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Usher (Entertainer)

  • Blogs

    March 16, 2012

    Silent-J on EDM's Popularity, His Beat-Mixing Philosophy, Working With Miss Krystle, and How 300 Inspired His Tracks

    ​Despite what his nom de guerre of Silent-J might portend, Jimmy Ng is rarely at a loss for words. Ask him his opinion on the current state of electronic dance music or what skills are necessary to succeed as a DJ these days and you'll get an earful from the veteran producer and mixer jock. Such ... More >>

  • Film

    January 12, 2012

    Joyful Noise: Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah's Sullied Union

    ​Despite what his nom de guerre of Silent-J might portend, Jimmy Ng is rarely at a loss for words. Ask him his opinion on the current state of electronic dance music or what skills are necessary to succeed as a DJ these days and you'll get an earful from the veteran producer and mixer jock. Such ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 29, 2011

    Fred Hammond, A Contemporary Gospel Superstar, Singing Tonight at Pilgrim Rest Church

    We are huge fans of modern gospel music, having been turned onto it many years ago by one Buddy Strong, then a South Mountain High music wunderkind and now one of the most sought-after and respected sidemen in the biz.Tonight at 6, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, downtown Phoenix​(Here is our long-ag ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 29, 2011

    Cover Songs of Prince To Become Illegal?

    ​Prince wants the creativity of other artists to be partially banished. In fact, he wants covering his songs to become a crime, according to Paste.He's always been picky about people doing covers of his songs, but now he's taking that narcissism to a whole new level.Rules do exist at some labels t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 14, 2011

    A Recap of the 2011 Grammy Awards: A Quick, Easy Guide to What Happened

    Dan MacMedan, USA TodayNicki Minaj, doing what she does best: always trying to get attention.​The 2011 Grammy Awards kept things classy this year: There wasn't even a single mention of Ke$ha during the entire show!Good job, Grammy people! Thanks for taking out the trash this year. Aside from the l ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 6, 2011

    Super Bowl Halftime Show 2011: 10 Minutes of Shouting

    ​I called it from the very beginning of the football game: The Super Bowl halftime show would be 10 minutes of the Black Eyed Peas shouting. And indeed it was.Between the bad pickup on the microphones and the complete lack of nip-slips, this year's Super Bowl halftime show downright sucked.Th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 14, 2011

    Multiple Benefit Concerts Being Organized to Support Queensland Flood Relief

    ​Flooding in Queensland, Australia is bringing about plenty of benefit concerts, according to Spinner.While artists like Keith Urban and Mos Def are shuffling around some tour dates to work around the flood, other artists and promoters are putting a more positive spin on the disaster by organizing ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 30, 2010

    The 8 Most Awesome Music Stories of 2010

    ​ Despite what you may have concluded from yesterday's list of the stupidest music stories of 2010, this year in music wasn't all that bad.In fact, a funny blog of Photoshopped album covers was created, a concert for dogs was proposed, and musicians exchanged some choice words.As promised, here ar ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 30, 2010

    Incoming: Lucero, B.B. King, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Sebadoh, Keith Sweat

    Who wasn't twisted over Keith Sweat circa 1996?​There's no formal way of choosing which artist to write about for any given week's incoming shows. I usually just pick the one that jumps out at me and makes me harken back to the days when MTV actually played videos -- good videos. That's why K ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 22, 2010

    Nov. 22 In Blogs: A Bunch of Crock, Miniature Tigers, Poutine, and DMX

    ​​​In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries:

  • Blogs

    November 19, 2010

    Modern Essential Tracks For Your Wedding, Vincent Gallo, This Century, and More in This Week's Issue

    Nat King Cole, an "Unforgettable" essential part of your wedding soundtrack.​The times, they are a'changing, and traditional wedding songs just don't cut it for everyone anymore. That's why we've suggested some more modern alternatives to keep your wedding rocking, as well as some selections to st ... More >>

  • Music

    November 18, 2010

    Usher @ Jobing.com Arena

    Nat King Cole, an "Unforgettable" essential part of your wedding soundtrack.​The times, they are a'changing, and traditional wedding songs just don't cut it for everyone anymore. That's why we've suggested some more modern alternatives to keep your wedding rocking, as well as some selections to st ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 21, 2010

