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    Mute Music Moment of the Day: “Hell Yeah!” by Stacy Barthe ft. Rick Ross

    Thursday, May 23, 2013

    Today’s Mute Music Moment of the Day is brought to you by Brooklyn singer/Grammy-nominated songwriter, Stacy Barthe. Both “Hell Yeah!” (which features Rick Ross) and Stacy’s new album, “P.S. I Love You” are available via iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/p.s.-i-love-you-ep/id620495731

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    2nd Annual ACOR Gallery Graffiti Art Contest

    Monday, May 13, 2013

    The ACOR Gallery at the GoggleWorks in Reading, Pa hosted their annual Graffiti Art Contest. Six artists in and around the Reading, Pa area submitted their works that represented the “Stop The Violence” theme, competing for a $500.00 cash prize. According to artist and founder of the ACOR Gallery, Mr. Ed Terrell, the purpose of [...]

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    Mariah Carey Releases “#Beautiful” Ft. Miguel

    Monday, May 6, 2013

    Superstar Mariah Carey just released her new single, “#Beautiful” ft. R&B sensation, Miguel, this morning, and it’s already creating quite a buzz. Stream the track via Soundcloud below, and let us know what you think. Mute it or turn it up? “#Beautiful” is available for purchase via iTunes: http://smarturl.it/iBeautiful

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    Erykah Badu & Janelle Monae Release Q.U.E.E.N.

    Wednesday, April 24, 2013

    Music lovers are in for a treat with the newly released collaboration, “Q.U.E.E.N.” by soul sisters Erykah Badu and Janelle Monae. Follow this link: http://erykah-badu.com/newssystem/news.php  to give the new song a listen and let us know what you think about it in the comments section below. Be sure to listen to the song all the [...]

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    3 Reasons Why Joey Bada$$ Is Better Than Kendrick Lamar

    Wednesday, April 24, 2013

    Written by David Nazario Kendrick Lamar is a good artist, Joey Bada$$ is a better artist. Here’s three reasons why. Production There’s definitely something special about the way that Hip Hop sounded during the 90′s. This is one of the reasons why this decade is commonly referred to as the “Golden Era of Hip Hop”. [...]

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    The Roots Go Platinum With “Things Fall Apart” After 14 Years

    Wednesday, April 24, 2013

    Kudos to the legendary Roots crew from Philadelphia who went platinum this week with their classic Things Fall Apart album which was released fourteen years ago! Surprisingly this is the only album by the band to go Platinum, despite the fact that their last two releases “How I Got Over” and “Undun” were more than [...]

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    Faith Ringgold at the ACA Gallery

    Monday, April 1, 2013

    Written by Angela Johnson It isn’t everyday that one is able to sit in the presence of two generations of artists, but it was made possible on Thursday at ACA Galleries in New York City. ACA has deep roots in the New York City art scene. Opening its doors during the Great Depression, the gallery [...]

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    Alicia Keys High-Top Wedge Sneaker In Stores Today

    Monday, April 1, 2013

    The Alicia Keys “Freestyle” wedge sneaker hits stores today as a part of the Alicia Keys x Reebok collaboration. The classic high-top sneaker which has been remixed with new colors and a built in wedge is available at Nordstrom and Reebok.com. The retail price for the sneakers is $89.  According to Keys, the Freestyle High-Top [...]

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    Tech: Vevo TV

    Sunday, March 31, 2013

    Written by John Persolus Earlier this month Vevo announced and released Vevo TV, a 24/7 live streaming service that can be accessed through the web and an app that is available for smart phones, Xbox 360, and Roku boxes. Viewers can tune into the live channel to watch uninterrupted playback of music videos, artist interviews, [...]

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    New Trend In Men’s Fashion: Clutches?

    Friday, March 29, 2013

    Written by David Nazario In the world of fashion the trend right now is definitely anything goes (and of course anything 90’s is also a must. If you haven’t already, visit http://mutemag.com/?p=3566 to read “Fashion Goes Back to the 90’s”). And it seems like this “anything goes mentality” is most apparent with the latest trend [...]

