New! Black Eyed Peas - "I Got A Feeling" + Fergie In A Bikini!

Here is the second single off The E.N.D. I don't even know what to say. If you didn't like "Boom Boom Pow" because it wasn't nearly corny enough, then this is for you. I try to keep things positive around here, so this lighthearted song does have a feel good vibe to it, in an ignorance is bliss kind of way. What do you think? Saw it at Mossip.

Sidenote: I looked for hours for Black Eyed Peas photos, but this is all I found. Sorry, they don't make many public appearances. As always, click to enlarge.

Black Eyed Peas - I Got A Feeling

Dan Black - "I Love Life" and "Wonder"

I'm late on both of these, but I didn't get into Dan Black until I heard the "Hypnotize" cover, so these older tracks are fresher to me than any of his new material. Dan Black makes infectious cotton candy electro-pop more addictive than crack infused McDonald's. Check it out.

UPDATE: Realized I had uploaded an incomplete version of "I Love Life". The full song is up now. Thanks to Ivan for the heads up!

Dan Black - I Love Life

Dan Black - Wonder

Video! Sebastian's Voodoo (Short Film)

Here's a cool short film Charlie Hilton sent over my way. (Look for Good Food Wednesday! Really good music!) Here's some info on the film:

A voodoo doll must find the courage to save his friends from being pinned to death.

Joaquin Baldwin is an Annie Award nominee director and animator from Paraguay. Living in Los Angeles, he is now finishing his MFA in animation at UCLA. He has received over 50 international awards for his animated films Sebastian's Voodoo and Papiroflexia, and also several grants including the Jack Kent Cooke full Graduate Scholarship in 2006.

Poor [Righteous] Teachers kick knowledge

"Wise Intelligent of the legendary Poor Righteous Teachers breaks down the connection between Hip Hop, music culture and the historic struggle for freedom, justice and equality." - Via worldstarhiphop

Marc Jacobs [hat] Collection

"In an all New York affair, Marc Jacobs sources close to home as they team up with Still Life to create a capsule of highly detailed and timeless hats." - Hypebeast

These hats have a retro feel [to them] Like Jacobs took his father's [favorite] hat & chose to present it [to the world] I like the still lifes [of the hats] makes me want to put on a [3] piece suit [!] They drop soon [so] if you're willing to spend 225 [dollars] i tip my hat to you, more below [!]

Video! Wale Performing "Chillin" in Minneapolis

The other day I was talking about how great it is when an emcee can go in over a live band and pull it off. It adds a whole new kind of energy to the live show, and it makes the music so much more personal and organic. Thanks to Jon Jon, I've got a perfect example to demonstrate an emcee who has been killing it live. Here's video of Wale performing "Chillin" in Minneapolis last Sunday (5/17/09).

New! Nina Sky - "Don't Stop"

I'm honestly posting this song because of the picture. They're fricking hot! I've always like Nicole & Natalie Sky (if I remember correctly that is their names). & this joint is nice, club record. But damn they look good! I'm going to take one more glance @ the pic before I post this!

Nina Sky - "Don't Stop" (mp3)

New! Jay Sean Ft. Lil' Wayne - "Down"

Thanks to Dominus in the shoutbox for this. Definately a dope song. The uptempo beat has me going crazy over here. Sh!t, it's Friday night, so I'm partying alone!! Anyhoot, I never even heard of Jay Sean before, but this sounds like it could make some noise somewhere. & Wayne delivers a cool 16. Has a few tags on it, but nothing serious at all.

I'm really beginning to wonder how much do these artist have to pay Wayne for a verse? Hmmmm...!!

Jay Sean Ft. Lil' Wayne - "Down" (mp3)

New! Eminem Freestyles W/ Tim Westwood

Just spotted these over @ 2db'z! Em's straight spitting while on Tim Westwood's radio show. One of them sounds like a verse that I've heard before, but the others, I've never heard. And he really begins freestyling. Em still got it if you ask me!

