Naledge - Focus

 

Directed by Noah Banks

Such a hot track.  I am not usually con by the stop motion picture video (or am I) but this video definitely gave it a intense quick pace feel, sort of like those quick cuts in "Snatch" or other Guy Richie films.

The track comes from Naledge's Latest Mixtape titled "Chicago's Picasso" DOWNLOAD HERE

(I not sure if Double O has any production on this, but I have this tape on my desktop with anticipation to listen to.)

Naledge’s opinion that the project isn’t so much a “mixtape…as an exhibit…hence the Chicago Picasso. The same way pablo picasso created a commissioned statue that has sat downtown in Chicago for years of interpretation, i want this mixtape to float the same way.

via @OKAYPLAYER 

 

Dwele Honors Michael with Rendition of Human Nature.

 

Dwele takes us into the mind of his creation with this rendition/honoring to Michael Jackson.

It takes a little long for the track to build up but if you get to the end you will have a true appreciation of his craft.  Plus helps to deconstructed Michael's approach to such a track.

Just to end this post off, "Human Nature" is the hotness, try finding a copy with SWV and thats the double hotness.

via ThinkContra 

I couldn't stop myself, So AFTER the JUMP I have posted SWV Right Here (Human Nature Mix) 

 

Trainers' Tip of the Week - Trailer

 

This is a long awaited project we have been working on in shadows with fitness expert Luke Guldan (lukeguldan.com).

Here is the trailer, but Next week I want you to prepared yourself for the 1st episode of the season.  This is not your typical workout show.  We will take you week by week to different locations, trainers and athletes and get the tips that count, not just on working out but also in nutrition.

The site is TRAINERSTIP.com (Bookmark it, Subcribe to it, we are on both Vimeo & Youtube)

 

Jay-z - Death of Autotune (Video)

 

This is "Death of Autotune" Produced by No ID and Kanye.  And the Track is ridculously good.  And the video is classic with that roughed 80's back alley night scenes.  Plus Starrring Harvey Keitel and Lebron.

This is actually an Annieves post I took as my own.  Plus even though I love the track, I have a feeling like Jay-z is completely bashing 1/2 producer Kanye, everything from using autotune to tight jeans and colorful clothing, mmm....

via Norasound.com 

 

Buenos Aires- Wall Painting Animation

 

MUTO a wall-painted animation by BLU from blu on Vimeo.

And I will be there in 3 weeks!
 

"Since We've Been Wrong"- The Mars Volta

 
The first single from the Mars Volta's fifth album, Octahedron, sets the pace for the new catalogue of songs. I recently bought the album and was surprised to hear identifiable song structures devoid of a lot of sound manipulations, songs that range from 4-8 minutes long, a slowed down pace (for the Volta), and somewhat less cryptic lyrics- perhaps this is a stab toward a more mainstream sound(no one can quite predict anything with this band though)? Unlike most of their previos albums, the concept for this one has not been stated by the band(if there is a concept at all). From what I can gather, Bixler-Zavala sings about themes of being murderer and victim, terrorist, and kidnapper- sometimes in the same song(but those are just my guesses). Overall, I like this album, though it can be a bit slow in places. Also, for fans who hunger for the more traditional psychedelic sound of the Mars Volta, check out Omar Rodriguez-Lopez's Cryptomensia.
 

Hip Hop Producer, Cloud

 

Here is Cloud, once called Cloud the Exclusive, rocking it in from of his MPC with a stack of 45s to his left.

Its speakds for its self, if you thought that beat in video was as hot as I thought it was, Clicked the link below to download his latest mixtape "Self Law" (be in store for a journey into sound.)

DOWNLOAD Cloud - "Sefl Law" Mixtape

Myspace.com/cloudproductions

via DossierJournal 

 

Directing 201 with Shawn Levy

 

If you are into films and filmmaking, here is your chance to have a front seat look of what a crazy day is for a director of a studiobacked movie.  Here is Director Shawn Levy on the set of Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian.

Length ~ 20mins (but if you into this stuff you get pulled in right from the beginning.)

via MakingOf 

 
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Listen 2: Jay Electronica's Michael Jackson Tribute

 

This track was made a year ago by one of my favorite rappers Jay Electronica.

 

 

Remembering Michael Jackson, 24 Music Videos

 

I am really not prepared to post much today.  I am in a state of silence. I watched "The Moonwalker" last night and I am going through his amazing Discography today.  MTVMUSIC, is streaming 24 of his music videos, I would recommend watching "Leave Me Alone" but it isn't on the list.

Peace it,

-JR

MTVMUSIC