Major Lazer

Producer/DJ’s Diplo and Switch have put their “post modern songwriting” abilities together to create an exciting new venture with, Major Lazer.

They’ve got a dope track out right now called “Hold the Line”  featuring Mr. Lex and Santigold. If you haven’t heard it yet, check it. The track has an animated video which features an extremely muscular Jamaican commando riding a surfboard through outer space with laser beams coming from one arm to blast blood-thirsty zombies. It’s action-packed and, somehow, the video and song blends to appropriate this alternative dancehall sound.

Major Lazer

Bacardi B-LIVE will present performances and collaborations from some of the hottest musical acts and DJs of today. Major Lazer is on the bill along with A-Trak, MSTRKRFT, Matt and Kim, Drop the Lime, Santigold, Q-Tip, and the list goes on. Head on over to the Bacardi B-LIVE website for your chance to sign up for FREE tickets. Since Bacardi is the main sponsor and promoting new drinks, this will be a 21 + event. Check the Major Lazer page for a complete listing of their show dates. The album, Gun’s Dont Kill People…Lazers Do,  drops June 16th but you can stream it now over on their Myspace page.

Major Lazer: "Guns Don't Kill People...Lazers Do"

Track list:

1. “HOLD THE LINE” Feat. MR. LEX & SANTIGOLD

2. “When You Hear The Bassline” Feat. MS. THING

3. “Can’t Stop Now” Feat. MR. VEGAS & JOVI ROCKWELL

4. “Lazer Theme” Feat. FUTURE TROUBLE

5. “Anything Goes” Feat. TURBULENCE

6. “Cash Flow” Feat. JAH DAN

7. “Mary Jane” Feat. MR. EVIL & MAPEI

8. “Bruk Out” Feat. T.O.K. & MS. THING

9. “What U Like” Feat. AMANDA BLANK & EINSTEIN

10. “Keep It Goin’ Louder” Feat. NINA SKY & RICKY BLAZE

11. “Pon De Floor” Feat. VYBZ KARTEL (Additional Prpduction By AFRO JACK)

12. “Baby” Feat. PRINCE ZIMBOO

13. “Jump Up” Feat. LEFTSIDE & SUPAHYPE (Co-Produced By CROOKERS)

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We Got The Beat: Right on Rye Rye

It’s about time the Baltimore-bred MC and dance party guru Rye Rye (Ryeisha Berrain) got some attention. This 18-year old girlie was the first artist signed to M.I.A.’s N.E.E.T Records, and as far as I see it, bringing back the fun of dance routines and booty-shaking. Her heavy bass, catchy lyrics, and conceptual style is reminiscent of the earlier, more enjoyable days of Hip-Hop. No wonder she’s partnered up with the none other than the creative “Bamboo Banga” herself- MISS Rye Rye has an image that compliments the past, present, and future of refreshing young talent, especially in the context of upcoming young female artists.

We Got The Beat: Right on Rye Rye

Diplo, Afrikan Boy, and Baltimore rapper Blaqstarr are just a few of the artists who have collaborated on Rye Rye’s music. If you need to get a download now “Shake It To The Ground” ft Blaqstarr is available on iTunes and at the end of this summer you can catch her live August 7 at Lollapalooza 2009!!

Get a free download of “Bang” ft M.I.A.!.

Sweatheart member and Philadelphia MC MISS Amanda Blank is a fabulous woman who often refers to herself as a tranny and isn’t afraid to talk dirty. Now that she has taken the time out to work on her solo career after being signed to label Downtown Records (Kid Sister, Mos Def, and Santigold) her music is making its way into the spotlight. And FYI, listen to her tracks with caution because these songs have the potential to cause serious eargasm.

Amanda’s lyrical content and gritty appeal illustrates her talent to be sexually charged and full of energy. She sets her explicit tone with the release of her first single “Might Like You Better.” Her debut album I Love You set to be out this summer already has artists like Ghostface Killah, M.I.A., Flosstradamus, and Santigold giving Amanda the A-OKAY so you know it’s gonna be hot!! Amanda Blank has become recognized for her projects with Aaron LaCrate, Spank Rock, Lykke Li,  Plastic Little and artists Switch, Xxxchange, and Diplo are already getting their hands in the producing for MISS Blank’s summer release.

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We couldn’t let Easter go by without bringing you lovely readers something special! Today we bring you an extra special Women Making History feature highlighting our favorite New York bunny, Roxy Cottontail!

Now, Roxy Cottontail is the kind of girl books are written about. She came to New York with dreams, drive and a tube of lip-gloss ready to work her little Cottontail off and make people come together, dance and have a damn good time. From Baltimore to Philadelphia, she has been around the musical block picking up friends, acts and experience along the way. She helped establish Diplo and Low Budget, of the legendary Hollertronix party, as well as Spankrock’s rap career and even booked one of Chromeo’s first NYC shows.

Her skills, talent and varied tastes have helped her rise to the top of the promoting, DJing, hip-hop and fashion worlds. Her signature style is part of everything she touches and has deep roots in punk, electro, dance, house, hip-hop, reggae and rock. Ms. Cottontail hosts her infamous Monday night party at Sway and assorted events all over the world. She hustles on a regular basis. She hosted the second stage on certain dates of the Rock the Bells tour this summer and was recently featured on the cover of URB Magazine. This fall she debuted her new radio show with co-host and partner in crime DJ Melo X, aptly named Booty and the Beat. She writes a column for Missbehave Magazine and will be featured in upcoming issues of Wadklub (Paris) and Status Magazine (Manila). Because of her relentless DJ and live show tours, Roxy is known and loved nationally and internationally by a herd of fun loving bunnies around the globe. Roxy has DJed with DJ AM, Steve Aoki, Afrika Bambaataa, Stretch Armstrong, Ni** Sky and A-trak, just to name a few. She has thrown and hosted parties with live performances by Spankrock, Slick Rick, Devin the Dude and countless others. Her collaborations also carry into the studio where she has lent her voice to Armand van Helden, Drop the Lime and legendary Electroclash icon, Larry Tee.

DJs, and parties, and recording! Oh my! She does it all!

Want more Roxy? We know you do…Get your fix with more pics, video, a Q&A and a download-eggstravaganza, after the jump!

Press Photo & Bio by: Baby Rox Pebbles

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I can’t think of a better way to get the weekend started them with this new mixtape: Santogold vs. Diplo. If this mix is any sign as to how the weekend could play-out you are in for some most epic adventures!!!! Save some energy for the dancefloor as this mix is most certainly gonna make you lean-with-it, rock-with-it, roll-with-it, stroll with it, put-your-hand-up-on-my-hip-with-it and perhaps even pop ‘n lock the electric boogaloo too. word.

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