Eminem - "Westwood Freestyle 1" (mp3)

Eminem + Mr. Porter - "Respect My Conglomerate" (mp3)

Eminem - "Chonkyfire" (mp3)

New! Young Jeezy ft. Lil Wayne & Drake - "I'm Goin In" + Trappin Aint Dead (Mixtape)

I try to keep my eye on things, but watching this "I'm Goin In" song is like trying to keep your eye on a tiny fly in a big room. (What I mean is it's tricky. The fly keeps disappearing, then popping up again in a new place... with new rappers on it each time. Um.) I've seen this song on various mixtapes, featuring a guy named Truth with a bunch of tags, then a tagless version, then a version with just Drake and Weezy, then a snippet of a version with Jeezy, and now a full version with Young Jeezy, Lil Wayne, and Drake. Whatever, the song has been through a lot.

Check it out below, along with a link to the new Young Jeezy mixtape that people have been talking about. I ganked the link from OnSmash because I'm not a big Jeezy fan and I don't really want the whole thing.

Young Jeezy ft. Lil Wayne and Drake - I'm Goin In

Young Jeezy & DJ Folk - Trappin Aint Dead (Whole Mixtape)

Briana "Knuckles" Latrise Interview w/ DDotOmen

So, Briana is Charles Hamilton's assisstant, whom also lives with him. And if you peeped the video she has a little singing voice. I'm beginning to believe she is the girlfriend (NowAndLater) that he's been talking about alot lately. If you've heard the song he has with his girlfriend singing on it you could also make the connection I'm making.

He also put up a pic on his blog not too along of him & her if I'm not mistaken holding each other, or something like that. But wtv, here's her interview with D Dot Omen talking about the punch amongst other things.

D Dot Omen Interviews Briana Latrise (mp3)

& talk about 15 minutes of fame, when the vid first hit the net, I watched her twitter followers jump from 180-something to 250-something. Now she's at 1,021. & Charles made it to like number 5 in twitters trending topics. I salute him cause I don't think I could've took that punch without retaliating in someway. Probably threw her up against the wall or something. I'm done. & those freckles look kind of cute on her.

Cold War Kids - "I've Seen Enough" (Interactive Video)

I was just gonna post this in the sidebar. Then I went and played with it for a while. (What day is it?) A lot of bands have been experimenting with interactive videos, but Cold War Kids just took things to a whole new level. Definitely check it out and have some fun. Makes me wonder about the future of music videos.

If you come up with any masterpiece combinations, put them in the comment box!

Cold War Kids - "I've Seen Enough" (Interactive Music Video)

Appunti [Di] Viaggo

I go to Swipe File [consistently] because of clothes like this*[.] Very Worldly, looks like he's prepared to set out [for months] Mathias B [the model] is [also] carrying luxury bags [+] sporting [very] nice watches, and sunglasses [.] I love it [its smooth] I'm [just] scared to look at the tags [.] Great stuff to wear during [hot] summer days [!] Enjoy the additional pics [below]

*photographed by Giampolo Sgura
---Stylist : Andrea Tenerani

Holly Weerd - Candy For Kleptos (Whole Mixtape)

I have been hearing a lot about these guys, but I haven't taken the time to really check them out, so I'm gonna give this 2DopeBoyz approved mixtape a listen. Grab your copy below and listen with me. I'll put up my thoughts in the comments eventually. Feel free to do the same.

Holly Weerd - Candy For Kleptos (Whole Mixtape)

Video! DyMe-A-DuZiN - "I Hate Highschool"

Now Confusion just posted this wonderful video below with these NYC elementary school kids singing such a beautiful song. But if they only knew what lies ahead. If they only knew what was waiting for them in that wretched place we all know/knew as highschool.

I personally like this version better than Asher's.

Video! New York City Elementary Students Sing "Landslide"

These kids can sing! It's cool to see how they all get into the music. Plus they are on point, even when the guitarist messes up. Maybe I'm just sensitive, but if this doesn't do anything for you, you should probably go get your heart checked out. Thanks to the PS22 Chorus.

New! Saigon - "Change Gon Come" (Prod. By The Kickdrums)

Here's a new joint from Saigon called "Change Gon Come" produced by The Kickdrums. This cut is off of Rik Cordero's *Inside A Change* mixtape, which will be dropping sometime in June.

Saigon - "Change Gon Come" [Prod. by The Kickdrums] (mp3)

New! The Juan Maclean LP - *The Future Will Come* for $2.02

Wow! The Juan Maclean's new album, *The Future Will Come* is currently available for only $2.02 @ Amie Street. Just make sure you act fast because the prices jump up & down at certain times.

Here's a remix done by James Curd to one of their cuts off of the LP called "One Day" which is available for free download. Dope sh!t!

