Morgan Jones

Rhyme slayer and hip-hop lifer MC Punchlne and Shanghaiist got together for a little interview a few weeks ago. Punch, as we call him, brings us up to date on the Lyricist Lounge, Punch's new rap supergroup EMC and his thoughts on Janet and Justin. 'Sexy Back' or sexy front?... continue reading on Shanghaiist

So everyone is reporting what we warned you about. Here's what the AP said: China's Culture Ministry has nixed a concert this month by rap artist Jay-Z at Shanghai's Hongkou Stadium, citing a need to protect local hip-hop fans from nasty lyrics, a report said Wednesday. "Some of Jay-Z's songs... continue reading on Shanghaiist

We here at Shanghaiist are experiencing quite a bit of Robbie Williams "Deja Vu." BonBon -- the club behind Jay-Z's supposed after party (we also heard Attica was working on the after party ... go figure) -- are stating that Jay-Z will NOT perform in Shanghai due to his "lyrical... continue reading on Shanghaiist

Shanghaiist was at the Pause DJ Party at The Lab last Saturday. It was an exciting evening of Drum & Bass, Hip-hop, Brazillian Beats and Minimal Electro. The cops stopped by, beer was flowing, people were dancing and that was only at 7pm. We had a good time. Shout-outs... continue reading on Shanghaiist

We're baaaack! This time, with a new hip-hop celeb rolling in from The Big Apple, DJ A. Vee from Brooklyn, NY. Shanghaiist caught up with this month's BonBon International Resident DJ (teaming up with this month's Bonbon International Resident MC, Punchline) out and about town. Check out DJ A. Vee's... continue reading on Shanghaiist