by Duke
Many years ago Jamaican superstar Buju Banton released a song about killing gay people. Whatever was in his heart at the time, it did not go over well.
When Shabba rushed to Buju’s side, he was also in danger of going down with the ship. Even Mark Wahlberg was coerced by his record [...]

…and once again, the fight is in Sweden.
by Duke
Universal Music – like any major label these days – is desperate for cash flow. So desperate that they are willing to make internationally public jackasses of themselves for the slightest scrap of a royalty.
As Techdirt reports, the former giant got a play shut down over [...]

Duke’s Note: Who would have thought that Wal-Mart would team up with Russell Simmons (or anybody else for that matter) to teach people about finance?
Rhetorical question. Point is, it’s happening this Saturday in Houston. Def Jam Records co-founder Russell Simmons and HSAN (Hip-Hop Summit Action Network) founder Dr. Benjamin Chavis will be [...]

Duke’s Note: In a disappointing turn of events surrounding copyright law, the Obama Administration has begun to show signs of the same police-state mentality exemplified by the Bush (i.e. Cheney) Administration.
The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement is shrouded in secrecy, although it was leaked by notorious whistle-blowing website WikiLeaks back in May 2008; since then ACTA’s proponents [...]

by Duke
This is a story of genius in action. It’s one that’s bound to inspire musicians and animators alike.
Dethklok has become one of the biggest metal bands in the world, with their second album “Dethalbum II” debuting at #15 on Billboard’s Top 100 list (which also broke expected sales in the first week). [...]