The Juan Maclean - "One Day" [James Curd Remix] (mp3)

New! Burns - "We Are The People" (Burns Remix) + 2 More!

Burns is a very dope British producer who is making some serious noise on the dance music scene. After listening to these 3 remixes from him, I'm a fan. Dude is defiantely ill @ what he does, for real. He will be having original material out soon and is expected to be releasing an LP in 2010. Stay on the look out for that.

Empire of the Sun - "We Are The People" [Burns Remix] (mp3)

Yuksek - "Extraball" [Burns Remix] (mp3)

Late of the Pier - "Bathroom Gurgle" [Burns Remix] (mp3)

Courtesy of We Like It Indie

Video! Charles Hamilton Freestyles to Girl, Gets Punched In Face

Oh shit! Wasn't expecting that. I guess Charles used to know this girl (pretty well). She reads him some poetry. He spits a little freestyle that ends up hitting on some personal shit. Watch the reaction.

Video! Death Cab For Cutie - Little Bribes (Fan Made)

Death Cab for Cutie - Little Bribes from Ross Ching on Vimeo.

This fan-made video has been floating around for a couple of days, but I just took the time to check it out this morning. I had very low expectations. My idea of a "fan-made video" usually involves various pictures of the band, some transitional effects, and/or sock puppets. I guess I'm going to have to change my ideas. Ross Ching is the man behind the video.

Death Cab For Cutie - Little Bribes

New! D. Julien - "Sinister Keys"

I have yet to listen to this joint from D. Julien, but he never disappoints. I watched the video below of King I Divine creating the beat; sick!
D. Julien is a dope hip-hop artist. Flow always smooth, very witty. Refreshing. Just listen..

D. Julien - "Sinister Keys" (mp3)

Video! Bobby Ray - "Put Me On" Teaser

B.O.B. Reebok Classic Remix 30 Sec. Video Spot #2 from reebokclassicremix on Vimeo.

Haha! Well that really wasn't the teaser, HERE it is! Once you've click it just click enter the site & it should begin playing.
Sounds Dope to me!
And good lord I can't stand those damn shades!!

Wilco - Bull Black Nova

I'm not sure how many people have actually heard Wilco (The Leak), or Wilco (The Stream), but I was going to hold off on posts because I want people to buy Wilco (The Album). I actually planned on not posting any songs from Wilco (The Album), and instead writing a review of sorts, but I hate writing real reviews of albums. It's so painful to try to think of different adjectives to describe the music (my mind thinks in abstract terms most of the time), and trying to rate music on a scale of 1 to 10 is like trying to describe sex with binary code.

But I've seen a couple other blogs post this (IGIF & PMA), and I think getting at least one song out in the blogosphere before an album release is good promotion. So here is "Bull Black Nova". It is actually one of my least favorite songs on Wilco (The Album), but it's definitely solid, and I think most people will like it more than I do.

What I can tell you about the album is that it is honest, and if you're a Wilco fan, you will not be disappointed. Musically, it is more similar to Sky Blue Sky or A Ghost Is Born than it is to Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. YHF is still my favorite Wilco album, but I'm not sure if the music world needs another album like that right now. It seems like a lot of music is getting way too self-indulgent, and "getting it" is becoming more important than feeling it. In a music world filled with shiny objects and flashing lights, Wilco is like a good friend giving you a pat on the back. You can still stream the whole album here.

Wilco - Bull Black Nova | Box.net

New! Wale - "Magic" and "Hot Shyt"

Just glanced at my Twitter and saw that Wale decided to leak a couple tracks. I don't think either of these are going to be official releases, but they are both solid, high energy tracks nonetheless. Black Thought and Wale together? Why didn't I think of that? I think a flow that sounds good over a live band says a lot about an emcee. (No shots, Meth)* If you've ever caught Wale live, or seen footage of him backed by a band, you know there's not many who can do it like him with that DC Go-Go flavor. And I don't even need to say anything when it comes to Black Thought. "Gotta Be Magic" was produced by The Best Kept Secret and Wale said it was unfinished. "Hot Shyt" was produced by Ritz Reynolds. Definitely check them out.

Wale - Gotta Be Magic

Wale - Hot Shyt ft. Peedi Crakk, Black Thought, TUphace & Young Chris

*Method Man and Redman recently performed on Jimmy Fallon, but declined to play with the backing of The Roots. Method Man explained that he can't rock with a live band, because his voice gets drowned out.

