Video: Tanya Morgan – ‘App For That’ (got SOLE? appearance)

Published 11/10/2009 Goodness , Music , Threads , Video Leave a Comment
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My beautifully wonderful Twitter-buddy, KJ, pointed out the new Tanya Morgan iPhone App commercial features got SOLE?, Indy’s premier sneaker/streetwear boutique.  Mike & his wife are two of the nicest people you’ll ever meet, and they put in the long hours to keep Indianapolis (and the world) looking fresh.

Check out Donwill at the bus stop, wearing a got SOLE? New Era fitted, followed by Von Pea & Ilyas spitting verses.  If I was a rapper, I might even go download the Freestyle App…. looks kinda dope.

Previously: Video: Tanya Morgan at Bentley’s, 7/17/09

NBA’s New Taxi Ads With Rainn Wilson, Look Familiar?

Published 11/09/2009 Music , Sports , Video 2 Comments
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(Jimmy the cab driver, circa 1993)

When I first saw the new NBA commercials featuring Rainn Wilson (Dwight from The Office) as a crazy cab driver with different NBA players in the back, I thought they were hilarious.  Then I realized it reminded me of a similar ad campaign from the 90’s… which I automatically assumed was from the NBA, and they had just re-worked it.

WRONG.

Thanks to The Google, my memory became more accurate.  The ads weren’t from the NBA, they were from MTV.  The character of ‘Jimmy the cab driver’ was a household name and commercial in the 1990’s, played by actor Donal Logue.  Classic commercials that everyone born before ‘84 should remember.

So, what is it….. a blatant rip-off, or a clever homage to a childhood hero, Jimmy the cab driver?

Original MTV ad:

NBA’s current ad:

ZO! – …just visiting too

Published 11/04/2009 Goodness , Music Leave a Comment
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I first heard Zo! on the project Zo! and Tigallo Love The 80’s, and then saw him live with the Foreign Exchange a few months ago.  The guy oozes musical talent, and this EP is another showcase of his skills.  He enlists Foreign Exchange family members Darien Brockington, Yazarah, Carlitta Durand & Phonte to help create this collection of cover songs.  My favorite track is the cover of Bobby Caldwell’s ‘Flame’, which I admittedly only knew from being sampled on Biggie’s ‘Sky’s The Limit’… but hey, that’s how you learn.

Download: ZO! – …just visiting too

See what ?uestlove, 14KT (of Athletic Mic League & Mayer Hawthorne affiliation), & Mick Boogie have to say: Continue reading ‘ZO! – …just visiting too’

The Kickdrums – There Might Be Blood EP

Published 11/02/2009 Goodness , Music Leave a Comment
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The new project from Fitts and Tilla has arrived, and it’s sure to be a banger.  Thanks to URB.

Tracklist
1. Revelation In Slow Motion
2. Walking Dream
3. Robot Rage
4. Wath For White Noise
5. Merry Go Round
6. Somewhere A Mountain Is Moving
7. Killing Yourself To Live

DOWNLOAD: The Kickdrums – There Might Be Blood EP

Previously:
The Kickdrums – Waking Dream
Video Preview: The Kickdrums – Things Work Out
The Kickdrums – Just A Game EP

Video: East Coast Cats and Christopher Street Boys

Published 10/29/2009 News , Sports , Video Leave a Comment
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Jay Smooth writes:

Working my way back to hip-hop topics, and LJ is down with the ROC so this gets me halfway there. The target of his tweet epithets (twepithets? ok maybe not) posted quite a thoughtful response on his blog, which I might come back to later. 

Lupe Fiasco – ‘Say Something’

Published 10/29/2009 Music 1 Comment
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Lupe shed the fat at FNF, and then started rapping his ass off over other people’s beats. This time he picks apart the Timbaland-produced Drake song, ‘Say Something’.

