Three 6 Mafia

Juicy J of Three 6 Mafia shares his playlist with ARTISTdirect.com editor and Dolor author Rick Florino in this exclusive feature…

A Taste:

Sade, Willie Hutch, Linkin Park

Three 6 Mafia are always ready to attack.

However, lately they’ve been gearing up for the latest assault on hip hop—Laws of Power, set to hit stores this March. In the midst of that though, they cranked out a sick guest appearance on “Demons” with Tech N9ne that’s definitely some of the darkest fire they’ve dropped. Three 6 Mafia’s forthcoming album promises to be just as fiery as Last 2 Walk but with even more genre-mashing—stirring in a little more rock n’ roll and electro this time around. It’s no surprise that Juicy J’s musical taste runs a wide gamut.

His iPod is all over the map, and he sat down with ARTISTdirect.com editor and Dolor author Rick Florino to discuss what’s rockin’ his world right now in this exclusive feature.

Check out Juicy J’s playlist below and be on the look out for Three 6 Mafia’s next rap epic….

Juicy J’s Playlist:

1. Sade

I’m listening to Sade. She’s hot. I saw her perform live and she ripped the show up. She did a great performance. She’s been around for years, and she still gigs! I actually grew up on her music.

2. Willie Hutch

I listen to all kinds of music. I dig Willie Hutch!

3. Linkin Park

I’m into rock n’ roll too. I listen to Linkin Park.

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Ryan Bingham

Ryan Bingham shares his playlist with ARTISTdirect.com editor and Dolor author Rick Florino in this exclusive feature…

A Taste:

The Beatles, Bob Marley, Leadbelly, Howlin’ Wolf

So what makes someone country?

Just ask acclaimed artist Ryan Bingham—”It’s not the hat and the boots. It’s about your story and where you come from.”

Crazy Heart is quite the story. Jeff Bridges gives the performance of a lifetime as hard drinkin’ down-n-out country singer Bad Blake. Bingham pops up in his backing band adding some real country cred to the flick. The real life country artist definitely had quite the experience with Crazy Heart.

Ryan Bingham sat down in this exclusive interview with ARTISTdirect.com editor and Dolor author Rick Florino about what’s on his playlist. Check out Ryan’s playlist below and don’t miss Crazy Heart.

Ryan Bingham’s Playlist:

1. The Beatles

2. Bob Marley

3. Leadbelly
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Maggie Gyllenhaal of Crazy Heart

In this exclusive interview, Maggie Gyllenhaal shares her playlist and talks country music with ARTISTdirect.com editor and Dolor author Rick Florino…

A Taste:

Gillian Welch, Iris Dement, Arcade Fire, Bruce Springsteen

“I’ve always liked country music,” says Maggie Gyllenhaal with a big smile.

Maggie’s love for the genre definitely comes through in her performance in Crazy Heart. In order to play small-town reporter, Jean Craddock, Maggie drew upon that natural love for country. By channeling her own tastes, she was able to create a character that’s both passionately believable and honest.

About Jean, she continues, “She’s a feeler…She’s the most vulnerable emotional personal I’ve ever played.”

Maggie plays her quite well too…Maggie sat down with ARTISTdirect.com editor and Dolor author Rick Florino to discuss Crazy Heart and what’s on her playlist. She definitely loves her country, but there’s a whole lot more on there as well…

Check out Maggie’s playlist below and don’t miss her in Crazy Heart out now!

Maggie Gyllenhaal’s Playlist:

1. Gillian Welch

2. Iris Dement
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Jeff Bridges of Crazy Heart

Crazy Heart star Jeff Bridges shares his playlist with ARTISTdirect.com editor and Dolor author Rick Florino in this exclusive interview…

A Taste:

Greg Brown, John Hammond, Michael McDonald

Jeff Bridges went country for Crazy Heart.

It wasn’t that hard for the ever-amazing actor though and playing Crazy Heart’s Bad Blake shows just how good Bridges really is. The hard-drinking redemption-seeking country star stands out—an unforgettable and thought-provoking character that’ll summon audiences back along his tattered road again and again.

Jeff spends a lot of time listening to his favorite music, and he sat down with ARTISTdirect.com editor and Dolor author Rick Florino in this exclusive interview to discuss what’s on his playlist.

Check out Jeff Bridges’ playlist below and don’t miss him in Crazy Heart!

Jeff Bridges’ Playlist:

1. Hank Williams

Hank Williams’ traditional country is right in the pocket. You can’t get much more country than Hank. Outside of that bullseye, you get strings and more lush things. It’s all music basically.
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Robert Duvall of Crazy Heart

Crazy Heart star Robert Duvall shares some country favorites with ARTISTdirect.com editor and Dolor author Rick Florino in this exclusive interview

A Taste:

Merle Haggard, Hank Williams

Robert Duvall knows what truly makes a person “country.”

“It’s something in the blood,” the legendary actor says with a smile. “It usually comes from the rural areas, although people in the city can do it. Hank Snow was one of the great country singers, and he’s from Nova Scotia [Laughs].”

It doesn’t really matter where you’re from, but rather what you’ve got inside you. That’s the message of Crazy Heart. In the film, Jeff Bridges plays Bad Blake a country performer reaching the end of his career’s road. From battling alcoholism to finding love, the film examines Bad’s redemption in a poignant and powerful fashion—Duvall plays Bad’s bartendin’ best buddy like only he can.

Since music is such a crucial part of the film, and Duvall knows country, he shared some favorites with ARTISTdirect.com editor and Dolor author Rick Florino in this exclusive interview.

Check them out below and don’t miss Crazy Heart! It’s one of the year’s best films!

Robert Duvall’s Playlist:

1. Charley Pride
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Juliette Lewis

Juliette Lewis shares her playlist with ARTISTdirect.com editor and Dolor author Rick Florino in this exclusive interview

A Taste:

Daniel Johnston, Tina Turner, Creedence Clearwater Revival

Juliette Lewis is like a more badass Madonna.

If the material girl had a rock n’ roll edge and an undeniable spark for life, she’d be Miss Lewis. Juliette isn’t afraid to think outside the box—especially with her music. On her latest album, Terra Incognita, she sonically ventures into the deepest regions of space and the psyche to create a theatrical and infectious rock n’ roll record—one of the year’s best and most adventurous.

So what’s Juliette cranking these days?

Juliette Lewis sat down with ARTISTdirect.com editor and Dolor author Rick Florino for this exclusive interview about what’s on her playlist. Check out Juliette’s playlist below and be sure to pick up Terra Incognita now! Don’t miss Juliette on tour either!

Juliette Lewis’s Playlist:

1. Daniel Johnston — “True Love Will Find You in the End”
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