1. Grimes ft. Janelle Monáe - "Venus Fly" 2017 This is one of the best music videos I've ever seen in my whole life. Speechless.
2. Taylar Elizza Beth - "Stop Calling My Phone" (prod. Luis Vela) SEATTLE MUSIC A Taylar Elizza Beth performance will literally take your breath away. This woman inspired me to abandon my only posting music video ways because she's that awesome.
3. J Dilla - Ghetto Wishing "ADBT" 2017 This is part of a documentary of the legacy of Detroit Hip Hop Production. See below for more info.
A/V Installation #2
The Unseen - A Detroit Beat Tape
A Film By Gus Sutherland
The Unseen explores the soul and roots of Detroit Hip Hop Production, mirroring the sketchpad
style format of a beat tape. Loosely acting as a prequel to the L.A. based "All Ears" documentary,
The Unseen provides rare insights into a scene that has remained distant from the public eye
while giving birth to some of the culture's richest and most influential sounds.
The film glimpses the hidden and elusive characteristics inherent in a city often
depicted in a one dimensional light.
4. Air Credits (The Hood Internet + Showyousuck) + Sims - "GEAR SHIFTN" 2017 These are seriously some of the nicest people I've ever had the pleasure of working with. I love the effort that went into this video and can't wait to see what they do next.
5. Onry Ozzborn - "t h 3 B1RTH of c v p ii d" 2017 SEATTLE MUSIC Nothing but respect for Onry and his grind lately. #props
6. Big Baby D.R.A.M. - "Cute" 2017 D.R.A.M.'s smile is contagious as f....
7. MonoNeon - "Thoughts In The Morning Time" 2017 Bless you Okay Player for guiding me to Prince's bassist, MonoNeon.
8. Little Dragon - "High" 2017 They must have had a blast making this video and I'm pretty sure that is what life is all about.
9. Brother Ali - "Pen To Paper" 2017 The release of this new Brother Ali album, "All The Beauty In This Whole Life," on May 5 has provided me with the job of my dreams. Stay tuned...
10. Porter Ray - "Watercolor" 2017 SEATTLE MUSIC Yet another always smiling Seattle artist I had to share even though he hasn't released any music videos for this project yet. This Sub Pop backed album contains features from The Palaceer of Shabazz Palaces, STAS THEE BOSS of THEESatisfaction, Nate Jack, and many other voices you may recognize...if you've been paying attention.
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Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Monday, January 2, 2017
Thirteen Music Videos featuring Umbrellas
Here's the link to all the Umbrella music videos on a YouTube playlist. #YouTubeNchill
I just finished a book (Un Lun Dun by China Mieville) in which magical broken umbrellas (called uNbrellas) are used to protect (?) the citizens of the city under/above London from their biggest enemy yet, smog. Then, I saw this uNbrella today while walking in London and decided to resurrect this post from the depths of procrastination. You may not think you give a shit about music videos with umbrellas but I didn't know I was into Salt Beef on a Beigel (Corned Beef on a Bagel) until today; learning stuff about yourself is good. As if you needed convincing beyond the whole epic bagel thing, umbrellas have been chique since before Charlie Chaplin rocked one.
1. Main Source - "Looking At The Front Door" 1990 This umbrella's silhouette game is on point. I would have loved to hear the conversation about adding the umbrella as a prop to the video. Were they like "it needs something...shit, I got this umbrella, how bout this?...She could be like dating the umbrella or something?"
2. Cut Chemist - "My First Big Break" 2008 It's kind of awesome how much this umbrella adds to the video; since I find them almost useless in the real world (weird Seattle quirk). Since most rainstorms come with wind, umbrellas tend to make walking in a rainstorm a more stressful experience. I already knew I'd be down to go to any party in which Cut Chemist is the DJ but this video cements it; these people know how to have a good time.
3. Grimes - "Flesh without Blood/Life in the Vivid Dream" 2015 Grimes with a budget for music videos is one of the best things about life. Stay weird Grimes, I think you're great and loved that eight of the eleven people on your team were women when I worked my only stagehand shift for your show at The Showbox in Seattle in October 2015. #props
4. Bjork - "It's Oh So Quiet" 1995 My sister Ingrid made me a journal mod-podged with Bjork (as seen on the "Post" cover) on it in the mid 90s, it's filled with all sorts of teen angsty/crush/music lyric stuff since I was 16 when the album came out. Bjork has been inspiring me for decades and continues to do so with her new Bjork Digital Exhibition. I had an eight hour layover at the Reykjavik airport recently and they had this quote from "Joga" from the Homogenic album on a window that I had forgotten about, "I feel emotional landscapes they puzzle me." I've been trying to figure out what the hell that means for two weeks now but I still think it's rad she's achieved airport quote status.
5. Gifted Gab - "Dead Wrong" 2013 SEATTLE MUSIC The musical journey of Gifted Gab will be the stuff of legends, she is one of the best rappers in Seattle...period. Gifted Gab was a perfect choice for the Swisher Sweets Convenience Store Sessions.
Gifted released "Gab The Most High" back in May 2016, this is what the Seattle Weekly thought about it.
