Wednesday, December 29, 2010

DJ Earworm - United State of Pop 2010 (Don't Stop the Pop) - Mashup of Top 25 Billboard Hits

Usher v. The Simpsons

Did Usher steal from Homer?? Haha..I dunno...check it out

Monday, December 27, 2010

Monday, December 20, 2010

Friday, December 17, 2010

The One - Michaelangelo and Drew Ryan Scott

I know a few of you out there are still closet boy band fans haha...so I figured I'd up a song from two of my dad's clients...Michaelangelo and Drew Ryan Scott (Varsity)...let me know what you think of it por favor.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Lil Wayne ft Cory Gunz - 6'7"

Kid Cudi - All Along

By fans, not an actual official video...but I could see it

Monday, December 13, 2010

C.S. Lewis Quote

While I do remember enjoying reading The Chronicles of Narnia as a kid (though I haven't seen the movie version and don't really have any plan to see the new movie)...I'll be honest, I haven't read this book...so perhaps it's out of context...but I saw someone post this today and it caught my eye.

There is no safe investment. To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything, and your heart will certainly be wrung and possibly be broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact, you must give your heart to no one, not even an animal. Wrap it carefully round with hobbies and little luxuries; avoid all entanglements; lock it up safe in the casket or coffin of your selfishness. But in that casket — safe, dark, motionless, airless — it will change. It will not be broken; it will become unbreakable, impenetrable, irredeemable. The alternative to tragedy, or at least to the risk of tragedy, is damnation. The only place outside Heaven where you can be perfectly safe from all the dangers and perturbations of love is Hell.I believe that the most lawless and inordinate loves are less contrary to God’s will than a self-invited and self-protective lovelessness…We shall draw nearer to God, not by trying to avoid the sufferings inherent in all loves, but by accepting them and offering them to Him; throwing away all defensive armour. If our hearts need to be broken, and if He chooses this as a way in which they should break, so be it. What I know about love and believe about love and giving ones heart began in this.


The Four Loves - C.S. Lewis, page 121

Saturday, December 11, 2010

Shades - Diddy Dirty Money feat. Lil Wayne, Justin Timberlake, and JAMES FAUNTLEROY



Track off the upcoming Diddy Dirty Money cd, Last Train to Paris. Pretty cool track, but most importantly...my friend James, who is known for being the man behind a lot of top tracks the last few years, gets his first "featuring" on this song. You can hear him providing the smooth vocals throughout the song!! Would have wished Lil Wayne contributed a few actual bars beyond the intro...but still a nice track.

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Chiefs QB Matt Cassel Undergoes Appendectomy?! AFC West Up In the Air.






Multiple sources just broke that Chiefs QB Matt Cassel just underwent an appendectomy with his return unclear!

Hmm...the AFC West plot thickens. The Cheifs (8-4) are up two games in the division over the Raiders and Chargers, but play SD this week and OAK the last week of the season. SD has by far the easiest remaining schedule with the Niners (4-8), Bungles (2-10), and coachless Broncos (3-9). They should very easily go 3-0 through these teams. By contrast, the Raiders have the toughest remaining schedule with JAX (7-5 division leading), Den (3-9), IND (6-6 but always dangerous with Manning), and finishing with KC...possibly for the division. The Chiefs face SD, then STL (6-6), TEN (5-7 and falling apart)...which is probably in the middle of SD's easy schedule and the Raider's more difficult schedule...this middle schedule will probably prove to be juuuusst right for KC given their current lead.

The schedules and current standings still strongly indicate that this is KC's division to lose....but with Cassel potentially out, the division is thrown into chaos with all 3 teams with a legitimate shot. SD has the easiest road if it can handle business against KC this week and then hopes KC drops 1 more game...but the Raiders would own the tie-breaker over both SD and KC if they can win out...though they have the most difficult mountain to climb.

