Beastie Boys - Intergalactic
- from the album Hello Nasty (1998)
Now, I was too young to get into the Beastie Boys when they exploded in the hip-hop scene during the 1980s, but I've always been a fan since I first heard their music back in junior high. When I was starting to get into hip-hop music, I was drawn to tracks like "Brass Monkey" and who can't forget "Sabotage"(soo ill!).
On a real note though, I heard earlier today about the news of Adam Yauch's (aka MCA) passing due to cancer. A very, very sad day for hip-hop and their fans, which is why I wanted to dedicate this post to him and the Beastie Boys crew.
If you're a fan of real hip-hop then you gotta know the history of the Beastie Boys as they were true pioneers of the genre helping put hip-hop on the map. Let's bow our heads for a moment of LOUDNESS, embrace their music, and let it live on forever. Music will always bring him back with us...
#RIPMCA
Friday, May 4, 2012
Monday, April 23, 2012
Day 258: Taking off in the states - The Airplane Boys (Music Video)
The Airplane Boys - Beau Monde
beau monde: Fashionable society.
Since establishing themselves in their hometown of Toronto, Canada, The Airplane Boys have been gaining more recognition in the states lately -- with their growing presence making it all the way here to Los Angeles, CA.
More info and some pics of ABP at Coachella after the jump...
beau monde: Fashionable society.
Since establishing themselves in their hometown of Toronto, Canada, The Airplane Boys have been gaining more recognition in the states lately -- with their growing presence making it all the way here to Los Angeles, CA.
More info and some pics of ABP at Coachella after the jump...
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Day 257: Don't sleep on Casey Veggies - Customized Greatly 3 (#CG3)
Casey Veggies - Verified
I just copped the new Casey Veggies mixtape, Customized Greatly 3, which you can download for free from his website right here: caseyveggies.com #CG3
More after the jump...
I just copped the new Casey Veggies mixtape, Customized Greatly 3, which you can download for free from his website right here: caseyveggies.com #CG3
More after the jump...
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Day 256: For the women, weed, and weather... welcome to LA - Kendrick Lamar x Dr. Dre (Audio)
Kendrick Lamar - The Recipe ft. Dr. Dre
- On itunes right here
The West has been catching fire lately with all these dope tracks coming out from various WestCoast artists, and this one definitely raised the bar... Kendrick and Dre reppin for Los Angeles on this smooth-sounding beat.
Perfect timing with this track as LA is literally starting to warm up with the Cali sunshine blazin, and everybody's starting to rock their springtime gear & bringing out their finest shades. I would say this song brought the heat back to LA.. finally.
You gotta be asking yourself, how come I can't find a download link to get this HOT track? Well, I've noticed a lot of those file sharing sites are getting shut down 1 by 1 or really limiting their usage since the whole Megaupload incident... All good tho, you can buy it like the rest of us #Isupportgoodmusic
I can't wait to see them both perform at Coachella coming up in a few weeks. I really hope they blow this song up at Coachella.. #CANTWAIT
- On itunes right here
The West has been catching fire lately with all these dope tracks coming out from various WestCoast artists, and this one definitely raised the bar... Kendrick and Dre reppin for Los Angeles on this smooth-sounding beat.
Perfect timing with this track as LA is literally starting to warm up with the Cali sunshine blazin, and everybody's starting to rock their springtime gear & bringing out their finest shades. I would say this song brought the heat back to LA.. finally.
You gotta be asking yourself, how come I can't find a download link to get this HOT track? Well, I've noticed a lot of those file sharing sites are getting shut down 1 by 1 or really limiting their usage since the whole Megaupload incident... All good tho, you can buy it like the rest of us #Isupportgoodmusic
I can't wait to see them both perform at Coachella coming up in a few weeks. I really hope they blow this song up at Coachella.. #CANTWAIT
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Day 255: One of those "I don't giva f#ck" type songs - Schoolboy Q x A$VP Rocky (Music Video)
Schoolboy Q - Hands on the Wheel ft. A$VP Rocky
"Crush a bit, little bit, roll it up, take a hit.."
Not sure how I let this one pass me by, but I'm glad I was able to find this track when I did. It's Schoolboy Q reppin TDE with the quickly-growing Harlem native, A$VP Rocky.
The instrumental on the track is mad sik, and I like how it's mixed all together with the uptempo drums, different/unique blend of instrument sounds, and the background vocals/chorus is really what did it for me.
Now, don't let the literal aspect of the lyrics influence you to go out and rage your brains out like them, but I'm sure what they're trying to tell us is to go let loose once in a while and have a good time however you choose to. Sometimes you just need to get your mind off of sh*t, ya kno.. press that reset button.
"Crush a bit, little bit, roll it up, take a hit.."
Not sure how I let this one pass me by, but I'm glad I was able to find this track when I did. It's Schoolboy Q reppin TDE with the quickly-growing Harlem native, A$VP Rocky.
The instrumental on the track is mad sik, and I like how it's mixed all together with the uptempo drums, different/unique blend of instrument sounds, and the background vocals/chorus is really what did it for me.