6. L'Orange - "The Quiet Room" 2013 L'Orange has been steady grinding for years and makes the kind of music I love the most. He has excellent taste in both samples and in collaborators; Jeremiah Jae, Kool Keith, Stik Figa, Mr. Lif, and Homeboy Sandman. He's got a damn good squad behind him at Mello Music Group.
7. K.Flay - "Rawks" 2013 Hairless cat, mustard in reverse, big messes, slow motion scenes, flower head, AND an umbrella; this video totally rawks. She's headed out on tour in February, you should probably go see her.
8. Kool A.D. feat. Toro Y Moi + Amaze 88 - "The Front" 2014 The vibe is so right with this one; likely due to the supreme chillness of Toro Y Moi. That said, I can't recall any Kool A.D. music that I didn't like (but why would I want to remember that?).
9. Milosh - "This Time" 2013 Milosh flew onto my radar as a producer for Rhye when "The Fall" was released. This video is great because watching two people in love (the couple is Milosh himself and his wife, actress Alexa Nikolas) having a fabulous time together is a beautiful thing.
10. Tuxedo - "Number One" 2015 ReignCity hosted a sold out Tuxedo show at The Crocodile back in July 2015 and it couldn't have been more perfect. One of my favorite things about this video is that it is a really awesome commercial for Lacoste and New Amsterdam Vodka. I love the idea of sponsors for music videos because I hardly know any artists who actually have a budget to create visuals of this caliber.
11. Raven Matthews - "This Is Cinema" 2015 SEATTLE MUSIC Raven Matthews life really is cinema, he is way ahead of the rest of the world in the game of self-awareness and embracing the weird and you should pay more attention. His Disco Christ album was released in July 2016 and it was so unique that no one knew which box to put it in... which is actually a really good thing. Peep an interview with him here.
12. ABRA - "Closet HD" 2016 I kinda think this song is a hot mess but I still fux with ABRA, she coo.
13. Rihanna ft. Jay-Z - "Umbrella" 2007 It's a no brainer. Get it Rihanna, you're a boss lady supreme. Thanks for being you.
I just finished a book (Un Lun Dun by China Mieville) in which magical broken umbrellas (called uNbrellas) are used to protect (?) the citizens of the city under/above London from their biggest enemy yet, smog. Then, I saw this uNbrella today while walking in London and decided to resurrect this post from the depths of procrastination. You may not think you give a shit about music videos with umbrellas but I didn't know I was into Salt Beef on a Beigel (Corned Beef on a Bagel) until today; learning stuff about yourself is good. As if you needed convincing beyond the whole epic bagel thing, umbrellas have been chique since before Charlie Chaplin rocked one.
1. Main Source - "Looking At The Front Door" 1990 This umbrella's silhouette game is on point. I would have loved to hear the conversation about adding the umbrella as a prop to the video. Were they like "it needs something...shit, I got this umbrella, how bout this?...She could be like dating the umbrella or something?"
2. Cut Chemist - "My First Big Break" 2008 It's kind of awesome how much this umbrella adds to the video; since I find them almost useless in the real world (weird Seattle quirk). Since most rainstorms come with wind, umbrellas tend to make walking in a rainstorm a more stressful experience. I already knew I'd be down to go to any party in which Cut Chemist is the DJ but this video cements it; these people know how to have a good time.
3. Grimes - "Flesh without Blood/Life in the Vivid Dream" 2015 Grimes with a budget for music videos is one of the best things about life. Stay weird Grimes, I think you're great and loved that eight of the eleven people on your team were women when I worked my only stagehand shift for your show at The Showbox in Seattle in October 2015. #props
4. Bjork - "It's Oh So Quiet" 1995 My sister Ingrid made me a journal mod-podged with Bjork (as seen on the "Post" cover) on it in the mid 90s, it's filled with all sorts of teen angsty/crush/music lyric stuff since I was 16 when the album came out. Bjork has been inspiring me for decades and continues to do so with her new Bjork Digital Exhibition. I had an eight hour layover at the Reykjavik airport recently and they had this quote from "Joga" from the Homogenic album on a window that I had forgotten about, "I feel emotional landscapes they puzzle me." I've been trying to figure out what the hell that means for two weeks now but I still think it's rad she's achieved airport quote status.
5. Gifted Gab - "Dead Wrong" 2013 SEATTLE MUSIC The musical journey of Gifted Gab will be the stuff of legends, she is one of the best rappers in Seattle...period. Gifted Gab was a perfect choice for the Swisher Sweets Convenience Store Sessions.
Gifted released "Gab The Most High" back in May 2016, this is what the Seattle Weekly thought about it.
6. L'Orange - "The Quiet Room" 2013 L'Orange has been steady grinding for years and makes the kind of music I love the most. He has excellent taste in both samples and in collaborators; Jeremiah Jae, Kool Keith, Stik Figa, Mr. Lif, and Homeboy Sandman. He's got a damn good squad behind him at Mello Music Group.
7. K.Flay - "Rawks" 2013 Hairless cat, mustard in reverse, big messes, slow motion scenes, flower head, AND an umbrella; this video totally rawks. She's headed out on tour in February, you should probably go see her.
