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EW names “The College Dropout” album of the decade; Kanye blushes

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Entertainment Weekly has named Kanye West’s “The College Dropout” album of the decade.  “The 2004 debut from West — a revolutionarily relatable rapper who also happened to be a beatmaking genius — was accepted into the hip-hop canon instantly, no diploma needed.”

West was quick to comment (in all caps, mind you) on this special occasion on his blog.  It’s pasted in its entirety after the break.

The following albums round out the top ten:

1. The College Dropout, Kanye West (2004)
2. The Blueprint, Jay-Z (2001)
3. Kid A, Radiohead (2000)
4. Stankonia, OutKast (2000)
5. Love And Theft, Bob Dylan (2001)
6. Home, The Dixie Chicks (2002)
7. Funeral, The Arcade Fire (2004)
8. I Am… Sasha Fierce, Beyoncé (2008)
9. FutureSex/LoveSounds, Justin Timberlake, (2006)
10. You Are Free, Cat Power (2003)

[Via EW; KanyeBlog; RapRadar]

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Music video: OK Go: “WTF”

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OK Go is jumping off the treadmill and into a strange new world with their lastest video titled, “WTF.”  It uses the same “datamashing” or compression artifact technology used in Kanye West’s “Welcome to Heartbreak” music video.  OK Go is expected to drop their next album, Of the Blue Colour of the Sky, this January.  “WTF” is available as a single on iTunes.

[Via KanyeBlog]

Music video: Shakira – Did It Again (Featuring Kid Cudi)

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Sure, I’ve already posted the music video to Shakira’s “Did It Again” when it first came out.  But here’s a new version featuring Kid Cudi in the remix.  And look at it this way: this just gives you a reason to watch Shakira shake her hips and jump around on a bed again.  Win-win.

She Wolf is in stores now.

[Via KanyeBlog]

Kid Cudi: Grammy nominations, upcoming album, Freestyle

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Rapper Kid Cudi has received three Grammy nods: Best Rap Solo Performance for Day ‘n’ Nite; Best Rap Song for Day ‘n’ Nite; and Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for Make Her Say (Featuring Common and Kanye West).  His freshman album Man on the Moon: The End of Day deserves album of the year, but that’s just me (and probably a whole lot of other people, but whatever).  Be sure to check out the 2010 Grammy Awards on January 31 at 8PM on CBS.

Kid Cudi recently sat down with MTV News and shared some information about his forthcoming sophomore album called Cudder:

Cudder, I already got five tracks locked in. We got Snoop, we got Pharrell. I just was in the studio with him. We got Jim Jonsin. I did a record with him. I’m gonna get back in the studio with him. Trying to get the right amount of hit records on this. It’s gonna be the complete opposite of what Man on the Moon was. Man on the Moon was so serious. This one is gonna be more playful and fun. It’s about having a good time.”

People reaching out to me wanting to collab is so bugged out.  I remember when nobody wanted to do any song with me, let alone listen to my sh–. It’s been humbling since Kanye reached out. People seek my creativity; that’s dope. I don’t do the normal sh–. I don’t make the normal songs. So when people reach out, that means they’re on the same frequency.”

Definitely looking forward to Cudder.  For now, though, Cudi wishes us happy holidays with a freshly cooked freestyle called “cudderisback.”  Stream it below and download it here.

[audio: Kid Cudi – cudderisback.mp3]

[Via DatNewCudi, here, here, & here; MTV News]

Mixtape: Lupe Fiasco – “Enemy of the State: A Love Story”

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Lupe Fiasco is back.  Though previous album ventures like LupE.N.D., The Great American Rap Album, and LASERS have yet to come to fruition, rapper Lupe Fiasco has no intention leaving his followers empty handed.  “Enemy of the State” is a rockin’ mixtape and proves that he’s still got it.  Interestingly, the original mixtape was released in cassette-style format (continuous start to finish).  If you want that verison, click here.  A traditional separated track-by-track version dropped later; click here for this version.  Tracklist after the break.

[Via 2DopeBoys; KanyeBlog]

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Touch DJ turns your iPhone/iPod touch into a highly functional turntable

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Amidio has created the “world’s first” true DJ software for the iPhone and iPod touch with Touch DJ.  This app allows you to use your own MP3 or M4A files to create your own DJ mixes; this includes the ability to scratch and loop as well as manipulate positioning, equalization, effects, and pitch.  Very neat stuff.  Touch DJ is available in the App Store right now for $19.99.  Peek after the break for a demonstration.

[Via Engadget]

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Discover new music: kent – “Töntarna”

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kent hails from the great land of Sweden.  There they are a very popular alternative rock group.  They’ve actually been around since the 90’s, but with their latest turn to indie electro-pop things are starting to heat up again for this eclectic group.  EW compares them to the “likes of MGMT, Friendly Fires, Phoenix” with an electro-pop flair, and I couldn’t agree more.  “Töntarna” is the first single off their forthcoming album tited Röd.  It’s available for preorder at Amazon.  Check ’em out!

[Via EW]