14 Great Live Performance Videos Part V

The Live Performance Music Videos YouTube playlist has 75+ videos and still growing.

1. Jessie Reyez - "Figures (Live Acoustic)" 2017  Amazing what this woman can do with a guitar, her voice, and some imagination. I believe in you Jessie!




2. Jorja Smith - "Teenage Fantasy" 2017  When you're this good, all you need is a microphone. She just rocked that performance in a t-shirt like a boss.




3. Taylar Elizza Beth - "Live On KEXP" 2017  SEATTLE MUSIC  I've been a fan of Taylar since the first moment I heard her voice and she just keeps getting better. Seeing her at the Laser Dome with Sassy Black was truly epic. KEXP also interviewed Taylar for their Local Artist Spotlight back in June.



If you haven't heard her EP Fresh Cut Flowers yet; I've made it easy for you.




4. Gabriel Garzón-Montano - "Everything Is Everything" (Live Session Findspire) 2016  STONES THROW  He learned it from his Mama.




5. Mahalia - "Sober" 2017  I may have a problem, I can't seem to stop listening to this song. Could be way worse.




6. Fkj & Masogo - "Tadow" 2017  These two recorded this masterpiece at Red Bull Studios Paris.




7. Noo - "Without You" 2015  I'd really love to see Muzzy Legault pop in the screen to do her verse but she was far away in Canada... see below.




8. Muzzy Legault - "Cafe Nostalgica Ottowa" 2017  My intro to Montreal native Muzzy Legault was from the song above; I was an instant fan.



This jam I posted back on The New Hotness Vol. 7 clinched my fandom.





9. Tay Sean - "Live On KEXP" 2017  SEATTLE MUSIC  I was blessed to discover Tay Sean back in 2010 when he performed at Seattle Central Community College's Unity Fair as half of Helladope with Jarv Dee. Peep the link for a photo. The Helladope album I bought from them that day remains one of my favorite Seattle Hip Hop albums ever. I haven't been able to find it online but here's one of the tracks.




10. Masego - "Navajo" 2017  I've listened to the studio version of this song way too many times so I could figure out why I love it so much. Still haven't figured it out.




11. Kung Foo Grip - "Walk Alone 2 (Live On KEXP)" 2011  SEATTLE MUSIC  I loved these Caffe Vita Bean Room videos. Since they recorded this six years ago, they've linked up with the Cabin Games crew and released the EP below. We're all watching to see what they do next.






12. Shabazz Palaces - "Live On KEXP" 2017 SEATTLE MUSIC  Next level... once again.




13. Lizzo - "Live On KEXP" 2017  By being herself, Lizzo has already inspired thousands of young women to love themselves just as they are. #superheroshit




14. Dua Lipa - "I Would Rather Go Blind" 2017 (Etta James Cover)  Bold move to cover such a legend's music but she nailed it.



Here's Etta James doing it her damn self; rare to see performances like this these days.

11 Music Videos With Special Effects VII

My Music Videos With Special Effects YouTube playlist is up to 77 videos... #YouTubeNchill

1. A Tribe Called Quest - "We The People" 2016  This album was released at a time when everyone needed the joy of a new favorite album, bless you Tribe and thank you to Phife Dawg for leaving us with so much great music. Here's hoping there's a tour.




2. Sims - "Brutal Dance" 2016  Sims is currently leaving a trail of smitten and devoted fans across the U.S. while on tour with P.O.S., Dwynell Roland, and DJ Fundo. I was blessed to see his performance at The Crocodile recently and was overwhelmed once again by the emotion and effort he puts into his art.




3. Old Grape God - "Do 4 U" 2016  PORTLAND MUSIC   Grape God was one of the first Portland musicians I met and I've been seeing all 4's ever since. To see Grape God embrace his weirdness live is to love him and that's pretty much what life is all about.

"Do 4 U" - Old Grape God from Noah Porter on Vimeo.


4. The Seshen - "Flames + Figures" 2016  This Bay Area group is headed out on tour in the spring and will be the closest to Seattle when they play the Treefort Fest in Boise, ID on March 22-26. Treefort seems to be unaffiliated with the corporate music slaughter system so I'd love to attend.





5. Anderson .Paak - "The Season / Carry Me / The Waters" 2016  "The Waters" is one of those songs that makes you bite your knuckles with a beat nasty face...I can't be the only one.




6. Sevdaliza - "Marilyn Monroe" 2016  I would have loved to be a fly on the wall when Hirad Sab and Sevdaliza discussed their ideas for this video; it's beautiful.




7. Daniel Haaksman "Akabongi" ft. Spoek Mathambo 2016  Daniel Haaksman is a DJ (etc.) from Berlin who is known for "his own productions and releases, numerous remixes and globally party-proven DJ sets, Daniel Haaksman is considered one of the leaders of the worldwide tropical club sound." Spoek Mathambo released two albums with Sub Pop circa 2011-2012. More about his life's journey can be found on his artist page on the Sub Pop website.




