Monthly Archives: January 2010

Prefuse 73, Gaslamp Killer on tour

Next week, Prefuse 73 kicks off a tour with the Gaslamp Killer as support. The opening act will be indie-pop duo VoicesVoices; their debut album, Origins, was produced by Prefuse and drops January 26 on Manimal Vinyl. VoicesVoices will also … Continue reading

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RJD2′s “Let There Be Horns”

This isn’t exactly what I expected in regards to a video treatment for this track, but I guess it fits in with the current quirky/”indie” aesthetic. At least there weren’t any naked white guys running around (inside joke). Directed by … Continue reading

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GDP’s “Gonzo Journalism”

Sex, drugs and hip hop, New Jeru style. I thought Tame One had that style locked up? Directed by, uh, Dale. Taken from GDP’s Realistic Expectations, which drops January 26 on Division East.

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The Cool Kids and Stalley’s “We Can Do It Big”

Not sure what I think about this one. The Cool Kids give an assist to newcomer Stalley, who kicks a predictable crack-rap verse. The production is by Ski Beatz, who makes a beat…that sounds just like a Cool Kids beat. … Continue reading

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Nocando’s “Jimmy The Lock”

On January 26, L.A. rapper and Low End Theory resident Nocando drops his first full-fledged album Jimmy The Lock through Alpha Pup Records. Production is handled by Nosaj Thing, Daedelus, Nobody, Free the Robots, Thavius Beck and others. Fans of … Continue reading

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Theophilus London’s “Humdrum Town”

Not a big fan of the track but the video is cute. I’m wondering if the new rap gen will actually put their money where their mouth is in ’10? Directed by Ben Fries.

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M.I.A.’s “There’s Space For Ol Dat I See”

M.I.A. drives the Internet nuts with this low-fi treatment for a demo from her forthcoming album. (January 15 update): It turns out the song is actually called “Space Odyssey,” and is a protest against the post-civil war violence in Sri … Continue reading

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The Hood Internet on tour

You’ve thrilled to (or at least downloaded) their mashup mixtapes. Now you can see the Hood Internet perform live! I think this is the first time I’ve seen one of these remix crews actually tour, which is a feat in … Continue reading

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Zion-I winter tour dates

This week, Zion-I kicks off a two-month tour supporting pop-reggae group Rebelution (and a few spot headlining dates).

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Mos Def’s “History”

Sorry for the lack of posts in the new year. And yeah, I know that every website on the Internet has already posted this. But I don’t care. Directed by Coodie & Chike. Taken from The Ecstatic.

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Plug One 2000s: Quasimoto, “The Unseen”

17. Quasimoto, The Unseen Stones Throw Released June 13, 2000 When Quasimoto first appeared on Peanut Butter Wolf’s 1998 single, “Styles, Crews, Flows, Beats,” few realized that the helium-voiced instigator who promised to “slap your bitch up like a pimp” … Continue reading

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The Wrap Up – January 4, 2010

The feelings you missed: Organized Konfusion’s DJ Omega Supreme dies from cancer (allhiphop.com) MF Doom’s Operation Doomsday gets reissued again, this time in a deluxe package (stonesthrow.com) M-Eighty breaks Guinness World Record for longest freestyle (hiphopdx.com) Five legal cases that … Continue reading

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