“Eye up in the sky like helicopter cams
And you down there in the traffic jam
From here, I’ve seen a bunch of fake shit like avid wrastling fans”

Download: Lupe Fiasco – Say Something

Video: Mos Def x Black Thought x Eminem

Published 10/28/2009 Goodness , Music , Video Leave a Comment
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The general consensus is that without this cypher and the Goodie Mob reunion, the _._._. Hip Hop Awards would have just been a Gucci Mane showcase.  I know I’m not alone in imagining this trio of MC’s on a track together for years upon years. Prayers were answered with an Em, Mos & Thought cypher with DJ Premier on the decks.  Even better.

Again, early consensus says Em > Mos > Thought (and Tariq is one of my favorite MC’s, so this says a lot)

Jay Electronica – ‘Exhibit C’ prod. by Just Blaze (radio rip)

Published 10/28/2009 Goodness , Music Leave a Comment
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I’m excited for Mixtape’s Weezy’s return, which came earlier than expected today.  But no one should be allowed to listen to that, until they listen to fellow New Orleans native, Jay Electronica.  If you’ve never heard him, this song is a good one to start with… produced by Just Blaze.

“I’m bringing Ancient Mathematics back to modern man/
My Momma told me never throw a stone and hide your hand/
I got a lot of family, and you got a lot of fans/
That’s why the people got my back like the Verizon man/
I play the back, and fade to black, and then devise a plan/
out in London, smoking, vibin, while I ride the tram…”
(full lyrics at RappersIKnow)

Download: Jay Electronica – Exhibit C (radio rip)

The Kickdrums – ‘Walking Dream’

Published 10/28/2009 Goodness , Music 1 Comment
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Since I first posted about the Just A Game EP prior to listening, it has become one of my all-time favorite albums.  Matt Tilla creates soundscapes no one earth-dweller can deny, and Alex Fitts knows how to pen a song that will stay imprinted on your brain for weeks. Plus, they used to get it in Ohio…. © Killa!

Here’s the first song from the highly anticipated There Will Be Blood EP, out 10/29/09.

Download: The Kickdrums – ‘Walking Dream’

Watch the trailer (with hidden tracklist throughout):

Podcast: Blu & Exile, Large Pro LIVE at CMJ 2009

Published 10/27/2009 Goodness , Music Leave a Comment
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There. Is. No. Greater. Love….. than to hear new Blu & Exile tracks performed live.  Exile is a monster on the MPC. I sometimes don’t give enough credit to his craft because I’m so caught on Blu’s wordplay & imagery.

Here is 49 minutes of live awesomeness from CMJ 2009 in NYC last week. It’s starts with a nice verse from Pharaoh Monch, who is also hosting.  Blu & Ex only rock for 10 min or so.  The rest is Large Professor spinning some classic NY records, Dilla, and other heat you’d expect from a legend like Large Pro.

Right click and save to Download: Can I Get You High Podcast (CMJ 2009)

Big thanks to VTECH for the link.

Video: alpha.live x Tony Styxx ‘Middle of the Street’ (Indiana)

Published 10/27/2009 Goodness , Music , Video Leave a Comment
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(via alpha’s blog)

This is the live, acapella version of Middle of The Street, one of my favorite songs from alpha.  If you have alpha.live & DOPE Couture Present: Steal From The Rich, you should be familiar with this clip from the last track on the mixtape.  If you don’t have it, just quickly download it, and no one will judge.

Jay Electronica – ‘Suckas’ (prod. by Dilla)

Published 10/26/2009 1022 , Goodness , Music 1 Comment
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“I mash out more posses than Billy & Fame/sucka-MC’s rock ice, but they’re really in flames”

Jay Electronica was 1/5 of the reason I started this blog, in case you forgot.

Download: Jay Electronica – Suckas (prod. by Dilla)

Video: Goodfellas, “Funny, How?” (Peanuts version)

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Three Songs From Lil Wayne’s ‘No Ceilings’ Mixtape

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Who cares about that little 8-12 month bid coming up, three songs from the upcoming No Ceilings mixtape leaked.  Apparently, Jay’s “… I might give this to the Mixtape Weezy” on ‘D.O.A.’ lit a fire, because he’s spitting like it’s the Drought series.  Clearly… when’s the last Weezy post you’ve seen around here?

