Mansard Roof is another single off of Vampire Weekend's album... my favorite so far.
30.6.08
Selita Ebanks
Born in 1983 in the Cayman Islands. Selita is best known for being a Victoria's Secret Angel. 
28.6.08
26.6.08
Electric Feel
I was gonna do a super post today, but something came up. Be ready for it tomorrow... But for now, check out this video. I love this song. And the video is so trippy! Please watch while under the influence of something. It will be the most entertaining thing you've done in a while. The song is called Electric Feel by MGMT.
25.6.08
Android by Google
Many people have been waiting for a Google phone, but instead Google has decided to build a Linux-based software platform and operating system to work on other mobile devices. Android is an Open Source platform, meaning that anyone can easily customize it for themselves. Check out the Android developer demo below to see Android in action. These guys are such nerds!
24.6.08
Chelina
Chelina Manuhutu is a 24 year old model from Amsterdam. Check out her photo shoot with Complex below.
Chelina also appeared in Jay-Z's "Show me what you got" video.
23.6.08
The Dream: UNDERRATED!
Terius Youngdell Nash, or "The Dream," is an Atlanta based singer/songwriter. His popularity as a songwriter rose after writing songs like Rihanna's "Umbrella," and J-Holiday's "Bed." I think his solo album "LoveHate" is loaded with quality singles and deserves a lot of credit. The Dream has an innovative style that is very refreshing to hear. I can't really list any favorites from the album, but here are a couple you need to check out (that haven't already been radio hits). I definitely recommend getting the ENTIRE album. I know the album wasn't released yesterday but maybe that is a testament to the timelessness of the music...
the fly beat (musical soundtrack??)...
for those with an ex...
chillaxin with the beezy...
22.6.08
Santogold
Santi White (born 1976) is a singer/producer from Philadelphia. Santogold's self-titled album was released in April of 2008. Her style is very unique, in fact Santogold felt that people were being racist by calling her style hip-hop and r&b just because she is black. Listen.
Also check out the video for her most popular single, L.E.S. Artistes. She's on a horse.
21.6.08
Ice-t: "Soulja boy killed hip-hop"
Ice-T calls out Soulja Boy for killing hip-hop. What is with all the talk that hip-hop is dead? What is hip-hop? Do you need to talk about killing people, driving nice cars, and having sex (like Ice-T did)? Soulja Boy talks mostly about his dance moves. I don't see anything wrong with that. In fact, I'd rather hear about dancing than killing most of the time (I'm not a big Soulja Boy supporter... I don't think I've posted any of his songs here even though I might enjoy some of them). Maybe Ice-T is just mad about the greater mainstreaming of the hip-hop music to a broader audience. He should be happy that now there is such a large variety of hip-hop to choose from. There are still tons of rappers who tell stories in their music. Once again, this is not a defense of Soulja Boy, just an examination of "hip-hop is dead" talk.
20.6.08
The Black Kids
19.6.08
BLURPT
I haven't listened to all of Keak da Sneak's new album but this song is a SLUMPER (that is a good thing for those not acquainted with bay area jargon). I didn't know until it came on while I was driving in my car... I heard the bassline and the beat drop. Blurpt slaps when played loud! And he's talking about the police putting their sirens on when he says BLURPT. I'm pretty sure E-40's album should be coming out this year too, so hyphy might have a second chance. Tune in at your local function.
18.6.08
Young L a.k.a. iPhone Pimp?
Young L, who proclaims himself the most underrated producer in the universe on this song, talks about fitting stacks into his jeans and walking with a limp. Judging by how tight his jeans are, it is logical to deduce that trying to fit a large wad of money and an iPhone into one his pockets could be causing the limp...
17.6.08
Religulous
16.6.08
W.A.L.E.D.A.N.C.E.
Wale is a musician from Washington DC who has been attracting a lot of attention as of late. This video for his hit song W.A.L.E.D.A.N.C.E. is full of animation, similar to Kanye's "Good Life" video.
Hoodie
Check out the Hoodie song by the Punk Rock Squad and Team Knoc. This beat reminds me of the Vans beat.
15.6.08
14.6.08
Baron Davis's good karma
Brought to you by FearTheBeard.org. This video shows Baron Davis being a good citizen. He also has a fly pair of reading glasses. I think I'm going to start wearing my Warriors hat like that now too... haha.
