So this is it. The week you’ve all been kinda,’ sorta,’ waiting for: the face-off between Kanye and 50. But rather than do another “Kanye’s record is better than 50′s,” review, I’ve written a feature for the LA Weekly on the politics of both 50 Cent and Kanye West. Needless to say, 50′s the Republican and Kanye rolls with the Dems. I think it’s one of the better things I’ve written, so I hope you guys check it out.
LA Weekly-Decision 2007: Kanye Vs. 50
Download:
MP3: Kanye West-”Everything I Am ft. DJ Premier)” (left-click)
MP3: Kanye West-”Stronger” (left-click)
MC Rove: An Enormous 50 Cent Fan
Blogs are for Dogs has re-upped all the tracks from Pitchfork’s Best 200 Songs of the 60s list.
Ear Farm goes goth (aerobics).
From Da Bricks analyzes Q-Tip’s unsung production technique.
The Gorilla (no Monsoon) has a track from Caribou’s tour only CD-R.
4 comments
christine says:
September 10, 2007 at 3:22 am (UTC -7)
AMAZING: “Which leads one to believe that despite his homoerotic predilection for appearing shirtless and covered in baby oil on every one of his album covers, 50 is probably against gay marriage.”
also: i have been quoted as saying anyone who successfully wields the word “internecine” in conversation is deserving of my undying loyalty…this wasn’t exactly conversation, but close enough. congrats.
Rebecca says:
September 10, 2007 at 9:35 am (UTC -7)
I mean, you are just the best in cyberspace. Just the best. I am going to link the LA Weekly bit to this week’s happy hour email.
Passion of the Weiss says:
September 10, 2007 at 9:38 am (UTC -7)
Thanks for the kind words ladies. I’m also available for weddings, Bar-Mitzvah’s and baby namings.
kiss out the jams says:
September 10, 2007 at 12:21 pm (UTC -7)
“Gun control: Duh”
This is one of the best things you’ve written. On the money like the top of a wallet. And thanks for the linkage.