I put all the Street Art Music Videos I've found so far on a YouTube playlist for you. #YouTubeNchill
1. Oshun - "Stuck" 2014 These two couldn't be more awe-inspiring. If this video doesn't convince you, their Team Backpack performance, their video for "Protect Your Self" and this interview with The Hundreds will help you love them more.
2. Joey Bada$$ - "Christ Conscious" 2014 Seeing Joey Bada$$ perform this song live may get you closer to believing this could be true.
3. DJ Premier feat. Rakim, Nas, + KRS-One - "Classic (Better Than I've Ever Been)" 2007 DJ Premier, Rakim, Nas, and KRS-One will always be classic (definition - serving as a standard of excellence).
4. Run The Jewels - "Lie, Cheat, Steal" 2015 If you are hoping to learn some life lessons from the Run The Jewels team, let it be their ability to sustain long careers in the music industry. Lying, cheating, and stealing to get to where you want to go will not keep you at the top.
5. Pro Era (Capital STEEZ, Joey Bada$$, + CJ Fly) - "Like Water" 2013 I couldn't be more impressed by the rise of the Pro Era crew. Joey Bada$$ first appeared on my website back in 2013 with his timeless classic, "Waves," on a compilation of Music Videos With Rooftop Scenes.
6. Gangrene (Alchemist + Oh No) feat. Action Bronson - "Driving Gloves" 2015 They are incredible musicians but they will fuck your shit up. Simon Rex/Dirt Nasty is the perfect car rental agent.
7. The Internet - "Get Away" 2015 The Ego Death album is on point.
8. Heltah Skeltah Feat. Originoo Gunn Clappaz - "Leflaur Leflah Eshkoshka" 1996 This is a Where's Waldo graffiti wall spotting that probably belongs in the Music Videos With White Backgrounds list. But I will put Heltah Skeltah on ANY list just because.
9. Aesop Rock - "Freeze" 2003 Soon, underground clinics like this may be our only affordable source of health care; Aesop Rock is the oracle?
10. Selector Dub Narcotic - "Hotter Than Hott" 2016 This K Records gem premiered on Pitchfork. The video reminds me of LCD Soundsystem, Thom Yorke dancing in "Lotus Flower," and Christopher Walken dancing in the Fatboy Slim video.
11. Mad Lion - "Take It Easy" 1994 I'm waiting patiently for the next Mad Lion feature...
12. Kazi + Madlib - "To Be Lost" 2016 According to this 2DopeBoyz article, this song/album (Blackmarket Seminar) was recorded back in 1996 and recently re-released via Below System Records (Netherlands).
13. Metasota - "All Luv" 2016 I was blessed to see Metasota at The Crocodile recently when he opened up for Prof on the TimeBomb tour. He's headlining his own tour this June...
Monday, March 13, 2017
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
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.
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.
Monday, March 6, 2017
The New Hotness Vol. 4
The New Hotness YouTube playlist is updated every time I find a new favorite song.
1. Dwynell Roland - "Devils" 2016 This song is on track to go from zero to overplayed in 3-5 days. Dwynell Roland is currently on tour w/ P.O.S. (who makes a cameo in this video), Sims from Doomtree, and DJ Fundo. Their show at The Crocodile on March 2 was incredible.
2. SiR - "Queen" 2016 It can be tricky for me to overplay a song that isn't on Spotify but I powered through it via Soundcloud and YouTube and am almost sick of the song already. SiR is one of the latest signees to the TDE label.
3. 10.4 Rog - "The Hand Drawn Rhythm Machine" 2017 I can't possibly say enough good things about 10.4 Rog; a former Seattle area resident now living in Oakland. His collaboration with Tacoma, WA's Noo is on my Top Albums of 2016 list. I bought this the moment I realized it existed.
4. The Mouse Outfit feat. Truthos Mufasa + Black Josh - "Sit Back" 2013 UK HIP HOP I found this while internet mining this Bristol New Years Eve Hip Hop show flyer. It will appear again on the site on an upcoming Weed Anthems list. Four year old songs can still be The New Hotness if they're new to me; I listened to this song on repeat recently while roaming the streets of Barcelona.
5. Falon Sierra - "Mr. Prez" 2017 (Produced by Noo) Falon Sierra, a Home Slice veteran (I made this show flyer and curated the lineup), has been kicking some serious ass at the 2017 SoundOff at MoPop recently; no surprise there. Noo was on the same Home Slice as Falon Sierra because I have really good taste (brushes shoulder).
6. Omen feat. Donnie Trumpet - "49 Laws" 2017 This Interscope release is instant beat nasty face.
7. Radio Concuss S01E01 feat. Silas Blak, Specs Wizard, + DJ Able Fader - 2017 SEATTLE MUSIC Rob Castro of Concuss Creations has been making shit happen in the Seattle area for a decade plus. Fun fact, I drove all three of these artists to Castro's for the filming and I appear in one of the photos on their Facebook page. They launched Radio Concuss on March 2 at Monkey Loft in Seattle. I will most definitely be keeping you posted as new Radio Concuss episodes become available.
