Because I had another spasm of unadulterated West Coast 90s sentimentalism last night, and few songs elicit more memories than “Playaz Club.” The ideal soundtrack for both champagne brunch and pimping in the Fillmore District. If the Players Club Card had swapped Telly Savalas for Anthony Forte, you would still be able to get 25 percent discounts on surf and turf dinners in Tahoe.
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MP3: Rappin’ 4-Tay-”Playaz Club”
Thanks to Dallas Penn for the video and GrandGood for the audio. It’s times like this that I wish the NYC rent was a little less steep, and the journalistic prospects more sound.
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ZIP: Raekwon @ Noisemakers: Part 1 | Part 2
Inspired by the last post, I’ve spent a large portion of my morning Youtrolling for old Toddy Tee videos, only to discover a treasure trove of pre-gangsta’ LA electro-rap clips posted up by German scene historians, West Coast Pioneers.
The above Ice-T clip is taken from the 1983 documentary, Breakin’ and Enterin’, set at the legendary MacArthur Park club, Radiotron. Very necessary for anyone into the roots of Los Angeles hip-hop and rhinestones. Below the jump are lots more videos featuring the likes of World Class Wreckin’ Cru, Rodney O and Joe Cooley, N.W.A. et. al. There is also a Converse commercial featuring Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Kevin McHale, Bernard King and Mark Aguirre, with beats from the Egyptian Lover. You want to see it.
If you’re an ex-Rocafella super-producer doomed to work exclusively with crazy emcees, you might as well find one that goes on Tibetan pilgrimages. I’m assuming that this is what Just Blaze was thinking when he decided to get involved with Jay Electronica. Who knows what this is or where it’ll end up, but hopefully it starts a trend of rappers going to the Indian subcontinent to find enlightenment.
[Via Nahright]
I probably could watch eight hours of Rick Ross parody videos a day, and still never get bored.
I informed Foreign Born about jerkin,’ but alas it was far too late. Thus, the video for “Winter Games” boasts C-Walkin’ instead. A fine consolation prize. I also appreciate the sepia 80s roller-skating rink vibe.
YouTube user Suprefan has graciously posted videos from both of Grizzly Bear’s sets this weekend at the Wiltern and Troubadour. Their Friday show at the former was one of the best I’ve seen this year, and despite typical Youtube graininess, the videos bear it out.
My review at the Times doesn’t come close to Derek Miller’s Vecktamist opus, but hopefully does the performance some justice. Every time I see this band it’s nothing short of amazing. More videos after the jump.
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MP3: Grizzly Bear-”Cheerleader”
MP3: Grizzly Bear-”Owner of a Lonely Heart (Yes Cover)”
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In the wake of the recent and rightful attention paid to Quik and BlaQKout, I’m surprised I haven’t seen anyone mention “Buck Bounce,” his Space Age 4 Eva collabo with 8Ball & MJG. The song that didn’t make either of their greatest hits, but should have.
More on this topic later.
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MP3: 8Ball & MJG ft. DJ Quik-”Buck Bounce”
The real hyperbole will rain down closer to the June 23rd release date. In the meantime, the Henry Choi-created video for The 5 0′ Clock Shadowboxers project from Zilla and Douglas Martin stands sturdier than any faulty gastrointestinal tract. If this doesn’t make you take these guys seriously, then I’m not sure what will. Strippers? Scones? The Sasquatch? Listen to the lyrics: don’t sleep (or eat) on a weak stomach.
Also, be sure to scoop “Stay Clean” from 2 Dope Boyz, and stay tuned next week–The Slow Twilight is rapidly approaching.
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MP3: 5 0′ Clock Shadowboxers-”Weak Stomach”
Stuck inside on a gorgeous Sunday, writing a feature on Black Moth Super Rainbow. The only consolation is that listening to this song inside is a halfway approximation of the halcyon weather. Living vicariously, I suppose. This band is severely underrated.
Pre-Order: Black Moth Super Rainbow–Eating Us
MP3: Black Moth Super Rainbow-”Neon Syrup for the Cemetery Sisters”
MP3: Black Moth Super Rainbow-”Born on a Day the Sun Didn’t Rise”
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