RJD2 & Supastition Announce New Album ‘According To…’: Hear “Machines Like Us”

RJD2 & Supastition Announce New Album ‘According To…’: Hear “Machines Like Us”

In addition to the instrumentals that brought him underground renown, the Columbus DJ-producer RJD2 (back home after a years-long stint in Philly) has frequently embarked on album-length collaborations with rappers. Around the time he released his classic debut album Deadringer, he was teaming with Blueprint under the name Soul Position. “A Beautiful Mine,” the RJ…

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ICE Recruitment Ads No Longer on Spotify

ICE Recruitment Ads No Longer on Spotify

Recruitment advertisements for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are no longer running on Spotify, the streaming service has confirmed. Variety was the first outlet to report the news. Last October, Spotify held firm in its decision to air immigration-enforcement ads between songs for users on the company’s free tier. “This advertisement is part of…

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EXOTICA’S ENDURING APPEAL – SPIN

EXOTICA’S ENDURING APPEAL – SPIN

One of the most intriguing and unexpected current-day musical phenomena is the popularity of tiki, or exotica, a style of music dating back to the mid-20th century. Exotica is quintessentially American — the perfect soundtrack for cocktail hour. In its original quirky run, exotica’s leading lights included Martin Denny, Arthur Lyman, and Juan García Esquivel….

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