Crookers on Shitty Formulas and Making "Sex Music"

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In the whole world of EDM, there might not be a more fun-loving DJ-producer than Francesco "Phra" Barbaglia, AKA Crookers.

Like, what kind of mind does it take to make a song called "Ghetto Guetta"? Clearly, Phra has the kind of brain that's always racing to test new waters.

Speaking of new waters, he's got all kinds of new tracks, "sex music" as he says, and he's going to be trying them out on Thursday, June 20, at Grand Central. We spoke to him earlier about just how far he's come, where he's going now, and why he's never looking back.

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iHeartRadio Ultimate Pool Party 2013: A Five-Part Guide, From Pitbull to Icona Pop

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Suit up for the second-annual iHeartRadio Ultimate Pool Party and catch some rays at the world-famous, anything-but-subtle Fountainbleau Miami Beach.

It's all going down Friday, June 28, and because this wet 'n' wild bash is Clear Channel's baby, you can expect a poptastic lineup loaded with superstars and megahits.

If you can get your ass and tummy as tight as this list of headliners, you'll be guaranteed the best pool party ever.

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Marisa Monte Searches for Verdade Uma Ilusão at the Fillmore Miami Beach

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Marisa Monte wants a verdade. Or the illusion of it.

There's something about Brazil that exudes sexiness. Maybe it's the way the tongue rolls when speaking the language. Or the beautiful, modelesque women who live there. Or samba. Whatever it is, we can all agree the place is an exotic wonderland.

Luckily, you don't have to understand Portuguese to fall in love with the lyrical, smooth Brazilian o brega sound of Marisa Monte.

The three-time Latin Grammy-winning artist has been in the biz since she was a little menina. She has sold millions of albums worldwide. She was even named Rolling Stone Brasil's most important living Brazilian singer.

But since her 2006 release of both Universo Ao Meu Redor, a fusion of old and new samba songs, and Infinto Particular, a compilation of unrecorded tracks from the past 15 years of her career, the sultry songstress has taken a hiatus from the public eye.

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Miami Heat and 2013 NBA Finals: Five Best Sports Bar Parties Near the Arena

Categories: Guides, Nightlife

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It's game time for LeBron, D-Wade, Bosh, and el Heat.

Who's actually surprised the Miami Heat made the NBA Finals again?

The Indiana Pacers were doomed before halftime in Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Finals, because the level of intensity put forth by LeBron, Bosh, D-Wade, and the rest of the boys was redonkulous.

And now the San Antonio Spurs are facing a similarly embarrassing ass-beating. But unfortunately, we can't all snag $150 seats to witness Duncan, Ginobili, and Parker get publicly whooped.

So c'mon, meet us and the rest of the Heat's ride-or-die fans for the 2013 NBA Finals at one of these five best downtown Miami sports bars.

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Gumby Parties Hard at Bonnaroo 2013

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Who would've thunk it?

After NBC pulled the plug on Gumby, the show's main character quietly retired to Fort Lauderdale and became a regular on the Southern music festival circuit, posing for pictures with fans.

At least that's what he told Crossfade when we bumped into the jolly green guy during Trombone Shorty's What Stage set at Bonnaroo 2013.

"I'm not even sweating," Gumby says. "I feel great. Everyone loves it."

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Man Proposes to Girlfriend at Bonnaroo 2013 During Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros

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Moments after Patrick Fette proposed to Melissa Beswick during Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros at Bonnaroo.

Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros radiate positivity.

Sure, hippie hallucinogens help. But even soberish, the 13-piece troupe's Sunday-afternoon set at Bonnaroo 2013's Which Stage made everyone's eyes swell with happy tears.

"I knew I was going to [propose] during ['Home']," says Patrick Fette, a mustached dude from Louisville, Kentucky, who asked his girlfriend, Melissa Beswick, to marry him as Alex Ebert, Jade Castrinos, and a choir of tripped-out Bonnaroovians sang the chorus to Edward Sharpe's 2009 hit.

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Six Best Parties on South Beach This Week

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Stare into Zedd's eyes long enough and you'll realize why he's Foxes "Clarity."
The weekend may come to an end but when you're in the Magic City, the party never stops.

On any given night of the week, you're bound to find superstar DJs or A-list celebrities throwing it down at LIV, Mansion, and the other mega SoBe clubs. Gotta love Miami!

Check out the six best South Beach parties going down this week.

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Seven Reasons the San Antonio Spurs Suck, According to Miami Heat Fans

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Forget the Miami Heat cheerleaders -- these girls have got it going on.

Alright, so the Miami may have lost to the San Antonio last night. But there's still no denying that LeBron, D-Wade, Bosh, Birdman, Miller, and all the über-talented ballers that make up el Heat are better than Parker, Duncan, Ginóbili, and the rest of those goofs from the Spurs.

And if there's one thing we can be pretty sure about is that our boys won't let us down. Tomorrow night's game will either make it or break it for the team, but the Heat have one major advantage over the Spurs ... The 305.

Even when the Heat are doing their basketball thing (or not, however you wanna look at it) in the Lone Star State, they still lure thousands of diehard fans to the American Airlines Arena for the Miami Heat Road Rally.

We got the Heat's back. And here are seven reasons why the Spurs suck, according to the ride-or-die 305 fans.

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Drake, Miguel, and Future Announce 2013 North American Tour, Coming to Miami

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As Drizzy Drake himself likes to brag: "Started from the bottom, now we're here."

Just a year and a half ago (even after the radio rap glory of his sophomore album, Take Care, and massive singles like "The Motto"), the YMCMB member was still "drinkin' with his people" in mid-sized venues.

But "now," as October's Very Own says, "I'm on the road, half a million for a show and we..." touring the continent's arenas and stadiums with a couple of other workin'-all-night surging superstars, Miguel and Future.

Check the cut for the trio's full 41-date 2013 North American tour schedule.

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