Dade County

Big Poppa E and the E Band at Tobacco Road June 27

Big Poppa E Rules the Blues at Tobacco Road Tonight

​The oldest liquor license in Dade County belongs to Tobacco Road. B.B. King has played there, John Lee Hooker has played there, and more blues legends than you can roll a barrel of whiskey at have too. It's the type of place where you can swing your wang dang doodle till you find the right wo ... More >>

Sister Act

Calling Writers-For-Hire! Crossfade Needs Latin Music Experts

Yeah, you know Shakira. But do you know Guerrilleros de Nadie?​Did you know that according to 2006 census data almost three quarters of Dade County residents speak either Spanish or some variant (i.e. Spanglish)? And most of those people also sing en Español. That's partly why we here at Miami Ne ... More >>

Video: Local MC Serum Releases Music Video for "Brainstorm Troopah"

via his MySpace​Local hip-hop artist Serum has been making waves with his debut album Brainstorm Troopah. But the 305-reppin' emcee isn't stopping at constant mentions of "Vice City" when it comes to his Miami love. The music video for the album's title track has just been released, and there are ... More >>

Cubo Kills A Record Exec In New Video

Watch out, Cubo's comin'! You may have heard of the Pitbull affiliate in years past, but apparently he's making a run for it now with a couple of new videos on the web and talk of a forthcoming album. The video above for his song "I made it" shows a mix of Dade County grime and Southern high life ... More >>

Crazy County Fair Food: "The Vandross" Donut Bacon Cheeseburger

Jacob Katel​Alright, so earlier this week we showed you the Pork Parfait, but that's really just meat and potatoes in a cup. When it comes to culinary advancement in the genre of "fair food" the over the top double Krispy Kreme bacon cheeseburger is a great innovation.You can find the donut burger ... More >>

Mixtape of the Week: J. NIC$ - Dirty Sneakers

​"Don't judge a book by its cover" is how the old saying goes. Same applies with music. Don't judge certain albums, or in this case, mixtapes, by their covers. J.NIC$ (pronounced jay-nix) is a versatile emcee/rapper/artist out of the northern side of Dade County -- or uptown as he calls it. He rel ... More >>

Snap Out of the Holidaze

The Miami Turkey: Double Stuffed, Bacon, Pork, Black Beans & Rice

Turkey image via http://www.flickr.com/photos/teddyllovet/ / CC BY 2.0Represent​Chicago's got the smokehouse turkey stuffed with hot dogs.Los Angeles turkeys get botox in their gobblers, and surgical breast enhancement.Arizona turkeys get left to cook by solar power on the sidewalk.So what is the ... More >>

Cesar Canine Cuisine Invades Miami and Gives Your Dog an Intimate Restaurant Experience

via chinadaily.comOh no I couldn't possibly finish. Have the waiter bring me a doggy bag.​Next time your bitch starts complaining about a lousy meal treat her like a pimp (or pimpette) and slap her with a rolled up newspaper, (that goes for your son of a bitch too). Or you could take her out and s ... More >>

Robbers Enter Restaurant Through Back Door, Shoot Man, and Steal Cash

via wikimedia commonsNot the actual suspect.​ Closing time at a restaurant usually means that servers and bussers have gone home for the night, cooks have cleaned their stations, and the dishwasher is scrubbing pots, spraying mats, sweeping, mopping, and taking out the trash. The dishwasher may we ... More >>

Video: King Coleman, Rap Music and Radio Pioneer, Does "The Boo Boo Song"

Carlton "King" Coleman is one of the most musically influential dudes to ever set foot in Dade County. Read this great New Times profile on him from 2003 to find out how some say he invented rap music, but first enjoy "The Boo Boo Song."