New! Maino ft. T-Pain, Young Jeezy - All The Above (Remix)

Young Jeezy hops on the remix. Thanks to NMC. Whoa-Oh!

Maino ft. T-Pain, Young Jeezy - All The Above

Video! Old People Listen to Eminem, Bon Iver, Common, Bat For Lashes

These are from the web series Breakfast At Sulimay's, which you may have seen on here before. In the top video, the listeners check out Eminem and Bat For Lashes. In the bottom video they listen to Common and Bon Iver. I saw these at Stereogum. The Eminem commentary is pretty hilarious. The woman calls his music "cute" but doesn't think it will catch on. (Have you seen the international iTunes standings?)

New! Sunset Rubdown - Nightinggale/December Song

With it's minute long percussion solo and melody that wouldn't be out of place on a pirate ship, the newest from Spencer Krug and the gang sounds like what you might expect from an album called Dragonslayer. Take that how you want to. Dragonslayer is out June 23rd. I put up a zshare and a box.net link.

Sunset Rubdown - Nightinggale/December Song | Box.net

Tracklist:
01 "Silver Moons"
02 "Idiot Heart"
03 "Apollo and the Buffalo and Anna Anna Anna Oh!"
04 "Black Swan"
05 "Paper Lace"
06 "You Go On Ahead (Trumpet Trumpet II)"
07 "Nightingale / December Song"
08 "Dragon's Lair"

New! Charles Hamilton Feat. Aja-Monet - "Rosado"

New from C. Ham featuring Aja-Monet called "Rosoda". This is off of *This Perfect Life*.

Charles Hamilton Ft. Aja-Monet - "Rosado" (mp3)

Video! Kanye West Starring Rihanna - "Paranoid"

SoundOff TV Exclusive: Kanye West- Paranoid (Starring Rihanna) from LowKey on Vimeo.

Lowkey got some footage of this from some exclusive event where it was premiered. Wasn't gonna post, but there's a lot of talk about this. I guess that's what happens when one of the biggest names in music puts out a video starring one of the biggest names in celebrity gossip.

New! Mickey Factz - Who's Hotter?

Here's a new one from Mickey Factz, freshly signed to Jay-Z's Roc Nation. This beat is hard.

Sidenote: What do you think of box.net instead of zshare? Any thoughts/preferences?

Mickey Factz - Who's Hotter

{Electric} Violin

Saw this on yanko its [really] cool, seems like its on some Guitar [hero] sh[x]t. If you want to learn the violin [quickly] this would be a [smart] shortcut ! I want to pick up the guitar [one day]stuff like this will [just] make people lazier; its called the Squidolin [No, I'm not lying] Regardless how you look at it, its an advancement in technology, thoughts [?]

Video! Fuze & Frank Ramz - "Chillin" Remix

Fuze and Ramz go in on Wale's "Chillin" YouTube style. Good shit! If you aren't familiar with either of these two yet, remember where you heard it first, because they're going to make some serious noise in the future.

UPDATE: AUDIO IS UP

Fuze & Frank Ramz - Chillin Remix

Essential Fuze (Life: Soul/Flesh LP)

Essential Ramz (Falling Up)

New! Johnny Foreigner - Feel Like Summer

New Johnny Foreigner to help you embrace the summer. Their sing-along, fist pumping brand of indie rock should go perfectly with those long, sunny days and your choice of artificially colored frozen snack. Johnny Foreigner is going to be releasing an album later this year (I think September or October), and if this song is a sign of things to come, then count me in.

Johnny Foreigner - Feel Like Summer

Lil Wayne, Kanye West, T.I., Jay-Z - U Ain't Neva Gottz Ask

This one is a blend produced be DemJointz. But shit, if you're gonna put together a blend, might as well put 'Ye, Weezy, Tip, and Hov on it right?

Lil Wayne, Kanye West, T.I., Jay-Z - U Ain't Neva Gottz Ask

Video! Brittany Bosco - "Blues for Blue/Black & White"

Just spotted this at iR. After watching this video I immediately looked up Brittany Bosco. Very very talented singer. Her voice and range is ridiculous. You should definitely keep her on your radar.

