Summer Madness: Alex Kroviak Of Nice Kicks

06.06.11 Written by Gotty™

As we continue highlighting friends and leaders from across the web, today we highlight Alex Kroviak for the latest entry in our Summer Madness series. Alex is an Austin-based Staff Writer for Nice Kicks, one of the web’s leading sneaker sites Read the rest of this entry »

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Video: Mos Def Performs “Umi Says” On Austin City Limits

01.17.10 Written by Gotty™

While public access television is probably one of those things LC enjoys, it’s never been my thing. But I was battling insomnia last night, Criminal Minds wasn’t slated to come on any channel and the prospects were slim. Then I saw Austin City Limits in the channel guide. Truth be told, I wasn’t hip to Austin’s rich musical history until last year but I’m a fast learner. Figuring “Austin, “going in March,” “let’s get in the spirit and mindframe,” I hit the remote’s info button and noted that K’Naan and Mos Def were the slated performers. I decided to check it out.

Well, I flipped back and forth for K’Naan’s performance but I watched most of Mos’ set. I don’t think I’ve ever seen him perform live so I may add that to my bucket list. He had a certain level of charisma as he skirted around the stage in trendy high waters and Gucci horsebits, running through “Life In Marvelous Times,” “Casa Bey” and his Michael Jackson tribute that we’ve seen before. Below, a performance clip of “Umi Says.”

You can click here to check the full hour-long performance from both artists and get all the additional background info @ austincitylimits.org/3510-knaan-mos-def.

And now, public television just got interesting. There was a commercial for an upcoming show called Copywrite Criminals, which had the byline “Can you own a sound?” and apparently centers around sampling. It airs on Tuesday and, if I can get home in time, I think I’ll tune in for that.