Honestly, I don’t know if I’ve ever watched one of these ESPN “My Wish” segments without tearing up. This particular piece highlighting a young cancer patient named Brendan Galanaugh and his idol, Landon Donovan, was no different. It would have been great without Donovan’s storybook ending to the day, but once he scored those goals, it was a wrap. Good stuff.
Mitch:Â New visuals from Casey Veggies and Chicago’s Rockie Fresh. This joint needs to be played at high volume. Be sure to catch Casey at Neumos July 20th with XV and Logics!
Just heard this on Sirius XM on my way home in the new whip and I was reminded at how much I love this record. Sexy and utterly hilarious at the same time. 1:52 – 2:16 FTMFW. #loftmusic
Jhene took the crown from Cassie for my number 1 crush a while back and I’m happy to say she also wins that battle musically. Here’s her video for “Stranger” off sailing soul(s), which I’m hoping is only one of many. Especially if we can get visuals for “Hoe” with Miguel and Gucci Mane that remotely resemble the artwork. Yikes.
Side note: this song is obviously speaking about guys who always want the same thing, but as I’m going through #inboxmadness, I often think of this record. I do not need you, rappers, yet I meet you every day!
Shout to the homey G for always giving me the heads up on good music from his hometown, Toronto. Why is the T-Dot killing it so much these days?!
Any record using the classic Dilla “Let’s Ride” drums is always going to get my head nodding (shout to my guy Tunji too), and I so desperately need more of this grown, genuine, soulful music in my world.
This video dropped a few weeks ago, but you already know what #inboxmadness is all about. Better late than never though, especially since this Fly.Union record is one of my favorite songs of the year. Crazy beat, nice verses, and a catchy, smooth hook.
Let’s make theeeeeese dreams come true toniiiiiiiiiight…
I find it kind of comical that so many people, myself and even Lupe included, had issues with various elements of L.A.S.E.R.S. and yet it’s been an incredibly successful commercial album for him. “The Show Goes On” is one of the biggest chart topping records of the year and the new single, “Out Of My Head,” is getting considerable airplay as well. Hopefully that continues now that the video is out.
I’ve been sleeping on this cat, but no more. This is raw!
If you’ve been coming to this blog for a while, you already know all about Shad. Even if you do, this interview actually gets in to some personal topics that you don’t often hear him talk about. And if you’re curious why folks think Shad is so dope, check the rhyme:
*dead*
I hope youngsters see the absurdity of these corny a capella battles and they eventually die off.