—->http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYZ78FXTdiY
Great song, fun music video. Fergie is looking good here. And watch out for the special guest who pops in at time mark 2:22.
Category Archives: Music
Eminem goes to rehab, brings us Relapse
Slim Shady is back. It has been four years since Eminem’s last studio album, Encore. Where has he been, you ask? Back in the summer of 2005, Eminem was forced to cancel the European part of his “Anger Management Tour” due to an addiction to sleeping pills. Later, he re-married and then re-divorced his ex-wife Kimberly Scott andhe lost one of his close friends and fellow rapper DeShawn Holton (who was shot). Due to all of this pain in his life, he “relapsed” and became addicted to many kinds of prescription drugs. This was a very dark period in his life. In 2007, he was hospitalized due to an overdose. After taking a 12-step program to rid his addictions, it has been reported that he has been sober since April 2008. And this is where the history lesson ends. Look after the break (click “more…”) for the full review. Continue reading Eminem goes to rehab, brings us Relapse
The E.nergy N.ever D.ies, it doesn't
I just listened to the new Black Eyed Peas’ album, The E.N.D, in its entirety. It is a great collection of ecclectic beats and catchy, modern lyrics from will.i.am, Fergie, Taboo, and apl.de.ap. Singles “Boom Boom Pow” and “I Gotta Feeling” are obviously big highlights from the album. However, there are other notable songs that should be mentioned. These include “Missing You,” “Electric City,” and “Now Generation.” The E.N.D. is very different from the first two albums from the Black Eyed Peas, in a good way. The songs are built around autotune tweaks and heavy bass beats. People could say the album was made to be played in clubs; although this is a valid opinion, I believe it is definitely good enough to be listened to on your iPod or blasted through your car stereo. It is a fun album and worth a listen. Click here to preview, purchase and download The E.N.D.. Check after the break (click “more…”) for a bonus! Continue reading The E.nergy N.ever D.ies, it doesn't
THE LONELY ISLAND :: The Ultimate Collection
The dudes. Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone, Akiva Schaffer. You know Andy from Saturday Night Live. His two friends, Jorm and Kiv, are writers for the show. Together they are known as The Lonely Island.
They started as writers for the MTV Movie Awards. Fellow SNL cast member Jimmy Fallon discovered them when he hosted the MTV Movie Awards many years ago. The rest is history.
The Dudes are known for their genius work in the SNL Digital Shorts. It started with “Lettuce,” hit a strong stride with “Jizz in my Pants” and “I’m on a Boat” (feat. T-Pain), and has let to their latest creations, “Motherlover” and “Cool Guys Don’t Look at Explosions.” That lastest video was shown during the 2009 MTV Movie Awards, which Andy Samberg hosted.
Their debut comic album Incredibad is a must-buy. Songs include “Dick in a Box,” “Natalie’s Rap,” “Space Olympics,” and others you may not have heard before, including “Sax Man” (feat. Jack Black) and their retrospective piece, “Incredibad.” Not only is every song funny, but each has its own creative hip-hop beat that beautifully and hilariously mocks the hip-hop and rap genres. Utilizing auto-tune over their witty verses, the Dudes have created a unique work of art that stems from their personal lives and today’s society. Simply put, it is very funny, good music. Preview and purchase it on iTunes here.
Check after the break (click “more…”) for a large collection of some of my favorite songs and videos by The Lonely Island. Also, be sure to check out their YouTube page for all of their work. Some of their early videos (pre-SNL) are hilarious. Keep it coming, Dudes. Continue reading THE LONELY ISLAND :: The Ultimate Collection
Auto-Tuning the News – Pure Brilliance
Michael Gregory and his team of comedians have taken YouTube by storm with their creation of “Auto-Tune the News.” Put simply, these group of kids take televised news (mostly political news), manipulate it with auto-tune (think T-Pain style), and put it all on top of catchy beats. The guys themselves (and one girl) pop in and out of the videos, too, adding their own touch to each song. So far, they have created four Auto-Tune the News videos that are posted on YouTube. I have posted my two favorite videos above; the other two can be found embedded after the break. Sit back, relax, and get ready to laugh, bob your head to some catchy tunes, and maybe even learn a thing or two. Also, be sure to check out where you might have seen the creator of Auto-Tune the News in the past…on American Idol! All after the break. Enjoy. (Who knew Katie Couric was a good singer? I still have it in my head–“very thin ice, very thin ice.”) Continue reading Auto-Tuning the News — Pure Brilliance
Eminem teaches Jimmy Kimmel to rap
Briefcase Joe, a rapper in the making.
