Monday, December 21, 2009

Happy Happy Joy JOY ... @EricMire and @MelissaCzarnik "Oh Come All Ye Faithful" [LIVE]


I caught this joint in an email from Melissa Czarnik (one of the coolest people I've ever met that I never met in person). Czarnik performed "Oh Come All Ye Faithful" with the Eric Mire Band down at WMSE 91.7 FM (Milwaukee) as part of a 12 song Christmas album sponsored by ThirdCoast Digest and WMSE.
"Poet/emcee Melissa Czarnik often performs live with the Eric Mire Band, a jazz-hip hop group, to blend Czarnik’s heartfelt and punchy lyrics with the bands funky and soulful rhythms. They were partners in our holiday song project, and the result is “O Come All Ye Faithful” as it’s never been heard before. The band comprises guitarist Eric Mire on guitar, Chip Baily (drums), Brad Bloom (sax), Don Bradshaw (Latin percussion) and Maurice Cotton (keys/vocals)."




You can view more videos from the project here:
thirdcoastdigest.com/2009/12/12-songs-holiday-project

Melissa Czarnik, "Strawberry Cadillac" - www.cdbaby.com/melissaczarnik ($7.99)
Eric Mire Band, "Spooky Love" - www.cdbaby.com/ericmire2 ($7.99)
Eric Mire, "eric mire" - www.cdbaby.com/ericmire ($7.99)


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Blitz the Ambassador Performs at OkayPlayer Holiday Jammy [VID]


Check out this joint, "Remembering The Future" performed live by Blitz The Ambassador at The Roots/OkayPlayer Holiday Jammy. It's dope! The homie Blitz has definitely been making moves throughout 2009 and I'm looking forward to more great music from him coming into the new year. And his team is looking forward to the same, "Look out for 2010 to be the year that Blitz busts that door off its hinges and smashes it to splinters."

Blitz the Ambassador • Remembering The Future at The Roots Holiday Jam • 2009 from MVMT on Vimeo.



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#Music Monday (Bonus) -- Clearing Out the Inbox

I'm clearing out the inbox and decided to share a bunch of good music with you on this Music Monday. Enjoy!

The Milwaukee emcee Kid Millions recently released "Recession-Proof Rap", which is now available on Ski School/Uni-Fi LPs and CDs. "With nine huge-sounding tracks that take you from snooze alarm to pavement in seconds each, Kid Millions does not waste time or money." Check out the sample from his new project.

www.myspace.com/kidmillions

Kid Millions "Victim to the Beat"





Ritchcraft has been dropping remixes for the last six Tuesdays and today he released his remix EP, Say It Ain’t So. "The EP features remixes of hip hop notables such as AZ, Nas, Large Pro, The Roots, and Saigon, and also includes bonus tracks by local talent Kayo, Coolera and Ritchcraft himself." Check it out.

www.nicoroth.com
ritchcraft.bandcamp.com [Download]


AZ "Do or Die" (Ritchcraft Remix)






Check out Frankie Flowers, another dope emcee out of Milwaukee. Check out this track from him and if you dig it, go ahead and purchase the full project. I've checked it, it's quality.

cdbaby.com/cd/frankieflowers

Frankie Flowers "For You"






Check out BIC a young upcoming group from the Bronx. They have a new mixtape out "Light Something - A Festival Of Light(ing Up)s"

Light Something - A Festival Of Light(ing Up)s [Download]

BIC "Supremacy"






The fellas of Ashy L Bowz crack me up. Check out the Jodeci inspired "Dry Humpin^2: Diary Of A Ashy Band", the new mixtape from the duo out of NYC. Enjoy.

nolotion.com
Dry Humpin^2: Diary Of A Ashy Band [Download]

Ashy L. Bowz "Pheenin"



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#MusicMonday ... Eartha Kitt "Santa Baby"


"Maaaaarrrrcuuuuuussss" It's the Music Monday before Christmas and I decided why not share one of my favorite Christmas Songs, "Santa Baby" by Eartha Kitt (RIP). Enjoy, happy Monday and happy holidays too!



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Sunday, December 20, 2009

MVPuppets: Blitzen Raps


The Most Valuable Puppets are back. This time, Blitzen, voiced by Lupe Fiasco, has a message for Santa, Kobe & LeBron.



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Saturday, December 19, 2009

What I'm Watching ... Corinne Bailey Rae "I'd Do It All Again"


There's a list of women that I would marry instantly and Corrine Bailey Rae is in the Top Five (TMI? LOL) Her voice is amazing and her music is great. I caught this joint from Corrine and love the video. I had to share. This is the live joint but check out the video for "I'd Do It All Again". Enjoy.




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Friday, December 18, 2009

Anarch Eighty Presents....Masta Ace & Edo.G's Album Release Party


December in New York City is always fun. Between Holiday Parties, Industry events and shows, BUSY is the way to stay during this time of year. As the year is coming to a close, there are some super events and shows on deck! On December 22nd, I urge you to come out and join me for Masta Ace and EDO.G’s album release party at Southpaw. Set to perform are Sadat X, Jean Grae, Toure, DOITALL (of Lords of the Underground), Sha Stimulu and special guests. Mister Cee is providing the tunes so the music promises to be on point! Check the flyer below and get your tickets!. For immediate info, hit up @FROactiv on Twitter. See you there!!!!


