The Audacity of Dope

While we patiently wait for Mack & Ryan to release the “Irish Celebration” video, they decided to shoot some quick visuals for their recently released tribute to Seattle Mariners announcing legend, Dave Niehaus.  It’s tough to describe the impact that Niehaus had on any of us sports minded 80’s babies from the 206, but Mack does a great job.  As with all his verses, he has a knack for talking about his own experiences in a way that instantly relate them to our own.

So where were you when you heard Dave’s famous call in ’95?  I was riding in the back of a University Prep athletic van as we headed back from a soccer game (a dub, I’m sure).  We didn’t get to watch the game live but listening to Niehaus’ call was all we needed.  When I saw the highlights later, I already knew EXACTLY how it looked.

RIP Dave.

New visuals from Playboy Tre for all my alcoholics.  Honestly, I’ve never seen the appeal (to liquor…not Tre, he’s the homey!).  But yeah, what is it about reality that drives people to alter it so often?  Alcohol doesn’t taste good, it’s expensive, addicting, and unhealthy…but yet virtually everyone I know partakes daily.  I’m good though…and wouldn’t you know it…I can still enjoy music the same.  Shocking!

My guy Mack is blowing up! It couldn’t happen to a nicer guy and I’m really glad to see Ryan get the exposure as well.  These two gentlemen have been some of the nicer folks I’ve befriended in our scene out here and they’re both ridiculously talented.  It’s awesome to watch the world take notice.

#motivationalmusic and a good anthem to start off the new year.  Whatever challenges you’re dealing with, let’s push past them in 2011.

Kanye’s records are so dope, people make completely unofficial visuals for them just cause.  Not bad at all, though really, just film any attractive female in slow motion and pair it with this song.  In the end, you’ll have a nice project.

I could listen to this sample all day, especially when some dope MC’s like the Niceguys spit over it.  Download The Show here.

This might be the record that smacks the industry upside the face and finally wakes them up about Emilio, one of the best MC’s in the game today.  Off Life Without Shame, download here.

Oh, and shout out to girls who cook in outfits like that…or less.

New heat from two of my favorite homies in the biz: J. Pinder and Jon Augustavo.  It’s always inspiring to see folks you know make great moves and represent the city so lovely.  Pin is the newest member of the Hall of Justus too, so he’ll be doing more and more work with my Justus League folks.  What up Dho!

This is undoubtedly one of my favorite records of 2010 (and will surely make SNSS‘ Best of 2010 tomorrow night), but the only question is: which version is better?  This remix or the original with Devin?  Tough call.  In the meantime, enjoy the visuals…

I think 2011 is going to be a big year for Laws.  Obviously he broke out nicely in 2010, but he has all the tools, talent, and connections to release great music and reap the rewards and recognition.  Here’s his new video for “Run Away,” a Justice League produced record sampling the Yeah Yeah Yeahs record of the same name.  Directed by Omar Shaikh and featured on Laws’ 4:57 and 5:01 mixtapes.