    Incoming: The Thermals, Usher, Elton John, The Heavy

    ​Interesting week for incoming shows. There's the run of the mill Roger Clyne show, as well as another  Miniature Tigers show -- both of which are swelling my heart with Arizona pride. So why choose to talk about a British rock band called The Heavy? For starters, their infernally catchy son ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 20, 2010

    Sharon Jones of Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings on Acting, Lady Gaga, and Festivals

    Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings​In terms of venues to have Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings play in Phoenix there probably isn't a better choice than the Orpheum Theatre. When you combine the retro late '60s/early '70s funk and soul of Sharon Jones with the historic music venue it could be a li ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 13, 2010

    Jay-Z Puts Beyonce on Blast in Usher's "Hot Toddy"

    Don't let Usher and Jay-Z's puppy dog eyes fool you​Seriously, it's a great thing Usher isn't married any more. If he was, maybe it would be more difficult for him to sing songs about threesomes and boobies. But luckily, for listeners everywhere, we get to hear Ursh sex it up on the airwaves, and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 30, 2010

    Aaron Taylor Talks KISS FM, DMX, Bob Marley, Usher, Masters At Work, and More

    DJ Aaron Taylor​Name: Aaron TaylorAKA: Vanilla Gorilla (not really)Current club schedule: Thursday at Jackrabbit Lounge, Friday at Suede, and Saturday at Myst.Genres spun: Hip-hop, Top 40, old school, electro, reggae, or anything else you might tip for.How did you get started as a DJ? Back in '94, ... More >>

  • Music

    July 22, 2010

    Milestones in Bieberdom: Historic Moments in the Life and Career of Teen Idol Justin Bieber

    DJ Aaron Taylor​Name: Aaron TaylorAKA: Vanilla Gorilla (not really)Current club schedule: Thursday at Jackrabbit Lounge, Friday at Suede, and Saturday at Myst.Genres spun: Hip-hop, Top 40, old school, electro, reggae, or anything else you might tip for.How did you get started as a DJ? Back in '94, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 9, 2010

    Justin Bieber Turns Usher into a Good Guy on "Somebody to Love"

    Cute couple​Leave it to Justin Bieber to make a gentleman out of Usher.Usher, a player notorious for demanding threesomes and using big boobies as criteria for hooking up, actually sounds sweet on the track featuring him and The Biebs, "Somebody to Love," which is all about commitment and showing ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 28, 2010

    DJ John Blaze Talks SB 1070, Public Enemy, Capone-N-Noreaga, Local Hip-hop, and More

    Besides pissing off big-name recording artists and motivating them to boycott Arizona, last month's passage of SB 1070 became an absolute call to arms for those in the local music scene. And one of the first artists to answer the call was DJ John Blaze.Along with P-Town hip-hop siren Queen YoNasDa, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 31, 2010

    Usher Plays It Cool, Tim Urban Wins on 'American Idol'

    ​Jeez, it was bright last night on American Idol.So bright, that R&B superstar Usher had to wear sunglasses indoors (or else, he was blinded by the size of his ego.)Nonetheless, Usher was miles ahead in his skills as a mentor compared to Miley Cyrus last week. Maybe he can be a mentor for Simo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 25, 2010

    NBA Wants Radio Edit of "Empire State Of Mind" During Free Agency Period, Threatens To Sanction Nets Owner Jay-Z

    ​NBA commissioner David Stern has asked rapper Jay-Z -- a part owner of the New Jersey Nets franchise -- to release an edited version of his hit song "Empire State of Mind" to be played during the league's free agency period this summer.The issue is a verse of the hit song where hip-hop star born ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 19, 2009

    Q&A: Dave Longstreth of Dirty Projectors sure does like Wikipedia

    ​It was early morning when I got the e-mail confirming my phone call with Dave Longstreth from Dirty Projectors. It was to be at 9a.m. my time, the following day. I went to work and went about my business as usual when it hit me. What does one ask the Dirty Projectors anyway? I went online to do s ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 14, 2009