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News

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Mar
22

3 Reasons Why Beyonce’s “Bow Down” Should Be Muted

Written by David Nazario Last week Beyonce released her new song “Bow Down/I Been On” to mixed reviews. Here are three reasons why Mute thinks this song should be, well, Muted. Read below and listen to the track, then feel free to add a comment letting us know how you feel about Bey’s new song. [...]

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Mar
20

Cole Williams at the Blue Note

Written by David Nazario A native  of the Little West Indies section of Brooklyn, Cole Williams is fast making a name for herself as a songwriter, composer, producer and performer who’s anthems about self-love and discovery  set her apart from many of today’s up and coming singing superstars. Cole performed an intimate set at the [...]

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Mar
18

Bronx Museum of the Arts and Video Music Box host “All Hail The Queen”

It was all about the ladies Friday night in the borough that birthed Hip Hop music. Collaborating with Video Music Box, the Bronx Museum of the Arts, hosted All Hail The Queen: A Tribute to Women in Hip Hop. The event was also a celebration of Video Music Box’s 30th anniversary. Special guests included Editor [...]

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Mar
6

Bringing Your Doodles to “Life”

Written by John Persolus In a bizarre hybrid of a pen, hot-glue gun, and 3D printer, Wobble Works has created “The World’s First 3D Printing Pen,” the 3Doodler. This new piece of technology allows users to transform their 2D drawings into 3D models for just $75. The workings of this device are relatively simple. A [...]

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Daily

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Feb
9

Mute Music Moment of the Day: “Sleep” by Allen Stone

Today’s Mute Music Moment of the Day is “Sleep” by Allen Stone. Be sure to keep an eye out for this soulful singer, he is sure to have a bright future in the music industry. Download his self titled album on iTunes by following this link:http://tinyurl.com/cww3ljc   Photo courtesy of radiopotato.com

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Jan
24

Mute Music Moment of the Day: “In The A” by Big Boi feat. Ludacris & T.I.

Today’s Mute Music Moment of the Day is brought to you by Outkast member, Big Boi. This time Big Boi solicited the help of ATL heavy hitters T.I. and Ludacris. Check out the anthem “In The A” right here!

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Jan
21

Mute Music Moment of the Day: “One” by Mary J. Blige and U2

Today’s Mute Music Moment of the Day is in honor of MLK Day! Watch here as MJB and U2 sing a song about togetherness and unity.

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Jan
6

Mute Music Moment of the Day: “The High Road” by Joss Stone

Today’s Mute Music Moment of the Day is brought to you by Joss Stone. Joss’s The Soul Sessions Vol 2 is in stores now!

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Jan
5

Mute Music Moment of the Day: “Lover of the Light” by Mumford & Sons

Today’s Mute Music Moment of the Day is brought to you by Mumford and Sons. “Lover of the Light” is a single off of the band’s latest album, Babel. The single ‘Lover Of The Light’ is now available from iTunes http://bit.ly/BabelDeluxe The new album ‘Babel’ is out now and available at http://www.mumfordandsons.com

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Dec
26

Mute Music Moment of the Day: “Something Wrong” by Dr. Fowlmouf

Today’s Mute Music Moment of the Day is brought to you by Dr. Fowlmouf. Produced by Vic Grimes, “Something Wrong” is a funny look at an underground MC’s struggle to collaborate with rappers in his hometown. “Something Wrong” is featured on Dr. Fowlmouf’s latest mixtape, Musick.

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Dec
21

Mute Music Moment of the Day: “The Fall” by Bo Bruce

Today’s Mute Music Moment of the Day is brought to you by Lady Catherine Anna Brudenell-Bruce, better known as Bo Bruce. Known for her appearance on The Voice UK, this is the singer’s first release since the competition. For more on Bo Bruce, check out her web site: www.bo-bruce.com. Download “The Fall” free here: http://emailunlock.com/bo-bruce/the-fall

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Dec
20

Mute Music Moment of the Day: “Navy” by Kilo Kish

Today’s Mute Music Moment of the Day is brought to you by NYC artist Kilo Robinson, better known as Kilo Kush. Check out the crazy visuals in the video for “Navy” and purchase the song via iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/album/navy-single/id559739955

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