My Predictions as of now:

KC - Will depend largely on Cassel and this game at SD...huge game...if KC wins this week, I say it's all a moot point and the division is theirs...game over. BUT...I think KC loses at SD, wins the next two, then **bias** loses to the Raiders. Ending up 10-6 (2-2 in the next 4 games). (In fairness I still have yet to really believe in the Chiefs, despite their ability to keep winning and proving me wrong.) Again, it's KC's division to lose, they can afford to drop a game and be fine...even if they lose 2, everyone else has to win out. They are still in the pole position.

SD - Again, if they lose this weekend...Fuhhgggeedddaboutit...but I say SD over KC, then rolls through the bottom of the NFL barrel to go 4-0 in the last four games...with that quintessential late season Rivers magic. That would put SD at 10-6...sitting fairly pretty...but maybe just not enough after getting taken down by the Raiders last week.

OAK - Oak has a tough matchup with Jacksonville this week...a crucial game for them. Then they better beat DEN the next week...then it's somewhat of a toss up in my mind with INDY...and actually I think OAK are underdogs in both the JAX and INDY games (though Berman & Plaschke picked OAK and Woody picked JAX). Though, I do have them beating KC in the final game. If OAK wins out, they would be tied with everyone at 10-6 and would own both tie breakers and be the Division champion. Raiders can still lose one if the Chiefs lose two before Week 17. Then it's for all the marbles unless SD wins out. Unfortunately, my gut has them losing at least 1 of the games between INDY and JAX..(since we're never exactly sure which Raider team will show up...the new emerging Raiders or the old over penalized Raiders) which would put them out of the running unless SD trips up in a game in the next 4 and/or KC also drops one to TEN or STL which is possible but unlikely.

So in the end, the Raiders would technically be the best team in the division...because if these predictions held true, they would sweep all 3 other AFC West teams...BUT...KC or SD would still have a better chance of winning the division due to the remaining schedules. If everything played out as I predict...OAK will fall just short record wise and KC and SD would be in a two-way tie. KC currently 2-2 in the division would lose to SD/OAK and fall to 2-4 in division. SD currently 1-3 in the division would be 3-3 and win the Division. So if everything I predict comes true, SD wins the AFC West (with KC losing their next two division games and SD going undefeated...so thats a huge IF). So in conclusion...Who knows....that's why they play the game ;)


EDIT: NFL DIVISION TIE BREAKING PROCEDURE.

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Friday, December 3, 2010

Miss Caffeina - Capitán

Might as well throw in some rock from Espana :)

Fabri Fibra - Tranne Te

Who wants some Italian rap??

Swedish House Mafia Vs Tinie Tempah - Miami 2 Ibiza

T.I. Feat. Kanye West and Kid Cudi - Welcome To The World

Sam Adams - Some Chordz



From Idolator: Sam Adams shocked everyone earlier this year when, out of nowhere, his mostly self-produced EP landed at the top of iTunes’ hip-hop digital albums chart. The rapper’s Boston’s Boy outsold albums by Lil Wayne and DJ Khaled for the week — powered by strong word-of-mouth and his own viral Asher Roth reflip, “I Hate College”. In fact, his success was so sudden that critics tried to suggest he manufactured it. But Sam (aka Wiz) has kept the party rolling, and he recently dropped a new mixtape, Party Records.

We like his independent spirit (and his love for his mom) and we’re honored to present his show at House Of Blues on the Sunset Strip next weekend. Check below for details and grab a free MP3 of Sam’s “Some Chordz”. Can we get some extra bass, please?

http://idolator.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/04-Some-Chordz.mp3

The track (built on deadmau5’s stomper “Some Chords”) is one example of Adam’s expertise at rapping over dance tracks — Party Records also includes beats borrowed from Rusko, Bangladesh and Bassnectar, among others. But we think this one in particular belongs in your iPod.

Check out Adams on tour — and if you’re in LA, come to the show next week!

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Friday, November 5, 2010

Timbaland ft. James Fauntleroy - Paper Scissors Rock

The Rose that Grew from Hardwood

Get Some!

