Jammies

Here are a few songs that I am into at the moment. Would you mind if I shared with you? Oh you DO mind? You have something else to do? HOW RUDE! Anyway here we go. Up first is Dr Dre's latest protege Kendrick Lamar. He's been bubbling for the past couple of years and his debut Aftermath album is supposed to be coming out later this year. This is his first official single "Swimming Pools (Drank)". Kendrick has an amazing way with words and storytelling. Almost every song I have heard from him has substance to it. It is in no way preachy, more like a case study. He is something that is well needed it today's (mainstream) hip hop. Up next Zebra(f-ing)Katz ft Njena Reddd Foxxx "Ima Read". This song is EVERYTHING!!! "Ima chop that b!tch, Ima slice that b!tch, Ima ice that b!tch" YASSS! The library is CLOSED Lastly, this song is my guilty pleasure song. If you have not heard of Kreayshawn well let me try to give you a short summary. Random white girl from Oakland who directs videos and "raps". She came to youtube fame last year for her song "Gucci Gucci" and from that one song she signed a rumored 1 million dollar record contract. Since then she has had a series of fails (starting 'beef' with Rick Ross, harshly criticized stage performances) and embarrassments (several dismal freestyle sessions) But girl still has an album to make and a contract to fulfill right? So I guess this is her ofiicial official first single "Go Hard". When I first saw this video I cringed. I mean lets face it, this chick can't rap for sh!t. Then something started happening, I started nodding my head. This song is friggin catchy I can't lie. Plus its an eye catching video, and she's a cute girl, that'll get you everywhere. So sit back, drop your inhibitions and actually enjoy this.

Current Obsession

Jammies

This is Santi's new single "Disperate Youth". Now THIS is the Santigold that I love. Her first single I was not a big fan of, but this right here is that jam. The countdown to her new album Master of My Make Believe is on, and I can hardly wait. Enjoy.

BONUS: Here is Santi and the making of her album cover. Sidenote: How hot does she look in that gold get up? Get it guuuurrrl


This song I stumbled upon while working at the radio station. I was making my rounds around the stations and I heard this pumping out the speakers at 96X. At first I thought it might be a new Weezer song, alas it was not. It was Jeff the Brotherhood and the song "Bummer". The song definitely gives me a Weezer feeling with a little bit of Grunge too, I would definitely be bumping this when the weather gets warmer (what am I talking the weather is already warm) Anyways I think I'm going to check out their album Champion.

I Miss You Man: Kittie

The other day I was going through my rolodex of cd's and I came across an unmarked burned disk. I put the disk into iTunes and it turned out to be Kittie's second album Oracle. Needless to say I had a very nostalgic moment. Kittie was a teenage all girl metal outlet (from canada!) with its peak prominence taking place in the early 00's. Kittie was basically living my rock and roll dreams. When I first started playing guitar at 16 my BFF Shelaine and I would sit in my basement (her playing the bass) and try to play Kittie songs (and also Sum41, don't ask). Kittie was a bad azz group of girls who could roll with the big boys (they toured with Sevendust,and Slipknot among many others). Unfortunately I never got a chance to see them live, I'm kind of glad though because I would just been so jealous of them. Like I said before they were living my dream. Now through countless changing band members (with sisters Morgan and Mercedes Lander being the only constant members) Kittie is still recording, touring and kicking your face in. I salute you Kittie, I salute you.



*Fallon was my idol, for real*

Swag to the Max

M.I.A. has finally graced us with her presence. It seems that MIA has been popping up all of a sudden this week not only with this video but her feature on a new Madonna song (umm random). No complaints here. This is her "new" single which is actually a track from her VICKI LEEKZ mixtape that came out almost 2 years ago. I don't know anything about a new album yet but I'll keep you posted. Anyways this video is super swag to the max.

Yay!

Finally my beloved Santigold has come out with a new song "Big Mouth" which means that her sophmore album Master of My Make Believe will actually be coming out this year JOY!