8. Kool A.D. feat. Toro Y Moi + Amaze 88 - "The Front" 2014 The vibe is so right with this one; likely due to the supreme chillness of Toro Y Moi. That said, I can't recall any Kool A.D. music that I didn't like (but why would I want to remember that?).
9. Milosh - "This Time" 2013 Milosh flew onto my radar as a producer for Rhye when "The Fall" was released. This video is great because watching two people in love (the couple is Milosh himself and his wife, actress Alexa Nikolas) having a fabulous time together is a beautiful thing.
10. Tuxedo - "Number One" 2015 ReignCity hosted a sold out Tuxedo show at The Crocodile back in July 2015 and it couldn't have been more perfect. One of my favorite things about this video is that it is a really awesome commercial for Lacoste and New Amsterdam Vodka. I love the idea of sponsors for music videos because I hardly know any artists who actually have a budget to create visuals of this caliber.
11. Raven Matthews - "This Is Cinema" 2015 SEATTLE MUSIC Raven Matthews life really is cinema, he is way ahead of the rest of the world in the game of self-awareness and embracing the weird and you should pay more attention. His Disco Christ album was released in July 2016 and it was so unique that no one knew which box to put it in... which is actually a really good thing. Peep an interview with him here.
12. ABRA - "Closet HD" 2016 I kinda think this song is a hot mess but I still fux with ABRA, she coo.
13. Rihanna ft. Jay-Z - "Umbrella" 2007 It's a no brainer. Get it Rihanna, you're a boss lady supreme. Thanks for being you.
Friday, November 25, 2016
Ten Music Videos With Great Location Scouts
Here's the link to all 10 videos on a YouTube playlist. #YouTubeNchill
1. Solange - "Cranes In The Sky" 2016 This wasn't intended to be a Solange video mixtape but she's been dominating the game and deserves all the praise she gets. "Cranes In The Sky" is art in it's highest form. The complementary wardrobe/location combos in this video had me taking deep breaths with my hand on my heart; this is good. Mad props to the whole team.
Directed by Alan Ferguson and Solange Knowles
Art and Creative Direction Solange Knowles and Carlota Guerrero
Director of Photography Arthur Jafa & Alan Ferguson
Edited by Solange Knowles & Russell Santos
Produced by Eli Cane
2. The Last Artful, Dodgr + Neill Von Tally - "Jelly Hunt" 2016 PORTLAND MUSIC The Last Artful, Dodgr recently appeared on Sway's Universe and it was epic. Surprised that no mention was made of the EYRST crew but I'm sure they had their reasons. I highly recommend watching all of the videos on the Eyrst YouTube channel, you will not be disappointed.
3. Wiki feat. Nasty Nigel - "Livin' With My Moms" 2015 You would think that a music video about living with your mom would be about being lazy on the couch but I love that they went a completely different direction. I really fuck with music videos with storylines and they nailed it.
4. Sevdaliza - "Human" 2016 I honestly feel like I've been failing at music because I just discovered Sevdaliza a few days ago. The song alone can transport you to another land but the visuals prove that the other land may just be one pair of shoes away. Mad props to the wardrobe team and everyone else involved in this project, peep the full credits on the YouTube link.
5. Jamie XX - "Gosh" 2016 The story behind this music video is as inspiring as the finished product; the making of video was featured on Pitchfork. What I thought had to be CGI turned out to be an actual city in China (Hangzhou, Zhejiang) that has it's own replica Eiffel Tower combined with a 400 person cast, a Subaru, a budget, and a team of creative masterminds.
6. Solange - "Don't Touch My Hair" 2016 The story of the impetus of the song in the words of the artist herself:
It was 10 minutes into my 27th birthday when it happened.
I was at a lounge in Cape Town with my cousin and another friend having drinks. South African house music blared from the speakers in the establishment with a mixed crowd of Black and white party goers. By this point in the night, I was more than content with wrapping things up (washed) but it was my birthday so you know, you only live once, so I stuck it out.
While sitting at the bar, a white woman came up and tried to grab my drink. She was likely drunk. Not sure. Don’t care. Why are you touching what’s not yours? I stopped her and then she smiled and tried to play it off by joking with my cousin and I. A couple minutes later, she pets my fro.
I texted my friend back in the states. “I can’t believe some white lady just patted my hair in Africa, f――ing Africa!”
“WTF!” my friend responded.
This is just one instance of many ways black people are seen as a spectacle, exhibit or costume in the eyes of our white supremacist society and aren’t seen as fellow human beings who should be felt, understood and loved.
7. Statik Selektah feat. Action Bronson + Joey Bada$$ - "Beautiful Life" 2015 It really is a beautiful life; Action Bronson proves it over and over with every video he releases (see below). Fuck That's Delicious is my authority on travel at the moment and I am headed to this market in Barcelona at the end of the year. I love that Statik Selektah gets the main credit because producers bring too much to the table to not get the shine they deserve. I could gush about Joey Bada$$ again but instead I'll link you to my video from his last show in Seattle.
