Friday, November 28, 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Common Feat. Kanye West - "Punch, Drunk Love"
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Q-Bert Launches Skratch University
DJ Q-Bert of ThudRumble has partnered with ArtistWorks, Inc to create Skratch University, which will be an online tutorial/video learning site dedicated to teaching turntablists worldwide the art of scratching.
Skratch University will take the community approach to learning through video submissions with Q-Bert stating, "It’s cool that Skratching has so many fans around the world and we can all be in one place now and learn from each other no matter where we live." Apparently the turntable wizard himself will even provide personal critique, advice, and homework assignments to motivated students.
Scheduled for an early 2009 launch date, Skratch University will provide aound the clock learning resources for anyone willing to shell out $60 for a 3 month membership… things should be very interesting once fully implemented.
See Skratch University for more info.
Cratekings.com
Let The Right One In - Movie Trailer
Some people have sneaker fetishes. I have a very pronounce fetish for horror flicks! Right, Jay?? I think I'm finally gonna attend Comic Con next year. Although the movie is in Swedish with English subtitles, it still looks like it's gonna be crazy and truly scary! It's about a twelve year old vampire girl. Foriegners make the most insane movies!
Monday, November 24, 2008
Pharrell "Rumor Has It" Listen
Could Pharrell or The Neptunes be working on a new album? Rumor has it that this track of the same name was supposed to be on Young Jeezy's album The Inspiration: Thug Motivation 101! We'll just have to wait and see!
Pharrell Williams Feat. Young Jeezy --"Rumor Has It"
Adidas Originals House Party
As part of a campaign celebrating Adidas’ 60th Anniversary, Adidas Originals assembled this video titled the “Adidas Originals House Party” celebrating 60 years of sole and stripes. This one minute spot includes appearances by Russell Simmons, DMC, Kevin Garnett, Missy Elliott, and David Beckham just to name a few.
nicekicks.com
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Dirty Awards 2008 Hosted By David Banner
For Dirty Awards Nominees Click Here
Who The F@#k Is B.O.B.? - Mixtape
00-B.o.B Intro
01-Im Dat Nigga
02-Generation Lost
03-There It Is
04-Double Bubble
05-B.o.B checking In
06-I’ll Be In The Sky
07-Service With A Smile
08-Wait Your Turn
09-POP
10-Eastside Skit
11-Eastside Tales
12-Atlanta Ga.
13-B.o.B Checkin In
14-Fuck You
15-Lonely People
16-Use Ur Love
17-Nigger18-Back Stabbers
19-Starship Stobelite
20-B.o.B outro
21-On Top Of The World
22-All I Know
23-Little Rascle
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
M.I.A. To Honor The Memory Of DJ K-Swift
Khia Edgerton departed this life on July 20th, 2008. As a celebrated disc jockey, entertainer, and producer Swift was influential in the Baltimore radio scene. She produced and co-hosted shows including the Neke at Night Show and the Big Phat Morning Show on Baltimore's own WERQ. Known as "The Club Queen K-Swift" She pumped out volumes of club tracks and Dj'ed at various local parties and with major celebrities. In the late 90's, Khia flew under the wings of Shawn Caesar and Scottie B at Unruly Productions and became a client signing to Unruly Records. Within four years K-Swift released a series of 14 "Jump Off" edition CDs through Unruly Records, making her the face of Baltimore Club music. She was also the CEO of Club Queen Entertainment and Next Level a management company responsible for the signing of Young Leek to Def Jam Records. Swift was a member of the biggest DJ squads in the country: the "Violator All Star DJ's," as well as the all female squad "Murda Mamis." Her memory will never be forgotten for becoming the face of the Baltimore club scene and expanding that culture throughout the world.
We miss you, Swift!
Hip Hop Press
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Treats For Tuesday
Rihanna F. Justin Timberlake - Rehab
Coldplay & Jay-Z - "Lost"
Project Pat F. OJ & Three 6 Mafia - "Keep It Hood"
Alchemist F. Snoop Dogg, Pusha T & Jadakiss - "Lose Your Life"
Monday, November 17, 2008
Unsung: Brenda Bennett of Vanity 6
But back to Brenda...yeah people will always be drawn to Vanity, though I don't think she cares anymore. However, she will always be considered a sex goddess. Susan, the chick with the teddy bear or "the innocent one" and Brenda was the chick that smoked and always reminded me of a combination of Dee Wallace (Cujo and E.T.'s mom) and Bonnie Tyler. All the 80's fanatics, you know what it is.