New! Cage - "I Never Knew You" (EP)

Con posted 3 joints off of Cage's *I Never Knew You* EP. Well here's the other 2 for those of you who follow Cage and are fans of his music.

Cage - "Follow The Bleeder" (mp3)
Cage - "Tongue In A Sharks Mouth" (mp3)

I took the liberty of taking the 5 track EP and putting it into a zip file for you P&P'ers. And HERE is the video for Cage's track, "I Never Knew You", just in case you might've missed it.

Cage - *I Never Knew You* (EP)

New! Young Buck Ft. Lil' Wayne - "Ups And Downs"

New joint from the Young one (Buck) & the Little one (Wayne) called "Ups And Downs". I feel this one.

Young Buck Ft. Lil' Wayne - "Ups And Downs" (mp3)

Video! Asher Roth Speaks on Eminem

MTV Shows

Yea, these 2 will be collaborating shortly. I can feel it in my bones!

Video! The Kickdrums - "Just A Game"

Here's a visual for The Kickdrums cut "Just A Game". The *Just A Game* EP drops June 2nd. As if the f*cking song wasn't dope enough; this video is sick!

Video! Frank Ramz - "Who's Cooler?"

After trying to find Rogo's request of "T.G.I.F." by Kid Cudi, I decided to run with whoever made the next suggestion in the shout box. It was by Brittany (Guest) & the beat was "A Little Bit Cooler" by the Cool Kids. Couldn't find the beat but I found the song & looped the beginning of the beat.

Decided I was going to run with a little story line on this one since me and my friends have been having alot of discussions lately concerning the word 'swagger'. So ya'll tell me, "Who's Cooler?"

(Con, this'll be THE last time I post something concerning myself, just doesn't feel right to me. But I wanted to explain the vid a little.)

Video! Rise Against - "Hero Of War"

Hero Of War

Just listen & watch! Powerful!

New! DJ Yo_Dah & Tommy Lee + Others - "Loser"

Dope cut here! I'm loving the production. As you can see above this track features Lil' Wayne, Spark Dawg, Joell Ortiz, Big Sean, Sum 41 & J-Son. It also says Tyga but he's not on this version, so I'm guessing there will be or is another version with Tyga on it.

DJ Yo Dah & Tommy Lee Ft. Lil' Wayne, Spark Dawg, Joell Ortiz, Big Sean, Sum 41 & J-Son - "Loser" (mp3)

New! Rogo's Best Of The Day

Yes Yes I am still here. I was on vacation for the weekend and things have been hectic so I was on a sort of hiatus I guess you could say. Annnyway nothing is stopping me now, knock on wood so hopefully I will still be able to get my posts in. I look forward to being back and getting stuff to all of you. I felt so out of the loop when I was away. I kind of at times scrambled around to get internet on my iTouch so I could try and make an effort to keep in contact with my world. Oh yeah Spongebob ftw, I am still doing it, I didn't forget

First up is a team up between Maino and the modern day Fatman Scoop, Swizz Beatz. Swizz always finds his way onto songs because he just makes sick beats, for the most part. Anyway Maino is really up and coming and who knows what will happen.

Maino ft. Swizz Beatz- Million Bucks

Plain and simple, Dizzee Rascal is the tits.

Dizzee Rascal- Butterfly

This stuff came out sometime over the weekend but whatever cause it is good. These songs have some tags thrown in there but they are classic Lupe essence and no one should turn that shit down.

Lupe Fiasco- Street Stories

Lupe Fiasco- This Is For My N*****

-Rogo

New! Eyedea and Abilities - "This Story"

Yesterday I posted news of Eyedea and Abilities' first album in 5 years. Today, we have the first leak. By the Throat will be out July 21st on Rhymesayers. Saw it at 2DB.

Eyedea and Abilities - This Story

Video! Travis Barker x ?uestlove Drum Off

Oh shit! Earlier I said that I would love to see a Travis Barker and ?uestlove drum off. I had no idea that this had actually ever happened. Thanks to Old Money, my dreams have just been realized. This is more like a double drum jam session than the drum battle I was imagining, but awesome to see for sure.

Video! Miguel - Best I Ever Had (Drake Cover)

Miguel EXCLUSIVE Best I Ever Had (Cover) from Miguel on Vimeo.

Here's a video of a guy named Miguel covering Drake's "Best I Ever Had". I saw it at iLLRoots and thought it was cool. Check it out.

