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Mark Knopfler (born 12 August 1949) is a British songwriter, guitarist, and record producer. He led the rock band Dire Straits, which he co-founded with his brother David in 1977. Since 1995, he’s enjoyed great success as a solo artist, releasing nine solo albums.

Knopfler is a fingerstyle guitarist, and well-respected in musical circles, both for his playing and for his songwriting. He has a knack for writing new songs that sound ancient, and his dry baritone is addictive. He continues to record and perform today. His newest album is scheduled for release in 2015.

Knopfler on his favorite style of music:
“My idea of heaven is a place where the Tyne meets the Delta, where folk music meets the blues.”

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Mark Knopfler’s newest 2015 album is called “Tracker”, and it was released on March 15, 2015. Back from the future @SameOldShawn

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“Down the Road Wherever”, launched 2018

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Stay Positive is the fourth studio album by The Hold Steady, released on July 15, 2008 through Vagrant Records.

Vocalist/guitarist Craig Finn notes that the album is about

the idea of ageing gracefully… keeping going, perseverance [and] how to stay true to the ideals and ideas you had when you were younger.

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That was Michael Concepcion, yeah my interconnections Punch – Prelude
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Concepcion, who is TDE head Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith’s uncle, was one of the founders of the Crips. Concepcion has talked about his relationship to Tiffith and TDE in interviews.

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The Mysterious Mr. Bickerton (aka Ashley Bickerton) GRAY (Band) (Ft. Ashley Bickerton, French Woman, Michael Holman & Nick Taylor) – The Mysterious Mr. Bickerton (aka Ashley Bickerton)
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Ashely Bickerton (yes, he is real) weighs in on some important matters

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OTL 41: R.A. the Rugged Man Excerpt #2 - "Stanley Kubrick" Outside the Lines With Rap Genius (Ft. R.A. The Rugged Man & SameOldShawn) – OTL 41: R.A. the Rugged Man Excerpt #2 - "Stanley Kubrick"
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R.A. talks about the amazing similarities between his song “Stanley Kubrick” and a certain Royce number.

Hear the entirety of our convo with R.A. here

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Dante Ross Excerpt #5: Black Bastards Outside the Lines With Rap Genius (Ft. Dante Ross) – Dante Ross Excerpt #5: Black Bastards
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Ross on the events surrounding the non-release of KMD’s controversial second album, Black Bastards

Check out the full interview here

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The People's Champ R.A. The Rugged Man (Ft. Rampage) – The People's Champ
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R.A. The Rugged Man presents the first single off of his new album Legends Never Die, in stores everywhere on April 30th 2013. The track was produced by Apathy with an intro and a bridge delivered by Rampage.

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Chris Christie's Top 10 Bruce Springsteen Songs Governor Chris Christie – Chris Christie's Top 10 Bruce Springsteen Songs
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via Chris Christie’s Spotify Account

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Peep the video filmed in part at Rap Genius' Brooklyn office, with a cameo from EIC SameOldShawn

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWODODY2qP4

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