22 posts tagged “music”
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Fave hit me up on Twitter last night...
are u planning 2 do another MLK quickmix? i would post last years but ur talking about the *cough* superbowl -bound Giants. lol
First of all, a big "no comment" about the Giants in the playoffs this year. Second, I had to put something out there when asked. So, with less than an hour of effort, here's...
KB's MLK 2009 Mix: (right click to download)
Pride (In the Name of Love)
The Brand New Heavies (feat Q-Tip) - Sometimes
Murs & 9th Wonder - Free
Slick Rick - Hey Young World
Just a Moment interlude
Tye Tribbett - Superstar
Lenny Kravitz - Believe (acoustic)
MLK - I Have a Dream (snippet)
Enjoy!
I've been promising to make a new Quickmix all summer long. Between hanging out with my son and showing him how to mix (my young padawan) I decided to drop summer madness to celebrate my birthday, the end of summer, and the memory of a young singer gone too soon. Hope you enjoy!
Download it here.
Summer Madness intro
"A Million Resolutions" - Aaliyah's "We Need A Resolution/Lil Wayne's "A Milli"
"Flashing Cream" - Wu-Tang's "C.R.E.A.M."/Kanye's "Flashing Light"
"What Is Wrong With Me?" - Nas' "It Ain't Hard To Tell"/DJ Jazzy Jeff's "My Soul's Not 4 Sale"
"Check the Baby" - Brandy's "Baby"/ATCQ's "Check the Rhime"
Chase Hawkins Drop (www.swindlr.com)
"Classic 101" - Kanye West's "Better Than I've Ever Been"/G-Unit's "Stunt 101"
"Music's One Thing" - Amerie's "One Thing"/ Erick Sermon's "Music"
"Frontin Haters" interlude
"Sexy, Dangerous Back" - Justin Timberlake's "SexyBack"/Kardinal Offishall's "Dangerous"
I've been in a 90s hip hop mood lately. It's been a cross divide between the early (happier) sound of things like Pete Rock and DJ Premier productions. The other end of the spectrum is that grimey, hide-your-chains-because-the hoods-are-coming-out music (like Onyx, Mobb Deep, and MOP)l So this week I made a "happy chappy" mix (what up Alain!). The hood music (part 2) is coming soon. In the meanwhile, enjoy Timbs Go With Everything, Part 1. If you like it, leave a comment.
So I bring you... "What is Love? (KB's Bleek Mix)." I hope you enjoy. Pay special attention to the lyrics. *wink* The songlist will be revealed later for those who didn't catch all the songs. Click on the first link for more Cupid's Hunt sites and music.
The heat might smother you...
I could not fall asleep last night so after I watch the Giants sneak into the Super Bowl I started this little QuickMix in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. I really wonder what Dr. King would think about the state of today's world. I observed the other day that although his dream has not been fully realized the ball has been dropped in a major way. As a result, today's generation have little to no idea what real struggle is, self-included. For that I'm sad yet hopeful. I'm a master of paradox.
MLK Intro
Common feat will.i.am - A Dream
The Procussions - The Storm
Cross Movement - When I Flow...
BREAK-Hip Hop (Instrumental)
Miles Bonny - What It Is I See
Marvin Gaye - What's Going On
Best Blockbuster Movie: Transformers
Best Rock Album: Foo Fighters' Echoes Silence Patience & Grace
Best R&B Album: Jill Scott's The Real Thing: Word And Sounds Vol. 3
Best Neo-Soul Album: Eric Roberson's LEFT
Best UK Album: Mark Ronson's Version (Sorry Charlie Murphy, I was having too much fun...)
Best Album Not Released This Year: Amy Winehouse's Back to Black
- DJ Jazzy Jeff's The Return of the Magnificent
- Common's Finding Forever
- Little Brother's Getback
- Kanye West's Graduation
- Pharoah Monch's Desire
- Sa-Ra Creative Partners' The Hollywood Recodings
- Talib Kweli's Eardrum
- Wu Tang Clan's The 8 Diagrams
- Blu & Exile's Below The Heavens
- Every album that used the Internet as their main marketing technique. To the major labels, radio, and the RIAA: embrace change.
Top 3 "Need More Spins" Albums:
- Mary J. Blige's Growing Pains
- Kirk Franklin's The Fight of My Life
- Ghostface Killah's The Big Doe Rehab
Movie: Cloverfield, Toy Story 3, Iron Man, and The Dark Knight
Music: The Roots' Rising Down, Van Hunt's Popular, and Erykah Badu's New Amerykah
Video Games: Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, Super Smash Bros Brawl, and Mario Kart Wii
Websites: Mine!
Recently I particpated in a roundtable discussion. After much anticipation, the BART has arrived!
What is BART?
The Best Albums Round Table 2007 (BART) connects five (5) people from the blogging and podcasting community in a round table discussion about this years Top 10 albums from the urban genres (e.g., neo-soul, R&B and hip hop). This podcast is available here as well as iTunes. The purpose of BART is to engage people in a discussion that will enlighten listeners on the artists and celebrate the contributions made by these artists in 2007.
For a list of the albums and panelists, visit the website @ http://fridayfavecast.com/bart
Last night I was listening to Your Mac Life. Shawn King brought up the news story about Jay-Z not wanting to sell his new album, American Gangster, on iTunes because it's a concept album and wants it sold and promoted that way (instead of by single download). I quickly realized that I was the minority voice (in more ways than one) as the chat room chatter turned to slams on Jay-Z and rap music on a whole. The repeated rant of a respected colleague (and friend) was "HE'S A GREEDY BASTARD!" I'm sorry you feel that way, Lesa. I know many share the sentiment, whether it's him or Metallica (they get the same complaint so there's no reason to play the race card as someone suggested). After seeing her post that over and over it got me thinking about something...
Flash back about three years ago to the advent of the iTunes Music Store. As a Mac enthusiast, I remember the excitement of seeing my favorite musician or band's label make the decision to add the artist's catalog to iTunes. While I usually had most of the catalog it was cool to have access to alternative mixes and tracks. When new albums became available at the same time as the retail chains we all thought it was cool that the labels decided to do that. Flash ahead to present day and the scene has changed so drastically. Now there are singles released on iTunes that aren't available anywhere else. For many, iTunes IS the way to purchase music. I know of at least five people who haven't bought a CD in two years. I also know people of the other end of the spectrum, who have never bought anything on iTunes because of the lack of availability of certain indie labels. And they're OK with that too. Somewhere along the line, especially among those of us who listen to popular music, we have come to demand the availability of music in iTunes. For proof just Google search "Beatles on iTunes" and enjoy over 2 million hits of expectation and anticipation. The way I see it, if Jay-Z was truly "greedy" he would exploit his artistic work for every penny possible, making it available to every venue possible in every form. He actually has the ability to do that since he is the CEO of his recording label. But he chose not to do so because he wanted people to experience a modern day concept album. If you're not a rap music fan it must be hard to see it as an art form compared to "insert your favorite genre of music here." Not growing up listening to classic rock, metal, and country I felt the same way before taking the time to listen with an open ear and mind. And when compared to classic concept albums like Pink Floyd's The Wall and The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band it may even seem trivial. But isn't the decision still in the hands of the labels, let alone the artist? Personally, I had no problem spending the same $9.99 at Best Buy for the CD, bringing it home, ripping it to iTunes, and syncing it to my iPod. Different "experience," same result. I just don't see what the big deal is.
Now if you want to talk greedy, let's talk baseball and Alex Rodriguez...
