Height Keech Announces Self-produced New Album Computer Rocker & Unleashes First Single "Computer Rocker" (Cold Rhymes Records)

Height Keech is, in a lot of ways, if you really think about it, the "Bob Dylan" of Underground/Indie Hip-Hop; an extremely talented and well-respected solo artist, who plays well in groups, but doesn't really NEED one, oftentimes, produces records for himself and his friends, fosters and champions young talent, ages like a hearty whiskey, isn't afraid to collaborate, tours at a never-ending pace, and continually puts out solid, progressive music at an in-humanly fast rate. Also, much like Robert Zimmerman, Dan Keech has amassed quite a few AKA's to his name: Height, Height with Friends, Height Keech, Shark Tank, Bow n' Height, ialive & Height Keech, Wounds, and "John" Height. After effectively re-launching his long-time CD/CD-R imprint, Cold Rhymes Records, Height issued or had a hand in a staggering number of 2017 releases including, but not limited to: his own MIND MOVES THE MOUNTAIN, STRANGE LOOKS Bonus EP, Shark Tank's Dan's House, Jack Toft's We Can't Go Back Now: The Cold Rhymes Collection, TIMEWAVE ZERO with Philly emcee ialive, POWER MISSIONS: Selected Guest Spots, and Mister's MUSTARD (A Continuation), as well as his recently launched weekly-updated This Cold Rhymes Podcast. Cold Rhymes Records has a Height Keech-produced Speak N' Eye album entitled Cypher at The Gates of Dawn lined up for an unspecified Summer 2018 release and plans to issue additional volumes of Height's POWER MISSIONS: Guest Spot compilation series.

Despite having released three self-produced albums, a vinyl-only bonus EP, and a few compilations albums, Height is already back with his fourth full-length in nearly a year: Computer Rocker, which will be released on Cold Rhymes Records this upcoming April 30th. Computer Rocker was completely produced and mixed by Height, recorded by TIMEWAVE ZERO partner-in-rhyme, ialive—who sings on "Hell World's Here" and provides back-up vocals on "There's Many a Slip"—and Mister as a "Featured MC" throughout. "To me, Mister's heavy involvement is something that sets the album apart from my past records. We wanted to expand upon his single guest spot on MIND MOVES THE MOUNTAIN and have him get on throughout the album," Height Keech revealed to The Witzard, via email. "I was thinking about the dynamic between E-40 & B-Legit and how B-Legit was a constant presence on E-40 albums and almost more like a band mate. We wanted to have our duo tracks be the hardest bangers on the album and for him to tour with me this year, doing all those songs live," Height continued. Along with the announcement of Computer Rocker, Cold Rhymes also, released Height's skeletal bruiser of a single, "Computer Rocker," from the album, as well. Height has announced a 22-date West Coast tour in support of Computer Rocker with support from both Mister and ialive, who will also be DJ'ing each set. There's also, a Baltimore date this upcoming Thursday, March 8th at Metro Gallery with EPIC BEARD MEN AKA Sage Francis & B. Dolan in support of their Season 1 EP. *

* "Not part of the tour. Just a tight Baltimore show," as Height perfectly put it.

[W]reckless, Topless American Youth: Lana del Rey - "Born 2 Die" (Britney Spears Birthday 30)

Lana del Rey [Lizzy Grant] effectively became 2011's "It Girl" with the release of her phenomenal debut single, "Video Games" (Stranger) . Like many struggling singer-songwriters, Grant has been signed, dropped, and significantly changed her public image since bursting onto the scene (2009). With that said, it can be assumed that Lana del Rey has collected just as many "haters" as she has avid supporters. To be perfectly honest, the only other artist I can think of that made this much commotion... garnered so much wide-spread buzz/hate and critical acclaim -- right out of the gates -- with just one track is Britney Spears . And maybe in this post- Mike musical era, that's the true synthesis of Pop Culture: Britney Lynn Spears . After months of repeated teasing and speculation, Lana del Rey 's major label debut, Born 2 Die will [finally] be released this coming Jan. 30-31, 2012. Pitchfork reports that it will feature "Off to The Ra

"Let Me Shine for You:" Lindsay Lohan for Playboy (Winter 2011-12 Leak)

Lindsay Lohan essentially embodies exactly "What NOT to Do In Hollywood :" Fame, fortune, success... sex, drugs & Rock "N" Roll . Within a fairly short period of time, Lohan somehow managed to obtain a plentiful helping of POWER @ a very young age. This gradual rise-downfall was captured on film; Between 1998-2010, she portrayed a wide array of roles across the silver screen in movies including: Mean Girls, Bobby , Herbie Fully Loaded , Georgia Rule, Machete , and Freaky Friday . Between rapid-paced film shoots, Lindsay Lohan also found time to record 2 Pop Rock albums for Casablanca , Speak (2004) and A Litter More Personal-Raw (2005). Needless to say, Lindsay Lohan has gotten roped up in a lot of troubles and woes with the law over the last 3-5 years... a vicious cycle of drugs, arrest, court, rehab, "daddy issues," jail time [Repeat]. That's the pure basics of it - But Google that shit for additional info, if necessary. Towards the end of

All-around Breakdown: Sean Martin Discusses Debut Instrumental EP Introducing The Magician As No More Magic (Residual Effects)

Sean Martin is a multi-versed musician, producer, and tattooer hailing from Connecticut. As a guitarist, song-writer, and/or producer he has worked with a variety of well-known artists including Hatebreed, Cold Cave, Wear Your Wounds, Umbra Vitae, Twitching Tongues, Cage, Kid Cudi, House of Blow, Head Automatica, XO Skeletons, Jet Fueled Horses, Handsome Boy Modeling School, and more. His versatility and flexibility within music allows him to blur the lines in-between the confines of Hardcore, Electronic, Metal, and Hip-Hop. Martin is, also, a skilled tattooer at Brass City Tattoo located in Oakville, Connecticut promoting the traditional approach to the craft. Founded by Martin himself between 2020-22, No More Magic combines ominous melodies with downtempo beats to create a dizzying dream-like atmosphere. Paying homage to the golden era of Hip-Hop while forging ahead down its own dark road. For fans of Portishead, Massive Attack, and DJ Shadow. No More Magic's Introducing The

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