This was the promo video for the show; I love it when people go the extra mile to do this.
8. Anderson .Paak - "The Come Down Gospel" 2017 It's beautiful to see artist's creative visions grow as they gain confidence, fans, and financial support. Even with his Malibu release being my number one album of 2016, I truly believe that he's just getting going and the best is yet to come.
9. Shark Dentures - "Bog Slump" 2016 SEATTLE MUSIC I was late to the game on this one but music is forever...if we're lucky. Add it to your Soundcloud playlists here. As both of us are devoted fans of the local and worldwide Hip Hop scenes, I've had the pleasure of meeting Shark Dentures on many occasions but only just now heard his music for the first time; can't wait to see what he does next!
10. "NEK030: retrox novela" Compilation 2016 Before I even got through the full album, I had to buy Nekubi's mix on cassette, all 40 tracks are that good...plus it comes with a 20 page booklet and some stickers. I had never heard of a single artist on this rabbit hole of good music. Goldmines like this are exactly what inspired me to start my own website/rabbit hole in 2009 and it has led me on an adventure that I never thought possible. This is only the first of the 40 mixtapes this artist has on their Bandcamp site; life is good.
I found this via my genius friend Dax AKA Diogenes's Bandcamp page; following him on Soundcloud, Bandcamp, Twitter, etc. will expose you to more amazing music than you thought possible. He is the driving force behind the Filthy Fingers United crew, an incredible musician, graphic designer extraordinaire, and a truly wonderful human being (among other things). "Death & Acid" from 2015 is linked below purely because it remains to be awesome. Seattle based but worldwide, FFU releases a name your price compilation on the 20th of every month.
11. Luna God + Taylar Elizza Beth - "Managing" 2016 SEATTLE MUSIC Luna God and Taylar Elizza Beth are two of Seattle's most promising artists; I will forever support them in their endeavors. Both artists are Home Slice veterans.
1. Dwynell Roland - "Devils" 2016 This song is on track to go from zero to overplayed in 3-5 days. Dwynell Roland is currently on tour w/ P.O.S. (who makes a cameo in this video), Sims from Doomtree, and DJ Fundo. Their show at The Crocodile on March 2 was incredible.
2. SiR - "Queen" 2016 It can be tricky for me to overplay a song that isn't on Spotify but I powered through it via Soundcloud and YouTube and am almost sick of the song already. SiR is one of the latest signees to the TDE label.
3. 10.4 Rog - "The Hand Drawn Rhythm Machine" 2017 I can't possibly say enough good things about 10.4 Rog; a former Seattle area resident now living in Oakland. His collaboration with Tacoma, WA's Noo is on my Top Albums of 2016 list. I bought this the moment I realized it existed.
4. The Mouse Outfit feat. Truthos Mufasa + Black Josh - "Sit Back" 2013 UK HIP HOP I found this while internet mining this Bristol New Years Eve Hip Hop show flyer. It will appear again on the site on an upcoming Weed Anthems list. Four year old songs can still be The New Hotness if they're new to me; I listened to this song on repeat recently while roaming the streets of Barcelona.
5. Falon Sierra - "Mr. Prez" 2017 (Produced by Noo) Falon Sierra, a Home Slice veteran (I made this show flyer and curated the lineup), has been kicking some serious ass at the 2017 SoundOff at MoPop recently; no surprise there. Noo was on the same Home Slice as Falon Sierra because I have really good taste (brushes shoulder).
6. Omen feat. Donnie Trumpet - "49 Laws" 2017 This Interscope release is instant beat nasty face.
7. Radio Concuss S01E01 feat. Silas Blak, Specs Wizard, + DJ Able Fader - 2017 SEATTLE MUSIC Rob Castro of Concuss Creations has been making shit happen in the Seattle area for a decade plus. Fun fact, I drove all three of these artists to Castro's for the filming and I appear in one of the photos on their Facebook page. They launched Radio Concuss on March 2 at Monkey Loft in Seattle. I will most definitely be keeping you posted as new Radio Concuss episodes become available.
This was the promo video for the show; I love it when people go the extra mile to do this.
8. Anderson .Paak - "The Come Down Gospel" 2017 It's beautiful to see artist's creative visions grow as they gain confidence, fans, and financial support. Even with his Malibu release being my number one album of 2016, I truly believe that he's just getting going and the best is yet to come.
9. Shark Dentures - "Bog Slump" 2016 SEATTLE MUSIC I was late to the game on this one but music is forever...if we're lucky. Add it to your Soundcloud playlists here. As both of us are devoted fans of the local and worldwide Hip Hop scenes, I've had the pleasure of meeting Shark Dentures on many occasions but only just now heard his music for the first time; can't wait to see what he does next!