Cee Lo Green – It’s OK

More Cee-lo? Okkkk!

New MJ Album? Interesante!




From Idolator
Alright, Michael Jackson fans—it's time to let out a celebratory "EEEEE-Heeeeeee!" Sony announced this afternoon that Michael, the King Of Pop's long-awaited 11th studio album—and his first since 2001 offering Invincible—will be released on December 14. Ahead of that, the world will get a full listen of new track "Breaking News" on November 8.

Double Chiddy Dose

Chiddy Bang - Bad Day



Young Blood- The Naked and Famous (Chiddy Bang Remix)

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Kid Cudi: Man on the Moon II - The Legend of Mr. Rager - Trailer

Cudi is scaring me a bit...

Rihanna - Love The Way You Lie (Part 2) ft. Eminem

Far East Movement - Rocketeer ft. Ryan Tedder

For some reason I really feel guilty about liking any Fareast Movement song...but this one is catchy with Ryan Tedder from One Republic on the hook...can't help it. Plus I like the cameos with Dj Quik, Big Booooyyy, etc.

Monday, October 25, 2010

Two Kobe Commercials

In light of the hype surrounding the new Lebron "Rise" spot...reminds me of similar branding done with Kobe.



Chris Brown - Yeah 3x



Is it just me, or does this beat kinda sound like Calvin Harris??

LeBron Nike Ad - Rise

Love him, Hate him...Nike uses all Lebron's recent controversy to put together a pretty sweet ad spot.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

DJ Sleeper - All I Do Is Win Remix



All I Do Is Win, mixed w/ 5 tracks:
Plan B — The Recluse (Nero Instru men tal Remix)
Kalyanji Anandji — Some body to Love
Chem i cal Broth ers — Hoops
Diplo ft Lil Jon — U Don't Like Me (Inst)
Ryan Leslie — Gibberish

James Fauntleroy

James Fauntleroy - Liar




Love Language




Draw



James Fauntleroy - Ballpark




James Fauntleroy - Run




James Fauntleroy - Run

Monday, October 11, 2010

Tinie Tempah ft. Eric Turner - Written in the Stars

Martin Solveig and Dragonette - Hello

Fabri Fibra - Vip In Trip

How bout a lil Italian rap?

Jamiroquai - White Knuckle Ride

Carlton Dance Compilation

Haha, have a great week everyone!

Coachelletta 2010

Coachelletta from Sam O'Hare on Vimeo.



From Hypebeast:
New York director and visual effects artist Sam O’Hare has created this short film documenting the 2010 Coachella Festival. Using a similar approach as used in his award winning film The Sandpit, the festival and each of its inhabitants appear as if tiny, scurrying around the site. The clip presents a unique vision of the festival which is fast becoming recognised as one of summer’s best. Enjoy!

Kid Cudi - Maniac

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Dwight Howard and Slim Chin: Fast Don't Lie Music Video

Nike Zoom Kobe V Ink




From Hypebeast:
The Nike Zoom Kobe V has debuted in a brand new colorway dubbed “Ink”. The kick is cloaked in a reflective purple finish, with contrasting purple accents surrounding the upper. The swoosh, sole, and tongue logo have been done up in grey, with the showstopper appearing at the creased upper giving the kick a liquid feel. These are set to drop next month, priced at $130 USD.


I still prefer my Miles Davis'...but these are cool too.