Now that I think about it, Brenda kinda looks like Courtney Love! Which further proves my point about being an icon for blondes with bright red lipstick and ripped fish net tights everywhere and Lil Kim. I also ran up on the Apollonia 6 video album that I never knew existed. The internet is a great place!
Saturday, November 15, 2008
DJ Drama & Lil Wayne -Dedication 3
1. Welcome Back
2. Dedication 3 f. Mack Mane, Willie The Kid, Gudda Gudda
3. What Else Is There To Do
4. Dick Pleaser f. Jae Millz
5. Ain’t I f. Jae Millz
6. You Love Me You Hate Me
7. Bang Bang f. Jae Millz, Gudda Gudda
8. The Other Side f. La The Darkman, Jae Millz, Gudda Gudda
9. My Weezy f. Shanell, Lil Twist & Tyga
10. A Dedication
11. She’s A Ryder f. Gudda Gudda
12. Still I Rise f. Nicki Manaj
13. Magic f. Gudda Gudda
14. Do’s & Don’ts Of Young Money
15. Whoever You Like f. Jae Millz & Gudda Gudda
16. That Was Easy
17. Get Bizzy f. Gudda Gudda
18. I Got That Gangsta f. La The Darkman & Willie The Kid
19. A Message To The DJ’s
20. Stuntin f. Drake
21. Dedicated
22. Put On For The Game f. Tyga & Gudda Gudda
23. Dedication 4
Link: DJ Drama & Lil Wayne - Dedication 3 -- MEGAUPLOAD -- STREAM
Friday, November 14, 2008
Purple Plaid
10 Reasons To Love Gap's New X-Mas Ad
10. The GAP actually remembered why they became so popular!
9. Eye Candy: Freddy Rodriguez. I can't get enough of him.
8. Jon Heder reprises some of his old Napoleon Dynamite moves.
7. Rainn Wilson (The Office) is a funny mofo!
6. Jason Biggs, Romany Malco & Freddy Rodriguez all dancing in unison.
5. Janelle Monae is getting her shine!
4. Romany Malco (40 Year Old Virgin & Showtime's Weeds) formerly of the ol' school rap group, The College Boys makes a return to his hip hop roots.
3. Flo-Rida's Gap Jingle really doesn't sound corny at all.
2. I actually want to shop at The GAP again!
1. Dixie Chick's lead singer, Natalie Maines doing the wop!
Too bad I won't be shopping this year. The economy is too f@#$ed up! Nice commercial though.
Christmas cards here I come! See more GAP ads here.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Erick Sermon Goes In
Common Gets Nardwuar'd
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
J Dilla Vs. Prince in ATL
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Kanye West Ft. Young Jeezy "Amazing" Audio
Listen Here
Kanye West was on the Def Jam conference call today for short period of time. He took a break from a listening party he's got going on right now in the UK to talk to us American DJ's about 808's and Heartbreak, the album release date and such.
Speaking on 808's and Heartbreak, Kanye says, "Niggaz have given up making music on a Quincy Jones level...When I listen to Jimi Hendrix and The Stones and Lenny Kravitz...I'm trying to push my craft to a level where no nigga ever made it to...."
"For those hating cause I'm not rapping right now...Thank you for letting me sit on my therapuetic couch and get this off."
When asked about moving his album release date up he says, "The label moved the album up to get more Thanksgiving sales. I had nothing to do with that! I'm confident with it!"
The Unborn - Movie Trailer
"Writer/director David Goyer (Blade: Trinity, The Invisible, Batman Begins) gives a terrifying glimpse into the life of the undead in The Unborn, a supernatural thriller that follows a young woman pulled into a world of nightmares when a demonic spirit haunts her and threatens everyone she loves."
This movie stars one of my favorite actors, Gary Oldman. Plus a little eye candy with Idris Elba and Meagan Good. In theaters January 9, 2009. I can't wait!
Times Are Hard For Radio Folk!
