NEW MUSIC FROM FOKIS HERE

Off the up and coming 20/20 EP Manhattan lyricist Fokis aligned himself with his namesake and Aftermath production genius Focus who produced the project in its entirety. With features from a who is who on the West coast, Fokis drops another classic joint on fans and music lovers with Do What It Do. This single from the highly anticipated EP which will be available on various websites and media platforms very soon sees Fokis call on Mistah F.A.B and Young Dre to accompany him on this Summer hit.

Fokis will also be performing at the AZ Mixtape Release Party this coming Thursday at the Knitting Factory in NYC. For ticket information and line up see flyer below.

“DO WHAT IT DO” feat Mistah Fab and Young Dre Produced by Focus

SKOPE IT HERE!

GOLDEN SMOG ROLLS IN WITH THE BEST

In the late ’80s, Minneapolis was home to a tightly knit music scene that claimed its fair share of groups on college and alternative radio playlists. When they weren’t playing in their own bands, singer Kraig Johnson (Run Westy Run) and guitarists Dan Murphy (Soul Asylum) Gary Louris (the Jayhawks) and Marc Perlman (the Jayhawks) got together as Golden Smog to play with friends and have a good time. The band recorded a pair of albums for Rykodisc in the early ’90s, featuring Uncle Tupelo/Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy and drummers Noah Levy (Honeydogs) and Jody Stephens (Big Star).

Rhino brings together the essential tracks from both of those early releases for STAY GOLDEN, SMOG: THE BEST OF GOLDEN SMOG. This 18-song collection also features an alternate version of the fan favorite (“Until You Came Along”) and an unreleased Brian Wilson cover (“Love And Mercy.”) On September 23, this compilation will be available from Rhino Records at all retail outlets, including www.rhino.com, for a suggested list price of $16.98 on CD and $10.99 for digital download.

DAN EVANS GOES FROM WEIGHT LOSS TO MUSIC

You may already know that Dan Evans appeared on THE BIGGEST LOSER COUPLES, SEASON FIVE, but there is much more to his story. 

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JAMES TAYLOR ‘COVERS’ GENERATIONS / TRACKLISTING

Hear Music announced today that it will release James Taylor’s exceptional collection of covers from notable recording artists from the fifties, sixties and seventies. The album is aptly titled ‘Covers’ and will be available at all traditional retail outlets and Starbucks Company-operated locations in the U.S. and Canada on September 30.  

“An album of other peoples’ music is something I’ve been wanting to do for years,” says Taylor. “I’ve enjoyed performing these songs over the years but to record them live in a room with these incredible musicians was just extraordinary.”

The album was recorded last January when James Taylor gathered his ‘Band of Legends’ for a rare 10-day recording session in a converted barn on his property in western Massachusetts. Band arrangements of material featured on the album include covers of Big Mama Thornton’s version of “Hound Dog,” Junior Walker’s “(I’m A) Road Runner” and “Wichita Lineman,” (one of the most revered country songs penned by Jimmy Webb). These songs were improvised on the spot and recorded live with some of the best players in popular music.

Track Listing:
1. It’s Growing (William Robinson, Jr.-Warren Moore) – made popular by The Temptations
2. (I’m A) Road Runner (Edward Holland Jr.-Lamont Dozier-Brian Holland)   made popular by Jr. Walker & the All Stars
3. Wichita Lineman (Jimmy Webb) made popular by Glen Campbell
4. Why Baby Why (Darrell Edwards-George Jones)
5. Some Days You Gotta Dance (Troy Johnson-Marshall Morgan) made popular by the Dixie Chicks
6. Seminole Wind (John Anderson)
7. Suzanne (Leonard Cohen)
8. Hound Dog (Jerry Leiber-Mike Stoller) Big Mama Thornton inspired arrangement
9. Sadie (Joseph Jefferson-Charles Simmons-Bruce Hawes)   made popular by The Spinners
10. On Broadway (Jerry Leiber-Mike Stoller-Cynthia Weil-Barry Mann)   made popular by The Drifters
11. Summertime Blues (Eddie Cochran-Jerry Capehart)
12. Not Fade Away (Norman Petty-Buddy Holly)

MAVIS STAPLES TO RELEASE LIVE ALBUM

Truly great live albums are about capturing lightning in a bottle, that rare and perfect convergence of time, place and performance. When legendary soul/gospel artist Mavis Staples returned home to Chicago this last June for a performance at The Hideout, Chi-Town’s renowned stronghold of alt country and purist rock and roll, it was undeniably such a moment.

Those who packed the sold-out club were blessed with a riveting musical statement as Staples, backed by her fiery three-piece band and three backup singers, put on a rousing musical tour de force. Fortunately, for those of us unable to be there in person, the show was recorded and the album, Mavis Staples Live: Hope at the Hideout, is set for release November 4th.

POISON/DEF LEPPARD FEUD RAGES ON

It all started a while back when Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott said Poison was a band more interested in their looks than their music. Since then, there’s been a war of words between the groups, with Leppard singer Joe Elliott calling Poison drummer Rikki Rocket a “f**king idiot.” Now, the kitman has responded on his MySpace page. He writes in his blog, “For f**k’s sake, Joe Elliott! Joe, king of the power mullet, at this point you need to shut the f**k up! No more talkin’ s**t. I’ll give you a choice on how you go down. Arm bar, leg lock, shoulder lock, triangle, back choke or knock out. You pick! Let’s get it on!” We’ll keep you posted on the back and forth, but it looks like Poison and Def Leppard will not be sharing the same bill.

WILL 50 MAKE THE DETOX CUT?

We recently reported that Dr. Dre wants to have his long awaited Detox album out this year. And now according to MTV News, 50 Cent has said he will appear on the disc. He said that he recorded material with Dre for Detox and that it came out so great he wants it back. Of course he’s kidding. And soon enough we’ll know if Fif’s material made the final cut.

QUOTED: PARAMORE DON’T FEEL LIKE ROCK STARS

Paramore have quickly become one of the biggest bands in the world, but how does that make them feel? Singer Hayley Williams shares her thoughts.

“It’s weird because we can come on TRL and hang out. But like we don’t feel like huge successful rock stars. I don’t think you can measure it by material things or even accomplishments. I think you have to be happy with what you’re doing and love it.”

Paramore play Little Rock, Arkansas tonight.

DAUGHTRY WANTS TO MAKE YOU A VIP

Daughtry is offering an exclusive VIP upgrade for concert tickets to the remaining dates on their tour.  If you choose to upgrade, you’ll receive a meet-and-greet with the boys, autographs, a chance to watch the band at their sound check before the show and much more.  Space is limited per show, so make sure you do it while you can.  Also, this doesn’t include a ticket for the show, just an upgrade for people already holding them, so head over to DaughtryOfficial.com to make sure you can get a seat before trying to become a VIP.  If you have your ticket and are ready to upgrade, check out www.DaughtryVIPExperience.com.

LUDACRIS INDUCTED INTO GEORGIA MUSIC HALL OF FAME

Ludacris will be inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. BET reports Luda is the first rapper to be inducted into the hall of fame, following in the footsteps of Ray Charles, Little Richard, Isaac Hayes, Antonio “L.A.” Reid, TLC, Dallas Austin, Usher, R.E.M. and many more. The 30th annual awards show will be held September 20th at the Georgia World Congress Center.

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