soulja Boy...

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Mole

MOLE es una banda de rock argentino formado en el 2007 en Capital Federal, Buenos Aires. Este grupo se caracteriza por llevar como líder al Baterista de Soda Stereo, Charly Alberti. Luego de casi 8 años de aquél inolvidable “Último Concierto” de Soda Stereo, cuando a mediados de 2005, Charly Alberti retoma su vocación musical. Tras varios meses de trabajar solo, decide aunar fuerzas con Andrés, su hermano menor con quien tenían la deuda pendiente de alguna vez hacer algo juntos.

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DJ Krust

DJ Krust (or sometimes just Krust) is part of the Bristol-based Reprazent collective, as well as releasing his own solo material. In his own right, he is probably most well-known for the mid-90s release "Warhead," which was one of a handful of tunes released in early 1997 which saw drum and bass move towards a more streamlined sound. "Warhead" has been remixed several times by both Krust and other artists. Krust is also well known for his 1996 release "Angles" on V Recordings.

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Clear Soul Forces

How do you put into words the deftness, terse punctuality of four distinct individuals who’s vibrant vocals collide and sonically produce frequency’s not measurable by roygbiv, all to intertwine over illuminating instrumentals forging a single force that hits you where your soul is? You listen… From the land of Hip Hop Giants, Clear Soul Forces is next to carry the burning flame for the city of Detroit, Michigan and bring the soul back to Motown. Comprised of four members; E-Fav, L.A.Z.

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Stereo MC's

Stereo MCs are a British rap group formed in 1985 in London, England. The group consists of Rob Birch (vocals), Nick "The Head" Hallam (turntables, production), Cath Coffey (backing vocals) and Ian "Owen If" Rossiter (drums). They are best known for their 1992 single "Connected" which was a major hit in the United Kingdom and the United States, as well as a crossover success on American alternative rock radio.

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the early days of Jam

2008

dance or something similar

lounge chillout downtempo

hip-hop pop

electronic - house - big beat - trip-hop - alternative jazz - experimental hiphop - synthpop

pligaa

woxy

bueromusik

Depression is kicking in

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Black Star

There are, at least, three bands known as Black Star: 1) A USA hip-hop group (1998-present). 2) An Indonesian experimental rock band 2001-present. 3) A Jamaican reggae band, of the 70's. 1) A hip-hop group formed by MCs Mos Def & Talib Kweli. Affiliated with the group is Hi-Tek, who formed producer/MC duo Reflection Eternal with Kweli, for the album Train of Thought & produced a portion of Black Star's debut album. They're, also, part of the Native Tongues Posse, a collective that contains, amongst others A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Jungle Brothers, Da Bush Babees & Common.

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