Category Archives: MUSIC
Reebok Classics: Lauryn Hill on ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’
Reebok is hitting hard with it’s recent marketing shift. Reebok Classics and Rock The Bells continue with their Classic Albums by Classic Artists series. Lauryn Hill talks about ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’.
The 25 Best Pharrell Hooks
You’d be surprise how many No.1 hooks Pharrell Williams has produced over the years. Click HERE to check out the COMPLEX top 25 list….
Supreme Flying Logo
To celebrate the Fall/Winter range from Supreme. They commissioned a plane to fly the Supreme logo over the skyline of New York City. The track “Solstice” by Brian Bennett – sampled off Nas “Find Ya Wealth” and Kanye West’s G.O.O.D Friday track “Lord, Lord, Lord.”
Sample Food Vol. 2 Mixtape
Chow down on some soulful/funk tracks sampled by the big names in hip hop.
Tracks /
Otis Redding – Try a Little Tenderness (sampled by: Jay-Z & Kanye West – Otis)
The O’Jays – Darling Darling Baby (sampled by: Big Pun – I’m Not A Player)
Barry White – Playing Your Game Baby (sampled by: Black Moon – I Gotcha Opin Remix)
Rene & Angela – Imaginary Playmates (sampled by: Jay-Z – Imaginary Player)
The Brothers Johnson – Tomorrow (sampled by: OC – Far From Yours)
Jon Lucien (sampled by: MF DOOM – Myrtle Leaf)
Eugene Record – Here Comes the Son (sampled by: De La Soul – He Comes)
Ronnie Laws – Tidal Wave (sampled by: Black Moon – Who Got Tha Props?)
Gil Scott-Heron – Home Is Where the Hatred Is (sampled by: Common – Home)
Bob James – Nautilus (sampled by: Ghostface Killah – Daytona 500)
Love Unlimited Orchestra – Midnight Groove (sampled by: Flipmode Squad – Cha Cha Cha)
Sylvia Striplin – Can’t Turn Me Away (sampled by: Junior Mafia – Get Money)
Gap Mangione – Diana In The Autumn Wind (sampled by: Slum Village – Fall In Love)
Love Unlimited Orchestra – I Wanna Stay (sampled by: Q-Tip – Vivrant Thing)
Bobby Bland – Ain’t No Love In The Heart Of The City (sampled by: Jay-Z – Ain’t No Love)
Weldon Irvine – We Gettin Down (sampled by: A Tribe Called Quest – Award Tour)
Boz Scaggs – Lowdown (sampled by: MF DOOM – Black Snake Root)
Patrice Rushen – Remind Me (sampled by: Junior Mafia – I Need You Tonight)
Peabo Bryson & Roberta Flack – Born To Love (sampled by: Nas – Second Childhood)
The Spinners – I’m Tired Of Giving (sampled by: Mobb Deep – Up North Trip)
Patrice Rushen – Where There Is Love (sampled by: Mobb Deep – Temperature’s Rising)
Tarika Blue – Dreamflower (sampled by: Erykah Badu – Didn’t Ya Know?)
Seals & Crofts – Sweet Green Fields (sampled by: Busta Rhymes – Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See)
Samuel Jonathan Johnson – My Music (sampled by: Jadakiss – We Goin’ Make It)
The Naked And Famous: The Sun
The Naked And Famous – The Sun from The Naked And Famous on Vimeo.
This was sent to me by my mate Lachie and it’s well impressive.
Directed by Joel Kefali & Campbell Hooper for Special Problems. Song taken from album ‘Passive Me, Aggressive You’.
Aloe Blacc: Green Lights
Yesterday Aloe Blacc released ‘Green Lights’ from his ‘Good Things’ album. A nice, mellow, feel good song.