Monday, November 10, 2008
Yes We Did - Limited Edition Poster
Shepard Fairey and Moveon.org have teamed up to mark this moment in American history.
These commemorative prints mark Barack Obama’s historic victory and were designed by groundbreaking artist Shepard Fairey—the same artist who designed the world-famous, iconic “Hope” poster for Obama.
The prints signed by the artist will be available to those who donate $500 or more, while supplies last. The unsigned prints will be available to those who donate $80 or more, plus an additional $10 donation to cover shipping, while supplies last.
There are only 5000 limited edition posters available!
Obeygiant
Swagger Like Her - Santogold
This is an interview from Santogold did with Ray Tamarra of The Crusade, one of my fave sites!
Job history
Intern/Professional filer at dentist office (family friend)
Paid intern at my dad’s law firm (I got fired by my dad).
Volunteer for BEBASHI (Blacks Educating Blacks About Sexual Health Issues).
Intern for sculptor Selma Burke.
Intern for poet/writer Sonia Sanchez.
Intern at Ruffhouse Records.
Paid Intern at Sony/Epic Records.
Sales Clerk/Mixtape Hustler at WyldePytch Records in London, UK.
Executive Assistant for Senior VP Epic Black Music.
A&R Assistant Epic Records.
VP A&R Cheeba Records.
President of 2GEE Ltd. a virtual boutique, e-commerce website (almost made me a millionaire, but instead made me a pauper).
Wardrobe Styling Assistant.
Gallery Assistant/Art Handler at Philadelphia International Airport’s Art Exhibition Program.
President of She Writes Her Own Music, Inc. (my publishing company)
What inspires/motivates you?
Mountains, ocean, grace in NY, yoga, music, love, and chocolate.
What are your biggest challenges or the downsides of what you do?
Being broke, the hustle/struggle of trying to make it, not having enough time to do art, or do anything that matters most.
How do you balance your personal and professional life?
I tend to work until I literally can barely stand. Then I take a couple days where I do absolutely nothing. I don’t know how effective that method is. I’ve been trying to get back to doing yoga regularly, but it’s hard because when things get too hectic, everything not urgent falls to the sidelines. I’m a Libra, balance isn’t something that comes easy to me. It’s always the point, but rarely achieved.
What career achievement are you most proud of?
I don’t know yet.
What was your biggest personal/career mistake and what did you learn from the experience?
My biggest career/business mistake was spending my own money on my website business endeavor. You should always structure a business endeavor so that if it fails, you still have your own financial structure intact. My biggest personal mistake was probably somewhere in the love department.
Was there ever a time when you thought you might not succeed in what you’re doing? Please explain.
Every day. And every day I’m sure I will succeed. This industry is a constant mind fuck. Not recommended. It’s like a blessing and a curse to be an artist. This society does not value art anymore, it values celebrity. Talent no longer equals success, not that it ever really did, but at least those who succeeded were usually talented. And hard work doesn’t always pay off. The inspiration though, for me, lies in the people who are inspired by what I do.
Guiding principles?
A solid mental/spiritual foundation, a hard work ethic, and patience.
Birthday? Where you grew up? Where you went to school?
September 25th. I grew up in Philadelphia and went to Springside School, Central High School, Germantown Friends School, Wesleyan University, and Howard University.
Santogold
Friday, November 7, 2008
The Kickdrums And League Crew Collab On Mixtape
Cleveland stand up! If you're like me and like all types of music then this one is for you. Electronica meets Hip Hop! Kickdrums teams up with Mick Boogie and Terry Urban to present "Things Don't Change" in prepping for the release of The Kickdrums debut indie release, "Detached...At Ease" due this December.
