The Audacity of Dope

Another rather generic video, but again, the music is dope.  I’ve always had mixed feelings on Banks…obviously he puts a bit more into his bars than the other G-Unit MC’s over the years, but there’s something forced about his records/rhymes/overall image.  That said, he’s capable of making great grimy tracks (see “Reach Out“) and even some good ones for the ladies.  The beat and hook here are smashes, but I just get the feeling any decent MC could make the same track with that combo.

Video doesn’t do much for me, but this record is dope.  Snoop’s flooded the net with these viral videos recently and while it’s a good way to stay top of mind, I’d rather see a few higher budget clips rather than the WSHH style joints.  We do get our first look at Snoop’s 15 year old signing, Pilot, though it’s too early to judge his ability.  The voice is unique though, which can help.

Oh, and Jake One on the beat…if you ain’t know.

Visuals for one of the songs that made SNSS‘ “Best of 2010” show a few weeks back.  This was filmed out here in the San Juan Islands while Daytona and others (include Aloe Blacc, who you can see in this video) shot the new LRG catalog.

And this song gets eternal props for the Above The Rim reference.  As always.

I’ve been working so hard lately that I can relate to the song title.  Also, I’ll count that Dorian Gray reference as a shout out hahaha.  What up OU & 6th!  Great record fellas…

The Portland to Seattle transplant, Luck One, delivers the visuals for his first single off True Theory Outtakes.  We had Luck on SNSS a while back and I’m really excited to hear more from him.  He’s a very dope writer and a cool dude as well.  More northwest talent!

There are only a few cities that I haven’t been to that I would love to visit and Toronto is definitely one of them.  Big up to all T-Dot massive.

Other cities that need Hyphenated visits:  Hong Kong, Tokyo, Sydney, Stockholm, and New York.  Yes, that’s right.  I’ve been in the music biz for 10 years and alive for 28, but haven’t been to NYC yet.  Shrug.

You don’t have to be Irish to join in on the celebration.  Straight from the Haggerty clan to you and yours.

Derek Pike directed visuals for the title track from Saigon’s long awaited album.  This track is probably a few years old, but at least we finally get to hear all these crazy Just Blaze/Saigiddy records!

Collie Buddz’ new single, “Holiday,” hits home for any of us who work WAY too hard at the office.  My fellow overachievers unite!  But always remember to take a little time out for yourselves…

Mitch: Much more than a song about shoes… Macklemore just let loose the first track off of his and Ryan Lewis’ upcoming album. Don’t let this one slip by ya.

Produced by Ryan Lewis
Chorus Written by Hollis Wear
Violin – Andrew Joslyn
Cello – Danah Olivetree
Piano by Noah Goldberg
Trumpet – Owuor Arunga
Bass – Zach Fleury
Vocals – Ray Dalton, Camila Recchi
Childrens Choir – Denny Middle School, West Seattle
“WINGS” photo by Jason Koenig (JKoePhoto.com)

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis – Wings