Video! Little Boots on BBC Morning Show

Little Boots brings her strange little instrument to the BBC Morning Show, does some talking and some singing. Thanks to The Music Slut.

Video! Blink 182 - "The Rock Show" on Jay Leno

When I was in middle school Dude Ranch was my shit. I still like listening to that album from time to time. After that, I was never really into Blink 182, but it's cool to see them back together. It's crazy how Travis Barker has gone to the extreme looking drummer in the background to an industry favorite/big time celebrity. I wanna see him and ?uestlove have a drum-off.

New! 50 Cent - "Ok, You're Right"

New 50 produced by the Doctor called "Ok, You're Right". Off of 50's upcoming album *Before I Self Destruct*. And NO, I did not say that the above picture is the official album cover!

50 Cent - "Ok, You're Right" (mp3)

OH YEA, Em's *Relapse* is out today! Along with:
Busta's *Back On My Bullshit*
Passion Pit's *Manners*
Method Man & Redman's *Blackout 2*
DJ Drama's *Gangsta Grillz: The Album Vol 2*

A few other joints also but I can't think of them right now. Be sure to hit up iTunes & support!

Video! Interview/Live Footage of Frank Ramz

Here's some live footage of Ramz performing last week plus an after show interview courtesy of InTheLoopNY. Once again, you need to hear Falling Up if you haven't yet.

Drake ft. Teairra Mari - Best I Ever Had (Remix)

Teairra Mari joins up with Drake to put her spin on Drake's "Best I Ever Had".

Drake ft. Teairra Mari - Best I Ever Had (Remix)

New! Wendy James - "You Tell Me"

Here's a new joint from Wendy James called "You Tell Me" off of her next album titled *I Came Here To Blow Minds*.

Wendy James - "You Tell Me" (mp3)

New! Fuze the MC - "We Are Lasers"

Fuze (a name you that should be on your radar) goes in on this track as a tribute to Lupe Fiasco's "Lasers" idea. It's always refreshing to hear some music with a message on some be a good person type shit. Let's move forward, embrace originality, love not hate, be fair, be creative, be yourself, all that. Fuze is ahead of most emcees with his realness and lyrical content alone. Production by Corey of the Cool Musik crew. Check it out, and Twitter Fuze, he's a cool guy worth associating with.

Fuze the MC - We Are Lasers

The Rest - "Modern Time Travel (Necessities)"

As summer closes in, we here at Auteur Recordings are extremely proud to announce the sophomore release of 'Everyone All At Once' by The Rest. This pride may or may not stem from us being members of The Rest, but understandably it’s hard to differentiate between the two.

Fresh from our trip to Coney Island, where we shot a few videos for La Blogotheque’s Take Away Show, and our recent appearance as NPR’s song of the day, we have decided to put up a full preview of the album on myspace from May 11th until May 24th.

The Rest and everyone involved in this release should be very proud. Don't sleep on this one. They have managed to put together an album that is both confident in it's full-bodied, dramatic sound, and vulnerable enough to make you feel something when you listen. Something that you can relate to, and something that makes you want to pay attention. I posted my favorite two songs a while ago, but those links have expired. So if you missed them, check out my third favorite.

The Rest - Modern Time Travel (Necessities)

Cage - "I Never Knew You", "Hell Oh", and "It's The 80's Again"

I don't know how many of you P&P readers are Cage fans, but I've liked his style ever since I heard him talking about twisting leak and scalping motherfuckers on "Agent Orange". As an artist (and a person from what I've read), Cage has matured a lot. He's still got the dark and slightly demented imagery on lock, but his songs have gone from having shock value to having artistic value. I'm looking forward to the full length Depart From Me on Def Jux at the end of June, but until then, here's a few of my favorite tracks from the I Never Knew You EP. Thanks to Subterranean Blog.

Cage - I Never Knew You

Cage - Hell Oh

Cage - It's The 80's Again

SIDD [Stagger]

via Design Milk

When is an earthquake happy to take responsibility [for splitting furniture] ? When it ends up looking like this [!] SIDD [found in Constance bay,Ottawa] takes pride in the uniqueness N time it takes to create furniture [such as this] the work is [cutting] edge N I hope people aren't cut down the middle as far as if this is good [or not] It took the man [or woman] that made it [quite] some time to finish this sh[x]t; thoughts on the bookshelf [?]

