Life is Beautiful festival Founder Rehan Choudhry describes this incomparable music, food, art, and learning festival in downtown Las Vegas with his simple, yet refreshing intentions for the event; “Life is Beautiful is about inspiring people. It’s about offering messages of hope and encouragement through a unique experience.”

After the success of its 2013 debut, Life is Beautiful has grown from 2 days to 3 unfathomable days loaded with internationally established musicians, chefs, artists, and speakers. Choudhry ultimately wants to make a connection between the company’s core message of beauty and the festival generation by reminding everyone “that you are never alone, and life IS beautiful”. This festival brings together and gives attendees the opportunity to actively engage and witness the beauty in all types of art.

This year’s lineup embodies Rehan Choudhry’s vision of togetherness with its eclectic collection of nearly 70 notorious musicians representing different genres. Showcasing Hip-Hop legends like Kanye West and OutKast, rock icons such as the Foo Fighters, Arctic Monkeys, and Flaming Lips, with electronic music icons Skrillex, A-Trak, Baauer, and RAC united with other notable artists Lionel Richie, Alt-J, Little Dragon, Tune-Yards, and TV on the Radio just to name a few.

The unimaginable list of musicians is blended with a lineup of world-class chefs and brewers, mixologists, and wine-makers creating a rare culinary experience. Alongside the four outdoor stages is a Culinary Village featuring the best of local Las Vegas restaurants, handcrafted beers, wines, and spirits, and chefs onstage.

Dropping the music and culinary lineups adds anticipation for the dropping of the art and learning lineups happening very soon. The Life is Beautiful festival will exhibit street art installations, fine art displays, performance art, and inspiring speakers from around the world.

Stay tuned to Just Noise To Me for more details coming soon!

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Miami based production duo Urban Noize pays homage to OutKast‘s 20th anniversary of being a group with their remix EP project Everlastin‘. Urban Noize explains how they simply wanted to commemorate “the impact they’ve had in music.” Steve goes on explaining, “all while introducing some of their classics in refreshing ways, to a younger generation that may not be familiar to them.”

With Coachella opening it’s doors today, and OutKast booked for 40 festival dates this year, this EP is a perfect way to celebrate and get hyped. The EP is a boundary blend of soulful electro inspirations meshed with the iconic hip-hop veterans’ unparalleled sound.

Stream Urban Noize’s Everlastin’ EP here and enjoy some of your favorite classic rap gems reworked. And for those of you on the front lines at Coachella, enjoy what has surely been the most highly anticipated reunion in hip-hop as they make their festival debut.

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Back for it’s fourth year and less than 100 days away, Governors Ball Music festival is taking place on June 6, 7 and 8 at Randall’s Island, NYC.

Personally, I think the lineup for this years Governors Ball absolutely kills it. It ranges from EDM to hip-hop to old school rock. The lineup includes headliners such as Outkast (who is also headlining Coachella), Jack White, Vampire Weekend, The Strokes, and others such as Swedish House Mafia’s Axwell and Sebastian Ingrosso, Phoenix, Disclosure, Skrillex, Foster the People, Empire of the Sun (who headlined Governors Ball back at the first festival in 2011), Spoon, and many many more!

To all my fellow east coasters, I HIGHLY suggest you purchase your ticket before they sell out! This is one music festival you DO NOT want to miss! For everyone else, if you haven’t been to NYC, this is the perfect opportunity for you to come visit the glorious humidity of the east!

To purchase tickets and for more information about the music festival, visit the Governors Ball Music Festival website. Looking forward to seeing all of you there!!

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Good day, loyal readers. What a pleasure it is to meet you! My name is Richie Martin and I’m the new hip hop correspondent for JustNoiseToMe. I could spend a couple paragraphs telling you about myself, and how my beard is recognized as a sovereign nation by the UN. But instead, I’ll introduce myself in the best way I could possibly think of — with a list of my favorite hip hop albums of all time.

This list is in no way meant to be definitive or even a list of what I think are the best hip hop albums. It’s in no particular order. This is simply a list of the dozen-or-so albums I could listen to forever. However, if something on this list touches a nerve, I more than welcome your anger and bitter commentary. But I’d rather be your friend, so just keep that in mind before you start harassing me, punk.

LET’S GO.

Liquid Swords

GZA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MO1Tmr5S2BQ
There had to be at least one Wu-Tang album on this list. Why Liquid Swords? It’s an honest toss up for me between 36 Chambers, Tical and Only Built 4 Cuban Linx. I picked Liquid Swords because it’s the album that got me into Wu-Tang. I remember listening to them early in my teenage years and just not getting it. Fast forward a couple years to when I started making beats just for shits ‘n gigs and something about GZA’s sound really struck a chord. But really, you could pick any of the initial albums from any member of the Clan of the Killa Beez and I wouldn’t put up a fight.