Single: Chrishan featuring Lil Wanye – "Bitch Look At Me Now"
Chrishan is an up-and-coming rapper whose first single off his freshman album is coming out July 7th. Check the link out for a sneak preview of the single, “Bitch Look At Me Now” which features a verse from Lil Wayne, after the break. It’s a great song, with a catchy and distinguishable beat. Let us know what you think in the comments.
[Via LilWHQ]
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Single: Mr Hudson (Featuring Kanye West) – "Supernova"
This new single from the new G.O.O.D.-label artist Mr Hudson is crazy good. Mark my words–this song is going to be a hit when it is officially released as a single on the radio and iTunes. Download “Supernova” here.
Mr Hudson hails from London, England. His new album, Straight No Chaser, is expected to be released on August 3rd. He is currently working on finalizing the album and making the music video to “Supernova.” The picture above is a still from the shoot. After the break, check out the already-released music video of another song off the album, “There Will Be Tears.” Also, there will be some more images from the “Supernova” music video.
[Images via Hypebeast]
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G4TV's Kevin Pereira drumming to "Amazing"
Here’s a video of G4’s “Attack of the Show” host Kevin Pereira playing the drums to Kanye West’s “Amazing.” Although he admits “the drums are way too busy for this track,” it is still an awesome feat. Check it out.
[Via Kevin’s blog]
DJ Hero, from the maker's of Guitar Hero
Video game publisher Activision let loose the official website for DJ Hero, their latest effort in bringing musical instruments into the living room for mass audiences. On the website you will find the official E3 trailer for the game, plus new stills and videos of in-game action. The game will ship this fall for Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Nintendo Wii, and Playstation 2 for $119.99. The bundle will include the game and the turnable/cross fader peripheral. GameStop has started taking preorders. Also of importance is the announcement of Jay-Z and Eminem’s contribution to the game. A special edition of the game will come with “the rappers’ new greatest-hits CDs, possibly including previously unreleased tracks, plus an advanced version of the controller, a DJ stand, and metal traveling case.” Check out IGN’s article on DJ Hero and their exclusive video interview with an Activision rep; he shows off the accessory and how it is going to work.
[Image via IGN; quote via USA Today]
Music Video: Lady Gaga does it again with "Paparazzi"
Lady Gaga is know for her outlandish looks, wardrobe, and overall style. In this new music video for her song “Paparazzi,” she takes it all a step further and create a nine minute long story that captures what she (and probably many other celebtrities) goes through living a life of always looking over your shoulder (and having trust issues). The music video is very well made, edited, and choreographed. Take a look for yourself after the break. Continue reading Music Video: Lady Gaga does it again with "Paparazzi"
Kid Cudi makes it official
In his latest blog post, rapper Kid Cudi officially dropped the title of his freshman album. The highly anticipated album was originally called “Man on the Moon: The Guardians.” Cudi decided to replace the subtitle, publically announcing the as-of-now official name of the album, “Man on the Moon: End of Day.” It is slated to be released later this summer, on August 25th.
To whet your appetite for the time being, do yourself a favor and download the two Kid Cudi mixtapes right now. They are both available for free via these websites.
Kid Cudi – “A Kid Named Cudi” – Produced by Plain Pat and Emile
Kid Cudi – “Dat Kid From Cleveland” – Presented by DJ-EV and datnewcudi.com