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  • Michael Jackson Pronounced Dead

    According to numerous sources, including The LA Times Blog, Michael Jackson has passed.

    Pop star Michael Jackson was pronounced dead by doctors this afternoon after arriving at a hospital in a deep coma, city and law enforcement sources told The Times.

    It’s too early for me to really write anything about it as it’s one of those moments that hasn’t really set in yet. However, I will leave you with a video to a song called Gone Too Soon, which he wrote for Ryan White.

    Born to amuse, to inspire, to delight
    Here one day
    Gone one night

    I’m sure Money Mike will have some thoughts at a later point.

  • Thank You, Michael

    As a kid with a fantastically messed-up childhood, you were my hero. You will always have my undying love and respect. Hope you’re in a better place. My heart is broken.

  • First Listen: The Roots

    You might have not been paying attention, but The Roots have been up there with The White Stripes, Radiohead, and Kanye as the most consistent artists of the past decade. With thought-provoking lyrics and rock-solid funk grooves, this is the kind of hip-hop that lots of people have either forgotten existed or never knew existed in the first place. While most of the attention behind the band gets focused on drummer ?uestlove (either because of his striking look or because of his ease with a quote), rapper Black Thought is just as important to the group, and has quietly revealed himself to be one of the most unsung emcees in hip-hop history. Plus, the man, like fellow emcee greats Andre 3000 and Slick Rick (sorta), can sing too! Their new album, “How I Got Over” was originally scheduled for a summer release, but has gotten bumped into October. Check out their performance of the title track on Jimmy Fallon’s late night talk show, where they also serve as the house band. Hopefully this exposure results in a well-deserved, successful album.