Late Pass _ MC Hammer Flash Mob

Damn I love Flash Mobs.

~Bouier

The Kickdrums - Just a Game

Behold, hip-hop production team The Kickdrums. Yeah, that's right, didn't know they were Caucasoids, did you? That's OK. In any event, they just realized a non hip-hop EP, Just a Game, on your internet, for the free. Well...not entirely non hip-hop; the influence is certainly there. Two parts indie, one part downtempo, with a Sunday afternoon feel. Think Chester French, but without the electro smugness.

Here's a video for the title track, directed by Rik Cordero:

Album can be streamed here, if you need further convincing:

Like it? Need it? Clickity.

And in case you also need to acquainted with the duo as producers...

No need to thank me...much.

Murph McMahon

c/o

Vid: J Cole _ "Simba"

Who's J Cole? Don't know. Who's BB Gun, the director of the music video? Couldn't tell you. Wherever dude is from, though, after hearing him spit on this here joint, he needs to make himself less scarce. Take this, and enjoy.

Murph McMahon

c/o

Last Day Dream _ Chris Milk

Last Day Dream [HD] from Chris Milk on Vimeo.

Really dope, really short film from Music Video Director Chris Milk. Who says you need an hour to tell a story.

~Bouier

The Limits of Control - Review

Went to check this out last night...sigh...where do I begin...

This film had a lot of potential to be really cool. Espionage, a jive-walking silent bad-ass who performs a daily Kata to center himself, European backdrop...but...it failed me. It felt like a Peyote induced high for about 2 hours that I couldn't slip out of if I tried. Abysmal, in a (nice) word, defines this movie. Starting off really dope with interesting quips and coded terminology, the film seems to never find a plot nor decode the terminology for any of the viewers to understand. What you're left with, however, is about 120 minutes of mind numbing walking, aural motifs, a nude muse, and countless matchboxes that are so esoteric that you begin to care less and less about what the hell they could possibly mean. Oh and lest we forget...two espressos - in separate cups. It plays out like a bad student film from beginning to end, with a story that only makes sense to the Director and Writer. The one shining glimmer in this surrealist ego trip is the Cinematography which, if nothing else, seems as if it was thought out while sober. If you feel like wasting a few hours of your day, by all means, go see this film. However, if you're looking for something fun to watch, go see Star Trek.

Rating: A Single Bouier eyebrow-raise out of 5

We really don't update as much as we should...working on that...

~Bouier (aka TLSW5000)

Maxwell _ Pretty Wings

Yea...that song and video is pretty amazing. I'm going through a minimalist phase right now, so I def appreciate this video a lot. Then, it's just good to have Maxwell back too.

TLSW5000

Murs _ The Science

New video from Murs. Possibly my favorite track off of the album "Murs for President." Def worth a listen/pick up if you don't already have it.

Oh, and that lack of blogging from us...I could make excuses...but....




I'd rather not.

TLSW5000

Lack of Fate

Untitled from torbjon on Vimeo.

Enjoy

TLSW5000

Texas Toast

This. Is. Pretty. Ridiculous.


A Taste of The Toast from Michael on Vimeo.

I'm jealous....just a little...

TLSW5000

New Video: Slow _ J*DaVeY

Enjoy that now, thank me later.

TLSW5000

Vid: 88-Keys (feat. Kanye West) _ "Stay Up! (Viagra)"

If you haven't peeped 88-Keys' The Death of Adam, now would be the time to do so.  Dope video and concept. Peep the cameo from Pete Wentz from Fall Out Boy. All the prosthetic makeup done by Tony Gardner [known for doing the work on MJ's "Thriller", Shallow Hal, and various Daft Punk projects].

What?  Why yes, that is a sample:

 

You're welcome.

McMahon.

Vid: Handsome Furs _ "I'm Confused"

Handsome Furs, is a side project for Wolf Parade's Dan Boeckner and his girlfriend Alexi Perry.  Their album, Face Control, is in stores now.  Word to wise: The video is very much NSFW. [That's N.ot S.afe F.or W.ork, for all you Web 1.0-ers.]  Directed by Scott Coffey.

McMahon.