Loopt
is a new social media application that uses your phone to show you where all of your friends are on a detailed map and coordinating with status updates (Like Twitter with a map). Let's say you are in downtown San Francisco... you can take a look at the map and see which friends are near you. You can click on each of them to view their daily diary of activity updates. Maybe you're hungry and you post a quick comment to them asking if they want to join you for lunch. Press a quick button and the directions will be sent right to them. Coming soon on the new iPhone 3G! Also on Facebook... I just added it to my profile. Click HERE to go to Loopt's website.
12.6.08
Melonin
Wow...
This post is a shout out to all the women of darker complexion out there. Meagan Good should be reason enough for you to understand what these songs are talking about...Smooth line: "Girl you sacred like the Gaza strip... but if comfortable you might have to strip... don't trip." If this song tickles your fancy, make sure to check out Jynx's song called "Brownie."
Mos Def and Talib Kweli of Blackstar are one of hip-hop's all time best pairs. They lace playful flows on one of the smoothest beats for this song. Every verse in this song is one of my all time favorites. These guys can rhyme the same word... or not rhyme at all and make it sound good.
Su is a producer/rapper from the bay area group, Go Gettaz.
XR2
I love this song, the nonchalant flow during the verses, the beat is pure freshness, but the lyrics are kind of like a crossword puzzle. Check it out.Where were you in '92?
Where were you in '92?
This is how we do in the XR2
The boys look fine, stereo's alpine
20/20, Thunderbird 12:09
Took a pill, good time, all the time
Brick lane massive
We were like grime
Labyrinth, world dance
Bagleys time
High-top fades
We ain't never paid
Roll-up jeans, E's, Lucozade
Versace jeans, chains and shades
We roll in there like we late
DJ's, MC's, private raves
Keep it secret, light it, mate.
Whistle, whistle
Blow, blow
Here we, here we
go, go...
Some of them drink Heinekin
and some of them drink Bacardi
Some of them talk a lot of shit
and act rowdy
Some say people follow me
Some say people is the key
When the music's got a beat
then that's what gets me
Some people think we're stupid but we are not
XR2 808
MP3 MC8
XOX the MC5
MTV has ADD
NBC and BET,
BBC is OAP
REM KLF
IQ up the ICQ,
CB4 CPT
BBD in ATL
PDD had BIG
NYC had R&B
OPP YRB
TLC SWV
JO. D. C
XXX
I heart you
S L 2
Whistle, whistle
Blow, blow
Here we, here we
go, go...
Where were you in '92?
This is how we do in the XR2
The boys look fine, stereo's alpine
20/20, Thunderbird 12:09
Took a pill, good time, all the time
Brick lane massive
We were like grime
Labyrinth, world dance
Bagleys time
High-top fades
We ain't never paid
Roll-up jeans, E's, Lucozade
Versace jeans, chains and shades
We roll in there like we late
DJ's, MC's, private raves
Keep it secret, light it, mate.
Whistle, whistle
Blow, blow
Here we, here we
go, go...
Some of them drink Heinekin
and some of them drink Bacardi
Some of them talk a lot of shit
and act rowdy
Some say people follow me
Some say people is the key
When the music's got a beat
then that's what gets me
Some people think we're stupid but we are not
XR2 808
MP3 MC8
XOX the MC5
MTV has ADD
NBC and BET,
BBC is OAP
REM KLF
IQ up the ICQ,
CB4 CPT
BBD in ATL
PDD had BIG
NYC had R&B
OPP YRB
TLC SWV
JO. D. C
XXX
I heart you
S L 2
Whistle, whistle
Blow, blow
Here we, here we
go, go...
10.6.08
New Cataracs Music Video
Brand new video from the Cataracs called "Freakin ta ma song." Go get their new album, "Kids."
9.6.08
New iPhone!
The new iPhone 3G is coming out July 11th! There are so many exciting additions. First of all, its half the price and twice as fast. You've got to be kidding me. Now I can upgrade from my regular "old school" cell phone. Apple has givien out the SDK code to the public and there is now a WEBSITE where you can download applications straight to your phone. I can list endless improvements but you should see them for yourself. HERE is the link to the Apple Keynote conference (if you're not an Apple fan now, you will be after watching this...PS. I hate PCs and Windows). I can't think of a more exciting speaker for technology than Steve Jobs. Not many things get me more excited than a new Apple release. And finally, check out the new ad:Traxxpad PSP: The Handheld Music Studio
PSP just released a game that allows you to make professional sounding beats on their handheld game console. Insane. I can see people getting addicted to this. Go to Youtube and you can watch a million videos of beats people have made, including a lot of good replicas... like this one if you can recognize it:Also be sure to check out the Traxxpad ad featuring Mistah F.A.B., Zion I, Lyrics Born, and Amp Live. I'm happy they went to the bay for this one:
8.6.08
Nas: Hero
Nas just did an interesting photo shoot for Complex. I don't think he normally dresses this style. He really let the Complex team play "dress up" with him.