Eyedea and Abilities To Drop New Album in July

No new music to share, but the first Eyedea and Abilities album in 5 years is worth a post.

A duo thoroughly steeped in hip-hop accolades, the Minnesota-based duo Eyedea and Abilities have returned with their brand new album By The Throat, out July 21st on Rhymesayers Entertainment. Their first album since the breakout 2004 release E&A, By The Throat's songs range from intensely personal topics to the more esoteric (quantum mechanics). The end result is leaps and bounds beyond what MC Eyedea is perhaps best known for, his prowess as a battle rapper (winner of HBO's Blaze Battle, Scribble Jam and several others). DJ Abilities, also a well-known battle vet and contributor to El-P's now-classic Fantastic Damage, adds heavily to the sonic soundscape of this album, which advances beyond boom-bap hip-hop into rock-fueled guitar riffs, gritty production and melodic songwriting.

Eyedea and Abilities were instrumental in the wave of independent hip-hop that includes Atmosphere, El-P, Aesop Rock, Living Legends and several other seminal acts. By The Throat is their most progressive and refined effort to date.

E & A will be performing at Rhymesayers' Soundset '09 on May 24th and will be headlining a tour in the fall of 2009. They have also been confirmed for the following Rock the Bells dates this summer.

06.27 - Chicago, IL @ First Midwest Bank Amphitheater
06.28 - Detroit, MI @ DTE Energy Music Theatre
07.05 - Toronto, ON @ Molson Amphitheater
07.12 - Washington DC @ Merriweather Post Pavilion
07.18 - Boston, MA @ Comcast Center |
07.19 - New York, NY @ Jones Beach Amphitheater
08.01 - Vancouver, BC @ Deer Lake Park
08.06 - Denver, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheater
08.08 - Los Angeles, CA @ San Manuel Amphitheater
08.09 - San Francisco, CA @ Shoreline Amphitheater

EYEDEA & ABILITIES ON MYSPACE

RHYMESAYERS

New! Regina Spektor - Blue Lips

Here's the second track (that I've heard) from Far, out June 23rd. The first song "Laughing With" got very mixed reactions, but at least it got a reaction. I'm not sure if this one will do the same.

Regina Spektor - Blue Lips

New! Eva Feat. Lupe Fiasco - "Slow Down"

Here's a fresh joint from Eva featuring my homie Lupe called "Slow Down". This 19 year old pop singer has a nice voice. Lu delivers a dope 16 for this bouncey track. I can definately see her making some noise in the near future.

Eva Ft. Lupe Fiasco - "Slow Down" (mp3)

New! Black Eyed Peas - "Imma Be"

New joint from the Black Eyed Peas called "Imma Be". Real nice bounce, got me dancing! Real fun record!! Off of their upcoming album titled *The E.N.D.*

Black Eyed Peas - "Imma Be" (mp3)

The E.N.D.
June 9th

Music Video! Cage - "I Never Knew You"

I heard this song when Cage's people leaked it accidentally, and I immediately liked it. Cage has gone through some pretty drastic changes in the past years, but even fans of the old Cage will probably dig this dark, twisted, and slightly disturbing track. The video is pretty cool too, minus/especially Cage's crazy eyes. Depart From Me is set to drop June 29th. Saw it at Carpe Noctem.

Music Video! The Killers - "The World We Live In"

Here is the video from The Killers' "The World We Live In" from Day & Age. Being on twitter is funny because you end up hearing about really random stuff that doesn't always make sense. Before I'd watched this video, I'd heard that Brandon Flowers has a shiny suit. Then I watched the video.

New! Charles Hamilton Ft. Crooked I - "Tears Of Fire"

New joint that may be on Charles 1st LP, *This Perfect Life*, called "Tears Of Fire" featuring one quarter of the slaughter, Crooked I.
Still trying to figure out if *This Perfect Life* will be an official album, or something given away for free. Idk!

Charles Hamilton Ft. Crooked I - "Tears Of Fire" (mp3)

New! Wyclef - We Made It (Prod. The Runners)

Some new Wyclef with production by The Runners, so you know it's good. Always down for Wyclef's genre fusing. Vocals on this one remind me of Mavado at points. Check it out.