Speakerboxxx/The Love Below

Outkast

I might get a little bit of hate for this one. I really wanted to pick Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik, but I was four years old when that shit came out. As much as I LOVE everything Outkast has made, my introduction to Three Stacks and Sir Lucious Leftfoot was during the peak of their popularity in the early 2000’s. This album is insanely diverse in its sound and really showcases Dre and Big Boi’s unique (and sometimes crazy) approach to the genre.

The Minstrel Show

Little Brother

Little Brother is a trio consisting of the formidable rhyming duo, Phonte and Big Pooh, with the legendary 9th Wonder handling the production. I’m not sure if there was a bigger influence for me growing up than 9th Wonder. His production is on point from beginning to end on The Minstrel Show. Te and Poo are on a mission to show you how slighted they really are by the lack of recognition they receive, with numerous lines targeted to fans and the media for their consistent recognition of played out bullshit. Regardless of the message (which was received with plenty of criticism), this album is a joy to listen to from beginning to end.

Midnight Marauders

A Tribe Called Quest

I had never dabbled much in the offerings of the Tribe until I made a trip to Rock the Bells, and got to see them perform Midnight Marauders live. It was a surreal experience. Q-Tip’s energy infected the crowd of I don’t know how many thousands of people in a way I’ve never ever fathomed to be possible. Busta Rhymes made a surprise appearance and changed my fucking life. Maybe that’s a little hyperbolic, but immediately following that weekend, I downloaded the entire Quest discography and made my peace with the hip hop gods for denying the word of ATCQ for so long.

Kush & Orange Juice

Wiz Khalifa

This is another choice that might catch me some flack. For one, yes, I know. This isn’t an album, it’s a mixtape. For two, it’s Wiz Khalifa. But again, this isn’t a definitive list of the “best” of anything. As you can tell, most of the selections so far have a story to go along with them, and Kush & OJ is no different. Its release marked what was probably the height of Wiz’s popularity and he absolutely destroyed Twitter for a solid week. This is the soundtrack to what is probably the most memorable summer of my life. If I could go back in time and listen to any album/mixtape for the first time all over again, this might be it.

Blue Chips 2

Action Bronson

I might as well get the other mixtape out of the way. Action Bronson is absolutely my favorite artist right now. He’s got fantastic taste in beats and frequently takes a chance on something you’ve definitely never heard before. He’s a laid back dude with a braggadocio as big as his appetite. Produced by fellow Brooklyn Native, Party Supplies, Blue Chips 2 is a hilarious, graphic and bold project that’s gets more and more fun with every listen. I’d like to apologize in advance for how much I’ll be writing about Action Bronson.

Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City

Kendrick Lamar

Not exactly sure what you want me to say here. I love Kendrick, I love TDE and I can’t wait to see what these guys do in 2014. If only Kendrick was as enjoyable live as he is recorded. But I digress ….

Illmatic

Nas

The first 16 bars of “Life’s a Bitch” were life affirming the first time I ever heard them. Once I learned them, they also had me convinced that I could be a rapper, too. Well, we now know I’m not a rapper. But on a lazy Saturday afternoon cruising down the highway with your windows rolled down, AZ and Nas can still manage convince me that I’m the baddest dude around, if not just for a few moments. For me, Illmatic is THE Nas album, no argument. It’s 10 tracks that perfectly sum up the glory of 90’s hip hop.

Already Platinum

Slim Thug

I’ve lived in Arizona for more than half of my life now, but Texas is and always will be home. When I really started to get into hip hop, nothing was cooler to me than the thought of rappers from MY state getting the recognition I knew they deserved. The title of Slim Thug’s first major release was a daring boast that never came to fruition, but he still managed to create a decent amount of buzz outside the Lone Star State with his syrupy slow delivery and thick Texas twang. Slim has never recaptured this sort of mainstream success, but Already Platinum is still one of my favorite listens.

Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101

Young Jeezy

Jeezy’s 2005 release brought trap music to the masses (or at least to the forefront of my mind). The song “Go Crazy” went crazy, thanks in part to a verse from Jay Z, and all of a sudden, suburban high school kids like me were disciples of ATL hip hop. Look, I can’t identify with anything Jeezy has to say, but if it sounds good, I’ll listen to it. I’ve got so many memories of driving around to this album in my best friend’s Explorer, outfitted with a couple of comically oversized subwoofers and feeling like a bad ass. As cringe-worthy as those memories might be, they’re still fun to think about. Plus, this was just a great debut album.

