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Madd Doc aka The D.O.C. is a up and coming talented West Coast hip hop artist that just release his new EP mixtape, On Call. Please check out my extensive interview with the artist.

Episode XVIII. This weeks artist spotlight is a local talent from Chino Hills and Inglewood, CA native, Madd Doc aka The D.O.C. On Call mixtape was released July 2009. This is the true essense of hip-hop. Just when you think Hip-Hop died back in the 90s after Biggie and Topac with no chance of resurrection. 92 Fam brings back hip-hop.

Have you seen the Palm Pre Sprint commerical with the song Doorway? Here is my exclusive interview with Joanna Gikas! Read it now!

Watch and comment on the Beyonce Knowles music video for her single Sweet Dreams on AveoftheStars.com

Just like there are different types of guitars, there are also different styles of play. While you may think that you've got an idea of a style you'd like to focus on before you even start learning, it is best to learn as many as possible and then use them all to draw on when you decide on a style you like best. When you learn to play guitar with the Learn and Master Guitar series, you'll learn a myriad of styles to help you decide which one you like best. You'll learn: -Acoustic guitar -Electric & rock guitar -Classical and fingerstyle guitar -Blues guitar -Jazz guitar -Country guitar and chicken picken' -R&B and funk guitar

This weeks artist spotlight is IO Echo. An indie artist from Los Angeles. One of their popular songs today is, DOORWAY from the Palm Pre Sprint commerical. Check it out!

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Listen to and comment on the album 21st Century Breakdown by Green Day on AveoftheStars.com!

Watch and comment on the Linkin Park music video for their single New Divide from the movie Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen on AveoftheStars.com!

Watch and comment on the Jay-Z music video for his single D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune) on AveoftheStars.com

Watch and comment on the Boys Like Girls music video for their single Heels Over Head on AveoftheStars.com

Watch and comment on the Black Eyed Peas music video for their single I Gotta Feeling on AveoftheStars.com

The artist spotlight of the week goes to a talented duo called Narcolepts. Lead singer, Craig Lawrence and guitarist, Aaron Wilson collaborated to create Narcolepts early 2009. Their unique modern classic rock style showcases in this four track preview. Please enjoy and view their websites for future tour dates and CD releases.

In light of the tragic loss of Michael Jackson this week, I compiled a special podcast of remixes in rememberence of the King of Pop. So, I hope you enjoy this 50 minute special episode of the Great Unknowns. Music include are as follows: Remember the Time (silk remix) Never Can Say Goodbye (Shinichi Osawa Mix) Billy Jean (Ansane remix), plus more

A quick look into proper finger exercises for beginning guitar players.

The artist spotlight this week is an Indie band from Louisville, KY. They are currently with label Doghouse records, and they are still fairly new in the music industry. I chose to preview Mansions, because they are an awesome band and deserves recognition.