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CD Review: Bun B's Trill OG an Exercise in Stalwart Southern Rap and Collaboration

​Artist: Bun B Album: Trill OG Label: Rap-a-Lot / Universal Motown Release date: August 3 (Today) Rating (Skip, Stream, or Buy): Stream Download: "Let 'Em Know" prod. DJ Premier Bun B is a rapper who tends to shine brightest when playing off another emcee, and never more so than with his UGK ... More >>

Prelude to a Miss

What entrance music should Ichiro and his teammates use?

Karaoke Crazed

Nocturnal journeys among Seattle’s unknown stars.

A Trashy Pop Music Junkie's Guide to the Top Five Concerts of 2009

​With the end of 2009 approaching, it seems that every music writer on the planet is obligated to share their subjective expertise on what the best moments in music were this year. At SW, we obviously concentrate on the local scene. But truth be told, my most diehard love goes to a genre that ... More >>

A.M. Music News: The Magnetic Fields, Hallucinogenic Mushrooms, and Bob Dylan's Video for "Must Be Santa"

Marcella D. VolpintestaThe Magnetic Fields return to Town Hall on Febuary 23 and 24.​-- Three Imaginary Girls: The Magnetic Fields are coming to Seattle's Town Hall for a pair of shows on Feb. 23 and 24. -- Pitchfork: King Khan & BBQ: "Officer, I swear, I have no idea where those hallucinogen ... More >>

Karaoke Korrespondent: Kona Kitchen in Maple Leaf

​Karaoke Korrespondent Jeff Roman visited Kona Kitchen in Maple Leaf this past Friday. This is his report: Maple Leaf's Kona Kitchen is run by the actor Yuji Okumoto and his family. He's been in show business for 25 years and is best known for his role as the villain in The Karate Kid, Part I ... More >>

Gates Leads the Pack, Bezos in the Back: It's Forbes' 400 Richest Americans Time!

Congratulations on all your success; you smell terrific!​Granted, the first wave of Washingtonians are hitting the end of their unemployment benefits. And unemployment continues to climb. But the Forbes Richest 400 Americans list must go on! And local billionaires once again make a strong show ... More >>

The Boeing/T-Pain Synergy

​It's been a long time coming, but our favorite local aerospace behemoth and our favorite ubiquitous vocoded crooner have finally teamed up. Today, Boeing rolled out the new version of its sub-hunting jet, called Poseidon. Except nobody's hunted subs since Red October, so now the plane's mainl ... More >>

Why Do Actors Keep Trying to Rap?

Joaquin Phoenix started a bad trend. Now it looks like Andy Samberg of Saturday Night Live fame is trying his hand at rap. Naturally, T-Pain is involved. I know this is all for a comedy album to be released later this year but I've got to say, this is one of the funniest music videos that I've wat ... More >>

Last Night: Lil Wayne at Key Arena

Watch a slideshow of Lil Wayne at KeyArena on Sunday, Jan. 25. All photos by Renee McMahon. I never thought I'd use Lil Wayne and sexy in the same sentence. But after seeing him last night, I've changed my mind: Lil Wayne is sexy. Yes, he's a fucking weirdo. He drinks too much cough syrup. He smo ... More >>

Lil Wayne hits Key Arena Sunday.

I don't care how much cough syrup he guzzles or how much weed he smokes. Lil Wayne is the man of the moment, thanks to success of Tha Carter III . He's got cake like every day's his birthday. (Check the YouTube video, if you didn't catch the reference.) His first national arena tour, I Am Music, ... More >>

Hey T-Pain. Yo Akon. What Are You Up To? I'm Working on a Song.

I don't care how much cough syrup he guzzles or how much weed he smokes. Lil Wayne is the man of the moment, thanks to success of Tha Carter III . He's got cake like every day's his birthday. (Check the YouTube video, if you didn't catch the reference.) His first national arena tour, I Am Music, ... More >>

Is Ghostface as Dumb as He Wants You to Think He Is?

This, and other questions about the Wu-Tang Clan's resident crybaby.

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