Jay-Z Looking To Leave Def Jam?

Rumors are swirling that after only three years as Def Jam’s president, Jay-Z wants to leave the label for the warmer waters of Columbia Records. The draw may be Rick Rubin who was recently hired by Columbia. Jay-Z and Rubin are long time co-conspirator’s and the word on the street is that Rick is trying to bring him into the fold once Z’s contract expires. Jay-Z has publicly denied the rumors, but you know how that...

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Line 6 Debuts Pocket POD

Line 6 has released the Pocket POD, an ultra-portable version of their POD guitar amp and effects emulator. About the size of a handheld tuner, the Pocket POD contains over 300 presets featuring 32 classic and modern amp models, 16 cab models and and 16 effects. The battery-powered Pocket POD has a mini jack input allowing you to jam along with your iPod, as well as a headphone jack for practicing the intro of Crazy Train without...

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