8. Luna God feat. Rell + Astro King Phoenix - "LGEP pt. 2" 2016  SEATTLE MUSIC  Luna God is quickly becoming one of Seattle's most active and sought-after producers. Follow him on Twitter or like his Facebook page to keep up.




9. Joyce Wrice & Kay Franklin - "Rocket Science" 2016  You really can't get much smoother than this. I'd love to see a show with Joyce Wrice, Mndsgn, and Swarvy in a room with purple lights, couches, and art.




10. Gabriel Garzón-Montano - "Everything Is Everything" 2014  Gabriel recently became part of the Stones Throw family; it's a perfect fit.




11. Brakebill - "Rochester Rut" 2017  SEATTLE MUSIC  This is the first visual release from Brakebill's Hiding Places album which he released last June. The lightbulbs in this video really do it for me.

The New Hotness Vol. 1

All these videos and many, many more appear on my (regularly updated) New Hotness YouTube playlist. It doesn't have to be new to be the new hotness, the only requirements are that I just found it and think it's awesome.

1. Coco Mamba - "Tell Me Bout It" 2017  These ladies take action about the unwanted advances of men, courtesy of Okay Player.




2. Like - "Miss Me With That" 2016  I found this via Okay Player after checking out their coverage of his latest video, "Lamped." The new single is pretty good but I like this four month old jam even better.




3. Gabriel Garzón-Montano - "Keep On Running" 2014  I checked out this guy's YouTube catalog after seeing/hearing his first Stones Throw single, "Crawl."




4. Kweku Collins - "Stupid Rose" 2016  Found this via the YouTube sidebar. Half of me likes this and half of me can't believe I'm watching it still. Decide for yourself.




5. Silent Lambs Project - "Mic Choke"  2002  SEATTLE MUSIC  I dug this classic up because Third Eye Bling helped me add Silent Lambs Project's "House Of Respect" to my Public Transportation List. This song is beat nasty face all the way through. Silas Blak is the man, it's never too late to be the new hotness.




6. Bomba Estéreo - "Soy Yo" 2016  Another YouTube sidebar win I found while checking out all the recent videos posted on the Remezcla site. Their Live On KEXP videos are totally wicked; no surprise there.




7.  KAMAU ft. Talibah Safiya - "MĭNT" 2017  Another Okay Player win.   I've discovered so much great music on their site throughout the years and I will forever be grateful.




8. FRTNK - "Let Go" 2017  Yet another Okay Player gem, pronounced Fourteen K. Masks do make life easier sometimes.




9. Syd - "All About Me" 2017  When I got YouTube, Syd was there waiting. Can't wait to hear the rest of the album.





10. Residente - "Somos Anormales" 2017  NSFW!!!! This is one of the gnarliest videos starring John Leguizamo I've seen in awhile; be afraid, this is not a drill. Remezcla should be added to your music website favorites right now. For real, NSFW!

Ten More Music Videos With Special Effect Twins

Here's a YouTube playlist of ALL the Special Effect Twins I've found so far. #YouTubeNchill


1. Knxwledge - "Flyinglizrds" 2015  STONES THROW  Knxwledge has been killing it for years but came into the spotlight when he collaborated with the music industry's current shining star, Anderson .Paak.




2. Charlotte Dos Santos - "Watching You" 2016  STONES THROW  I can't say enough good things about Stones Throw, they are my spirit animal...or something. Sofie's SOS Tape is available via the Stones Throw website.



The artwork for the release really does it for me.

3. Nick DenBoer - "The Chickening" 2016  This is not technically a music video but it's awesome. and I post it every chance I get.




4. Sevdaliza - "The Valley" 2015  This is likely my least favorite from Sevdaliza but I'm so on board with her that I had to share anyway.




5. Maze Koroma - "Complicated" 2016  EYRST  Green screen for the win. It's tough to keep up with all the greatness of EYRST, I highly recommend you follow Maze and the rest of them on all their social media sites in case I miss something.



6. Calvin Valentine - "Your Drugs" 2016  This wasn't intended to be a collection of EYRST videos but good shit does happen sometimes.




7. Martell Webster - "I'm Ripe" 2016  Martell Webster (of the NBA) is one of the founders and artists of Portland's EYRST crew. Their small label does an incredible job of cultivating talent, I love them.




8. Rare Treat (Myke Bogan + The Last Artful, Dodgr) - "Pop!" 2016  Another "Rare Treat" from Portland's EYRST crew.




9. Slum Village feat. BJ The Chicago Kid + Illa J - "Expressive" 2015  Slum Village is always evolving, it must be difficult to fill the hole that J Dilla left in their lives but I admire their courage to keep going.

10. Gabriel Garzón-Montano - "Crawl" 2017  I love that Peanut Butter Wolf's diverse musical tastes have turned in to a blessing for the universe. He is able to see the light in others and help them to reach their highest potential through Stones Throw; a noble life mission, if I've ever heard one. Gabriel Garzón-Montano has been making music for years but was drawn into the spotlight when Drake sampled one of his songs back in July 2016. Dig into his archives, it's worth your time. 

The first compilation of Special Effect Twins videos.