8. Destiny - "Orange Blossom" 2015 Destiny has evolved into Princess Nokia, I am all about following your creative whims to the ends of the earth. Props to her and her journey. Carnival rides = good vibes; unless of course, clowns are involved.
9. Grimes X HANA - "The AC!D Rain Chronicles {Director's Cut}" 2016 Grimes' musical evolution has been a blessing to both my eyes and ears; that said, this album sounds like super poppy Enya which doesn't really work for me. Even though I don't like the music personally, this project is amazing and now feel like I want to spend a few years traveling around the world filming all kinds of everything (this is not new). I hope she continues to stay weird and that she inspires everyone to make something.
From the creative and adventurous multi-tasking musician herself...
10. Solange - "Lovers In The Parking Lot" 2013 This proof that Solange has been doing cool shit since way before we were paying attention. Here's the link to the making of the video, courtesy of the The Creators Project. The video link on their website may give you a reason to cancel your Netflix for a month.
1. Solange - "Cranes In The Sky" 2016 This wasn't intended to be a Solange video mixtape but she's been dominating the game and deserves all the praise she gets. "Cranes In The Sky" is art in it's highest form. The complementary wardrobe/location combos in this video had me taking deep breaths with my hand on my heart; this is good. Mad props to the whole team.
Directed by Alan Ferguson and Solange Knowles
Art and Creative Direction Solange Knowles and Carlota Guerrero
Director of Photography Arthur Jafa & Alan Ferguson
Edited by Solange Knowles & Russell Santos
Produced by Eli Cane
2. The Last Artful, Dodgr + Neill Von Tally - "Jelly Hunt" 2016 PORTLAND MUSIC The Last Artful, Dodgr recently appeared on Sway's Universe and it was epic. Surprised that no mention was made of the EYRST crew but I'm sure they had their reasons. I highly recommend watching all of the videos on the Eyrst YouTube channel, you will not be disappointed.
3. Wiki feat. Nasty Nigel - "Livin' With My Moms" 2015 You would think that a music video about living with your mom would be about being lazy on the couch but I love that they went a completely different direction. I really fuck with music videos with storylines and they nailed it.
4. Sevdaliza - "Human" 2016 I honestly feel like I've been failing at music because I just discovered Sevdaliza a few days ago. The song alone can transport you to another land but the visuals prove that the other land may just be one pair of shoes away. Mad props to the wardrobe team and everyone else involved in this project, peep the full credits on the YouTube link.
5. Jamie XX - "Gosh" 2016 The story behind this music video is as inspiring as the finished product; the making of video was featured on Pitchfork. What I thought had to be CGI turned out to be an actual city in China (Hangzhou, Zhejiang) that has it's own replica Eiffel Tower combined with a 400 person cast, a Subaru, a budget, and a team of creative masterminds.
6. Solange - "Don't Touch My Hair" 2016 The story of the impetus of the song in the words of the artist herself:
It was 10 minutes into my 27th birthday when it happened.
I was at a lounge in Cape Town with my cousin and another friend having drinks. South African house music blared from the speakers in the establishment with a mixed crowd of Black and white party goers. By this point in the night, I was more than content with wrapping things up (washed) but it was my birthday so you know, you only live once, so I stuck it out.
While sitting at the bar, a white woman came up and tried to grab my drink. She was likely drunk. Not sure. Don’t care. Why are you touching what’s not yours? I stopped her and then she smiled and tried to play it off by joking with my cousin and I. A couple minutes later, she pets my fro.
I texted my friend back in the states. “I can’t believe some white lady just patted my hair in Africa, f――ing Africa!”
“WTF!” my friend responded.
This is just one instance of many ways black people are seen as a spectacle, exhibit or costume in the eyes of our white supremacist society and aren’t seen as fellow human beings who should be felt, understood and loved.
7. Statik Selektah feat. Action Bronson + Joey Bada$$ - "Beautiful Life" 2015 It really is a beautiful life; Action Bronson proves it over and over with every video he releases (see below). Fuck That's Delicious is my authority on travel at the moment and I am headed to this market in Barcelona at the end of the year. I love that Statik Selektah gets the main credit because producers bring too much to the table to not get the shine they deserve. I could gush about Joey Bada$$ again but instead I'll link you to my video from his last show in Seattle.
8. Destiny - "Orange Blossom" 2015 Destiny has evolved into Princess Nokia, I am all about following your creative whims to the ends of the earth. Props to her and her journey. Carnival rides = good vibes; unless of course, clowns are involved.
9. Grimes X HANA - "The AC!D Rain Chronicles {Director's Cut}" 2016 Grimes' musical evolution has been a blessing to both my eyes and ears; that said, this album sounds like super poppy Enya which doesn't really work for me. Even though I don't like the music personally, this project is amazing and now feel like I want to spend a few years traveling around the world filming all kinds of everything (this is not new). I hope she continues to stay weird and that she inspires everyone to make something.
From the creative and adventurous multi-tasking musician herself...
10. Solange - "Lovers In The Parking Lot" 2013 This proof that Solange has been doing cool shit since way before we were paying attention. Here's the link to the making of the video, courtesy of the The Creators Project. The video link on their website may give you a reason to cancel your Netflix for a month.