Beastie Boys Interview by Interview Magazine
When Mike Diamond, Adam Horovitz, and Adam Yauch first emerged nearly three decades ago as a trio of punk rock–enthused New York City teens hell-bent on remaking the then-emerging genre of rap music in their own snotty image, the idea that they might one day become important seemed anathema to the very notion of being a Beastie Boy—which, at the time, seemed to have more to do with a semi-ironic (but only semi) appreciation for the joys of juvenile bacchanalia than, you know, making history. Of course, much has changed since then for Mike D, Ad-Rock, and MCA, creators of the best-selling rap album of the ’80s, Licensed to Ill(1986), as well as its groundbreaking follow-ups Paul’s Boutique (1989), Check Your Head(1992), and Ill Communication (1994), and who, if not important (which they are), would at the very least have to cop to being influential, and who, in addition to musicians, now also identify as husbands, partners, parents, Buddhists, activists, and, as we discover, amateur affineurs.
The Beasties’ most recent album, Hot Sauce Committee Part Two (Capitol), released in May, is as vital, and irreverent, as any of their previous records. Casual fans concerned that they may have missed something need not fret: There is no Hot Sauce Committee Part One. Initially slated for release in the fall of 2009, the record was delayed and retooled after Yauch was diagnosed with throat cancer, an illness from which he is still recovering. In a chat on the balcony of a room at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles, Diamond and Horovitz spoke about finally getting Hot Sauce Committee Part Two out into the world, reclaiming their mojo, and confronting life in the face of art.
KAVINSKY: AUTOCRUISE Mix
“This mix is automatically generated by my car when I start the engine. This is the music that flows in my veins. My car knows this. For the first time ever, you are able to listen to this program outside of my car. Enjoy.”
Tracklist
1. History Lesson – The Beepers
2. Flashing – Goblin
3. Spleeper In Metropolis – Anne Clark
4. Crockett’s Theme – Jan Hammer
5. Kiss Me Hardy – Serge Gainsbourg
6. Fire In My Heart – Escape From New York
7. Moochi’s Death – John Carpenter
8. Overdose – Cerrone
9. Beach Theme – Tangerine Dream
10. Roche (Kavinsky Remix) – Sebastien Tellier
11. Nightcall – Kavinsky
KiD CuDi: No One Believes Me
Kid Cudi’s new song “No One Believes Me,” was produced by Dot Da Genius. The tune will also be featured in the upcoming remake of the 1985 horror-comedy film Fright Night, but until now the song had been under wraps. Not only did Cudi release that song today, he also let loose the Craig Gillespie-directed music video for it.
Mick Boogie: Excursions-Rarities and Remixes of A Tribe Called Quest
A Tribe Called Quest is one of my favorite groups of all time… in any genre of music. After seeing Michael Rapaport’s amazing documentary on the group, I felt inspired to put together a mix and this is the end result. This is NOT a greatest hits mix. This mix is for the true Tribe fans only… the die-hards who know every lyric and remember every interlude. I thought it would be cool to basically create the “lost” Tribe album… with all the rare songs, demos, limited-edition remixes, and collaborations you may have missed over the years. I hope when you enjoy this as much as I do, and hear some things you have never heard before. Special thank you toUNDRCRWN for the amazing artwork. Long live A Tribe Called Quest!
A day in the life of DJ Mick Boogie…
Mick Boogie is one of my favourite DJs and always does killer mixtapes. Read his story of how he and fellow DJ Jus Ske had the privilege to spin at the top secret after party for Jay-Z and Kanye’s new album ‘Watch The Throne’ –
Sometimes life as a deejay is amazing. Sometimes life as a deejay is repetitive and monotonous, like any career. Last night fell into the first category. I got a call from my 4AM homie Jus Ske like “stop what you are doing and meet me at The Darby.” I finished up what I was working on and headed over there… and what a night.
We ended up deejaying the top-secret afterparty for Jay-Z and Kanye’s exclusive “Watch The Throne” VIP listening event and it was amazing. A who’s who of pop culture in 2011 was in this room… Jay, Kanye, Nas, A-Trak, Khaled, 88-Keys and more. And everyone was partying to the soundtrack we provided. The best thing about playing for a room of music insiders is you can just play from the heart, and not worry about throwing in silly top-40 girl anthems. And that’s exactly what we did.
