2008 October » Passion of the Weiss

Oct
27

Prior to embarking on his Phineas Fogg-like quest to circumnavigate the globe and simultaneously discover Manuel Noriega (turns out, he really was in the Philippines,) Sach O used to contribute to the Passion of the Weiss. I think I speak for Sach when I say that neither of us can co-sign this album cover. Skeletal… Continue reading »

Oct
26

Greeny Green Green

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ebi-_o_3dgs Who knew that Tom Green had this kind of flow? Drew Barrymore, I’m looking at you Fast forward to the second half of the clip and watch Green just go off and completely make up for Freddie Got Fingered.

Oct
25

Esau Mwamwaya + Radioclit :: The Very Best Mixtape

Despite the Gorilla’s winning endorsement and similar sentiments from Stylus doyen, Derek Miller, I’d been wary of the charms of Esau Mwamwaya + Radioclit’s, The Very Best Mixtape; primarily, because I have trouble telling people that I like a group called “Radioclit.” Presumably, “Radiolabia” and “Radiovulva” were considered gauche? However, the collaboration between the East… Continue reading »

Oct
24

Largehearted Boy-Why Obama?

I know, I know, all the swing voters out there had been breathlessly anticipating the much-coveted Passion of the Weiss endorsement. By contrast, Colin Powell’s decision to support Obama was mere small potatoes. After all, Andrew Sullivan, Chris Matthews, and even that twerp, Sean Hannity have concurred that my opinion will probably swing Ohio and… Continue reading »

Oct
23

There Is Never a Bad Time To Hear Fela Kuti

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-SQH94Pifc No, really. There isn’t. Plus, I’ll throw in today’s soundtrack to the inherently frustrating concept of writing words for a living. You can’t beat that with a bat. Or even a cudgel. Download: MP3: Fela Kuti-”My Lady Frustration” (Left-Click)

Oct
23

eMusic-Dr.Doom-Dr. Dooom 2

Hip-hop’s champion eccentric, Kool Keith’s influence on the landscape of contemporary hip-hop is incalculable; everyone from Lil Wayne to MF Doom has either directly or indirectly paid homage to the man of a dozen guises — each tribute more spaced-out and surreal than the next. On Dr. Dooom 2, Keith reprises the role of the gonzo,… Continue reading »

Oct
22

The Knux on “Jimmy Kimmel Live”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDXpLbo2V5E I won’t reiterate the Soma-sodden surreality of the Kimmel Green Room. No need to harp on how I’m a sheer sucker for any place providing free drinks, Galaga/Ms. Pacman, sliders and carrot cake cupcakes. But last Friday, I had the good fortune of watching The Knux make their first-ever national television appearance on the… Continue reading »

Oct
22

Dan Love Interviews Freddie Foxxx a.k.a. Bumpy Knuckles

You can normally find Dan Love’s writings at the formidable, From ‘Da Bricks. A native of London, Love knows more about hip-hop than nearly anyone in Britain, as well as maintaining one of the island’s coolest nomenclatures. Take that Dizzee Rascal, if that is your real name. In an age when rappers can come and… Continue reading »

Oct
21

You Tube Recommended This For Me

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrxlfvI17oY And really, who am I to argue with such sapient insight into my psyche? While I’m at it, might as well post the trailer for What’s New Pussycat? Probably my favorite of Woody’s pre-Sleeper films. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRE-vg5p5S8 Download: MP3: Kid Creole & The Coconuts-”Annie, I’m Not Your Daddy” MP3: The Honeydrips-”Fall From a Height” (w/… Continue reading »

Oct
21

eMusic: Madlib–WLIB-AM: King of the Wigflip

Throughout the course of his decade-plus career, Madlib has repeatedly articulated his belief that he’s a DJ first, a producer second and a rapper third. Indeed, WLIB AM: King of the Wigflip, finds the prolific underground kingpin’s hierarchy well in place, with Madlib curating his own dream radio station for British label BBE’s vaunted Beat Generation… Continue reading »