How underground are Greenhouse? These cats hail from my city and still fly under my radar, despite the fact that they’ve been around for years. Long enough to actually call it a career. And this is with someone at my job constantly bringing them up in conversation. Regardless of my habitual amnesia when it comes to these two: Blueprint and Illogic are dope, solo and when they combine forces. Read the rest of this entry »
Eastern influence will always find its way into a hippie’s music; it’s inevitable. Not sure if Kellee Maize would necessarily refer to herself as such, but I don’t think it’s out of the realm of possibilities. She’s not ignorant to people’s aversion to her music because of who she is or what she speaks on. She makes this clear with the sitar-filled, reggae-influenced “Pulse.” She also makes it clear that it doesn’t bother her. The chorus on “Pulse” is seductively melodic with conversational verses resting in between urging the listener to join her on a spiritual journey towards love.
She might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but I think she’d rather serve her blend organically to a smaller crowd than spread poison to the masses.
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Today is Earth Day. Whatever that means. A day when cigarette butts, cheeseburger wrappers and Sunkist® cans are supposed to cease from hitting the pavement, I guess. Such observance periods are pretty futile in hindsight. Like time is supposed stop for eco-activists who want you to turn off the lamp to appease your neighborhood generators. Read the rest of this entry »
Starting off your track with a Jim Morrison intro is typically a good way to go.
Like Jigga did on his “Takeover,” upcoming Tennessee foursome Free Sol decided to draw inspiration from the always unconventional Doors for their new track “Before You Slip.” However, instead of channeling The Lizard King’s chaotic chords as Hov did Read the rest of this entry »
A beast on these beats on a basis that’s more consistent than the quality of his catalogue, Curren$y compliments the big city lights on this Creative-Control-created commercial for “King Kong,” the first single from his upcoming album, Pilot Talk. Read the rest of this entry »
This may be the first time you’ve read the name Cousin Fik. Worry none, you are not tardy but rather on time. Take heed though, Cousin Fik is that dude.
The Vallejo, CA born Sick-Wid-It chain sporting youngsta is poised to make noise, not in the near future but right now. With a sound that exceeds the often entrapping regional wall, he’s got all right tools for success. Read the rest of this entry »
Through no fault of his own, Joe Scudda’s Not Your Average Joe EP probably won’t rank as #1 on his 2010 “Best Memories” list when it’s all said and done. However, coming out virtually unscathed from a frightening car crash will be. With that in mind, it was almost a no brainer to approach Joe and revisit the project where he would go on to reveal the step-by-step process behind each entry in his debut confessional. Read the rest of this entry »
Without a doubt, the AM+ 2009′s were one of the best shoes to hit shelves last year. Lightweight, good colorways and cushioning beyond words. Nike’s decided to stick to the script for the Fall release of the AM+ 2010, not making large changes from the previous model. Flywire remains as does the uncaged 360 Air Unit. Small change in the heel unit, which I distinctly remember from the AM ’03 and addition of a mesh toe that will probably only make the shoes that much more comfortable. The six colorways seen here are all Finishline exclusives and they’re up for pre-order now. Read the rest of this entry »
Yesterday, I happened to spot a new video from one-time R&B superpower, Ciara. Like many before her, her career has traveled from unknown to cover girl to fall-off to the arduous task of re-energizing her career with the coming of her new album Basic Instinct. Through texts, BBM’s and tweets, rumblings of a – what’s the best term here – “exotic” new video from CiCi was making its rounds on the internet. Being the genius I happen to be, YouTube afforded me the opportunity to view Ciara channel her inner-Trey Songz on “U Got Me (Basic Instinct).”
Not the greatest track in the world, but better than 98% of her last album, so complaining was not necessarily the first option. BUT, there’s always a but (in this case, thighs and hips, too), it turned out that was the “wrong” video. I should have actually been watching her extremely suggestive Ludacris assisted single, “Ride.” Being raised by my mother and grandmother for the greater majority of my life, having respect for women has always been stressed and mandated. With that said, I’m also a man who cannot help if my mental slips into the gutter with such vivid imagery (and lyrics). Feel free to glance over some notes.
1. Until someone comes with some legit proof that this young lady was born with a “hot dog” and a “hallway” (cringes), I’m refuse to believe such stuff. This urban legend has been placed beside the legendary “B.G. dying of heroin overdose” and Styles P track where he allegedly dissed Aaliyah after her death.
2. The song isn’t half bad. But you probably don’t care.
3. Seeing Nicki Minaj appear on the remix wouldn’t be a surprise. Or a bad look in Ciara’s case.
4. Those pelvic, hip gyrations are ridiculous. In fact, the :36 – :38 mark.
Best believe, however, if my younger cousin ever attempts to recreate this, I’ll be madder than George W. having to shake hands with Haitians. Hypocritical? Damn right, but so is life. If you have yet to stumble upon the video, feel free to click the sideways triangle and formulate your own opinion.
Bonus: Whether or not this video makes it to TV remains to be seen. Thankfully, The-Dream and Tricky Stewart provided Ciara with a more subdued record she should be able to cash in on. It could be one of those songs to play for your summer fling while selling the best dreams your mental can conjure up. Don’t act like you aren’t already looking.
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Even if that turn sends my ears into post-traumatic stress fits and rage blackouts. This is kind of like Super Size Me where the guy ate McDonald’s for a month to prove a point and his insides decided to commit suicide. My brain is slowly committing hari kari.
It seems as though Shyne stumbled upon Ja Rule’s coloring rhyme book and sent some shots 50 Cent’s way. Read the rest of this entry »
If you didn’t immediately laugh upon seeing this poster for Val Kilmer’s new movie with Curtis, I probably wouldn’t want to hang out with you. You’re either A.) a person who doesn’t have a good enough sense of humor to truly appreciate the unoriginality in the NRA’s favorite rapper, solo-dolo and double-heated, posing for a movie poster little kids will inevitably walk past on the way to Meatballs With A Side Of 3-D-Induced Headache or B.) one who probablys think Mr. Jackson looked hard as Hades and stick me for my loot in the parking lot after the movie.
Either way, I’m not messing with your scary ass – or this flick – when it drops next year.
Every rule is meant to be broken. Trailers have become sorta taboo around these parts, but I found five valid reasons for an exception. Read the rest of this entry »
Is there anything specific to be said about pictures of Lady Gaga’s hindquarters? The only thing I’m sure of is that the assets nearly defy cameras. She’s not only mastered all the mechanics of media puppetry that surround her public persona, but she’s also managed to manipulate the MySpace angle better than any celeb I’ve seen in years. Say what you may, the cakes always look plump from where I sit and these photos from a show last night in Tokoyo are further proof. Lovely lovely, covered in lace. Read the rest of this entry »
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