Authors: Keith L. McDonald
Inglewood Films in the House: An interview with JD Allen
JD Allen is one of those jocks who outworks his competition. He works harder than anyone at fitness. He works harder than anyone at fatherhood. He simply works harder at his craft than anyone. … read more
Black Milk @ Urban Lounge
When you dig into the Motor City’s sonic landscape, you’ll discover many different acts with varying talents and abilities such as Trick-Trick, Phat Kat, Bronze Nazareth, Illa J and others (RIP MC Breed, Proof and J. Dilla). … read more
Localized: Zac Ivie
Born and raised right here in Salt Lake City, Utah, Zac Ivie is just starting to reach his potential. He’s released a steady flow of music in the three years he’s been making it, and he’s also been on the Perceptionists Tour with Zion I, Mr. Lif and Akrobatic. … read more
Localized: Vinnie Cassius
When speaking of fashionable Utah emcees, Vinnie Cassius (aka Pretty Misfit or Tsunami Slim) must be mentioned. According to him, his style is laid-back, simple, clean and vintage. He and other Utah artists have formed ties with and done modeling work for a fledgling local brand named Drux. … read more
Wax On: An Interview With Rapper Wax
Wax’s set was creative, high-energy, sonically diverse (he even played the guitar) and skillful. He made a true connection with the audience well before his performance and didn’t disappoint, converging a myriad of different styles and themes in production and lyricism. … read more
Playing Their Roles: Slaine vs Termanology
Slaine vs Termanology hit The Urban Lounge, on Wednesday, November 15 to promote their October release, Anti-Hero, with a tour of the same moniker. … read more
Localized: Poet
Poet, aka Ryan James Parker, has worked at The Road Home as a Client Advocate for two years, which is about how long he’s been recording music. … read more
Localized: Kaotic
The voice you were given is the one you are stuck with. A captivating voice is a gift, and that’s what you will come to remember about Kaotic, the rapper. … read more
Marco …
Marco Polo recently headlined the Producer’s Showcase at Metro Music Hall on June 30, operating beneath the hype that comes with success in hip-hop music. … read more
Twista @ the Complex with EMRSN, Devena, Bacca, Zac Ivie,...
In a blue shirt with gold details and white-and-gold Allen Iversons, Twista brought the pain “like two bad nurses” and went into the classics that … … read more
Devin The Dude @ Urban Lounge 04.26 with Bi$hop Gran,...
When you attend a Devin The Dude show, you can expect to hear some rapping, some raunchy lyrics, a little singing—and an abundance of smoke in the air, so don’t wear your work clothes. … read more
A D.C. Pioneer: Second to Nada
Dave Nada, a musician, producer and DJ, is tapping into a new form of energy with Moombahton, a marriage of electronic and Latin sounds he created in 2009. The Real Moombahton Hours Tour hits Utah at the Urban Lounge on May 3. … read more
