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Classic Clips: Happy Bornday Nina Simone! (February 21,1933)
February 21, 2012
This is one of my many favorites from the one of the greatest jazz musician/songwriters, who was the embodiment of “Black is Beautiful”, Nina Simone (February 21,1933-April 21,2003). Although she wasnt traditional jazz, nor did she have the tradional smooth jazz/lounge voice like Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington,or Ella Fitzgerald but check the linear notes of any of your favorite hip hop albums and you will see her joints credited for samples everywhere. Heads knew muscially Nina Simone would “Put a Spell on You”.
-Isreali
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Yuna – “Live Your Life” (Video)
February 18, 2012
Malaysian artist Yuna dropped this new single produced by Pharrell called “Live Your Life” back in January & since then I’ve had it on repeat quite a few times in one of my itunes playlists. It’s such a really dope song that you subconsciously find yourself hitting repeat on it. Now Yuna is going to have us hitting repeat with this cool new video for “Live Your Life” that will appear on her upcoming album due this April on the new FADER label. Make sure yall check for it….
Colin Munroe – “The Fight Of My Life” featuring Pusha T
February 17, 2012
It’s been a minute since Colin Munroe dropped something where he wasn’t just the featured artist on someone else’s song. I can definitely say I’m a fan of his music & would like to see him eventually get more just deserved fruits of his talent in a greater capacity. Ironically with a song called “The Fight Of My Life” maybe the Canadian singer, songwriter, & all around musician is beginning to turn the tables with Pusha T as the featured on his new joint. Check out a mini very brief behind the scenes video of the the two recording this joint at Capitol studios in Los Angeles after the jump….
DOWNLOAD: COLIN MUNROE – THE FIGHT OF MY LIFE FEAT. PUSHA T
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Lenny Kravitz on Chelsea Lately (Video)
February 17, 2012
Lenny Kravitz stopped by Chelsea Lately in this sort of funny interview in which he speak on his new album “Black And White America”, his daughter actress Zoe Kravitz, his current projects, & they both share funny stories & flirtatious vibes….
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Mansions On The Moon – “Lightyears” EP
February 15, 2012
One of my favorite bands I enjoy to listen to that seamlessly manages to incorporate a variety of sounds that makes you feel as if you’re traveling to distant worlds, without question, is ‘Mansions On The Moon’. The former Atlanta based trio just dropped their latest “Lightyears” EP & this time around it’s executive produced by Pharrell. The project is not a free project as it is up for sale on itunes but you can listen to tracks off the album below…
Little Dragon – “Crystalfilm” (Video)
February 14, 2012
Little Dragon returns with the eccentric visuals for their track “Crystalfilm”, from their 2011 release Ritual Union. Directed by Daniel Wirtberg, the video conjures up an intense, visually provocative dream sequence. Little Dragon is good for keeping ish fresh and strangely innovative.
(seen @ Okayplayer)
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The 54th Annual Grammy Awards Live Performances (Video)
February 12, 2012
I was too busy drinking & stuffing my face with popcorn while watching the Miami Heat annihilate the Atlanta Hawks to watch the Grammys. I tuned in rather late, but Mr. World Premier himself Yardie always come through with the performance videos from Chris Brown, Alicia Keys, Coldplay, Rihanna, & more so I knew I could count on them being there for me when I got home late. More videos under the hood….
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WISH and High Museum of Art Presents KAWS: “Down Time”
February 8, 2012
KAWS OPENING
KAWS SPEAKS
Long time no see. So I’ve come across something incredibly interesting that is planning to happen February 18th in the ATL. Artist Brian Donnelly, also known as KAWS, will be joining his “Companion” at the High Museum of Art here in Atlanta, GA. For those that are not hip to former New Jersey/ New York Graffiti writer KAWS, he is a prolific pop artist that has done work for Kid Cudi, Pharrell Williams, Bape, Hennesy, Dos Equis, and most notably Kanye West‘s fourth studio album “808 and Heartbreak”. Kaws who worked as a background designer for Disney often uses bottom half of Mickey Mouse for his “Orginal Fake” collectibles and of course the four finger gloves on most of his printed and painted work as well. There will be a “Culture Shock” social after the already SOLD OUT lecture The High Museum will be conducting February 16th 2012. You can purchase tickets online for the event HERE. Be sure to visit the exhibit but most importantly support your local artists!