And just for kicks check out my post about going to the Santigold concert in '09

Jammies

These are a couple of my current jammies. Up first is Machine Gun Kelly's first official music video for the song "Wild Boy" ft Waka Flocka Flame


Up next is a new project from the OFWGKTA camp. The Internet is the combo of sole lady of OF Syd the Kid, Matt Martians of the Super 3 and Left Brain of Mellowhype. This song is "Cocaine"

Denise Huxtable...

The Original Brooklyn Hipster. Get into it.


Hipster angst with Yuppie parents at its finest.

Jammie of the Day

Skylar Grey. You don't know the face. You probably know the name. You've definitely heard the voice. Over the past couple of years she has sang on and penned some mega hits for Eminem, Dr. Dre, Diddy and Lupe Fiasco. Now its her time to come out of the shadows. Her song "Dance Without You" is giving me mid 90s post grunge fever! Im talking Shirley Manson, Sneaker Pimps, Nine Inch Nails Downward Spiral era, Marilyn Manson Anti Christ Superstar vibe, but way more poppier. In other words im loving this song right now. If this is what her whole project is going to sound like, count me in!

Girl Crush.

Courtney Love maybe a flaming steaming pile of hot mess now, but let's face she has always been a hot mess. Despite that you can not deny the music this woman made in her heyday. AND she almost married Edward Norton!!! Ms. Love is the quadruple OG hot mess rock goddess and for that I will always have a special place sectioned off in my heart for her.

Download These

Well it is officially spring now and its time to break out some of those feel good the weather is getting nicer jammies. Right now these are a couple of my faves that you should give a listen too.

Up first is Kid Sister's Kiss Kiss Kiss Mixtape. This mixtape was released months ago but I finally got around to listening to it and man it is a perfect dance record. You can literally put this on at a party and let the whole thing ride. If you are not familiar with Kid Sister and how she reps the whole rap/dance/house movement, this will be a great intro. You can download it here
Here is one of the songs "Gucci Rag Top" ft Gucci Mane


Next is Childish Gambino. Childish Gambino is the brainchild of writer/comedian/actor Donald Glover who currently stars in NBC's "Community". I know you may groan at the fact of an actor or comedian making music, especially rap music, but Donald does this exceptionally well. Especially since he is simply being himself, he's a black nerd and he waves that flag proudly. And yes I am in love with him. You can download the Childish Gambino EP here
And here is the video for the single "Freaks and Geeks"

Jammie of the day

I posted this video on facebook a few weeks ago but I just had to put it on the blog cause I loved it so much. This song was bought to my attention by a coworker of mine and he found this live vid. Cyndi Lauper covered this Prince song for her debut album and BOTH versions are awesemazeballs.

Happy Belated Birthday To

Fran Drescher! Her birthday was yesterday and I just wanted to kick a shout out to The Nanny. The Nanny is one of my fave shows. It had all the ingredients:
Funny British people (Niles and Mr Sheffield)
The running joke (CeCe)
Bratty yet endearing children whom really didnt get in the way of the show.
Broadway greats and random celebrity guest.
Yetta.
Sexual tension between employee and employer
And last but not least Fran Drescher herself.
So happy 53 birthday Fran, your still a banga.

Happy Birthday To..

JOAN JETT! All hail Joan of Rock-adia!

Girl Crush(es)

I love Robyn! Robyn has been around for ages it seems. You may remember her from her 90s hit "Show Me Love" but in the past few years she has reemerged with a pop electro sound that is pretty dern infectious. This is her new jank "Dancing on my own" not to be confused with "Dancing with myself" shout outs to Billy Idol. Anywho here's the video.

Robyn 'Dancing On My Own' (Official Video) from Robyn on Vimeo.