10. "NEK030: retrox novela" Compilation 2016 Before I even got through the full album, I had to buy Nekubi's mix on cassette, all 40 tracks are that good...plus it comes with a 20 page booklet and some stickers. I had never heard of a single artist on this rabbit hole of good music. Goldmines like this are exactly what inspired me to start my own website/rabbit hole in 2009 and it has led me on an adventure that I never thought possible. This is only the first of the 40 mixtapes this artist has on their Bandcamp site; life is good.
I found this via my genius friend Dax AKA Diogenes's Bandcamp page; following him on Soundcloud, Bandcamp, Twitter, etc. will expose you to more amazing music than you thought possible. He is the driving force behind the Filthy Fingers United crew, an incredible musician, graphic designer extraordinaire, and a truly wonderful human being (among other things). "Death & Acid" from 2015 is linked below purely because it remains to be awesome. Seattle based but worldwide, FFU releases a name your price compilation on the 20th of every month.
11. Luna God + Taylar Elizza Beth - "Managing" 2016 SEATTLE MUSIC Luna God and Taylar Elizza Beth are two of Seattle's most promising artists; I will forever support them in their endeavors. Both artists are Home Slice veterans.
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
The New Hotness Vol. 3
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.
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.
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
The New Hotness Vol. 2
These have all been added to the New Hotness YouTube playlist...and I love them. #YouTubeNchill
1. L'Orange + Mr. Lif - "The Gentle End" 2017 I love this duo...a lot.
2. Lizzo - "Scuse Me" 2017 Lizzo is Queen Supreme. Go see her live on this tour if possible, you will not regret it. Her show at The Crocodile couldn't have been more amazing.
3. Missy Elliott feat. Lamb - "I'm Better" 2017 Speechless but glad she never left.
4. Matt Martians feat. Syd + Steve Lacy - "Dent Jusay" 2017 This is from Matt Martian's (of The Internet) upcoming album, The Drum Chord Theory.
5. Lou Phelps feat. Kallitechnis - "Average" 2017 (Produced by Kaytranada) Okay Player always comes through and Lou Phelps remains chillin'.
This happened at work one day last year...
6. L'Orange + Mr. Lif - "Strange Technology" 2016 This song made it to my Currently Overplaying list; was just pleasantly surprised to see there's a video. Even though it sounds like him, Aesop Rock is not the guest emcee on this song; Akrobatik and Gonjasufi are the costars.
7. Swet Shop Boys - (Heems + Riz MC) - "Zayn Malik" 2017 So glad to have discovered this duo; may they safely and swiftly get through every border crossing they come across.
8. Jessie Reyez - "Shutter Island" 2017 This song/video has so many feels in the best way, be prepared. I love her.
9. Jamiroquai - "Automaton" 2017 At first listen, this song is a little cringeworthy at spots but the video is wicked. Plus, I really love the word "Automaton" because it reminds me of the movie Hugo and Dan The Automator. That said, I will likely never watch this video or listen to the song again.
10. Mayer Hawthorne - "Time For Love" 2017 Mayer Hawthorne is winning at life. #fuxwiththetux
11. Gavlyn + DJ Hoppa - "We On" 2017 She keeps getting better and better. Gavlyn first appeared on this site in 2013 on a compilation of Music Videos with Rooftop Scenes.
1. L'Orange + Mr. Lif - "The Gentle End" 2017 I love this duo...a lot.
2. Lizzo - "Scuse Me" 2017 Lizzo is Queen Supreme. Go see her live on this tour if possible, you will not regret it. Her show at The Crocodile couldn't have been more amazing.
3. Missy Elliott feat. Lamb - "I'm Better" 2017 Speechless but glad she never left.
4. Matt Martians feat. Syd + Steve Lacy - "Dent Jusay" 2017 This is from Matt Martian's (of The Internet) upcoming album, The Drum Chord Theory.
5. Lou Phelps feat. Kallitechnis - "Average" 2017 (Produced by Kaytranada) Okay Player always comes through and Lou Phelps remains chillin'.
This happened at work one day last year...
6. L'Orange + Mr. Lif - "Strange Technology" 2016 This song made it to my Currently Overplaying list; was just pleasantly surprised to see there's a video. Even though it sounds like him, Aesop Rock is not the guest emcee on this song; Akrobatik and Gonjasufi are the costars.
7. Swet Shop Boys - (Heems + Riz MC) - "Zayn Malik" 2017 So glad to have discovered this duo; may they safely and swiftly get through every border crossing they come across.
8. Jessie Reyez - "Shutter Island" 2017 This song/video has so many feels in the best way, be prepared. I love her.
9. Jamiroquai - "Automaton" 2017 At first listen, this song is a little cringeworthy at spots but the video is wicked. Plus, I really love the word "Automaton" because it reminds me of the movie Hugo and Dan The Automator. That said, I will likely never watch this video or listen to the song again.
10. Mayer Hawthorne - "Time For Love" 2017 Mayer Hawthorne is winning at life. #fuxwiththetux
11. Gavlyn + DJ Hoppa - "We On" 2017 She keeps getting better and better. Gavlyn first appeared on this site in 2013 on a compilation of Music Videos with Rooftop Scenes.
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