Email AuthorAntonio Valenzuela
Esi Juey has a "hundred-round clip of hits"
May 09, 2013 in Backbeat
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J.Rebelz on female MCs finding their own voice instead of playing second fiddle to men
May 01, 2013 in Backbeat
J.Rebelz is steadily making a name for herself in the local hip-hop scene. Known otherwise as Jaqueline Rodriguez, J.Rebelz came to Denver from El Paso more than a decade ago...
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Method Man and Redman at Cervantes', 4/20/13
April 22, 2013 in Backbeat
Antonio ValenzuelaRedman and Method Man on stage at Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom in Denver. METHOD MAN & REDMAN @ CERVANTES' | 4/20/13 Appearing in front of a sold-out crowd, hip-hop and weed icons...
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Fresh local hip-hop from J.Rebelz, Dope City, LKeys and Morningstar featuring Jaz-O
April 18, 2013 in Backbeat
Another fresh batch of local hip-hop. This week we've got J.Rebelz reflecting on her childhood, the members of Dope City proclaiming that they will never go broke, "The Originator" Jaz-O...
Akomplice makes clothes that raise consciousness -- and funds for kids in Africa
April 11, 2013 in Show and Tell
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Fresh Colorado hip-hop from Chris Karns (formerly DJ Vajra), Lil Bad, Pries and J Dubb
April 04, 2013 in Backbeat
Chris Karns, the artist formerly known as DJ Vajra. Another week, another fresh batch of Colorado hip-hop. We've got a brand new mix from Chris Karns, who is retiring his DJ...
The new Pries video causes a bit of a stir
March 29, 2013 in Backbeat
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Dizaster on his controversial battle with Arcane
March 26, 2013 in Backbeat
The battle-rap scene has grown tremendously over the past few years, thanks to video battles like Smack DVDs and Fight Klub, and leagues like King of the Dot, Grind Time...
Fresh Colorado hip-hop from Young Tenner, Killa Keezy, 2MX2 and Panama Soweto
March 12, 2013 in Backbeat
Fresh Colorado hip-hop from Slam 1 with Tech N9NE, Trev Rich, TC Crook and Boss Goodie
February 28, 2013 in Backbeat
Photos: MTV's Made holds private audition for Auraria students
February 26, 2013 in Show and Tell
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Fresh Colorado hip-hop from DJ Cavem, H*Wood, Black P and A Tribe Called Mex
February 14, 2013 in Backbeat
Jay EspositoDJ Cavem takes a stand against polution We've got another fresh batch of homegrown hip-hop for you this week, and the cuts we've picked will take you through different ends...
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R.I.P., Marcus "Arrilius" Hayes
February 05, 2013 in Backbeat
Jeremy Pape The local scene has suffered another tremendous loss this week with the passing of Marcus Hayes (aka Marcus Arrilius), one of the founding members of the emerging Welcome to...
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Fresh Colorado hip-hop from Mr. Midas, Myke Charles, Smoke G & 2MX2 and Int'l Petey
January 23, 2013 in Backbeat
Justin Rodriguez The Colorado hip-hop scene is starting off strong in the new year. Here we are less than a month in, and already we've been treated to a number of...
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Rapper Albeez 4 Sheez of A-Co Recordz is still thriving after more than a decade in the game
January 17, 2013 in Backbeat
ShortyHI A-Co Recordz founder Albeez 4 Sheez has been in the scene for over a decade. The Aurora resident has a mysterious persona and doesn't stick to the typical gangster rap...