You can check out the video for the shoot HERE.Here is Nas's new song produced by Polow da Don. Polow is getting EVERYWHERE. His recent hits include Usher's "Love in this Club" and Chris Brown's "Forever." I would have liked this song better without a girl singing on it, but hey, it's still Nas... and Polow.
The Bake Sale EP
The highly anticipated EP from the Cool Kids is now out for download. This Midwest duo mix retro with modern, old school with new school, to make this album. My favorite songs so far are Black Mags, Gold and A Pager, Mikey Rocks, and 88. Check it out:
7.6.08
The Fall
This movie is a visual masterpiece. The director Tarsem Singh, or "Tarsem," shot this movie over the course of 4 years on location in 18 different countries. Check out the trailer. Hopefully they have this movie on HD DVD and/or Blu-Ray.
6.6.08
Original Fake
Original Fake is one of the most exclusive brands that is building a lot of hype but is hardly ever seen. You can go to their website to learn a tiny bit about them, or read their blog, but most of all they're a big secret. They have a few resellers in the United States but only one real store... which is in Tokyo, Japan. They're inspired by the artist, Kaws, who is popular for the figure above. They also sell toy figures of that thing... in any size ranging from life-size to pocket-size.
I leave you with a song. Rightfully titled because I swear, if you look through some of the pictures of that Kaws character, he's violent.
5.6.08
So Fly
Slim from 112 has a new song out. Its a great combo of hard hitting bass and 112 smooth vocals. It is also perfect for driving on a hot summer day, top down, sitting next to a bikini clad girl, SHADES ON.* shades on: Linda Farrow X Raf Simons,
bikini clad girl: Adriana Lima,
top down: Audi R8 Spider,
hot summer day: not pictured
4.6.08
Pink Dolphin
Young L and co. have a new clothing brand in the works called Pink Dolphin. You can see the promo T's on their website here. They're $45 a shirt, so we know they're telling the truth in this song...Spazz
"Spaz" is the second single off N.E.R.D.'s new album, "Seeing Sounds." I'm looking forward to this album. These guys said in an interview that they aren't really worried about what genre their music is, and they made this album with the live performance in mind... something that can be played loud. I'm noticing more and more how creative this Pharrell guy is. No homo.And I never knew there was video for this song. It matches the song quite well... and no one can complain about those girls.
Today is Wednesday. No homo.
3.6.08
So I let her lick the rapper
One of the best remixes I've heard. Normally I don't download remixes because I feel that they ruin the magic of the original but this might as well be a whole nother song. Lil Wayne throws in a "no homo" in the beginning of the song. I think its hilarious when they say that. Kanye's verse is fire and Lil Wayne throws in the line I've of the year in the last verse... the one about the latex... I won't ruin it for you.... you need to figure it out on your own.2.6.08
Team Knoc.. super dummy
This song slappsss. Click here to watch this video of a guy who discovers this song for the first time and goes stupid doo doo nuts silly dumb retarded....
1.6.08
Summer Madness
Yes I am posting Kool & the Gang. Music doesn't have to be new to be good. I was born after these songs were made but they still inspire my music taste today. This song has to be one of the smoothest songs of all time. If you're ever up late at night and can't sleep, put this one on.
This throwback is a follow up to the above. The Fresh Prince did his own version of the song and DJ Jazzy Jeff did an excellent job remixing the music. This video is awesome. Brings back memories... makes me want to get out of school.
Wiley: Wearing My Rolex
Wiley, a producer and MC from London is the pioneer of the Grime subgenre of UK Garage music. I would describe it as a mix of dance and hip-hop. The beat on this song will make any party go crazy.
His remix to the Rolex song has sparked a new Soulja Boy-like dance phenomenon in the UK. I've seen the dance and it's pretty bad in my opinion. Maybe I'm just ignorant.
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