Mann - Buzzin

Tino Cochino ft Joey Notez - Drifting Away

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Bruno Mars - Grenade

Shakira feat. Dizzee Rascal - Loca

Beacause I'll pretty much post any video Shakira is in:

Kanye West - Lost In The World

From Idolator:
Kanye West’s “Lost In The World”—his latest jam to surface online—is not unlike Jason Derulo’s 2009 smash “Whatcha Say” in that it samples a pensive, Auto-Tuned indie hit (in this case Bon Iver’s “Woods”) and re-purposes it into a proper rump-shaker. Oh, God—what are we saying? This is actually ten times better than “Whatcha Say”! Get lost in ‘ye’s world below


http://idolator.com/5640762/kanye-west-bon-iver-lost-in-the-world#

THE WARHOLIAN

THE WARHOLIAN

The Warholian is an exhibition of photos, film, portraits and objects by Andy Warhol and various artists inspired and influenced by his work. The exhibit features a variety of Warhol-inspired pieces by artists such as Shepard Fairey, Takashi Murakami, Richard Prince, Jeff Koons, and Damien Hirst, celebrating the great pop artist’s deep effect on contemporary art.

Opening Reception featuring DJ Diabetic
September 23, 8pm – 1am


Curated by Eric Shiner, The Milton Fine Curator of Art at The Andy Warhol Museum, the exhibit features some of Warhol’s most recognizable original artwork including “Marilyn” (1967), “Electric Chair” (1971), “Dollar Sign” (1981), and “Flowers” (1970).

The Warholian is curated from the private collections of Royal/T’s owner Susan Hancockand the Alan Finkelstein Collection by the celebrated Milton Fine Curator of Art at the Andy Warhol Museum, Eric Shiner.

The Warholian exhibit is free and open to the public 10:00am to 6:00pm daily from Sept. 24, 2010 through Jan. 31, 2011.

8910 Washington Blvd
Culver City 90232
www.royal-t.org

Mash-Up Wednesday?? Why Not.




So I know it should be Mash-up Monday or something rhymey or something like that, but whatever. Check em out...

1. Mashup-Germany – Everybody Speaks No Americano (Yolanda Be Cool & DCUP vs. Backstreet Boys vs. Phantom of the Opera vs. Benny Benassi)- Frankfurt, Germany

2. DJ Tripp – Dynamite Pressure (Taio Cruz vs. Queen & David Bowie)

3. DJs From Mars – All The Small Lovers (Kylie Minogue vs. blink-182)- Torino, Italy

4. The MashMaticians – Will A G6 Roll (Far East Movement vs. Yeah Yeah Yeahs vs. The Cataracs vs. A-Trak) – Princeton

I know I posted this one already, but I still love it haha 5. Johnny Cash vs. Eazy-E mashup “Folsom Prison Gangstaz”

6. Martinn – Ridin’ Clocks (Jason Derulo vs. Coldplay) – Netherlands

7. LeeDM101 – (Find Myself) A Heap of Love (Florence & The Machine vs. Depeche Mode vs. Imogen Heap) – South West UK

8. Titus Jones – Imma Stop Loving Drugs (Ke$ha vs. Glee Cast vs. La Roux vs. Black Eyed Peas vs. Iglu & Hartly) – Clarksville, Arkansas

9. Clockwork – Office Musik (Lil Wayne vs. “The Office” Theme Song)

10. Mashup-Germany - Imagine One Day (So Far Away) (Matisyahu vs. John Lennon vs. Blink 182 vs. Gentleman vs. Bob Marley) – Frankfurt, Germany


With all links, click to listen or right click save as to download :)

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Teruo Artistry - Kobe Most Wanted



So I was at The Attic last Friday and saw this new Kobe shirt...I debated getting it for about 2hours haha, then decided to behave myself for a change. Now I'm having second thoughts, let's just say next time I'm down in Buena Park...I don't think I'll be as strong.

Click HERE to get the shirt

And make sure to check out THE ATTIC Store and THE ATTIC Blog

Mark Ronson - Record Collection



From Fader:
Simply put, Record Collection (out 9/28) is our favorite thing Mark Ronson has ever done, and that’s not just cause it’s packed with FADER faves like MNDR, Ghostface, Pill, Spank Rock, D’Angelo (!), Wiley and Theophilus. Like his prior producer albums, it’s glossed up with his extensive range: hip-hop, Brit pop, video game electro, international spy music, new wave, etc. But it also really shows how he’s come into his own over the past couple years, each track seamlessly threaded to the other with his adventurousness. Which is not to say his prior works were not cohesive or adventurous, but Record Collection just feels more confident and fresh. Maybe it’s about growing up, maybe it’s about getting stronger, but either way, jamming melodies. Also, this dude got D’Angelo and Boy George to come out the back shed! Cannot front on that. Tracklist after the jump.