Now, don't let the literal aspect of the lyrics influence you to go out and rage your brains out like them, but I'm sure what they're trying to tell us is to go let loose once in a while and have a good time however you choose to. Sometimes you just need to get your mind off of sh*t, ya kno.. press that reset button.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Day 254: In a WestCoast State of Mind - Game x Kendrick Lamar (Music Video)
The Game - The City ft. Kendrick Lamar
"I'm sick of mo--f--ers talking about the West died..."
- The Game
One of my recent favorite tracks from The Game which features the rising & super-talented artist, Kendrick Lamar.
I feel like the West is slowly starting to creep back into the mainstream Hip-Hop/Rap scene with so many new artists holding it down for Cali: Dom Kennedy, Casey Veggies, Terrace Martin, Jay Rock, and so many others. While I'm still trying to expand my ear for different styles of music, I'll always keep it true to WestCoast Hip-Hop.
If you like this song then go grab a copy of The Game's recent album, The R.E.D. Album.
Watch out for the #RespectTheWest movement.. it's only the beginning...
"I'm sick of mo--f--ers talking about the West died..."
- The Game
One of my recent favorite tracks from The Game which features the rising & super-talented artist, Kendrick Lamar.
I feel like the West is slowly starting to creep back into the mainstream Hip-Hop/Rap scene with so many new artists holding it down for Cali: Dom Kennedy, Casey Veggies, Terrace Martin, Jay Rock, and so many others. While I'm still trying to expand my ear for different styles of music, I'll always keep it true to WestCoast Hip-Hop.
If you like this song then go grab a copy of The Game's recent album, The R.E.D. Album.
Watch out for the #RespectTheWest movement.. it's only the beginning...
Monday, March 19, 2012
Day 253: Rewind It Back - A Dope Hip-Hop Duo: Eric B & Rakim (Music Video)
Eric B & Rakim - Paid In Full
I was just reading over some 1980's Hip-Hop history and came across a segment about Eric B and Rakim, which motivated me to showcase this classic jam on my blog.
I forgot how dope Rakim's rhymes were and how energetic their beats sounded until I started re-listening to some old-school hits from their first debut album called Paid In Full (1987). Crazy how I was only 4 years old when this album came out and I probably didn't know much about what Hip-Hop was. I honestly didn't start listening to Hip-Hop until jr. high, so I have a lot to catch up on...
During the time I began expanding my Hip-Hop library, one of the first Eric B. and Rakim songs I can remember adding was Don't Sweat The Technique. There was one Rakim song though that I heard when I was growing up and kept on repeat for daysss:
Rakim - Guess Who's Back
There's so much Hip-Hop music I missed out on from back in the days, so I'm going to make more of an effort in re-listening to and finding those old school beats. Gotta go back to where it all started from... the roots...
I was just reading over some 1980's Hip-Hop history and came across a segment about Eric B and Rakim, which motivated me to showcase this classic jam on my blog.
I forgot how dope Rakim's rhymes were and how energetic their beats sounded until I started re-listening to some old-school hits from their first debut album called Paid In Full (1987). Crazy how I was only 4 years old when this album came out and I probably didn't know much about what Hip-Hop was. I honestly didn't start listening to Hip-Hop until jr. high, so I have a lot to catch up on...
During the time I began expanding my Hip-Hop library, one of the first Eric B. and Rakim songs I can remember adding was Don't Sweat The Technique. There was one Rakim song though that I heard when I was growing up and kept on repeat for daysss:
Rakim - Guess Who's Back
There's so much Hip-Hop music I missed out on from back in the days, so I'm going to make more of an effort in re-listening to and finding those old school beats. Gotta go back to where it all started from... the roots...
Friday, March 16, 2012
Day 252: At the end of the day.. "Nobody's Perfect" - J.Cole x Missy Elliot (Music Video)
J. Cole - Nobody's Perfect ft. Missy Elliot
- Alt Audio Link
"This is for all the fans that waited, the bitch n*ggas that hated;
Old hoes we dated, look mama, we made it.."
- J. Cole
J. Cole is among one of my favorite artists from the new generation of raps these days, and adding Missy Elliot to this track makes it such a hit. I'm really diggin the drum beat and guitar melody too.. a hard yet smooth sound. I can level with this.. #nobodysperfect
Btw, this is featured on The Sideline Story so go get a copy if you haven't by now.
#COLEWORLD
- Alt Audio Link
"This is for all the fans that waited, the bitch n*ggas that hated;
Old hoes we dated, look mama, we made it.."
- J. Cole
J. Cole is among one of my favorite artists from the new generation of raps these days, and adding Missy Elliot to this track makes it such a hit. I'm really diggin the drum beat and guitar melody too.. a hard yet smooth sound. I can level with this.. #nobodysperfect
Btw, this is featured on The Sideline Story so go get a copy if you haven't by now.
#COLEWORLD
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Day 251: Raising Awareness - Make Kony Famous (Video)
Just wanted to spread the news in case you haven't seen this video, or heard about it all over Facebook/Twitter already. This is a pretty compelling story and movement.. I applaud this guy for his passion in capturing Joseph Kony and raising support for this initiative #MAKEKONYFAMOUS
Day 250: Stay Creative - 29 ways to free your mind (Video)
Some good practices to stay creative and keep your mind fresh #29ways
Stay motivated.. Stay focused.. and just go DO it!
Saw it here first: konstantsurprises
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