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    New Music: Blaqstarr – Oh My Darling

    It’s been a while since we’ve seen Baltimore’s Blaqstarr . After a successful run at SXSW in 2009 it seems like homie disappeared. Actually, he was out in LA doing some work for M.I.A, who eventually signed him to her NEET Label along side fellow Baltimorean Rye Rye. Since M.I.A. is on her grind, is [...]

    April 30, 2010 No Comments

    SXSW Interview: Blaqstarr

    DJ Blaqstarr Interview from Couch Sessions on Vimeo. One of the more fascinating parts of the True Genius on the Couch SXSW experience occurred when I had the opportunity to sit with DJ Blaqstarr, or rather, the evolved Blaqstarr, who unleashed upon SXSW new solo R & B material, with a voice that emotes mood [...]

    March 26, 2009 1 Comment

    SXSW: Unruly Records Presents: A Baltimore Love Thing

    B-more and DC are uniting to take over Ausin next week! Check the lineup: Blaqstarr, Chavy Boys (Scottie B and King Tutt), Nadastrom, and Cousin Cole. You know ya boy is gonna be in the building! RSVP HERE but come early!

    March 13, 2009 No Comments

    New Music: Colin Munroe is the Unsung Hero Mixtape

    Colin Munroe is the Unsung Hero Mixtape (zip file) The long awaited mixtape from Toronto artist Colin Munroe is finally here. Colin Munroe is the Unsung Hero features collaborations with Wale, Mickey Factz, Joell Ortiz, Blaqstarr and Drake, with production from Black Milk & Dallas Austin behind the boards. Munroe is going to be a [...]

    December 2, 2008 No Comments

    Video: M.I.A. vs Blaqstarr – Down In The Hole

    Having M.I.A. on cover Tom Wait’s Down In The Hole (which we all know is from the Wire) sounds like its ripe for disaster. However, this track is simply brilliant. I’m really liking this song, and I don’t know why. Maybe it’s because of its utter simplcity? Maybe because the video cost $9.95 to make? [...]

    November 7, 2008 No Comments