You can stream the whole album for free and check it out: Stream: Mark Ronson, Record Collection

Tracks:
1. “Bang Bang Bang” (feat. Q-Tip & MNDR)
2. “Lose It (In The End)” (feat. Ghostface Killah & Alex Greenwald)
3. “The Bike Song” (feat. Kyle Falconer & Spank Rock)
4. “Somebody To Love Me” (feat. Boy George & Andrew Wyatt)
5. “You Gave Me Nothing” (feat. Rose Elinor Dougall & Andrew Wyatt)
6. “The Colour Of Crumar”
7. “Glass Mountain Trust” (feat. D’Angelo)
8. “Circuit Breaker”
9. “Introducing The Business” (feat. Pill & London Gay Men’s Chorus)
10. “Record Collection” (feat. Wiley & Simon Le Bon)
11. “Selector”
12. “Hey Boy” (feat. Rose Elinor Dougall & Theophilus London)
13. “Missing Words”
14. “The Night Last Night” (feat. Rose Elinor Dougall & Alex Greenwald)

iTunes Bonus Content
15. “Bang Bang Bang (Count and Sinden Remix)”
16. “Sound Of Plastic” (feat. Nick Rhodes, Spank Rock, Jamie Reynolds, Rose Elinor Dougall & Anthony Rossomando)
17. “Bang Bang Bang (New Edit)” (Music Video) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzE5dS6fnFk
18. “The Bike Song” (Music Video) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVELTxKRoHA
19. “Circuit Breaker” (Music Video) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fO8XRVhISHI

DineLA is Back!!

LA Restaurant Week
October 3-8 and October 10-15
http://discoverlosangeles.com/restaurantweekv2/index.jsp

It seems like there are even more restaurants getting in on the action this time around. DineLa Restaurant Week is always a pretty great deal and an awesome chance to try some new places around LA. Enjoy!

Monday, September 20, 2010

Kele Okereke, Donnis, Does It Offend You, Yeah and Theophilus London

Big night at Dim Mak Tuesday...would highly suggest checking this out...here's your musical cheat sheet:

--- THEOPHILUS LONDON with MAXIMUM BALLOON ---










--- KELE OKEREKE ---







--- DONNIS ----





--- DOES IT OFFEND YOU, YEAH? ---






Thursday, September 9, 2010

Sushi Pop Art Series 1 at Royal T

"Japanese cuisine is diverse with many faucets of flavors and styles. Sushi in the eyes of Master Chef Kenny Yamada is more than mere fish on top of rounded rice but tools that can be transformed into a work of art. He believes that food must not only be delicious but visually appetizing." This looks pretty awesome, if only I had found out about it a little earlier since tonight is the last night. Plus a 9 course dinner for only $60 really isn't bad. Gonna have to keep my eye on this to see when it pops up next.

Check it out at http://kennyyamada.com/

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

James Fauntleroy - Te Amo

So I'm sure everyone has heard Rihanna's big hit, "Te Amo"....at least they were playing the video a lot when I was oversees (music television was pretty much the only thing in English...so I watched a decent amount of music videos)...but what you may not know is that the song was written by my buddy James Fauntleroy. I really like his original version, probably even better than Rihanna's.

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Tequila Avión



Product placement is nothing new in tv/movies nowadays, but like most casual Entourage viewers, I thought that Turtle's new business interest in Tequila Avión was a purely fictitious company. Turns out it's for real and has been launched in NY and CA. What is kinda cool is that HBO/Entourage supposedly is ad free and doesn't take money for product placement. Any real product is used purely to make the character/scene more realistic. My next thought was that Mark Cuban probably has an interest in the company and approached them with the idea, offering in exchange to appear in a number of episodes. However, from what I've read so far it seems like Cubes has no interest and this is Ellin's creation. Either way, I'm sure this will work out great for Tequila Avion, and I'm not gonna lie...call me a sucker for good advertising, but I'll probably go check it out myself.

