Just the viral version, real video coming soon. But either way, my girl is back. Download the track for free on her site, www.lykkeli.com.
Heja Sverige!
Similar to the clips that made OK Go so popular, this new piece from Hollerado for “Americanarama” is the best video I’ve seen in a long while. I kinda like the track too, but most amazingly…one take!
I could write an essay on Kanye’s Runaway film, and the ensuing debates it sparked, but what’s the point? There will be a million analytical pieces by Monday, and none of them will be any more “right” than the others. It’s art…and I’m really not looking forward to hearing other people tell me how to consume it.
Personally, I’m satisfied with an interesting concept, some beautiful shots & colors, and some really dope music. The intro scene with “Dark Fantasy” and the “Devil In A New Dress” segment were flawless, though part of me wishes this was the first time I ever heard any of these songs. That’s always been one of my least favorite aspects of the internet age and I may have to revert back to avoiding music from my favorite artists until it’s officially presented. Even with all the live performances, interviews, and song/artwork leaks spoiling much of Runaway, I thoroughly enjoyed the film.
Regardless of how you felt about it, you have to agree: no mainstream MC puts more effort and care into his music than Kanye. Sure, it can come off pretentious at times (ok, much of the time), but he’s really trying to express something in his art and take it to new places. He doesn’t always hit the mark, but musically, he’s never disappointed me.
A toast to Yeezy.
I’m pretty much a sucker for anything shot in Tokyo or Hong Kong that showcases cityscapes or flashing lights. I’m a simple man.
I’m a little mad that they dropped this video in October, but I suppose when you’re filming in SoCal, it’s always a long hot summer. I love the way Hi-Tek worked in one of his classic “vocal sample that isn’t really a vocal sample” effect. If you want to hear more about how this record, and every song on Revolutions Per Minute, was created, check out our in-depth interview with Talib & Tek right here.
This record will appear on both Nottz’ You Need This Music album and his collaborative project with Asher, Rawth, that drops in a few months. I just finished listening to Nottz’ LP and it’s crazy. Dude kills it on the mic and boards for the entire thing. Cop that.
DEAD. Didn’t even realize this was James from my college with all the make up on. Good to see another 5-C alum killin it…lot of talent passed through Claremont at some point hahaha.
Dope record off TiRon’s MSTRD project. I kinda feel like TiRon and J. Pinder need to collab…
Just realized I never posted up this video, my bad. One of my favorite records off Kush & Orange Juice…crazy beat and overall, just a smooth joint from front to back.
I sure hope this is an anthem in Pittsburgh right now. Catchy record too, and he’s not lying about the “just made a million…got another million on my schedule” either. We might be chopping it up with Wiz and Yelawolf this Friday when their tour hits the town, so keep your eyes on the twitter for updates…