This year’s most anticipated film just got more hype, courtesy of the music set to accompany it. New Moon’s soundtrack seems to be keeping that electronica flavor with it’s lead single “Hearing Damage.” Read the rest of this entry »

“…And everybody wants some cuz hoes gotta eat too.”

Complete with silly ass adlibs (“Hey, is that yo ho?” “Yo mama a ho.”), a catchy hook and “ho” said over 100 times (I counted), this had to settle being an underground hit. Bangladesh is on the beat so it’s Southern and knocks, with lots of hi-hats and bass. Luda’s verses toss the word “ho” around continuously, so luckily this song is under three minutes. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s been a minute since we last saw Mr. Yorke or his Radiohead brethren but they always seem to show up on time. Thom cooks up another dish and brings along producer Nigel Godrich for the release of “Feeling Pulled Apart By Horses,” his contribution to the The Twilight Saga: New Moon soundtrack. Read the rest of this entry »

Pimping and Hip-Hop go together like strippers and clear heels… Ok, maybe that was a bad analogy. But it sure as hell works with this video. Mook N Fair, the cool cats out of Connecticut (yes, Connecticut) have a hit on their hands with “Who’s Your Daddy”. No video was out for the song, but a fan made video Read the rest of this entry »

Apple complemented the introduction of its new iPods with the release of its popular music and media manager, iTunes 9. Aside from sporting a redesigned App Store layout and improved synchronization options with Read the rest of this entry »

Check out the new video from Casual Sax. This offbeat group out of Miami is at it again with an 808-induced club/car track “24′s & More.” The beat will immediately keep your attention with all the cymbals and toms and you’ll keep listening, expecting to hear something weird or ridiculous Read the rest of this entry »

Sports nerds rejoice. We are entering perhaps the best week of the year: The start of the NFL season & our fantasy football league. And TSS is happy to announce that we’ll be present the Third Annual TSS Fantasy Football League, hosted on NFL.com. Read the rest of this entry »

Usually when you make a song for a woman and title it after her, you’ve had a relationship with her, you’re courting her, or she broke your heart. Or you at least know the chick. For instance, “Sarah Smile” or “Me and Mrs. Jones.”

But when you make a song towards a woman that you don’t even know personally, that’s when stalking comes into play. Now, I thought people were done once “Halle Berry” dropped. But I sense a trend has started and it scares me.

I present to you, Lil Flip’s “Kim Kardashian.”

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Video games have ruled the world since the turn into the ’90s. With so many systems and so many titles to choose from, much like music, one can find it hard to keep up with the options. But also like music, there’s always a crowned being that reigns supreme. Some say Mario, or Sonic, or even Link from Zelda. But in 1998, the new ruler was Solid Snake.

Metal Gear Solid was the first video game of its kind: highly graphical, Hollywood-like cinematics, multimillion-dollar soundtrack and voice actor-supported. With an epic plot like those of James Bond films and a Japanese anime, this game had action and a gripping storyline. Just like Life After Death, it was a double-disc set and sold 10-15 million copies. But unlike B.I.G., this game lived on to have 4 parts of video game bliss, with several ports and expansions, (mixtapes, if you will.) Read the rest of this entry »

Some folks say Aretha Franklin, Anita Baker and Whitney Houston are the queens of soul. Nina Simone is as impassioned as all those names but perhaps her legacy is often forgotten. You can list Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige, and Lauryn Hill to the list of those she’s inspired, whether her influence is acknowledged or not. And regardless of those I didn’t name, she has become heavily sampled and covered due to her massive catalogue, canorous emotion and dynamic music.

40+ albums. 15 Grammy nods. (No wins; it was the 50′s and 60′s). Nina originally started off as a classical pianist but found more success in other genres such as jazz, soul, folk, R&B, and gospel. Regardless of genre or sound, Nina’s music is drenched in passion. Her voice wasn’t anything sweet or spectacular but the power that belted behind her voice is what helped her stand out. In combination with her unique voice, she had exceptional piano and writing skills. This further elevated her stature into greatness.

Nina Simone isn’t for everyone, however. Think about it: Artists can get emotional, and the negative feed back they get, i.e. Kanye’s tantrums at award shows, Kelis in general, Tom Cruise + couch incident, or Howard Dean’s “BYAAH!!!” that ended his career. Fans can be scared of emotion.

Nina’s emotion made me dig some of her music. Similar to Billie Holliday, her jazzy and soulful sound is perfect for rainy days. Her gospel, funk, and uptempo music bends your ear more towards the sounds that made her a legend. Songs like “Sinnerman” and “I Put A Spell On You” display Nina’s sound that remains everlasting. In “Sinnerman,” now an American standard, Nina sings with a fearsome heart beseeching Him for forgiveness and strength. Nina’s voice can’t harbor all the credit for the track though. Her jubliant piano pounding and accompanied band play with equal enthusiasm. One can hear the heat generating in the room while listening to this 10+ minutes track. Only thing missing is the sermon and benediction. The same goes for “I Put A Spell On You.” The saxophone’s wines and Nina’s scats add a spooky undertone to this song of fatal attraction. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s been ten years since the mainstream first saw the likes of the Lox. With the Bad Boy drama well in their past, the Lox have worked hard to build their own individual legacies. As the proverbial “middle child” of the trio, Sheek Louch was the last of the three to drop his first solo project. Even with the late start, Sheek’s work ethic has been evident, surpassing Jadakiss and on par with Styles P. when it comes to album releases. With the release of his third solo project, Silverback Gorilla, and many irascible mixtapes behind him, it’s safe to say Sheek has fairly made a name for himself outside of D-Block. Read the rest of this entry »