Sunday, November 20, 2016
Ten More Music Videos with Bridges
HERE's the link to ALL the bridge music videos on a YouTube playlist. #YouTubeNchill
1. Mat Randol - "North Of Nowhere (Short Film)" 2016 PORTLAND MUSIC One of the many gems of the Portland scene. The Greater NW Music website does a great job of covering both Seattle and Portland artists; check em.
2. Nas - "Nas Is Like" 1999 When I had the pleasure of seeing Nas perform at Moore Theater in Seattle, he was alone onstage with his DJ... as it should be.
3. Grynch x Wizdom x Fearce Vill - "My City's Filthy" 2014 (Produced by D-Sane) SEATTLE MUSIC This city really is filthy.
4. Homeboy Sandman - "Stroll" 2014 He can do no wrong in my eyes; I even love that he has Lice. The project combines artists from two of my favorite record labels; Rhymesayers x Stones Throw. Kindness For Weakness is one of my favorite albums of the year; "Eyes" is the cut.
5. Black Coffee - "Come With Me" feat. Mque 2016 Black Coffee was presented the Lifetime Achievement Award at the South African Music Awards back in June.
6. Grimes - "REALiTi" 2015 She is doing a great job of owning it these days. I love this.
7. Wizdumb feat. Silas Blak - "Rap Class" 2015 SEATTLE MUSIC This Silas Blak verse though.
8. M.I.A. - "Sunshowers" 2005 Treehouse bridge for the win.
9. Show + AG - "Next Level" (DJ Premier Remix) 1995 This remains to be one of the best songs I've ever heard.
10. Kaytranada feat. Syd - "You're The One" 2016 My heart swells with warm thoughts for all parties involved in the making of this song and video, thank you for making music!
1. Mat Randol - "North Of Nowhere (Short Film)" 2016 PORTLAND MUSIC One of the many gems of the Portland scene. The Greater NW Music website does a great job of covering both Seattle and Portland artists; check em.
2. Nas - "Nas Is Like" 1999 When I had the pleasure of seeing Nas perform at Moore Theater in Seattle, he was alone onstage with his DJ... as it should be.
3. Grynch x Wizdom x Fearce Vill - "My City's Filthy" 2014 (Produced by D-Sane) SEATTLE MUSIC This city really is filthy.
4. Homeboy Sandman - "Stroll" 2014 He can do no wrong in my eyes; I even love that he has Lice. The project combines artists from two of my favorite record labels; Rhymesayers x Stones Throw. Kindness For Weakness is one of my favorite albums of the year; "Eyes" is the cut.
5. Black Coffee - "Come With Me" feat. Mque 2016 Black Coffee was presented the Lifetime Achievement Award at the South African Music Awards back in June.
6. Grimes - "REALiTi" 2015 She is doing a great job of owning it these days. I love this.
7. Wizdumb feat. Silas Blak - "Rap Class" 2015 SEATTLE MUSIC This Silas Blak verse though.
8. M.I.A. - "Sunshowers" 2005 Treehouse bridge for the win.
9. Show + AG - "Next Level" (DJ Premier Remix) 1995 This remains to be one of the best songs I've ever heard.
10. Kaytranada feat. Syd - "You're The One" 2016 My heart swells with warm thoughts for all parties involved in the making of this song and video, thank you for making music!
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Ten Music Videos with Swords
I compiled all the Sword Music Videos I've found so far on YouTube playlist for you. #YouTubeNchill
1. Action Bronson feat. Chance The Rapper - "Baby Blue" 2015 Action Bronson is doing everything right; he's made a career out of doing the things he loves the most. Plus, Coming To America remake is killing it.
2. Grimes feat. Blood Diamonds - "Go" 2014 I don't normally think that wearing Adidas sandals is that styley, but, in this video it's perfect.
3. Hail Mary Mallon - "Garfield" 2011 I'm sure we've all had a campfire machete experience, I know I do.
4. Homeboy Sandman - "Refugee" 2014 This knife is swordlike enough for me. This video is a trip, literally.
5. Diamond D feat. Alchemist + Evidence - "Its Magic" 2014 They've found some pretty great stuff while digging in those crates.
6. Mobb Deep - "Peer Pressure" 1993 Crazy that this video was made 22 years ago.
The first time I ever sold merch was for Mobb Deep at The Crocodile on April 22, 2014. Here's 15 seconds of their performance, I love shows where everyone knows the words.
7. The Bar (Prometheus Brown + Bambu) - "Barkada" 2014 These guys will be at The Crocodile on July 21 for the Beatrock Music Five Year Anniversary Left Coast Tour with the whole crew.
Here's the flyer for the show.
8. Ghostface Killah feat. Kandace Springs - "Love Don't Live Here No More" 2015 I love videos with a storyline. Ghostface killed it with this one.
9. Astro King Phoenix - "Yarn" 2015 Video by Malcolm Procter AKA Wolf Delux. These two are some seriously high quality human beings.
10. Quadir Lateef - "The Quickening Arts" 2012 He's aight but I'd love to hear the instrumental.
1. Action Bronson feat. Chance The Rapper - "Baby Blue" 2015 Action Bronson is doing everything right; he's made a career out of doing the things he loves the most. Plus, Coming To America remake is killing it.
