I'm no journalist, I'm no gossip hack. I'm just here to give you a random collection of the things I love and want to share with my friends who just aren't dorky enough to find it all for themselves.
Enjoy the ride...because gas is expensive and I might have to park my spaceship one day.
You know what time it is.
First up is this week's GOOD Friday jam that wasn't supposed to happen (Kanye was pissed about the 2 song leaks last week and said he was gonna put it on hold for the week):
Not really doing anything for me. Buuuuuut, it's not on the album, so whatever.
And I think this might be the official farewell to Kid CuDi on this blog. I can't take it anymore.
Moving along...
Kanye rocked SNL with "Power" and got the Pusha T assist on "Runaway" later. And you know there was now way he was using that same subway-station-from-Mars performance stage as everyone else. I must say, though...I am VERY VERY VERY disappointed in Kanye for swapping the 2nd verse of "Power". At least it was a decent verse.
It's amazing how much better "Runaway" sounds with the added vocal samples.
You already know The Roots' new album came out on Tuesday, complete with a pair of John Legend appearances. BUT...On September 21, The Roots and John Legend will be releasing a collaborative album, titled Wake Up!. Today was the first I've heard such things. The video above is a live performance of "Hard Times" (a cover jam of some sort), which will appear on the album.
OK . . .
Been a reletively busy day in the non-internet world, but I'm ready to get back to the ridiculous task of catching up with a week's worth of music news. Here's Part 1, BTW
Kane tells the story behind the making of "Ain't No Half-Steppin' ". I'm a geek (and so are you). I love this shit. Where does this song rank All-Time? Top 20? 10?
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Oh SNAP! I thought I was the only person under 45 that was still jammin' some D-Train!
These 2 never cease to amaze me. This makes the word "dope" sound small. i need a better adjective. This is the greatest thing I've seen/heard in weeks.
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T.I. ft. John Legend - Slide Show
Because "I Ain't Dead" Tip Harris > "You Don't Know Me" T.I.P.
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Am I wrong for not really being interested in La Coka Nostra?
Is it the name that's killing me?
I don't know.
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There's a new Motown-commissioned MJ/J5 remix album out there. I've listed to about 4-5 jams, none of them are blowing me away, but maybe you'll dig it.
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Clipse ft. Pharrell - I'm Good
In a fun bit of coincidence, I heard this while driving home from vacation yesterday.
Where was I at that moment? Just coming off of the Chessapeake bay Bridge & Tunnel. It somehow made me like the song more.
I said to my girl, "This is like watching a lion in his natural habitat". Does that make complete sense? not really. But you got my point, dammit.
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A big LOL @ Rolling Stone for naming the dude with the biggest song in the country an "Artist to Watch" for 2009. Way to stay current, boys.
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FACT: Black Rob is one of the most slept on rappers of the last decade
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I've already voiced my gripes about the MJ tributes...but supposedly, this album/mixtape was already in production when Mike paseed...so I guess I can rock with it (get it?) ______________________________________
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