My second girl crush is Kelis. I love Kelis! When I first saw her video for "Caught out there" I was immediately intrigued. Despite her being in the news these days more for her personal woes and not her music she still stays ahead of the curve. She is the OG weird chick, recognize heaux! Her new album Flesh Tones is already out in the UK, I think it will be out in the states June. Here is the video for her single "Acapella"

So your wondering "Well this is a random post" well not exactly. I follow Kelis on twitter and saw a conversation she was having with Robyn. Look like they may be doing a tour together! That'll be awesmazing, hope they at least come through DC.
Bonus Video: Kelis "Young Fresh and New" from the good ol days when Kelis and the Neptunes were still on speaking terms :sigh: they should collab again!

Girl Crush

I am dedicating this post to the baddest biatch to EVER hit yo television screen.

Claire Mother-effin Huxtable!
She's a lawyer who has five kids,a bangin body, can sing and dance, and she keeps Cliff sassified. She is the ultimate five star chick. There is really nothing else that needs to be said. Good night.

Yes!

I dont know what made me think of this song, but its my jam. I cant wait to get a new iPod cause this needs to be on there. Ladies and Genitalias Tina Turner...

Sunday Gold: Musical 3!

So I just wanted to dump off some more videos from the Santigold show last sunday. Mostly for me so I can see them without having to break out the camera. These vids are not long, or great in quality, but they're mine so they're awesome. Up first a lil lil lil bit of "Lights Out"
And then...somebody made it rain and the intro to "Get it Up"


And that's about it for the videos, a nice to relive that show, it was a good one, the next show im looking forward too is Kid Cudi/ Asher Roth (without the asher roth part) just found out that 88 Keys will be opening niiiiice.

Sunday Gold: Electric Bugaloo

Alright so here we go, Im finally getting around to tell you about the Sanitgold show on sunday. As I have previously posted on my way into work early sunday morning I heard about on the radio and I immediately flipped out and checked my bank account to make sure I had enough fundz which I did. Got off of work and purchased the tickets. Enough of that let's get to the show. Up first in the line up was this chick Amanda Blank, she's from Philly and her musical style reminds me of Peaches, I enjoyed much, she was bad a$$. Up next was Trouble Andrew whom I have heard because of the cameo on Santi's song "I'm A Lady" turns out this is actually fiance. He has been snowboarding for a while and turned to music. I REALLY liked his set, on twitter I think I said something along the lines of "Santigold update #2 trouble andrew was dope like stoner skater snowboarder thug music i dug." So yeah, I enjoyed it so much I brought the album after the show was over and me likey, my brother bought a Trouble Andrew shirt too, so I guess he likey as well. I love this dudes swagger.





Alright so after what seemed like an extrrrreeemely long wait Santigold finally came out, here's the video of her coming out and my screaming like a teeny bopper, have your barf bag next to you, its shaky.
So she performed every single song from her debut record and some including songs from a mixtape which I didnt know about and a Cure cover. Turns out she had the stomach flu!!! And she still came on stage and put on an absolutely amazing show. The best part of the night however was my brother going on stage and dancing with her during "Creator", ohhh that made his life!! In this vid watch the kid in the green shirt that's my brova Tyrone aka Kid Nyva aka Popjaye
So overall it was an excellent show from top to bottom. Even Santigold was surprised how cool and diverse the crowd, I guess cause it's the 'south' but this is a special area and she needs to come here again!




And. I'm. Done.

Sunday Gold

So I promised to post about the Santigold show that I went to on sunday, but like the bonehead I am I forgot my camera with fuzzy pictures and shaky videos at home. I dont feel right writing about the show without the pics so as soon as I get home from work I'm going to put my camera in my bag so I wont forget it, and will do the full write up tomorrow. But to wet you pallet a bit I would just say it was AMAZING, smack yo gums on that till tomorrow.
Note: I know the tag says SanTOgold, and she now goes by SanTIgold, but the tag is pre-existing and I dont feel like going back and changing them just yet so yeah.