Jus started off with a great set of Jay-Z rarities and Jay/Nas collabos (“Success!”) and Jay was sitting in the corner bobbing his head, rapping with all the songs. The highlight for me was when he played Biggie’s “Realms Of Junior Mafia” and Jay went nuts.
Then it was my turn… as I got on, Kanye jumped up on a couch and took control of the room so I intro’d with “Dark Fantasy” and so we began. After running thru my favorite Kanye hits and album tracks… (my favorite: “Thru The Wire” – his favorite: “Can’t Tell Me Nothing”) it was time for the big moment: “Otis.” I swear, we must have stopped and restarted that song about 5 times and Jay and Kanye enjoyed the crowd mouthing every word to their new classic.
After that, I was able to dig a little deeper, playing some remixes from my Viva La Hova project, some old Kanye/Jay blends I had in the stash (Jay’s face when I mixed “Heart Of The City” over “We Major” was priceless), and even some live Jay-Z “Unplugged” audio.
The personal highlight for me was when I played “Big Brother” and Kanye basically rapped the entire thing with Jay right there. Seemed like a perfect way to end a night celebrating a momentous album from the two most talented people in hip-hop right now. All in all, an amazing night.
Jay-Z & Kanye West: Otis
For me personally Jay-Z and Kanye’s new album ‘Watch The Throne’ lived up to all the hype. I love an album I can continue to listen to and appreciate more and more of the songs each time. Spike Jonez was called in to direct the first film clip off the new album. Only these two dudes could chop up a Maybach and turn it into a Mad Max style ride.
Pharrell on Mary J. Blige New Music
Jermaine Dupri released some footage from the studio where Pharrell talks about the new Mary J. Blige album. Jump to the 6:50 mark if you want to get right to the point….
Justice “Audio, Video, Disco” Album Details
Ed Banger’s Busy P dropped one of the new tracks from Justice yet to be released album, entitled “Audio, Video, Disco”, during his DJ set at the 2011 Hard Fest in L.A. last weekend. Joseph Tsai attended the gig and recorded the tune via his iPhone. The quality isn’t the best but it’ll get your mouth watering for more.
Fam-Lay: Beach Cruiser
Fam-Lay – Beach Cruiser from Illusive Media on Vimeo.
Artist Fam-Lay has released a video for his song ‘Beach Cruiser’ as produced by Chad Hugo / EJ & $teve Bollmann. Gotta nice summer vibe to it.
SpineTV: DJ Muro
DJ Muro shows the crew around his art-filled apartment and gives an in-depth peak into his record-filled attic. Muro discusses his early start making mixtapes with the songs he heard at the rollerskating park, to hooking up and working with DJ Krush, to his recent park jam in NYC that nearly left him in tears.
Jay-Z & Kanye West “Watch the Throne” Trailer 2
The much anticipated album WATCH THE THRONE has dropped and if you haven’t got a copy yet do yourself a favour. I’ve had it on loop! Here’s the second trailer to get you excited.
Cee Lo Green: Cry Baby (Starring Jaleel White)
Jaleel White A.K.A. Steve Urkel has been recruited for the new single “Cry Baby” by Cee Lo Green. It’s a very light-hearted 50s-inspired film clip.
Mansions on the Moon: For Awhile
Mansions on the Moon – For Awhile by Hypetrak
Mansions on the Moon is back with another new audio taste off their debut album Lightyears. Entitled “For Awhile.” Great track! Can’t wait for the album to drop later this year.
Live at the Loft | Episode 09: Melo-X
EP09 MELO-X Interview from LIVE AT THE LOFT on Vimeo.
For the latest episode of Live at the Loft Mr. Melo-X the brooklyn musician takes the stages to perform a few favorite tracks.