Hopefully I don’t really need to explain much here. House Shoes + Paul White = DOPE. Be on the lookout for Paul’s new project ‘Rapping with Paul White‘ featuring the likes of Homeboy Sandman, Guilty Simpson and a buch more sick rappers that I can’t remember right now.
Caution: Neckbrace required before pressing play.
The talented SWW brings us some visuals for her new single, Hide the Cracks. Feelin’ the complex simplicity on this one and her voice shines through as usual.
The official release date for this maxi-single will be Aug. 15th so be sure to check in on her site for more info.
It’s 2 AM…..and I can’t do late nights like I used to. That was a roundabout way of saying I haven’t had time to listen to this yet but Little Dragon can do no wrong in my eyes. Stream their 3rd studio album courtesy of the dope folks over at NPR.
No, this has nothing to do with STDs. We’re talking music and art here….oh yes.
If you want to support art, head on over for purchase of this dope DVD box set here: http://sofarida.bigcartel.com
Remember, every time you don’t support art….a baby panda gets stabbed by a unicorn.
I didn’t see this one coming. I’m usually skeptical about collabs that sound good on paper (Kanye & Jay anyone?) so I was a bit hesitant here. Come to find out, ‘Ghetto Dreams’ does not disappoint. We get vintage Common on 2 verses while a sharp Nas comes in to finish off the No I.D. sculpted track. Not sure who’s album this will pop up on but either way can’t wait to hear some new Nas or Common.
Sidenote:
Please, no “hip hop is back” or “this is real hip hop” comments….they annoy me
I’m not familiar with White Denim, but from the research that I did (Ok, I didn’t research…I looked at the video details), it turns out they’re an indie band on my second favorite label Downtown Records. The throwback video is what caught me. I know everyone is doing the whole 80′s themed blah blah blah, but White Denim managed to capture it authentically while not taking away from the song. It also reminded me of how terrible prom was. #NoShots
Street Joy is off of their latest album, ‘D’. Be sure to check it out as I’ll probably do the same.
Ready for some new music from a new artist? Well, new to you and not herself….
Kirstenana hails from East London with a unique voice to wet your ear. Her vocal walks the line of soulful and folky doing so in a way that doesn’t scream I’m trying to be different. The unique beauty that is her voice also comes along with the same qualities in her physical appearance. I’m willing to bet money that Kirstenana will be in the mainstream sooner than later.
She’s also up for an award this Saturday at The People’s Music Awards in London which is the first and only award ceremony for unsigned bands/acts. For more info on the awards, you can check it out here.
Nemo Achida – Dedication from Nemo Achida on Vimeo.
I think it was Wes who put me on to Nemo and I’ve been checkin’ for his music ever since. I won’t front, The Digital Dan project (as a whole, but Presidential Address is sick) was my least favorite from him so far but from the sounds of this right here…I’ll be on the lookout for his June 13th release titled ‘Goodbye Brooklyn’.
Track produced by Sean “goldenchild” Mangan for Grand Staff Studios
Video directed by Corey Davis for Greedmont Park media.
Ok...enough about me.