Destinee From Miami's THC Crew Talks Hip-Hop, The Music Business, and Rockin Shows

image via Destinee"If you plan to be successful in ANYTHING you do, be prepared to live for it, breathe it, and die for it, if need be."Destinee aka Maiden Dade aka Rita N. is a Dade County Hip Hop impresario, performer, recording artist and member of the THC Crew.Crossfade recently spoke to her by ... More >>

Jacuzzi Boys to Play Seven-Inch Release Party at Churchill's, Mar. 6

Miami psych/punk outfit the Jacuzzi Boys are playing a 7" release party at Churchill's Pub on Friday, March 6.  Needless Records is putting out the split with Austin's Woven Bones.  The Dade County side features "The Countess," a sort of unearthly slow burner that highlights Gabriel's voca ... More >>

Gunline Entertainment Make South Dade Goon Muzik

Gunline Entertainment is a rap group of young gutter dudes from South Dade's meanest corners steadily making a name for itself by playing shows all over Dade County. From Maracas to Gusto's, Nice and Naughty to Coco's to Sobe Live, they bring a real bloodthirsty-party-vibe with em' wherever they go. ... More >>

Hogs on the Highway

Harley-Davidson’s Biker Bash does it for the kids.

News Roundup

The Florida Legislature is getting worried about the budget. There could be a deficit of as much as $2 billion this fiscal year. [Local10] A Broward High School swim coach is arrested on child pornography charges. Who knew a guy who spends his free time around a bunch of teenagers in speedos would ... More >>

Rahsaan Drops Two New Videos

The Final Harvest

Developers are hungrily eyeing Dade's agricultural heartland, where farmers are a dwindling breed

The Rise and Fall of Miamiland

Way back in 1998 the citizens of Dade County rose up and declared themselves an independent republic. Then the hangover hit.

Cuba's Finest Banned

Letters

"It'll Never Get Off the Ground"

With nothing to show after four years but bitterness and bickering, the plan to turn Homestead Air Force Base into a commercial airport has gone from national model to national embarrassment

Calendar for the week

Coming of Rage

New Year's Revolution

If you had your way, what single adjustment would you make to enhance the experience of living in South Florida?

Not Cleared for Takeoff

If a national coalition of environmental groups has its way, Homestead Air Force Base won't be handed over to private developers just yet

Letters

Playing With Fire

That roaring inferno you see was started intentionally, and if it can be kept under control, it'll do more good than harm

The Ethnic Chopping Block

To win the most important election in Dade County history, the top mayoral candidates have hacked the voting public to pieces

If You Sink It, They Will Come

Creating an artificial reef is no longer a slam-dunk affair, despite an abundance of missile sites, water towers, and wanna-be philanthropists

Letters

Our Garbage, Ourselves

Scaling Mount Trashmore, sorting through the clues to the mystery of everyday life

Land of Opportunity

Dade's property tax assessment appeals system features sloppy record-keeping, a lack of oversight -- and a whole lot of money for those who know how to ask for it

Very Big Bucks

The most lucrative contract in the history of Miami International Airport is about to be awarded to one lucky company

Everything Is Relative

Dade and its municipalities have more sister cities than you can shake a nightstick at

The World According to Carr

Cynics say that to explore the depths of South Florida culture, all you have to do is scratch the surface. Dade County archaeologist Bob Carr digs deeper and knows better.

They Saw Red

The Dade Grand Jury scrutinizes the county's environmental attitude, and the verdict isn't very verdant

The Otazos: Ferociously Successful

Shelter Fallout

After years of doing nothing Dade County now plans to put 500 homeless people under one roof. It won't be in your neighborhood, of course.

Consider Yourself...Washed Up

Jail Bait

Getting sprung from the slammer has never been easier, and the life of a Miami bail bondsman has never been tougher

Reflections from County Jail

Sewergate

If you think Dade County is a filthy mess now, just wait till you're drowning in it

Q & A With Bob Kunst

Wheeling and Dealing

U.S. Rep. William Lehman snags $2.5 million in federal money for bike paths in his Dade district - and cyclists aren't taking it sitting down

Carry That Wait

Got a problem with your landlord? Take a number. A big number.

Letters - Part II

There Ought to Be a Law