1st has spent much of his career outside the immediate gaze of hip-hop’s spotlight, but he’s no stranger to the success that it entails. Half of Atlanta’s trap production-duo, FKi, the multi-faceted artist’s career began in the studios of Collipark Music and quickly ascended after a basement-studio session with Travis Porter resulted in two Billboard-charting singles. Since that fateful […]
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UTG INTERVIEW: FKi’s 1st Talks ‘First Time For Everything’
December 14th, 2015 
Mike Giegerich 
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UTG PHOTOS: Kiesza and Betty Who in Cleveland, OH (4/30/15)
May 11th, 2015 Kellie Gannon Under The Gun Review sent photographer Kellie Gannon to photograph Kiesza and Betty Who at House of Blues in Cleveland on April 30. Kiesza embarked on her first headlining tour this spring, stopping in Cleveland on April 30 for a fun-filled, empowering, playful show. Support on this tour came from crazy-talented and always vivacious gal, […]
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Jack Ü (Skrillex And Diplo Collab) Drop Surprise Album Featuring 2 Chainz, Missy Elliott And More
February 27th, 2015 Kriston McConnell Not too long ago the popular DJs Skrillex and Diplo announced a collaborative project by the name of Jack Ü. At the time of the announcement, the duo released a remix of Beyonce’s hit single, “7/11.” We knew that there would be more from the duo, though they hadn’t made any official announcements about a […]
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Listen To Diplo And Skrillex (Jack Ü) Remix Beyonce’s “7/11”
December 29th, 2014 Dana Reandelar After their formation at San Diego’s Mad Decent Block Party later in 2013 along with a number of live performances in 2014, electronic dance DJs Diplo and Skrillex will officially be unveiling their collaborative side project, Jack Ü, on New Year’s Eve at a performance in Madison Square Garden. In conjunction with this, the duo […]
Madonna Announces New Album ‘Rebel Heart’ Feat. Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, and Diplo
December 24th, 2014 Nina Corcoran When Madonna‘s demos leaked earlier this week, she was rightfully devastated. The pop icon called it an “artistic rape” and a “form of terrorism,” but now she’s fighting back by announcing the album officially and dropping six tracks to stream. Her new album, titled Rebel Heart, drops March 10 via Interscope and sees help from Kanye West, Diplo, […]
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Major Lazer Releases New Song Feat. Ariana Grande
November 13th, 2014 Dana Reandelar One of the most anticipated films of 2014 is coming in a little over a week. The movie adaptation of The Hunger Games‘ last book, Mockingjay (Part I), is set to hit box offices on November 21. The soundtrack, which features tracks from artists like Lorde (who also curated the soundtrack), CHVRCHES, Charli XCX, and […]
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Required Listening: Lorde – “Tennis Court” (Diplo Remix)
July 22nd, 2014 James Shotwell New Zealand’s hottest export has officially been remixed by everyone in the game. Yesterday, the one and only creative genius known as Diplo shared with the world his unique remix of Lorde’s infectious “Tennis Court.” Keeping with his signature style, Diplo kicks up the energy of the song to eleven, adding bouncy bass and additional […]
MUSIC VIDEO: RiFF RAFF x Slim Thug x Paul Wall – “How To Be The Man” (Official Texas Remix)
June 5th, 2014 Mike Giegerich RiFF RAFF just graced us with a tripped out music video for “How to Be the Man,” but the Neon Icon is back again with new visuals and new verses courtesy of Houston mainstays Slim Thug and Paul Wall. With little neon to be found, the video puts a modern twist on the sight of […]
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Riff Raff Shares “Kokayne” (Produced by Diplo)
May 29th, 2014 James Shotwell Riff Raff has been teasing the release of his debut album for months, and now that Neon Icon is less than a month from hitting stores Jody Highroller is having a hard time keeping the material to himself. We have already heard “How To Be A Man,” as well as its badass remix, and now […]
RiFF RAFF Shows How To Be The Man In New Music Video
May 21st, 2014 Mike Giegerich After teasing fans with behind-the-scenes footage of a music video seemingly ages ago, RiFF RAFF has teamed up with MySpace to premiere a brand new Versace music video for “How to Be the Man.” The video is fitting for the rap game’s Neon Icon as it finds him surrounded by models in neon swimsuits, tripped […]
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The Mad Decent Block Party Expands With Outkast, Fatboy Slim And More
April 8th, 2014 Kendra Beltran The Mad Decent Block Party continues to grow. Last year it hit 13 cities around the US and this year they’re bumping that number up to 22. This touring mad house offers up a different lineup at each spot. So those who are excited to see Outkast’s name on the list – hold on to […]
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REVIEW: Skrillex – ‘Recess’
March 17th, 2014 Mike Giegerich Artist: Skrillex Album: Recess Genre: Bass music Label: Big Beat / OWSLA / Atlantic After Skrillex’s popularity eclipsed the entirety of the electronic music scene, the star producer seemed to slip into the shadows. Yes, he released a Burial-esque EP along with the fact his explosive side project, Dog Blood, performed well within the dedicated […]
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