I tweak settings on my phone and watch Poweramp sculpt each song for tighter lows and clearer vocals on the drive.

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In Grandmaster Flash’s new book, “Birth of a Culture,” the trailblazing d.j. tells his version of how hip-hop began.

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The New York City trio of Julia and twin brothers David and Daniel Bailen shares a psychedelic-pop single before releasing their independent debut album.

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