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August, 2009

FreshPick: Mr. Hudson – Supernova (Live w/ String Quartet)

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My first time paying attention to the new G.O.O.D. Music signee was earlier this week on Kanye’s song (you know the one he kicked Kid Cudi off of). It sounded pretty much the same as Cudi’s version so I didn’t pay it much mind. Today while surfing Ye’s blog, I spotted this gem (I know, I’m late) and am proud to say that this dude is talented. Plus, I’m a fan of anything with strings in it. I’ll definitely pay attention to this guy’s releases in the future…

Oh No – Ethiopium (Album Snippets)

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If you’re not up on Oh No as of yet, smash yourself in the mouth with a jagged brick. The above is a sampler from his upcoming beat album using strictly Ethiopian samples. This will be released exclusively on Stone Throw’s website in August.

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Aug 09

FreshPick: Wale ft. Guccie Mane – Pretty Girls

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I’m feelin’ this one. No rhyme or reason…I just like it.

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10
Aug 09

J.Period & Q-Tip – The [Abstract] Best Vol. 1

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Download….it’s good for you

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Aug 09

Fresh Quote

People become really quite remarkable when they start thinking that they can do things. When they believe in themselves they have the first secret of success. – Norman Vincent Peale

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Aug 09

Charlie Brown Is A Monster

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Ever wonder what Charlie Brown would look like if he were real? Well ponder no more, Tim O’ Brien did this dope piece for a show titled “MONSTERS?” in Santa Monica. Doesn’t he look like a borderline serial killer/abusive husband?

Embarrassing iPod Music / Music — 2 Comments
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Aug 09

Embarrassing iPod Music #1: Madness – Our House

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Welcome to #1 in a series I call “Embarrassing iPod Music”. You know those songs that seem to creep into your iPod somehow onto your Gangsta Rap playlist. “How did that get there?” as you explain to your friends. It’s ok, don’t try to explain….they won’t believe you. As a matter of fact, they probably have the cassette underneath their mattress.

In any event, being an 80′s baby and growing up in the era when MTV played music videos (remember that?), I remember this song getting stuck in my head as a result of hours of radio listening and MTV watching. I’m sure you will catch yourself singing this once you hit play after the jump…

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Aug 09

El Mac – Sketches From Spain

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One of my favorite artists hands down…hopefully I can meet him before I leave L.A. More photos inside…

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Aug 09

Random Graffiti

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I think this is a Revok piece but don’t quote me….I’m not sure. Anybody know who did this?

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Aug 09

Make Art Not War – Derek Hess Interview

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Artist, Derek Hess, took time out of his busy schedule to talk to Fresh Nerd. After my first posting of he and Kent Smith’s book Please God Save Us, I wanted to get inside of their heads a bit to get some insight on where these thoughts and ideas come from. If you guys haven’t checked out my initial post of the book, please do so here. Check out the comments as well, I think I offended some folks by posting that art. So without further ado, here’s the interview:

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