Aug
09

Mark Ronson ft. Ghostface Killah — “Lose It in the End”

It’s unfortunate that Mark Ronson’s music arrives accompanied by all the onerous celebrity DJ/producer baggage, because occasionally the man’s musical talents are undeniable. Certainly his gifts lie squarely in the “ringleader with a good ear” category of Puff Daddy, than in the camp of legendary beatmakers. But from Lily Allen and Amy Winehouse, to his… Continue reading »

Aug
09

Popscene: The Verve – A Storm In Heaven

Aaron Matthews no longer knows how to spell favourite favorite. The Verve have had one of the most illogical career arcs in music history, going from Northern Manchester boys crafting hazy psychedelic guitar rock to anthemic pop stars to multiple break-ups and hasty reformations. All within their first eight years. Not bad. But first, you… Continue reading »

Aug
08

The Weekend Song: Little Boy Blues-”Seed of Love”

Better known as the sample for “Public Service Announcement,” Just Blaze pretty much lifted a straight loop from “Seed of Love,” a 1968 cut from Chicago psych-rockers Little Boy Blues. Better than both the Ellen Barkin and Al Pacino film and Cody Chestnutt’s “The Seed.” Arguably as good as Jay’s version, minus the tortured politics… Continue reading »

Aug
07

Erykah Badu feat. Rick Ross – Window Seat (Remix) + Turn Me Away (Get MuNNY) Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laEK8pxok0E Had you told me five years ago that I’d eventually be posting Rick Ross and Erykah Badu videos, I would have struck you upside the head with a scimitar. But that was before Ross bestowed himself with nicknames like “the Human Bong,” and before Badu spiked her organic lattes with bourbon. He also has… Continue reading »

Aug
06

Beards, Blazers, and Balkans: Aaron Matthews Reports From Croatia’s Soundwaves Festival

Aaron Matthews’ favorite DJ is Toni Kukoc.  For 3 glorious days in July, the peaceful fishing village of Petrcane, Croatia finds itself to subject to a British invasion the likes of which haven’t been witnessed since the days of colonization, or possibly the Beatles. Their destination: the second annual Soundwave Festival, A strict anti-drug policy… Continue reading »

Aug
06

Summer Jamz #11: Barry Schwartz’s Soulfuck — 2010

Barry Schwartz finds your anti-blunt rhetoric despicable.  I’m going to give this year’s Mr. Softee a stern talking to. He decided not to get the thing that makes Mr. Softee milkshakes the bomb and opted instead for a bullshit blender I could get at fucking Fortunoff. He’s cutting corners. That’s unacceptable. I should be drinking… Continue reading »

Aug
05

Crown Nation-”Cut the Lights Out” ft. Danny Brown & Dope Head

Until future notice, I will be posting every new Danny Brown verse I stumble across. Granted, I should spread the wealth more and this probably alienates the people who come here for Douglas’ posts about San Francisco psych rock and the occasional vocab word of the day (I’m learning so much!), but fuck it. Other… Continue reading »

Aug
05

Red Bull and RZA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMkw2YT0dEg Though Digi Snax no longer occupies any space in both my mental and computer memory, I could listen to the RZA spout wisdom all day long. VH1, where is his story tellers? Kanye was inspired by Wu-Tang and as we all know, Wu-Tang is forever. I surmise that the Splash Festival is a fete… Continue reading »

Aug
05

Aquarium Drunkard Presents: Soul Sides, A Gospel/Funk Mixtape

When the Shaolin meets the Wu-Tang, the combination can be dangerous. Having spent enough time with both the Drinker of Aquariums and O-Dub, I can report that neither of them are any threat to society. In fact, they are two of the most affable gentlemen you will ever meet. But likability goes out the window… Continue reading »

Aug
05

Chopping Trees with Dibiase

I’ve written about Dibiase before, so no need to rehash the wikiography.  I do that at Pop and Hiss, and am out of $4.99 adjectives for one day. The first single from his forthcoming Alpha Pup record is called “Lumberjack” and is of Dilla descent. I dig it, but prefer when he flips the themes… Continue reading »

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