2008 August » Passion of the Weiss

Aug
14

Passion of the Weiss Muxtape #9-The I’ve Either Got Mono Or I’m Just Really Bored Blues

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JB2POWSnStU Still waylaid by this mysterious illness, going on five days and counting. Not fishing for sympathy but it’s been a rather nasty combination of fatigue, aches, pains and weird red welts all over my legs (No Hives). My infinitely apathetic doctor couldn’t tell me much more than “you have a virus,” get some rest,… Continue reading »

Aug
13

Koushik-Out My Window

From Sugar Hill to the Wild Pitch/4th & Broadway/Rap-A-Lot years to Fondle ‘Em and Rawkus, hip-hop was founded on a bedrock of great labels that you could generally trust whatever they released to be quality, save for the the 4th and Broadway-signed Stereo MC’s (though we can all admit to liking “Connected.”) Yet during the… Continue reading »

Aug
13

“Jockin” is JV-The Lethargy of Post-Retirement Jay-Z

Jay-Z never really had all that much to say. Of course, he’d occasionally throw in a “Song Cry,” or “Where You Have You Been,” to flex an often-veiled three-dimensionality and complexity, but for the most part Jay’s ouevre has been limited to slick boasts about how he has the most and/or best money, girls, drugs… Continue reading »

Aug
12

Blind Lemon Jefferson-”All I Want Is That True Religion”

Some righteous shit on a sweltering Tuesday night during these dog days. I spent an hour today reading Light in August and listening to this song on repeat. As Cee-Lo once put it,”just ended up being some food for my soul.” From the impossibly recommended Goodbye Babylon Download: MP3: Blind Lemon Jefferson-”All I Want Is… Continue reading »

Aug
12

Great Scott: Static Fragments

You can read more of Scott Towler’s hateful screeds here. Expect upcoming posts on his loathing of puppy dogs, ice-cream and puppy-dog flavored ice cream. We all remember the email forwards of that now-seemingly ancient epoch of the late 90s. Scrolling down to read some corny punchline originally sent by your dad’s boss about how… Continue reading »

Aug
11

Damu The Fudgemunk-Overtime EP

Since Lovebug Starski, rap has been no stranger to terrible nomenclature. In fact, there’s probably a post waiting to be written about the worst handles in hip-hop history, with Malachi Da’ Nutcracker, Shaggy 2 Dope, and Yung Joc, sure-fire candidates for any top 10 list. Add Washington D.C.-based beatmaker, Damu the Fudgemunk to that litany,… Continue reading »

Aug
11

Gorillaz-”Dirty Harry” ft. Bootie Brown

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adcdbfIoeW4 Before I heard “Dirty Harry” during the Pharcyde’s set at Rock the Bells, I don’t even think I realized that Bootie Brown was the one supplying the guest raps. I’ve always considered The Gorillaz more of a singles band than anything and this is one of their best. Not sure what the status of… Continue reading »

Aug
10

LA Times: Rock the Bells

I really can’t say enough good things about Rock the Bells. The line-up was great, the accommodations generous and comfortable, the crowd knowledgeable and passionate. Plus, everyone involved gets extra-props for ensuring that no one gave the Black Eyed Peas any love during their “Hey, Don’t You Guys Remember That We Weren’t Always the Worst… Continue reading »

Aug
10

Barock the House

I don’t usually do the party flier thing but I know one of the people involved in this event’s promotion so…. Plus, Wallpaper are good people in my book for playing that show I put on a few months back with Knux and Clean Guns. And that Obama fellow ain’t too shabby either. More info… Continue reading »

Aug
10

I Can’t Go Sleep-R.I.P. Isaac Hayes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewaBC4VG6k4 Seems like the appropriate cut to play right now. One of the best Wu songs ever and perhaps my favorite of their videos. R.I.P. Isaac Hayes (1942-2008). Download: MP3: Wu-Tang Clan ft. Isaac Hayes-”I Can’t Go To Sleep”