    Conchords in Concert

    ​It was early morning when I got the e-mail confirming my phone call with Dave Longstreth from Dirty Projectors. It was to be at 9a.m. my time, the following day. I went to work and went about my business as usual when it hit me. What does one ask the Dirty Projectors anyway? I went online to do s ... More >>

  • Music

    May 14, 2009

    Flight of the Conchords: The Trick Is to Get on Their Good Side

    ​It was early morning when I got the e-mail confirming my phone call with Dave Longstreth from Dirty Projectors. It was to be at 9a.m. my time, the following day. I went to work and went about my business as usual when it hit me. What does one ask the Dirty Projectors anyway? I went online to do s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 16, 2009

    T.I. Proves Why He's the King

    Luke HolwerdaIt's been an interesting career for Bankhead/Atlanta-based rapper T.I. He's currently weathering the brunt of charges brought against him for illegally owning three unregistered firearms, a part of his life he was not shy to mention while onstage at the Celebrity Theatre on Sunday night ... More >>

  • Music

    January 15, 2009

    R&B Is “Rap & Bullshit”

    Luke HolwerdaIt's been an interesting career for Bankhead/Atlanta-based rapper T.I. He's currently weathering the brunt of charges brought against him for illegally owning three unregistered firearms, a part of his life he was not shy to mention while onstage at the Celebrity Theatre on Sunday night ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 1, 2008

    Top 10 Songs You Must Turn Off

    Luke HolwerdaIt's been an interesting career for Bankhead/Atlanta-based rapper T.I. He's currently weathering the brunt of charges brought against him for illegally owning three unregistered firearms, a part of his life he was not shy to mention while onstage at the Celebrity Theatre on Sunday night ... More >>

  • News

    January 31, 2008

    Snoop and Diddy headline a cast of stars destined to steal the spotlight from Super Bowl XLII

    Luke HolwerdaIt's been an interesting career for Bankhead/Atlanta-based rapper T.I. He's currently weathering the brunt of charges brought against him for illegally owning three unregistered firearms, a part of his life he was not shy to mention while onstage at the Celebrity Theatre on Sunday night ... More >>

  • Music

    December 6, 2007

    Chris Brown

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  • Music

    January 11, 2007

    Alligator Rap

    Hippin' and hoppin' in the rain

  • Music

    September 28, 2006

    The "Up Close and Personal" Tour

    Or far away and anonymous, depending on your seats

  • Music

    May 18, 2006

    Trak Record

    Montreal turntable phenom A-Trak has quite the résumé for such a young DJ

  • Music

    July 21, 2005

    Literary Crunk

    SF author Tamara Palmer digs deep into the Dirty South's rap explosion

  • Music

    April 14, 2005

    Club Deez at the Buzz

    Friday Nutz Live

  • Music

    March 10, 2005

    Fast Track

    Smooth-rhyming rapper Ol' Green Eyes rides his ticket to overnight stardom

  • Music

    January 20, 2005

    Kid Capri at Myst

    Rare chance to shake it with hip-hop giant

  • Music

    January 6, 2005

    Crunk Junkie

    An acquired taste becomes a guilty pleasure

  • Music

    December 30, 2004

    On the Down-Low

    Shovel away all that Usher, Prince and Lil Jon you've been jamming and dig this year's buried black-music treasures

  • Music

    December 30, 2004

    Trend-Spotting

    In a scandal-ridden election year, the top 10 music stories were all about winning the popular vote

  • Music

    December 23, 2004

    Blue Xmas

    Coming to terms with musical memories

  • Articles

    November 25, 2004

    Club Directory

    Coming to terms with musical memories

  • News

    March 11, 2004

    Got Milkshake?

    Our night crawlers brave Britney to stalk rowdy rap queen Kelis

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 26, 2002

    Best Break Into Stardom By A Local Musician

    Buddy Strong

  • Music

    July 4, 2002

    Burke Slaw

    With his latest star-powered release, Solomon Burke — the King of Rock and Soul — preaches to a new congregation

  • News

    May 23, 2002

    Going Strong

    Young Phoenix piano player trades church hymns for gig with R&B star

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