Matisyahu Shaves Beard, Renounces Orthodox MC Tag
Reggae rapper said, 'I am reclaiming myself.'
Reggae rapper said, 'I am reclaiming myself.'
'I wanted to write a song that was an accessible global anthem for hope and peace,' MC says.
Suit filed over Em royalties; Kimberley Locke holds 'Idol' auction; Hicks announces new tour.
Fest first-timer struggles to unravel event's mysteries while gathering info on first deals and hitting parties.
Also due Tuesday: N.W.A, Gang Starr, Enigma, 15 Years on Death Row, Family Values Tour 2006.
Jacko struggles at World Music Awards; Simpson wants to work with Robert Smith; Clipse album leaks.
Dave Grohl's surprise return, Wolfmother's opening set also highlight California radio festival.
Commercial acts join headliners Tool, Depeche Mode and newcomers Gnarls Barkley, Wolfmother in desert.
Ashlee credits boyfriend for keeping her scandal-free; Chili Peppers headlining Weenie Roast.
Bay Area rapper opens at #3; bonus tracks put Fall Out Boy back in top 10.
Matisyahu, David Gilmour and Scarface also debut high on the albums chart.
Also due Tuesday are releases by Scarface, Van Morrison, If Hope Dies, the Buzzcocks.
'Idol' judge involved in airport-security breach; Matisyahu planning in-store; Tool announce LP title.
Artists scheduled to perform at the annual festival include Depeche Mode, Common and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
Unpredictable outsells The Breakthrough by fewer than 2,500 copies to reclaim #1.
College students across the U.S. cast their Woodie votes at mtvU.com, and the victors were honored in New York City Wednesday night. Winners/performers Death Cab for Cutie played a medley of songs at a ceremony packed with live sets.
Hasidic breakthrough artist, video auteur shot 'Youth' at CBGB.
Also due Tuesday are albums from Danko Jones, Autechre, Adam Richman and Steel Train.
His religious rap is catching on, and a new live album is around the corner.