2. Grimes feat. Blood Diamonds - "Go" 2014 I don't normally think that wearing Adidas sandals is that styley, but, in this video it's perfect.
3. Hail Mary Mallon - "Garfield" 2011 I'm sure we've all had a campfire machete experience, I know I do.
4. Homeboy Sandman - "Refugee" 2014 This knife is swordlike enough for me. This video is a trip, literally.
5. Diamond D feat. Alchemist + Evidence - "Its Magic" 2014 They've found some pretty great stuff while digging in those crates.
6. Mobb Deep - "Peer Pressure" 1993 Crazy that this video was made 22 years ago.
The first time I ever sold merch was for Mobb Deep at The Crocodile on April 22, 2014. Here's 15 seconds of their performance, I love shows where everyone knows the words.
7. The Bar (Prometheus Brown + Bambu) - "Barkada" 2014 These guys will be at The Crocodile on July 21 for the Beatrock Music Five Year Anniversary Left Coast Tour with the whole crew.
Here's the flyer for the show.
8. Ghostface Killah feat. Kandace Springs - "Love Don't Live Here No More" 2015 I love videos with a storyline. Ghostface killed it with this one.
9. Astro King Phoenix - "Yarn" 2015 Video by Malcolm Procter AKA Wolf Delux. These two are some seriously high quality human beings.
10. Quadir Lateef - "The Quickening Arts" 2012 He's aight but I'd love to hear the instrumental.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Ten Great Live At KEXP Videos
1. OCnotes - Number 7
Kitty Kat
Red Alert Song
Morgan Free and ODB
2012 (SEATTLE)
http://www.ocnotes.net/
2. The XX - Fiction
Reunion
Sunset
Angels
2012
http://thexx.info/
3. Shabazz Palaces - Bop Hard
An Echo From The Hosts That Profess Infinitum
A Mess, The Booth Soaks In Palacian Musk...
Free Press And Curl
2011 (SEATTLE)
http://www.shabazzpalaces.com/
4. Grimes - Symphonia IX (My Wait Is U)
Genesis
Be a Body
2012
http://www.grimesmusic.com/
5. La Luz - Big Big Blood
Call Me In The Day
It's Alive
Sure As Spring
2013 (SEATTLE)
http://laluz.bandcamp.com/
6. Kingdom Crumbs - Very Nice/For The Birds
Much Ado About Nothing
Red Cups
Pick Both Sides Of My Brain
2012 (SEATTLE)
http://kingdomcrumbs.com/
7. Nosaj Thing - Live DJ Set 2010
http://www.nosajthing.com/
8. Thee Satisfaction - Game, Blouses
Deeper
QueenS
Needs
2012 (SEATTLE)
http://theesatisfaction.blogspot.com/
9. Erik Blood - "Today's Lover"
2012 (SEATTLE)
http://www.erikblood.com/
10. Grieves and Budo - "Bloody Poetry" *I love how obvious it is that Budo loves to make music in this video, that is what life is all about.
2011 (SEATTLE)
http://www.rhymesayers.com/grieves
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Ten Music Videos With White Backgrounds
Full YouTube playlist of ALL the White Background Music Videos I've found so far.
1. Janelle Monae and Erykah Badu - "Q.U.E.E.N." 2013 *These ladies are true queens.
2. Grimes - "Vanessa" 2011 *Even though this video is kind of frightening, I think this song is amazing.
3. Johnny Hates Jazz - "Shattered Dreams" 1988 *Semi-solid eighties song.
In the UK, they got a full color version of the video.
4. Brandy feat. MC Lyte, YoYo, and Queen Latifah - "I Wanna Be Down (Remix)" 1994 *Powerful nineties women united to remind me that I prefer the original.
5. Salt 'N Pepa - "Shake Your Thang" 1988 *Contains rad eighties dancing.
6. Diverse feat. Lyrics Born and RJD2 - "Explosive" 2003 *I had never seen this video before today. Even though Lyrics Born and RJD2 were both making great music at the time this song came out, this song is not that great. This video contains ping pong.
7. Craig Mack feat. Notorious B.I.G., Mack, Rampage, LL Cool J, and Busta Rhymes - "Flava In Ya Ear (Remix)" 1994 *This is one of those good remixes.
8. Bahamadia - "Commonwealth (Cheap Chicks)" 2000 *This is from the BB Queen EP, which is fabulous.
9. Stacey Q - "Two Of Hearts" 1986 *This song is pretty amazing.
10. Little Dragon - "Never Never" 2010 *I love this band.
1. Janelle Monae and Erykah Badu - "Q.U.E.E.N." 2013 *These ladies are true queens.
2. Grimes - "Vanessa" 2011 *Even though this video is kind of frightening, I think this song is amazing.
3. Johnny Hates Jazz - "Shattered Dreams" 1988 *Semi-solid eighties song.
In the UK, they got a full color version of the video.
4. Brandy feat. MC Lyte, YoYo, and Queen Latifah - "I Wanna Be Down (Remix)" 1994 *Powerful nineties women united to remind me that I prefer the original.
