Category Archives: Song
Talib Kweli – Distractions
Figure this is a good follow up to yesterday’s post. Really digging this song, the production by Oh No is especially great. Very happy to see Mos/Talib take more production from Madlib/Oh No. Mos had 4 songs produced from their … Continue reading
Yasiin Bey – Niggas In Poorest
Fantastic video for Bey’s “Niggas in Poorest” that was released a few days ago. While I don’t think it’s necessarily a diss song on Kanye & Jay-Z’s version as some folks are seeing it, I definitely think it’s a strong … Continue reading
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Martha Reeves & the Vandellas – Take A Look
A favorite of mine from the excellent Madlib Motown Mix.
Sweet Home Chicago ft President Obama
Whether or not you agree with his politics, you have to admit Obama is one of the coolest presidents we have ever had. He can shoot 3 pointers with ease, sing some Al Green, and even help fire a marshmallow … Continue reading
Parov Stelar – Chambermaid Swing
[vimeo 36768371 w=580 h=326] I was busy with PDXLAN this weekend which is why I haven’t had the chance to post anything for the last couple of days. Here’s a cool video that I saw on Kotaku tonight, really like … Continue reading
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Sound Providers – Set It Off
Some more good vibes. I’ve been listening to the Sound Providers since discovering their music on Pandora a while back, have been a big fan of their stuff since then. Their songs are typically upbeat and the production is always … Continue reading
Blackalicious – Deception
Ordered a copy of Nia on wax tonight, can’t wait for it to show up. It is my favorite album from Blackalicious, believe I have been listening to it since around the time I was in high school. Gift of … Continue reading
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Homeboy Sandman
I hadn’t heard of Homeboy Sandman before his recent signing to Stones Throw, but I can certainly see why Peanut Butter Wolf would have been interested in having him on the label. Over the last week or so I have … Continue reading
Gangrene – Vodka & Ayahuasca (Video)
Still going to wait for my copy to show up before writing about it, but here is the awesome video that was done for their first single. Jason Goldwatch is a pretty creative dude, he also helped to make the … Continue reading