THINGS DON’T CHANGE
Download Here
Tracklisting:
01 The Kickdrums & The League Intro
02 Bone Thuggish Ruggish Drums [Prod. By The Kickdrums]
03 The Kickdrums Feat. Doxx She Wants It
04 Black Kids Feat. Lil Wayne Not Gonna Teach Him (The Twelves Kickmix)
05 Fitt-e Interlude
06 The Kickdrums Love Is A Drug
07 The Kickdrums Love Is A drug (DJ Apt One Remix)
08 The Philadelphyinz Interlude
09 Lmfao Love Lockdown (Remix)
10 Kanye West Homecoming (Remix) (Dj Benzi’s Kanye Remix Album)
11 Ting Tings Shut Up And Let Me Go (LeftRight Remix)
12 The Reprieve One Kiss, One Lie [Prod. By The Kickdrums]
13 Verbal & The Kickdrums (Idiot Savant) Crazy Love
14 Estelle No Substitute Treasure Fingers (Remix)
15 MGMT, Justice & Kanye West Electric Touch
16 Verbal & The Kickdrums (Idiot Savant) Manifest Destiny
17 Kid Cudi T.G.I.F. [Prod. By The Kickdrums]
18 Weezer Trouble Maker (DJ Am Remix)
19 The Kickdrums Fading In And Out
20 Kid Cudi Ask About Me [Prod. By The Kickdrums]
21 Marky Come On Girl [Prod. By The Kickdrums]
22 The Kickdrums What Goes Up
23 Lil Wayne Lollirock [Prod. By The Kickdrums]
24 Santogold Lights Out
25 Doxx All In My Head [Prod. By The Kickdrums]
26 The Kickdrums Run Run Run
27 The Kickdrums Lets Get Down (Outro)
28 Verbal & The Kickdrums (Idiot Savant) Manifest Destiny (Remix) (Bonus)
Source: White Folks Get Crunk
DJ's Talk Presidential Playlist
I texted a few of my fellow DJ brethren via tmail (no iphone here) to ask 'em what they would play if they could spin one record at the Inaugural Ball. Here's how the mini convo went down:
DJ E-Feezy: The Heavy Hitters, B96, 98.3 The Beat - Louiville, KY
Public Enemy - "Fight The Power"
Took the word's right out of my mouth [@ E-Feezy]...I've had it on repeat most of the day. The clean version of course! :)
Clinton Sparks: DJ/Producer, Smash Time Radio, E! Channel "The Daily 10" Boston, MA
The power has been fought and defeated already...
also [my pick is] Louis Armstrong - "What A Wonderful World"
Don Cannon: Apphiliates DJ/Producer, Gangsta Grillz Radio; Atlanta, GA
Young Jeezy - "Circulate" (Produced by: Don Cannon)
Wally Sparks: The League Crew DJ/Mediabase, Power 94, 98.3 The Beat; Chattanooga, TN
Bob Marley - "One Love"
DJ Mars: Super Friends DJ, Tour DJ (Usher, Ciara, Ne-yo ect.), Atlanta, GA
"Wake Up Everybody." Teddy Pendergrass. I played it at the Democratic Party of Georgia election party. It was monumental. Those words from those songs meant so much...every word was relative to what's going on right now.
DJ Jamad: Aphilliates DJ/Producer, Tasteful Licks Records, Atlanta, GA
McFadden & Whitehead "Ain't No Stopping Us Now" Hands down!!
Clinton Sparks: By the way, I play that in the club everytime....Cannon!
Don Cannon: "Ha, Ha! Thanks!"
Thursday, November 6, 2008
The First Turntable For The Ladies
Scheu Analog is the company responsible for bring this work of art known as , The Diamond, to fruition. While it's not necessarily just for girls, The Diamond comes in a few more colors to tickle your fancy. But does it play, though?
I'm more about function than flash, but that's just me. I still don't have an iphone and I am a PC! By the looks of the tone arm, it seems a bit unstable. Wonder how it will handle Serato software? Anyone wanna give it a go? I am open to trying it out, but I don't think I could trust it in a packed club. At $5085? I'm gonna have to leave this one to DJ Judy Jetson, for now!
N.O.R.E. Makes A Plea On Behalf of Prodigy
“Nore is speaking up on behalf of Prodigy and addressing The Hip-Hop Summit & Russell Simmons to step up and assist with the medical attention Prodigy has been receiving in jail! Prodigy has not received the proper medical attention and if something is not done, Prodigy can possibly die in jail due to the coditions he is in. Nore is going to make a trip to visit Prodigy but the hip-hop community needs to step up to the plate and do something for its fellow artist.”
I agree with Nore. I've written to Prodigy because I am really a fan before I am a DJ! DJ's let's throw some parties help raise some funds or awareness on his behalf like we do for Dilla. Hopefully, we can get something going. Let's not wait til it's too late. Cause we know he's in jail for some bullshit!
