The Mix

Welcome to From the Rhapsody Vault, a look back at splendid Rhapsody TV videos of yore. Today we take a trip to Portland, Oregon, for our Rock Star Guide to the Galaxy series, which features artists-turned-tour-guides showing us their favorite local haunts. Here, spend the day with Nathan "Brace Paine" Howdeshell of alt-dance band Gossip as he takes us to his favorite spots in the band's adopted hometown of Portland, "the land of sex work, microbrews and beautiful roses."

Gossip A Joyful Noise

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Welcome to From the Rhapsody Vault, a look back at splendid Rhapsody TV videos of yore. Here we've got the fierce and fabulous Beth Ditto of Gossip giving it up for hip-hop maven Lil Wayne in exactly 45 seconds.Enjoy.

Gossip A Joyful Noise

Lil' Wayne Tha Carter III

Welcome to From the Rhapsody Vault, a look back at splendid Rhapsody TV videos of yore. Today we've got superstar DJ/producer David Guetta giving it up for fellow French dance-music gods Daft Punk, in exactly 45 seconds. (He's oddly happy to be buzzed at the end, actually.) Enjoy.

David Guetta Nothing But The Beat

Daft Punk Homework

Welcome to From the Rhapsody Vault, a look back at splendid Rhapsody TV videos of yore. Today we've got our summer 2011 chat with rapper Big Sean who took part in our inaugural Rhapsody Radar series on up-and-coming artists we love. (A few weeks later, his debut album, Finally Famous,hit no. 3 on the Billboard charts.) Here, he talks about growing up in Detroit, and how he convinced Kanye West to sign him after accosting the superstar emcee at a radio station. Enjoy.

Welcome to From the Rhapsody Vault, a look back at splendid Rhapsody TV videos of yore. Today we check in with the mighty Jay-Z, who several years ago went On the Record, and praised his absolute favorite album,--Michael Jackson's Off the Wall, in exactly 45 seconds. Yes, we even buzzed him. Enjoy.

Jay-Z Watch The Throne

Michael Jackson Off The Wall