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Superlists!: Ten tips on file-sharing etiquette
This is a primer for labeling and properly uploading mixtapes. Some tech-savvy dudes will mock my simple suggestions. But it’s hard to laugh at the sundry ways musicians, labels and marketers label their wares; and the inconvenience they cause for … Continue reading
Eyedea & Abilities’ “Smile”
This is one of the better tracks from Eyedea & Abilities’ By the Throat. And the concept for the video is very imaginative. All in all, nicely done. Directed by Maria Juranic.
The Wrap Up – November 16, 2009
A wrap up of last week’s news, yo: Google music search goes official (mtv.com) Madlib announces 12-months of “The Madlib Medicine Show” (stonesthrow.com) Preview of Jeff Chang’s 2010 book Who We Be in The Believer (cantstopwontstop.com) Georgia Anne Muldrow releases … Continue reading
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Raekwon, Xzibit and Murs’ “Legacy”
Remember in the 90s when rappers use to compose battle anthems for random B-movie action flicks? This is like a throwback to that.
Four Tet’s “There Is Love in You”
Kieran Hebden returns to his Four Tet alias in January with There Is Love In You. Set for release via Domino Records on January 26, 2010, it follows his 2005 album Everything Ecstatic. The lead single, “Love Cry,” is already … Continue reading
“How the Grouch Stole Christmas” re-ups for ’09
Next month, the Grouch reprises his holiday tradition, the “How the Grouch Stole Christmas” tour. Accompanying him on this ride will be DJ Fresh, with opening performances from Fashawn & Exile and Mistah F.A.B.
Bisco Smith’s “The Broadcast”
Bisco “Bisc1” Smith’s new album The Broadcast has a release date of January 19, 2010. His prior material, including 2008’s modestly pleasurable When Electric Night Falls dropped via Embedded Music, but he’s releasing this one himself. No word yet on … Continue reading
Second trailer for Rae, Ghost and Meth’s album
Part two of three. Somebody call a hearse. Directed by Rik Cordero.
First trailer for Rae, Ghost and Meth’s upcoming album
Part one of three. Please, please don’t let this be another crack rap album. I know the punters love it, but that shit gets boring. Directed by Rik Cordero. This album doesn’t have a title or a label yet (it … Continue reading
Amp Live’s “Gary is a Robot”
Death of Auto-Tune, chapter 456. From Amp Live’s forthcoming album Murder at the Disco on Child’s Play/Om Records.
James Pants’ “Seven Seals”
On December 8, Stones Throw Records will release the second album by Northwest eccentric James Pants, Seven Seals. Judging by the cover artwork on the label site, Mr. Pants has turned his gaze from the electro and New Wave stylings … Continue reading
Track listing for RJD2’s “The Colossus”
As previously reported, RJD2 will release his fourth album, The Colossus, on January 10 via his new imprint, RJ’s Electrical Connections (with distribution by the Orchard). Phonte Coleman, Illogic and Kenna make guest appearances. Sonically, it mixes the singer-songwriter stylings … Continue reading
Wale’s “Attention: Deficit,” tour dates
On November 10, Allido Records/Interscope will release Wale’s debut album Attention: Deficit. Unlike his mixtapes, Wale goes in a softer, more contemplative direction this time, collaborating with R&B folk such as Pharrell, Colin Munroe, Jazmine Sullivan, Chrisette Michelle, Melanie Fiona … Continue reading
Hieroglyphics’ “Battle Drum”
Hiero meets Fight Club. All of the crew makes an appearance, but only A-Plus, Casual and Pep Love drop verses. Dude, Casual’s looking rocked up in this one. Looks like he’s been doing a lot of cardio. Directed by Paul … Continue reading
Meth & Red open for Snoop Dogg
Do I like Method Man & Redman? Sure, although I’m not one of those critics who thought Blackout! 2 was the bee’s knees. Am I interested in Snoop Dogg? Not so much, although I thought “Sensual Seduction” was pretty groovy. … Continue reading
P.O.S.’s “Never Better”
This premiered on MTV.com yesterday, among other sites. Not really feeling the track, but the video’s suitable for Halloween. Directed by Isaac Gayle. Taken from Never Better.
Toki Wright’s “Devil’s Advocate”
Hmm…the storyline for this one is a bit confusing. Are these three guys who, burdened by family and responsibilities, eventually go bad? Not sure. And Toki Wright has an interesting flow…on nearly every line he raps at a normal pace, … Continue reading
Souls of Mischief’s “Montezuma’s Revenge”
On December 2, Bay Area group Souls of Mischief returns with Montezuma’s Revenge, its first album as a group since 2000’s Trilogy: Conflict, Climax, Resolution. Old heads will remember that album got a lot of criticism for its production, the … Continue reading
New track listing for DOOM’s “Unexpected Guests”
Since my post on DOOM’s Unexpected Guests last month, Gold Dust Media has changed the track listing considerably. Several cuts have been removed, including De La Soul’s memorable “Rock Co.Kane Flow” single. Others have been added, too, notably a previously-unreleased … Continue reading