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Nappy Roots – Interview
How has life changed? It’s big, but its what I had hoped for. When did the ball start rolling? Actually we got signed in ’98 so you do the math. It’s been four years. We had a lot of hurdles to over come, a lot of sleeping on floors, but we prayed it would pay…
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Mall Tycoon
Game: Mall Tycoon Platform: Pc Studio: Take Two Rating: 3.5/10 You used to go there to try and pick up chicks but never really scored. Now you can own the whole mall and dictate what and who strolls through. Look: These graphics look as if they were made for the old Nintendo 8-bit. There are…
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Nirvana – All That Could Have Been
Artist: Nine Inch Nails Title: All That Could Have Been Label: Nothing Rating: 7.5/10 Nine Inch Nails have a following that seems unmatched. Their leader Trent Reznor is a mastermind even though it seems his desire for perfection constantly turns new releases into shelved material only to find a release something completely different than expected.…
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Wreckless: Yakuza
Game: Wreckless: Yakuza Platform: Xbox Studio: Activision Rating: 8.5/10 You’ve seen the cool commercials now find out if Wreckless is as good as the hype. Look: Wreckless proves that the Xbox is tops. The lightening cannot be denied. It’s just like you see in the commercials. It goes from looking like a game to looking…
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Kylie Minoque – Fever
Artist: Kylie Minoque Title: Fever Label: Capitol Rating: 6.5/10 Kylie Minogue has been around forever for a pop artist, about a good fifteen years. Although the U.S. could care less, she’s huge overseas and is still trying to knock on our door. Give me more: “Can’t Get You Out Of My Head” – I can’t…
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Josh Rouse – Under Cold Blue Stars
Artist: Josh Rouse Title: Under Cold Blue Stars Label: RYKO Rating: 8/10 Josh Rouse is working at bringing us a concept album based on the trials and tribulations of a small-town southern couple in the 1950’s. From the opener “Nothing Gives Me Pleasure” you are hooked. There is a beauty and heartfelt quality that reminds…
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Sub.Bionic – You I Lov///
Artist: Sub.Bionic Title: You I Lov/// Label: Extasy Rating: 7/10 Sub.bionic are two guys from L.A. who make music that is somewhere between Coldplay and Kent. What you need to hear: “Last Song On Earth” – it’s quite simple, quite interesting and a few other things at that. “Plum” – again a simple song that…
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Barry Manilow – Ultimate Manilow
Artist: Barry Manilow Title: Ultimate Manilow Label: Columbia Rating: 7/10 I will admit that I couldn’t find my way around to liking Barry Manilow. And I have my reasons as stupid as they might be. There was this kid in high school, the singer, the geek, the kid we all laughed at and yes I…
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Crossroads
Cast: Britney Spears Studio: Paramount Rating: 4.5/10 Insert studio synopsis: Crossroads is the story of three childhood friends, Lucy (Britney Spears), Kit (Zoe Saldana) and Mimi (Taryn Manning), who, after eight years apart, rediscover their friendship on a cross-country trip. With barely a plan, practically no money but plenty of dreams, the girls catch a…
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Airblade
Game: Airblade Platform: Playstation 2 Studio: Namco Rating: 7/10 Airblade is a pretty cool hoverboard game. Look: The graphics are tight. Not on the level of Tony Hawk but definitely not bringing the game down. Feel: Balance is better than you’d expect. The tricks can be cool like swinging from a pole, but this game…
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