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Wednesday, December 16, 2009

J.Cole Interview w/The Come Up Show


I caught this J. Cole interview in an email from the homie Chedo over at the Come Up Show. "He is one of my favorite new artists and I am really excited to see him go far," Chedo said. "The Warm Up in my opinion is one of the best mixtapes I have heard, music with feeling as I like to call it."

Chedo had the opportunity to interview J.Cole while he was in London, Ontario opening up for the Blueprint 3 concert. Check out the full interview over at TheComeUpShow.com.


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The Foreign Exchange's Grammy Nomination Video


Check out this video with The Foreign Exchange members Phonte and Nicolay talking about their Grammy nomination for "Daykeeper". I am proud of them for staying true to themselves and their music.

The Foreign Exchange's Grammy nomination video from The Foreign Exchange on Vimeo.







Click here to download "Daykeeper" for free.



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Alicia Keys on Colbert Report


Alicia Keys was a guest last night on Colbert Report where Stephen interviewed her and also surprised the guests and myself with a verse on her song "Empire State of Mind Part 2 (Broken Down)".

Check it out...

The Colbert ReportMon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c
Alicia Keys
www.colbertnation.com
Colbert Report Full EpisodesPolitical HumorU.S. Speedskating



The Colbert ReportMon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c
Alicia Keys - Empire State of Mind (Part II) Broken Down
www.colbertnation.com
Colbert Report Full EpisodesPolitical HumorU.S. Speedskating


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Tuesday, December 15, 2009

"Stuck On Broke" @BLCTXT ft. Life The Great [VIDEO]

Check out the video from the homie BLCTXT for "Stuck on Broke" featuring Life the Great. Also download his full project, "Acknowledgment". Enjoy!



Twitter.com/BLCTXT
www.BLCTXT.BandCamp.com

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When She Speaks, You Listen: Tha Lady Blogga "Club Etiquette 101"




Let me just say that I got a rude awakening that people still do inappropriate things in the club. Perhaps if I put some of these behaviors on blast, they will be seen and cease, IMMEDIATELY!!!

Rules for the Open Bar:
When you are at an event and it is open bar, posting up at the bar for the whole damn event is just ridiculous. Let other people be great and drink. Get your drink, leave, enjoy it and then come back for another. Your butt print should not be in the barstool. And even though the bar is free, you still have to tip the bartender!! And please don’t ask for more than one drink at a time. Walking away from the bar and sitting in the corner with 3 drinks at a time looks sad. And asking a woman if you can buy her a drink during open bar is just an automatic life fail…

Bathroom Visits:
The bathrooms in the club have to be the nastiest on the planet. I would much rather risk the chance of my bladder exploding than using a club stall. Vomit all over, people missing the toilet… And who actually goes to the club to do #2? Yes, I’ve seen that in an unflushed toilet too. And for those of you that are nasty enough get your groove on in the bathroom stall, please remove all condom paraphernalia. Keep in mind that you are exposing yourself to way more than the random person’s germs because those bathroom germs are lethal. And make sure the stall is LOCKED (O_o) Please and thanks.

Attire:
Ladies, coming outside in last summer’s outfits in December is an automatic FAIL. When all else fails, grab a black tee and some jeans and pumps. Peek-toes are acceptable as long as there is no snow on the ground. I know you are going to be inside but, you have to arrive at the club first. Muffin tops, belly shirts (belly included) and booty-crack pants are also on the fail list. There is a simple solution to all of this, check the mirror before you leave the house. And fellas, leave the saggy pants, corduroy jackets, run-down shoes and all that at home. Please and thanks.

Hygiene:
We all know that people are in close proximity of each other at the club. So it is important that certain things are in check. Your BREATH needs to be in check at all times. Gum, mints, cough drops are all inexpensive ways to keep your breath in check. Trying to holla at a person with dragon breath is just wrong. Drinking alcohol puts an automatic stench in the mouth that shouldn’t be shared. And armpit and other body odors need to be checked at the door as well. If you didn’t shower, applying cologne or perfume is NOT going to help the situation. And if I know you stink, you have to know you stink too.

Dancing:
Being on the dance floor is a must. Some people need to know the meaning of personal space. Dancing with a person does not include feeling them up over clothing or breathing and drooling heavily on ones neck. If there is a vibe, the parties involved will let each other know and they will act on it. Please don’t take it upon yourself to do things like that. And when the reggae comes on, please exit the dance floor if your idea of a dance is a dry hump with an erect penis. Grinding on a woman’s buttocks with your penis to the beat of your favorite Serani tune is NOT how it goes down. If a woman feels like having that done, she will let you know. Do not take it upon yourself to do that. Please.

Line Static:
You know damn well you need to have ID. I do not do lines. We are not friends so don’t ask me to get you in. Watching some of you squirm and wait and then get to the gate with no ID, is a life fail. How do you NOT have ID? And if you try to flex like you have juice with the door dudes and you get rejected, everyone should laugh at you. You know your place on the line chain. Don’t try to act extra.

Attempting to cuff:
If we just met, we will not be cuffin’ in the corner. If you buy someone a drink, I am sure they are thankful. But please don’t think that y’all are married now. Following someone around and killin’ the vibes with other people because you bought them a drink is irritating. If you exchange numbers, wait for the phone call. We didn’t arrive at the club together, we will not remain together after initial contact. And ladies, attempting to crotch block in the club is no bueno. If a female is having a moment with a dude you are feelin’ too, wait until he is finished. Competition is healthy but in the clubs, it will get you smacked.


So that’s basically it for me. If I missed anything, please feel free to comment below and let me know. I am sure there are other things I missed, these are just the most irritating to me.


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