5. Salt 'N Pepa - "Shake Your Thang" 1988 *Contains rad eighties dancing.
6. Diverse feat. Lyrics Born and RJD2 - "Explosive" 2003 *I had never seen this video before today. Even though Lyrics Born and RJD2 were both making great music at the time this song came out, this song is not that great. This video contains ping pong.
7. Craig Mack feat. Notorious B.I.G., Mack, Rampage, LL Cool J, and Busta Rhymes - "Flava In Ya Ear (Remix)" 1994 *This is one of those good remixes.
8. Bahamadia - "Commonwealth (Cheap Chicks)" 2000 *This is from the BB Queen EP, which is fabulous.
9. Stacey Q - "Two Of Hearts" 1986 *This song is pretty amazing.
10. Little Dragon - "Never Never" 2010 *I love this band.
Friday, May 3, 2013
Ten Incredible Live Performance Videos
1. Radiohead - "All I Need (Live From The Basement)" 2007 The full performance is available to watch here, "All I Need" is no longer available to be watched on it's own.
2. The Rolling Stones - "Under My Thumb" 1966
3. Broken Bells - "The Ghost Inside (Live At The Boat)" 2010
4. Bill Withers - "Use Me" 1973
5. Bobby Womack and Damon Albarn - "The Bravest Man In The Universe" 2012
6. Shabazz Palaces - "A Mess, The Booth Soaks In Palacian Musk" 2011 (Live at KEXP in Seattle)
7. Grimes - "Be A Body" 2012 (Live at Good Records in Dallas, TX)
8. Portishead - "Roads" from Roseland NYC Live 1998
9. Heart - "Magic Man" 1976
10. Norah Jones - "Little Broken Hearts" 2012
2. The Rolling Stones - "Under My Thumb" 1966
3. Broken Bells - "The Ghost Inside (Live At The Boat)" 2010
4. Bill Withers - "Use Me" 1973
5. Bobby Womack and Damon Albarn - "The Bravest Man In The Universe" 2012
6. Shabazz Palaces - "A Mess, The Booth Soaks In Palacian Musk" 2011 (Live at KEXP in Seattle)
7. Grimes - "Be A Body" 2012 (Live at Good Records in Dallas, TX)
8. Portishead - "Roads" from Roseland NYC Live 1998
9. Heart - "Magic Man" 1976
10. Norah Jones - "Little Broken Hearts" 2012
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Ten Music Videos featuring Shirtless Males
1. 50 Cent - "In Da Club" 2003 *For me, this was 50's best song. I do like his song with Lil' Kim called "Magic Stick". I remember exactly where I was the first time I saw this video (in a living room in Agate Bay on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe) and knowing before sixty seconds had past that this song would be huge, and it was.
2. Shai - "If I Ever Fall In Love" 1993 *Junior high cassette material.
3. Smooth - "You Been Played" 1993 *This is on my VHS tape of music videos that I recorded from TV in the early nineties, along with Janet's "That's The Way Love Goes", Silk's "Freak Me", Live on BET performances, and many others.
4. Grimes - "Oblivion" 2012 *I love that Grimes is on this list twice because it just doesn't seem like there would be topless males in her videos. This is but one of the reasons she is fabulous.
5. Rufus and Chaka Khan - "Ain't Nobody" 1983 *This song always makes me think of the Breakin' learning to dance montage.
6. D'Angelo - "Untitled (How Does It Feel)" 2000 *The prototypical topless male music video. Thanks for being you D'Angelo.
7. Perfume Genius - "Hood" 2012 *This song is not for everybody, but I think it's alright.
8. R.E.M. - "Orange Crush" 1988 *R.E.M. is not the first band that comes to mind when looking out for topless males, which is why this is cool.
9. Grimes feat. Magical Cloudz - "Nightmusic" 2012 *This is a video that Grimes did not direct. This is obvious because it is definitely weird but not as Grimey as the videos for "Genesis" or "Oblivion".
10. Amy Winehouse - "Tears Dry On Their Own" 2007 *Why does everyone keep bumping into her? Don't they know she's Amy Winehouse?
2. Shai - "If I Ever Fall In Love" 1993 *Junior high cassette material.
3. Smooth - "You Been Played" 1993 *This is on my VHS tape of music videos that I recorded from TV in the early nineties, along with Janet's "That's The Way Love Goes", Silk's "Freak Me", Live on BET performances, and many others.
4. Grimes - "Oblivion" 2012 *I love that Grimes is on this list twice because it just doesn't seem like there would be topless males in her videos. This is but one of the reasons she is fabulous.
5. Rufus and Chaka Khan - "Ain't Nobody" 1983 *This song always makes me think of the Breakin' learning to dance montage.
6. D'Angelo - "Untitled (How Does It Feel)" 2000 *The prototypical topless male music video. Thanks for being you D'Angelo.
7. Perfume Genius - "Hood" 2012 *This song is not for everybody, but I think it's alright.
8. R.E.M. - "Orange Crush" 1988 *R.E.M. is not the first band that comes to mind when looking out for topless males, which is why this is cool.
