The Grammys are a usually a lovely nightcap to the previous year’s music. Some celebration, some tension, a little drama and some nice performances. And whether or not you agree with where the Grammy Committee’s voting ended up in any category - one thing is for sure: 4 Grammy’s from Macklemore & Ryan Lewis - who to this day are not signed to a record label - is impressive. And perhaps what’s more impressive IMHO... read more ›
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As many of you who are regular readers know, I am longtime friend (and fan of course) of Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. Ben (Macklemore) and I get coffee at the same joint. He has played dinner parties at my studio and he and Ryan deployed a magical performance on chasejarvisLIVE among other things over the years. But it is with a special appreciation that I've been attuned their meteoric rise to the top of the... read more ›
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Back in July we had MACKLEMORE & RYAN LEWIS on chasejarvisLIVE as part of our Capitol Hill Block Party broadcast. They did an interview with me about their new track "Same Love." Check it out above. Today that track, part of their new album "The Heist," hit #1 on iTunes. The video, featured below, is powerful and beautiful. Great message. Great music. Enjoy. and checkout/please support Music4Marriage.org. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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Last year we were fortunate enough to host some great friends on chasejarvisLIVE --- perhaps the fastest rising hiphop act in the country --- MACKLEMORE & RYAN LEWIS. Today the Seattle duo independently released their latest work: “The Heist.” The effort brings artists like Schoolboy Q and Ab-Soul to the table in a 15-song album. It is their first project since 2010's re-release of their debut The VS. EP and it is AWESOME. And I'm... read more ›
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