Here's an article about how Marquis Jet tycoon Kenny Dichter, who was Ellin's childhood friend launched Avion and got it on Entourage.

An article from Thirsty in LA on the new tequila and its Tasting Notes

and Here is Tequila Avion's Official Wesbite which notes where you can have a drink or buy a bottle.

Salt. Lime. Cheers.

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Stromae - Alors On Danse (Remix) ft. Kanye West and Gilbere Forte

Apparently Europe hasn't been the only place rockin out to this track...Kanye on the remix...props to The Hopspot for letting me know about this remix.

Professor Green - I need you tonight

Plan B - She Said

Alex Gaudino - I'm In Love (I Wanna Do It)

Caparezza - Eroe

A little foreign rap....pretty entertaining video too

Zaz - Je Veux

Keepin with the foreign flavor...

Eliza Doolittle - Pack Up

Won't let me embed, but this is an interesting track...different from most of the other stuff I post...but check it out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TsnQya30yo

Benny Benassi feat. Kelis, apl.de.ap, Jean-Baptiste - Spaceship

Yolanda Be Cool Vrs DCup - We No Speak Americano

This was another fun one in the clubs in Italy

Dennis Ferrer - Hey Hey

Mark Ronson and The Business Intl feat. Q-Tip - Bang Bang Bang

Stromae - Alors On Danse

This was definitely the soundtrack to my Europe trip haha..heard it everywhere. Interesting lyrics too...check out the lyrics below the vid.




So We Just Dance

So we just dance
So we just dance
So we just dance

When we say study, it means work,
When we say work, it means money,
When we say money, it means spending
When we say credit, it means debt,
When we say debt, it means bailiff,
We agree to being in deep sh*t
When we say love, it means kids,
When we say forever, it means divorce.
When we say family, we say grief, because misfortune never comes alone.
When we say crisis, we talk about the wold, famine and then third world.
When we say tiredness, we talk about waking up still deaf from sleepless night
So we just go out to forget all our problems.

So we just dance… (X9)

So you say that it’s over because the only thing worse would be death.
When you finally think you’ll make it, there’s more and more!
Ecstasy means a problem, problems or just music.
It grabs you by the guts, it takes hold of your head and then you pray for it to end.
But your body is no heaven so you block your ears even more.
And then you yell even louder and it goes on…
So we just sing
Lalalalalala, Lalalalalala,
So we just sing
Lalalalalala, Lalalalalala,

So we just sing
So we just sing
And then only when it’s over, then we dance.
So we just dance (x7)
And well, there’s still more (x5)

Cee-Lo - F*ck You

Mr. Hudson feat. Kanye West - Supernova (Calvin Harris Remix)

Mike Posner - Bow Chicka Wow Wow

Asher Roth - G.R.I.N.D.

Mr. Hudson & Caspa - Love Never Dies

Monday, July 19, 2010

Remedies

Punitive Damages:



Remedies:



Ejectment:

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Saturday, July 3, 2010

Lauryn Hill - Lost One over Say Something Beat

Kinda considering going to Rock the Bells again just because I think i'd be cool to see Lauryn Hill perform.

Monday, June 28, 2010

New Kingdom - Naked Time EP



"After sharing the stage with the likes of Asher Roth, Janelle Monae, B.o.B and Saul Williams; the Los Angeles based band — consisting of Noah King (vocals), Oren Yoel (the man behind most of Asher’s Asleep in the Break Aisle on the keys), Joe Rausch (bass) and Evan Turner (drums) — releases a free seven-track EP (and video) for fans of that rock, soul, pop, funk and sexy shit."

DOWNLOAD: New Kingdom – Naked Time EP