9. Grimes feat. Magical Cloudz - "Nightmusic" 2012 *This is a video that Grimes did not direct. This is obvious because it is definitely weird but not as Grimey as the videos for "Genesis" or "Oblivion".
10. Amy Winehouse - "Tears Dry On Their Own" 2007 *Why does everyone keep bumping into her? Don't they know she's Amy Winehouse?
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Ten Music Videos featuring Desert Scenes
All the desert videos I've found so far on a YouTube playlist... #YouTubeNchill
1. Janet Jackson - "You Want This"
1994
2. Frank Ocean -" Pyramids" (NSFW also filmed in a strip club)
2012
UPDATE: The beautiful desert video is now only available to watch on Vevo...douchebags. Here's a live version of the song instead.
UPDATE: The beautiful desert video is now only available to watch on Vevo...douchebags. Here's a live version of the song instead.
3. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - "You Got Lucky"
1982
4. En Vogue - "Runaway Love"
1993
5. M.I.A. - "Bad Girls" 2012
6. Men At Work - "Down Under" 1981
7. Grimes - "Genesis" 2012
8. Gorillaz - "Dirty Harry" 2005
9. Midnight Oil - "Beds Are Burning" 1987
10. Red Hot Chili Peppers - "Scar Tissue" 1999
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Toro Y Moi & Tyler, The Creator; Grimes in Questionable Company
Toro Y Moi and Tyler, The Creator complement each other well in the track "Hey You":
I am not a Kreayshawn fan by any means, but, I like that she and Grimes came together to create this track called "Don't Smoke My Blunt Bitch". I enjoyed it enough to watch it twice:
I am not a Kreayshawn fan by any means, but, I like that she and Grimes came together to create this track called "Don't Smoke My Blunt Bitch". I enjoyed it enough to watch it twice:
Monday, December 24, 2012
Obligatory Favorite Albums of 2012 Post
In no particular order, my 4 favorite albums of 2012 were:
The XX - Coexist
I can listen to this album on repeat for hours on end, the entire album is incredible. Further proof of their genius can be seen in their KEXP studio performance.
Grimes - Visions
Her KEXP performance and her show at Neumos made me appreciate her even more. After initially being drawn in by Genesis and Oblivion, my favorite became Be A Body.
Kendrick Lamar - good kid, m.A.A.d city
In an album full of gems, I overplayed The Art of Peer Pressure the most. When I got this cd I had to go on a road trip so I could listen to it a few times without interruption.
Kingdom Crumbs - Kingdom Crumbs (SEATTLE)
These guys are making some of the most exciting music coming out of the city right now, they have great energy onstage and are constantly improving as artists. I enjoy Pick Both Sides Of My Brain and Red Cups the most, however, the album as a whole is worth paying full price for. You can find the album HERE. The video for Evoking Spirits is very well done and I look forward to hearing what these guys do next.
* Honorable Mention goes to Macklemore and Ryan Lewis - The Heist. Even though I don't enjoy listening to the album that much, I do appreciate what they have done for the city of Seattle and the music industry in general.
The XX - Coexist
I can listen to this album on repeat for hours on end, the entire album is incredible. Further proof of their genius can be seen in their KEXP studio performance.
Grimes - Visions
Her KEXP performance and her show at Neumos made me appreciate her even more. After initially being drawn in by Genesis and Oblivion, my favorite became Be A Body.
Kendrick Lamar - good kid, m.A.A.d city
In an album full of gems, I overplayed The Art of Peer Pressure the most. When I got this cd I had to go on a road trip so I could listen to it a few times without interruption.
Kingdom Crumbs - Kingdom Crumbs (SEATTLE)
These guys are making some of the most exciting music coming out of the city right now, they have great energy onstage and are constantly improving as artists. I enjoy Pick Both Sides Of My Brain and Red Cups the most, however, the album as a whole is worth paying full price for. You can find the album HERE. The video for Evoking Spirits is very well done and I look forward to hearing what these guys do next.
* Honorable Mention goes to Macklemore and Ryan Lewis - The Heist. Even though I don't enjoy listening to the album that much, I do appreciate what they have done for the city of Seattle and the music industry in general.
Friday, August 31, 2012
Grimes
This video is weird and fabulous like Grimes herself. I still prefer the version she did for Pitchfork's Yours Truly series that I posted previously but the new video is worth a watch.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Grimes
This girl is not for everyone, I like her because she is a one woman show and makes good music. This is the first Grimes song I heard, it was part of Pitchfork's Yours Truly series.
Then I found this next one called "Vanessa", the song is great especially at 2:26 when the beat changes up a little bit. Honestly, this video freaks me out a little bit but it is worth a listen.
Then I saw this video for "Oblivion" which adds so much to the song.
Her new cd is worth a listen, I actually bought it! Pitchfork gave it an 8.5.
Then I found this next one called "Vanessa", the song is great especially at 2:26 when the beat changes up a little bit. Honestly, this video freaks me out a little bit but it is worth a listen.
Then I saw this video for "Oblivion" which adds so much to the song.
Her new cd is worth a listen, I actually bought it! Pitchfork gave it an 8.5.
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