All Entries tagged with "SXSW"

DJBooth, 2Dope & Last Rights are Tearing Down SXSW, You Should be There

Posted by Nathan S. on 03/17/11 | Filed under Top Stories, Features, SXSW

Over the last few month or so when I haven't been busy cropping pictures of delicious booties or breaking down Eminem leaks I've been busy putting together the greatest...SXSW....showcase...ever. In the history of man. Ever. If you like listening to dope live hip-hop and buying me drinks you should totally be there. See more...

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You Know You Want This “The Rising: SXSW Edition” MIxtape (Listen & Download)

Posted by Richard on 03/16/11 | Filed under Downloads, Mixtapes, SXSW

With unofficial South by Southwest showcase The Rising: Austin, TX Edition, presented by DJBooth.net, 2DopeBoyz and Last Rights just a few short days away, we’re giving readers a taste of the dopeness in store on a brand new compilation mixtape. Listen and download....

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The Dos & Don’ts of South By Southwest

Posted by Brando on 03/08/11 | Filed under Features, SXSW

Unlike some of those in the know – SXSW has grown into something that many a college kid who loves the tri-winning formula of weed, good music & cheap drinks takes in for Spring Break. After my initial venture out to Austin (from Houston so it wasn’t much of a drive), I felt that there’s going to be a need for education about this particular festival. See more...

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RefinedHype Interviews 88-Keys (SXSW Video)

Posted by Quentin Cuff on 04/05/10 | Filed under Features, Videos, SXSW, 88-Keys

After a long road that's including a complete wrap-up and video interviews with legendary hip-hop journalist Elliott Wilson, "the Natural" Emilio Rojas and westside connection Dom Kennedy, we're bringing our epic SXSW coverage to a close today with producer/songwriter Renaissance man 88-Keys. In this exclusive video interview, DJBooth.net and RefinedHype correspondent Quentin Cuff catches up with 88 to talk about his upcoming reunion with Macy Gray, the history of his ascent to the top of the production game and his love for a certain piece of equipment called "Raw Dog." You'll have to watch to find out what I'm talking about. See more...

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RefinedHype Interviews Westside Lover Dom Kennedy (SXSW Video)

Posted by Nathan S. on 04/02/10 | Filed under Top Stories, Features, Interviews, SXSW, Dom Kennedy

Having already laid down interviews with legendary hip-hop journalist Elliott Wilson and "The Natural" Emilio Rojas, today RefinedHype and DJBooth correspondent Quentin Cuff brings us yet more footage from the musical Mardi Gras that was the annual SXSW festival in Austin, Texas, this time in the form of west coast representative Dom Kennedy. Fresh off the release of his supremely smooth new mixtape "From the Westside With Love" mixtape, Kennedy joins Quentin for a street side convo about his SXSW grind, the rise of the so-called "new west" movement and more. Won't you join us? Watch...

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RefinedHype Interviews “The Natural” Emilio Rojas (SXSW Video)

Posted by Quentin Cuff on 04/01/10 | Filed under Top Stories, Features, Emilio Rojas, Interviews, SXSW

Having finally recovered from the musical Mardi Gras that was the annual SXSW festival in Austin, Texas, RefinedHype is finally ready to release some footage of the festivities. Having already interviewed legendary hip-hop journalist Elliott Wilson, today our very own Quentin Cuff catches up with "The Natural" Emilio Rojas to talk about the (mostly positive) response to his music, the story behind his "Sympathy for the Devil" video and why he's neck's so sore.

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11 Things I Learned at SXSW (Exclusive Coverage, Pics)

Posted by Quentin Cuff on 03/26/10 | Filed under Top Stories, Features, SXSW

South by Southwest 2010 will forever be legendary for those who were a part of it and even more mythical for those who can only hear stories about it. Colorful streets filled with an array of artists, managers, producers, and bands PLUS they had food stands on every block. Allow me to translate: being the food & music connoisseur that I am, I was in heaven. Too much happened to tell you everything but let me try to give you the best play-by-play possible. See more...

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RefinedHype Interviews Hip-Hop Journalism Icon Elliott Wilson (SXSW Video)

Posted by Nathan S. on 03/24/10 | Filed under Videos, Interviews, SXSW, Elliott Wilson

Getting the chance to interview legendary hip-hop journalist Elliott Wilson, who's been instrumental in creating and editing The Source, XLL and Rap Radar (how's that for a resume?) would be a big opportunity for anyone, but I happen to know for a fact that for RefinedHype correspondent Quentin Cuff it was the chance to interview an idol. Quentin got the chance to talk to Wilson at the recent South By Southwest festival about the past and future of hip-hop journalism, as well as what artists he's most excited to check out (XV gains another fan). See more...

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Last Rights Sparks “The House Fire” (Mixtape Listen & Download)

Posted by Nathan S. on 03/12/10 | Filed under Downloads, Mixtapes, SXSW, Last Rights

Every year thousands of fans, music journalists and artists converge upon Austin, Texas for the city's annual ~~drunken orgy~~ music festival South by Southwest (SXSW). In order to help their SXSW show stand out from the crowd Miami-based clothing company Last Rights has teamed up with DJ Razor to put together "The House Fire", a mixtape showcasing the rappers that will be rocking their stage; rappers whose names include Freddie Gibbs, Pill, Esso, Curren$y, Dom Kennedy and more. Listen and download...

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