DOWNLOAD: Lil Wayne – Run This Town
DOWNLOAD: Lil Wayne – Wasted
DOWNLOAD: Lil Wayne – Swag Surfin’

New Video: Dave Chappelle – Secret of Depression (Laugh Factory)

Published 10/22/2009 Comedy , Goodness , Video Leave a Comment
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I can’t tell you how happy this makes me because A) Chappelle is doing new material, and B) I’ve said similar things about The Secret, after being forced to read the chapter about visualizing your bills as checks! Lol..

Can’t wait for a full stand-up special.  We just might be okay…. after all….. sun gon’ shine….

Twitter Reunion: XXL’s ‘The 10 Freshmen’, One Year Later

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It’s been an interesting 11.5 months since XXL’s ‘The 10 Freshmen’ issue hit newsstands.  Over the year, we’ve seen instant stardom for some (Cudi), stumbles and falls for others (Charles), and few notable omissions from the guest list all-together (Drake).  Love em or hate em, these youngn’s are paving new paths in the game.

You should be familiar with the OG’s of  Twitter Fights, Complex Mag.  (Eminem vs. Nick Cannon, Jim Jones vs. Ne-Yo, Will.I.Am vs. Perez, Shyne’s first day out…. classics).  Taking a page from the Complex playbook,  a Fake Twitter Fight Reunion seemed more than appropriate to catch up with the Class of ‘09.   All the graduating Frosh agreed, and gathered to celebrate a year of Sonic losing his rings, the Moon Man crooning, Hangovers, collabs, beef & much more! La chaim!

‘Freshman 10′ Twitter Reunion*: Continue reading ‘Twitter Reunion: XXL’s ‘The 10 Freshmen’, One Year Later’

Vinyl Meltdown x The Tornado Alley

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The legendary Judge over at Vinyl Meltdown posted a nice little MIX to get you hip to The Tornado Alley, the world’s first Twitter supergroup.  Yeah, I said it.  You’ll hear the story soon enough… In the meantime, head over to VM and download these tasty mp3’s.

VM: Introducing: The Tornado Alley [mix]

If you’re a Twit, follow the The Tornado Alley: Rusty Redenbacher, E Dot Spencer, Mr. Kinetik, Firearms, alpha.live, & A SkyWalker.

Scott Matelic – Party People EP

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There’s a bevvy of talented DJ’s in Indianapolis, and Scott Matelic often creeps to the top of the list.  As DJ MetroGnome said last year at the Jazz Kitchen ‘Dilla Tribute Show’, “Scott Matelic,…he’s just so smooth… He makes zero mistakes, ever.”

Enjoy, and pick up a digital copy of the Party People EP on Nov. 3rd! My personal fave is ScottieOttie, which all you Kast fans will enjoy. Horns!!!

Artist: Scott Matelic
Remixers: (1) Scottie B & King Tutt; (2) Emynd
Release: Party People EP
Label: Crossfaded Bacon Music
Catalog Number: CFB006
Genres: Baltimore Club, House, Hip-Hop, Breaks, DJ Tools

Tracklisting:
01. Party People (Original Mix)
02. Party People (Emynd Remix)
03. Party People (Scottie B & King Tutt Eastside Westside Remix)
04. Scottieottie
05. Scottieottie (Instrumental)
06. Sirens
07. Hype
08. Grapevine
09. Aint Going Nowhere

Ruby Hornet Preview: A Day Late & A Dollar Short (Sene x Blu)

Published 10/18/2009 Goodness , Music Leave a Comment
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A tip-o-the-hat goes to DJ RTC for throwing in a “worthy f***ing adversary” Big Lebowski quote referring to Sene (pron: SEEN) being Blu’s East-coast counterpart.  I listened to the first 3 tracks of the Blu-produced, Sene-spit project, and immediately got over my tantrum of Blu not rapping on this.  I’m a fan of Blu the producer, too.

Listen to the full album, ADayLate&ADollarShort, along with back-stories from Sene.

Live From New York: 1994 – 2001 (Mixtape)

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No explanation needed. Look at this tracklisting and try not to “shit ya draw’s” © Sean Corey.

*brought to you by Kevin Casey.

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Download: Live From New York: 1994 – 2001

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