Dec
06

In the Bedroom

So there’s this show and it’s kind of in conjunction with this pretty big story on LA bedroom indie labels that I wrote in this issue of The LA Weekly. And if you’re not doing anything Monday night you should go because it’s $10 and its going to be a fun time. I promise. And… Continue reading »

Dec
05

The 25 Best Hip-Hop Songs of 2007 Pt. 2 (#19-15)

This list has very little to do with Back to the Future II. However, I am writing it from the inside of a Delorean. 19. Pete Rock ft. Styles P & Sheek Louch-”914″ Released by Nature Sounds in January as the single from Pete Rock’ s still shelved New York’s Finest record, “914″ has inevitably… Continue reading »

Dec
05

The 25 Best Hip-Hop Songs of 2007 (#25-20)

25. Chamillionaire ft. Slick Rick: “Hip Hop Police” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=If8e1x-6Uds Chamillionaire’s a good rapper. His flow kind of reminds me of Krayzie Bone had he grown up chugging syrup through humid Houston summers. And unlike a lot of Southern rappers, Chamillionaire has interesting ideas, even if he doesn’t always know the best way to implement them.… Continue reading »

Dec
04

Neurologist Conclusively Proves Snoop Dogg Has Smoked Himself “Retarded”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CfTKwHIqyI After an intense scrutiny of the video for “Sensual Seduction” confirmed what a battery of MRI exams had already hinted at, neurologist Gerald Schwartz of The Mayo Clinic has decisively concluded that the rapper, Snoop Dogg, has smoked himself “retarded.” “Retarded isn’t a term we even use anymore, but in this case it just… Continue reading »

Dec
03

Chopping Down the Cherry Tree And Other Links

Blogger/musician/jai alai champion/renaissance man, Douglas “Fresh Cherries From Yakima” Martin asked me to contribute a post to his on-going December List-Season Entries. The topic: 10 Things I Hate About Fresh Cherries From Yakima. It includes a discussion of Jordan Knight, the City of Yakima and Boy Bands in general. I can’t promise that it’s good,… Continue reading »

Dec
03

The Beat Generation: Been Caught Stealing Part 2

In elite circles in the Cayman Islands, Zilla Rocca is hailed as a deity.   It’s now early January 2004, roughly 11 months before I quit my job as a most distinguished retail associate.  It’s that time of the year when all businesses slow down after the mad holiday rush of working long hours to… Continue reading »

Dec
02

The Christmas Sweater Festival

If you love Christmas and you love sweaters, this might just be for you. Download: MP3: The Deadly Syndrome-”Eucalyptus”

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