I will keep you posted for updates.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Roy Ayer's Top 5 Favorite Samples
In his 40-plus years as a vibraphonist, he has produced a string of soul and funk classics, like “We Live In Brooklyn Baby” and “Everybody Loves the Sunshine,” that has arguably made him the second-most sampled musician in hip-hop, after James Brown. You may have heard snippets of his music in songs by 50 Cent protégé Tony Yayo (“Fake Love”) or A Tribe Called Quest (“Bonita Applebum”). But while the exposure of his extensive catalogue is enough to boost any man’s ego, the 68-year-old Ayers remains humble and busy. Just last year, Ayers and Kanye West were enlisted to produce “In the Mood,” a modish jazz cut off Brooklyn MC Talib Kweli’s seminal CD Eardrum, and Ayers continues to tour and work on an album due to drop in 2009, which he says may feature the exhilarating, highly underrated jazz vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater. Meanwhile, Verve has reissued three of his albums from the 1970s, which highlight some of his best work.
EW caught up with Ayers before his show at New York’s Blue Note Jazz Club, where he joked, laughed, and talked about his top five favorite samples of his work. Check it out after the jump.
1. Mary J. Blige: “My Life,” from her 1994 album My Life
Samples Ayers' “Everybody Loves the Sunshine”
AYERS: “Everybody Loves the Sunshine” is probably the most sampled song that I’ve recorded, and Mary J. Blige did a fantastic job on it....When I went to the studio, she was sitting down, and there were a lot of people in the studio, and my wife went with me, and she jumped up and said, "Mr. Ayers it’s such a pleasure to meet, I’m so glad you could come." She was so humble, extremely humble...it was cool.
2. Tony Yayo: “Fake Love,” from 2005’s Get Rich or Die Tryin’ soundtrack
Samples “Everybody Loves the Sunshine” It’s the same song, but he only plays a smidgeon of it, maybe about four or five seconds, but he sampled the interlude, and it goes like this [hums and snaps his fingers]. He just looped it, and it’s very nice and I said, "Why didn’t I think of that?" He made a completely new song out of it.
3. A Tribe Called Quest: “Bonita Applebum,” from 1990’s People’s Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm
Samples "Daylight"
That is classic, what they did with “Daylight.” I actually talked to Pharrell Williams from London. He was on the phone from Virginia and we were talking. Pharrell said that’s what really started his whole career. I felt very proud.
4. Junior Mafia: “Get Money,” from 1995’s Conspiracy
Samples Sylvia Striplin's “You Can't Turn Me Away”
Sylvia Striplin was an artist on my label, and when P. Diddy did that I was like wow, man. It was very hot, and Junior Mafia--that’s one of my favorites.
5. Erykah Badu “Amerykahn Promise,” from 2008’s New Amerykah Pt. I: 4th World War
Samples "The American Promise," which Ayers wrote for the group R.A.M.P.'s debut record, Come Into Knowledge
What Erykah did with “American Promise” was great. She’s a friend. She’s on Universal, and Universal bought the masters from ABC, and they were holding them there, but several people had gotten a copy of the song and started using it, illegally sampling, especially in Europe. They liked the way the group R.A.M.P. did the song. So they were supposed to release the song through my publishing company, which is what eventually happened because my company called them.
EW
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Can You Feel It!
Yes We Did!!!
Obama is President!!!
Monday, November 3, 2008
The Choice Is Yours - (Obama 2008 Remix)
In celebration of Barack Obama’s legendary road to the White House, Dres of the iconic Hip-Hop duo Black Sheep has created a special video with new lyrics to The Choice is Yours in support of Obama’s campaign. Produced and under the creative strategy of Voodoo Cowboy Entertainment & Super!Alright! Media in less than two days, The Choice is Yours (Tasters Choice remix) intends to reach all voters young and old on a viral level.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Need your swagger back? Go to chuuch!
Kanye West: "Jesus Walks" of course.
Pharrell Williams: "You're The Greatest"
Extra Prolific "First Sermon"
M.C. Hammer "Pray" Don't act like you didn't know!
Common "G.O.D. (Gaining One's Definition)"