Murray’s Revenge

Murs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7H25vfOM3SU
The only repeat contributor on this list is 9th Wonder, so if you’re not a fan, you may not be pleased. But this list isn’t about you, IS IT? Murs and 9th Wonder did a lot together, but this 2006 release has to be my favorite. The production and rhymes are on point throughout this entire album and reaches its climax with the wonderfully sampled title track. Bob James’ “Nautilus” has been sampled time and time again, but again, this is easily my favorite rendition. The song “Barbershop” is a great concept track that’s perfect for one of those days where you just got a raise, got the car cleaned, got a new pair of kicks on and of course, a fresh new haircut.

Hate any of my selections? Do we have any albums in common? Let me know! I’m excited to be here and can’t wait to hear from you. Cheers!

Honorable Mentions:
The Infamous – Mobb Deep
Doggystle – Snoop Dogg
Diplomatic Immunity 2 – The Diplomats
Uptown Saturday Night – Camp Lo
Ready to Die – The Notorious B.I.G.
Be – Common
Real Talk – Fabolous

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Friday night, international trapstars and frequent Yeezus collaborators, TNGHT, released a brief video entitled “Waning Moon” which may or may not imply an indefinite hiatus.

The video is an ominous depiction of the group members Hudson Mohawke and Lunice performing live peppered with flickering images of menacing storm clouds and their trademark crescent moon. It ends with a clip of the two producer/DJs  saying thanks as they close out their HARD Summer set with OutKast‘s “Int’l Players Anthem”.

The YouTube clip was released with a message that reads “Until Next We Meet” which many speculate is a clear indication of a permanent split. That would seem logical had Lunice not tweeted just hours after the video went up:

There’s a difference between a break up and quality control. Think about it.

— Lunice (@Lunice) December 28, 2013

Plot twist: it’s not a breakup. Then what in Yeezus’ name is it? And is it final? The tagline does sort of suggest that we will be seeing more from the trap lords in the future.

We got to experience TNGHT at both Coachella and HARD Summer, as if we weren’t already fascinated by their dark, innovative approach to instrumental hip hop. The group is revered for combining their heavy hitter trap sound with intense minimalist visuals during their live performances, making them one of our favorite acts to watch in 2013. It’s safe to say we were quite concerned upon hearing the rumors.

But let’s all just calm down for like five seconds and think this one through, okay?

Canadian-born Lunice and his Glaswegian parter in crime, HudMo, are clearly still on the rise— this summer they produced tracks for Kanye’s tour de force and there have been talks of a Watch the Throne 2 collab. Not to mention, they have yet to produce a full-length album of any sort. Nevertheless, they threw some of the most mesmerizing sets of the past year.

Could “Waning Moon” just be a brief pause in the seemingly overnight rise to stardom of two EDM underdogs? Or perhaps the symbolic end of an era, giving rise to a new incarnation of the TNGHT project christened TMRRW? Or maybe it’s the duo’s way of reining in the new year with some of that “y’all ain’t ready for this 2014 next level type shit”. Like when all your friends stop eating Ben & Jerry’s and wear matching tanks to the gym on January 1st (though a boastful New Year’s Twitter Resolution doesn’t quite seem like TNGHT’s style).

Regardless, we’re all waiting anxiously to see what other information will surface in regards to the group’s whereabouts whether they remain a group or not. Be sure to comment and let us know what your thoughts are regarding the message behind “Waning Moon”.

With that, we send you all our best regards and wish you a Happy New Year.

Regards.

You can access TNGHT’s twitter account here, as well as their Soundcloud.

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Recent reports claim iconic Southern rap duo OutKast is slated to headline the ever-popular festival in the spring as well as embark on a reunion tour which includes several other festival dates. The Atlanta natives haven’t shared a stage since 2007 and haven’t produced a collaborative album since 2006’s Idlewild.

Over the years Coachella has hosted its fair share of monumental reunions including the Pixies, Rage Against the Machine, Wu-Tang Clan, and countless others. A confirmed OutKast reunion would guarantee an emotional response: gazillions of hip-hop fanboys across the galaxy crapping their pants and crying 808-infused tears of joy (myself included). Keep in mind, these are the same cats who brought you Dirty South anthems like “So Fresh, So Clean”, “B.O.B.”, and “Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik” to name a few.

The rumors, however, have yet to be confirmed and the official Coachella lineup won’t be released until January. Le sigh. For now, all we can do is cross our fingers and pray to the festival gods that the Grammy-winning ATLiens will be on the bill this coming year.

Be on the lookout for the second round of Coachella Weekend Pass sales. And let us know who YOU think will make the lineup this year in the comments below!

Keep it trill.

While Andre remains under the internet radar, you can follow Big Boi on Twitter, Instagram, and SoundCloud.

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