Two New Videos _ Kid Cudi

First, Superboo...please don't ask me about the title...



Lord knows I'm a sucker for a beautiful woman...sheesh...

Next up, Day 'N' Nite (Crookers Remix)



I personally think that this version is better than the original video...sorry SoMe....

Enjoy and Thank me...sometime...maybe....fuck you.

TLSW5000

Vid: Young Jeezy _ "Circulate"

Probably my new favorite music video as of right now. Jeezy steps out the box a little with this one. Who said music videos are dead? Directed by Terry Richardson. [<~~~Peep the official.] Apparently, Belvedere Vodka [yes, it's in the video] is setting up an ad campaign with the two of them entitled [surprise] "Circulate".


You'd love to know what that sample is, I'm sure. Peep:

Oh, but it's been sampled before:



AND:



9th's joint kinda trumps Dilla's cut, as much as I'd hate to say it. But I do like Don Cannon's loop job [that the Jeezy cut] overall.

McMahon.

In case you were unsure as to the purpose of Facebook...

Social networking, my ass.

McMahon.

New Ad Space: Mickey Factz x Honda

Hipster rapper Mickey Factz gets tapped to do a spot for the Honda Accord:

It's...not bad. In fact, whoever they have in the Marketing department who even knows who Factz is gets my respect. My only complaint is that I get the feeling Honda's getting more out of this than Mickey. If it was A-list artist, such as Common, Snoop, etc., then they would be able to benefit more from the deal, being established artists. But I doubt that Honda is going to take the steps necessary to get Factz that exposure. In fact, anyone who doesn't know who he is will probably assume that he's just a character created by Honda's think tank. Did they even drop a link for his website, at the very least? [Peep the official, by the way.] Nope; they did, however, manage to offer a link for their own campaign. They tried, but...is that enough?

McMahon.

Vid: Calvin Harris _ "I'm Not Alone"

I'm a pretty avid fan of house/electro music. I somehow stumbled upon Calvin Harris's debut album, I Created Disco [arrogant, yes, I know] last year, and it's been a mainstay in my rotation ever since. This is the first single for his yet-to-be-titled sophomore effort. It's not great, but it serves its purpose. Video's a little weird.

For those wanting to become more familiar with Harris, here's everything you need to know:


I recommend "Merrymaking at My Place", "Acceptable in the 80's", and "The Girls". Everything else is just filler.

More info and treats found at his site. Peep the official.

Hope you enjoy.

McMahon.

Vid: Rick Ross (feat. John Legend) _ "Magnificent"

I'm a fan of Rick Ross. Yes, I'm aware that he did time...as a correctional officer. And yes, I know 50 has made it a priority to body his career. But...I don't know. I like his output. This is no exception. Mind you, I don't think it was the best choice for his first single, but...we'll see. John Legend undersells himself a little, but there's only so much you can do on a Ross joint. That's a badass checkered tie he's rocking in the beginning, though. The concept for the video was fairly original; you don't see ninjas investing in horse racing often, if ever. Peep the Bacardi Limon plug, also. If I wasn't already a fan [and believe me, I am], then I'd be sold.

And...in case that song sounds familiar to you:



You're welcome.

McMahon

Luda x The Roots @ Jimmy Fallon

Because apparently, no one told you that Illadelph's finest was Fallon's new house band. Peep the switch between songs, and the live redux of "I Do it For Hip-Hop" is noteworthy. And yes, that is a tuba player you see.

You know this our first time posting on The Roots? Interesting; seems they would've been on here by now...

McMahon...

Vid: Musiq Soulchild - "So Beautiful"

OK, I'm not usually huge on Soulchild. Don't get me wrong, he's a decent artist, but he tends to play it too safe for my liking. His most recent effort, though? Definitely throws that out the window. This is dude's ballsiest album since SoulStar, and I banged that one pretty hard. [That's what she said. *ahem*] Perfect example of this would be his third single "sobeautiful". It's pretty dope; I'd usually make a more in-depth account, but...don't want to spoil it for you. Peep the video. And if you haven't bought/borrowed/stole Onmyradio yet, you shouldn't even be wasting time reading this.

McMahon