Beats, Rhymes, & Life: Travels of A Tribe Called Quest

According to Above Ground Magazine, A Tribe Called Quest documentary entitled Beats, Rhymes, & Life: Travels of A Tribe Called Quest, is getting released to the public sometime in July 2011. After a great showing at Sundance, I'm really excited to see what this movie has in store. Tribe has always been one of my favorite hip hop groups, so you know I'm buggin' out about right now. Luckily, one of the places it's getting its release is Cinema 21 in Portland. I know where I'll be the day this comes out.

The one thing I'm a little unsure about is how much of the video is approved by ATCQ. Controversy over the video began after Q-Tip tweeted that Tribe didn't approve of a few portions of the film, and called on director Michael Rappaport to respect the groups wishes. That's definitely not going to stop me from watching it, but I will remember to take it with a grain of salt.

Here's the Official Site for the film, and you can find a full list of cities and theaters the documentary is being released in the ORIGINAL ARTICLE.

TiRon & Ayomari - What You Waiting On

Sorry it's been a couple days guys, spring break and the beginning of the term have been super busy. We're back and better than ever though!

I hadn't heard of either TiRon or Ayomari until yesterday, when this video popped up on one of the music forums I read. After doing some research, it looks to me like these are two guys you're gonna wanna keep your eyes on. They're two young rappers out of LA, and have been working with artists like Blu, and Pac Div. If this video is a good indication of what their music sounds like, I'm gonna be all over the rest of their work. I would probably have downloaded their discographies already if it weren't for some space issues I'm having with my computer (aka I have too much music and my hard drive is full).

Back to the video though... Pretty original storyline for the video; I love the idea and it was filmed really well. Although the running makes for not the best lip syncing I've ever seen, they hold it together well enough (which is better than I could probably have done). These two are talented lyricists, and this track is definitely a motivational anthem. Go snag it now... What you waiting on?

TiRon & Ayomari - What You Waiting On

The Glitch Mob - Beyond Monday

I came across this Glitch Mob music video/art project a few weeks back, and I'm really glad I've finally gotten around to posting it. I suppose most people would consider this a music video, but what I've read has said this was more a multi-medium project, and that the song was created specifically to be filmed along with the lights as more of a comprehensive art piece (albeit only for the video). With fat electronic bass, aggresive synths and a slightly hip hop feel, the audio portion of the video is pretty typical Glitch Mob, and even though the lights show is spectacular, I like that I can enjoy listening to the song by itself as well.

 The Glitch Mob - Beyond Monday

Video!: Snoop Dogg- On My Way (Feat. Mr. Porter)

New video from Snoop! This is some back in the day Snoop flow, and I'm loving it! Even the visuals feel like a music video circa- the early '90s, not 2011 (and in a good way). I've been really disappointed with Snoop's last two albums, but most of the stuff I've been hearing from Doggumentary, besides "Wet" has been really good. Tha Dogg is back ladies and gentleman, prepare yourself.

Doggumentary drops today (March 29)!

Adidas: Derrick Rose Is All In [Hip Hop Version]

  

Derrick Rose really is the man. And we all love hip hop.

Video!: DOGSTEP! (Dubstep Dancing Dogs)

This is preposterous (my new favorite word of late). That is all.
 

Video!: Chris Brown - Real Hip Hop Shit

Chris Brown on a song called "Real Hip Hop Shit"? I'm intrigued. Chris Brown rapping on a song called "Real Hip Hop Shit"? And he goes in for the entire song, not just the half-rap, half-singing he usually does? Now I'm really intrigued. I don't think it's half bad. What about you guys?

Video!: Gorillaz - On Melancholy Hill (Live Lounge Radio)

Another live, acoustic version of a song I love for you guys. For the past term, "On Melancholy Hill" has been my all-weather jam. I play it when I'm getting ready to go out, when I'm upset, or while I'm cooking dinner; it fits any occasion. The acoustic version strips down the original, getting rid of the catchy synths and replaces them with a xylophone, or maybe glockenspiel... Shit, maybe I should have paid attention in 5th grade music class. The guitar sounds raw and Alborn's wistful vocals make this a beautiful version of an already top notch song.

Gorillaz - On Melancholy Hill (Live Acoustic Version)

BONUS: Here's a great house mix of the original song, done by AN21 & Max Vangelis. Extra bass and the original melody, plus some great additions make this one is a definite keeper.

Gorillaz - On Melancholy Hill (AN21 & Max Vangeli Remix)

Make sure to listen to/buy the original over on iTunes; it's been one of my favorite songs of the past year.

VIDEO!: Childish Gambino - Got This Money (Acoustic @ Ace Hotel)

Donald Glover aka 30 Rock Writer aka Member of Derrick Comedy aka Rapper? Glover has been releasing tapes since back in June of 2008, under the name Childish Gambino. This is an acoustic version of one of the songs off his newest album, Culdesac. You'll be seeing more from him here soon.

I don't think this is exactly the same version as in the video, but it's pretty much equivalent, and higher quality.

Got This Money (Acoustic @ Ace Hotel) - Childish Gambino

P.S. Artist name first now, followed by the song/video title. Switchin' it up. In case anyone cares.

VIDEO! - Yonkers - Tyler, the Creator

Tyler, the Creator is on some other shit. These are the visuals for "Yonkers", the first single off of his upcoming album GOBLIN. This is the first tike I've posted on this guy, but the blogs have been buzzing about him for a while now. Get Lifted will be following this guy from now on, he's gonna be making moves this year.

Check out his work as Tyler the Creator and with Odd Future here at his WEBSITE.

VIDEO!: Man in a Raincoat - C-Villian

C-villain, a Eugene rapper originally from the bay area, has dropped the video for the first single off his upcoming album, A.D.D. The sample gives this one some smooth old-school vibes, and C-villain has got some serious lyrical talent. Be on the lookout for this guy.

Cloudlight - Eskmo

This is one of those songs that had to grow on me, but once I decided I liked it, I couldn't get enough. Not quite dubstep, but with a little bit of wobble, this is one crazy song. The video is what really made me fall in love with it though. Slow and lurching, but beautiful at the same time. To fully experience, lie down and listen with eyes closed, preferably on really nice headphones.

Cloudlight - Eskmo

VIDEO! - I Just Had Sex (Feat. Akon) -The Lonely Island

I'm sure many of you have already seen this, but just in case you haven't... I've got to give it up to Samberg and crew, when the first Lonely Island tracks came out, I never thought they'd see the sort of success they have in the past few years. "I Just Had Sex" is a another catchy song, this time with Akon on the chorus. I'm gonna have to say that "I'm on a Boat" is a little better (it was nominated for a Grammy after all), but only marginally. Best part of the video? Jessica Alba and Blake Lively. Duh.



I Just Had Sex (Feat. Akon) - The Lonely Island
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VIDEO! - Hot As Hell - Drop The Lime

I wish I had the original mix of this to drop on you in all of it's 320 kbps glory, but as of now, all that Drop the Lime has released are a few remixes and a low-fi club edit. I believe this is the first time I've ever heard a harmonica drop in song, but somehow it works. In fact, it does more than work, it sounds really, really good.

VIDEO! - One (Your Name) [Feat. Pharell] - Swedish House Mafia

For the epic house anthem of the summer, there could not be a more fitting video. LET'S RAGE.


Props to Remix Nation & a grip of other blogs for the heads up.