Wyclef - We Made It

New! RaVaughn (?) ft. Lil Wayne - Revolver (Madonna Reference Track HQ Rerecorded)

Here is that Madonna reference track with re-recorded Weezy vocals in a higher quality. I've heard a couple names being thrown around as to who the singer singing Madonna's parts is. RaVaughn seems to be the most likely candidate according to reliable sources. Anyone with good voice recognition wanna check the MySpace and let me know your findings?

Here's some more news via MadonnaTribe:

"I did record the original female demo 'Revolver'", RaVaughn confirmed to our friend Francesco, adding that "The Jackie Boyz" wrote it and asked me to come demo it for them. Los of the Jackie Boys recorded it originally and they wanted a female vocal on it so I went in and did it."

Deducing that "Revolver" reached Madonna when DJ Frank E submitted it to her while recently working together in the studio for her Greatest Hits package, the song had been already submitted (and probably turned down) by a few artists: "It was said to be pitched to Katy Perry and Flo-Rida, he was supposed to rap on it", RaVaughn told our friend. Commenting about her demo that leaked onto the internet RaVaughn said: "I didn't even know a lot of people heard the demo. I knew it got leaked, but wasn't aware that so many people were in to it!"

Sidenote: I've seen in quite a few places that the singer is "Totes". Pretty sure I started that rumor because I didn't know totes meant totally. Luis said to me "It's TOTES not Madonna". So I posted up that the singer might be Totes. I took it down minutes later, realizing my ridiculous mistake, but now I've seen the rumor in multiple places and even tagged on a some mp3s. The internet is crazy.

RaVaughn(?) ft. Lil Wayne - Revolver (Madonna Reference Track)

New! Young Chris - Class Of My Own

Young Chris goes in over Asher Roth's "Lark On My Go Kart". I like this beat, but can't really get into Asher talking about blumpkins and Saved By The Bell females, so this one works for me. Off his upcoming mixtape called The Network.

Young Chris - Class Of My Own

P&P Best of the Week

Here is some noteworthy music posted throughout the week. That Danger Mouse and Sparklehorse song has quickly won over my heart. Until "Symphonies" comes out in full, "Ecstasy" has been my Dan Black fix. The new/old Modest Mouse song makes me excited to see what else we haven't heard from Isaac and the gang. Bat For Lashes comes out with another great song that I can listen to before going to sleep. Eminem hits us with two bonus tracks that most people are liking better than 90% of the album. Tony Williams gets on the "Amazing" remix, which baits bloggers world wide to say corny things about how amazing it is. Weezer covers MGMT and Lady Gaga and makes it sound natural. 'Clef and Timbo mesh styles on the fun/serious "More Bottles". Oh yeah, and Mr. Hudson and Kanye West's "Supernova" has been making huge waves.

My friend sent me this picture a few weeks ago and I still laugh whenever I see it.

Danger Mouse & Sparklehorse - Insane Lullaby (ft. James Mercer of the Shins)

Dan Black - Ecstasy

Modest Mouse - Satellite Skin

Bat For Lashes - Wilderness

Eminem - Careful What You Wish For

Eminem - My Darling

Kanye West ft. Tony Williams & Young Jeezy - Amazing (Remix)

Weezer - Kids/Poker Face

Wyclef ft. Timbaland - More Bottles

Mr. Hudson ft. Kanye West - Supernova

New! Magic Wands - "Black Magic Crystal Fighter" (Remix)

Fresh off of the Nashville duo's latest EP, *Magic Love & Dreams*, here's the remix to "Black Magic". Dope cut! You can either download it or stream it below.

Magic Wands - "Black Magic Crystal Fighter" [Remix] (mp3)

New! Trey Songz - "Songz Medley"

My favorite R&B artist, Trey Songz, goes over 3 different tracks in this medley. He sings over Young Money's "Every Girl", Ciara's "Never Ever" & Pleasure P's "Boyfriend #2" to make one solid joint called "Songz Medley".

Trey Songz - "Songz Medley" (mp3)

Video! Jazz Ft. SeDrew Price - "Party Hard"

JAZZ "Party Hard" from Trent Babbington on Vimeo.

Spotted this @ the dopehouse. I've never heard of any of these dudes before, but decided to check out the video. Damn, I'm glad I did. This song is bananas. I'm definately about to look & see if they have the mp3 for it so I can download it.

Not too sure on Jazz info but you can check out SeDrew here.