Video: Sleep Music Video

LIF TO EXPERIENCE-Just because George W. has slinked off to Texas doesn't mean political hiphop is dead. Take in an earful courtesy of the wise Mr. Lif, the voice of modern political rhyming. He's the rare emcee who just might be better onstage than in the studio. EAC w/Philly's Phunkestra, Doc Adam; The Crown Room , 205 NW 4th, 9:30 pm, $5 MUSICFESTNW: BIG FREEDIA, DJ BEYONDA, DAT'R , THE UPSIDEDOWN [...]

This one was a long time coming. Chris "Sleep" Tafoya, one-third of the Chicharones, the fastest rapper in Portland (the world?) and a heck of a nice guy, has signed to Sage Francis' label, Strange Famous . But don't take our word for it, read Sleep's blogging from last night: Hey what's up everyone? So I was on the road when the announcement was made and just got home. I wanted to tell you how excited I am now that the cat is out of the bag!! I have been working on a new record [...]