Yours Truly,
FRANK YERBY
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BLITZ – 2/8/12: F%@K The City Up
February 8, 2012
HEADLINES
Changing the (Dis)Course of HIV/AIDS in the Black Community
Jay-Z Brings Hip Hop To Carnegie Hall
Irony? Dr. Conrad Murray In Cell Next To Janet Jackson’s Ex-Husband
Obama Campaign To Return 200k Tied To Mexican Fugitive
Facebook Founder Stuck With 1 Billion-Plus Tax Bill
Amar’e Stoudemire Brother Killed In Car Crash
Pinterest is 2012′s New Hottest Site
Elementary School To Replace Staff Amidst Abuse Allegations
Bank of America Plaza To Be Auctioned Off
Virginia Senate Passes Voter ID Measure
Karen Handel Resigns From Komen For The Cure
Dad Arrested For Biting 1 Year Old Son
Karl Malone Feuding With Utah Jazz Owner
Apple Looking For iTV Launch Partners
Nicki Minaj Perpetuates White Beauty Standard
Newt Gingrich Says Spanish Is The Language Of The Ghetto
New Study Suggests Gang Violence Is Not Less Connected To Drugs Than Expected
Don Cornelius Death Officially Ruled A Suicide
Victim of Videotaped Beating Comes Forward To Police
Red Bull Music Academy Contest (Video)
February 7, 2012
It’s about that time again for musicians to submit their applications to attend the Red Bull Music Academy that will be held in NYC this year from September 30 – November 2, 2012. The Red Bull Music Academy is an international workshop that was founded in 1998, and touches down in a different city each year. Last year the workshops were held in Madrid Spain & artists like Erykah Badu, Young Guru, MF Doom, Bootsy Collins, Chic & more either performed or lectured during the symposium. How it works is two groups of 30 successful applicants, themselves representing a diverse range of music styles and methodologies, attend lectures by musical pioneers, and work on their own tunes in custom-built studios. By night, they have the chance to perform in some of the host city’s most iconic clubs and concert halls. Atlanta has been fortunate in that a few participants have come from this city in DJ Rasta Root & most recently producer Slide 20 XL who attended Georgia State University here in Atlanta. There’s no age limit, but you must be 21 to enter & it’s totally free to apply so if you or anybody you know of is an aspiring artist, DJ, Producers, emcees or all around musician that would be interested just tell them to go to the link below & download the application. Application deadline is April 2nd so y’all better not procrastinate with this opportunity….
TWITTER: @RBMA
FACEBOOK: REDBULLMUSICACADEMY
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R&B/Alternative: Delilah – “2-4am” (Mixtape)
February 5, 2012
UK singer Delilah is one of those types of artists who have been releasing some great music that compels me to keep an eye out for what she does next. She has a new full length project on Atlantic Records called “From The Ground Up” due to drop on March 26th (4 days before my birthday…should be a nice gift to me). To hold her growing fanbase over, the Paris born UK raised artist dropped this new 8-track mixtape/EP of sorts called “2-4am” that I’ve been playing this morning. A few of the key tracks I really like I’ve included below, but you can check out the tracklisting & download the whole project by clicking on the artwork & links underneath….
“LOVE DRUG”
“21″
“WISH I HAD YOUR LIFE”
DOWNLOAD: DELILAH – 2-4AM (MIXTAPE/EP) | ALTERNATE LINK
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B.O.B. Performs at Pepsi Super Bowl Jam in Indianapolis (Video)
February 4, 2012
B.O.B. performs two of my favorite joints from him during the Pepsi Super Bowl Jam in Indianapolis that was broadcasted on VH1. “Don’t Let Me Fall” above & nothing but “Strange Clouds” below….
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Coldplay – “Charlie Brown” (Video)
February 3, 2012
One of my favorite bands drops a new video for “Charlie Brown” off of their successful Mylo Xyloto album that’s out now. The ‘glow in the dark’ video was shot in & around London
New Music: Yuna – “Live Your Life” (Prod. By Pharrell)
January 25, 2012
This song is so dope I went ahead & purchased it. I’m not that familiar with Malaysian artist Yuna, but after seeing a tweet about this song on the new Fader label I found it to be a pretty dope discovery. I wasn’t even fully aware that FADER had a music label until now either…..
“FADER Label signee Yuna’s new Pharrell-produced single “Live Your Life” is a full-pour of positivity, delivered with remarkable, quiet power. Yuna’s singing is comfortable and still flawless, trilling easily over Pharrell’s soft drums. She will release a full-length this spring. Stream “Live Your Life” below or buy it on iTunes.” – FADER
R&B/Soul: Vikter Duplaix – “From Another World”
January 19, 2012
R&B soul singer, DJ, & Philly native Vikter Duplaix just dropped this joint a few days ago on the web & I’ve had it on repeat in the ipod several times throughout my day especially while working. I’ve been crazy busy the last few days so I didn’t have time to post this particular joint up until now. Some of you may have only associated Vikter Duplaix with being a DJ after his appearance on the Masters Of The Mix reality show & DJ competition, but it’s clear the brotha is reminding cats how talented he is with quality soulful gems like this right here….
VIKTER DUPLAIX – FROM ANOTHER WORLD
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Robert Glasper Experiment EPK (Video)
January 15, 2012
Robert Glasper is set to release his “Black Radio” album that I’m very much looking forward to this February 28th. The album will be an infusion of Blues, Jazz, R&B, Hip Hop, Rock, & a variety of other ingredients that should musically define what “Black Radio” should be. A few of the songs that leaked early featuring Erykah Badu, Musiq Soulchild, Chrisette Michele, & R&B trio King let’s me know that this is shaping up to be a very good project. This EPK of Robert Glasper was shot by our homie Cognito who now resides in Los Angeles….
ROBERT GLASPER EXPERIMENT – AH YEAH FEAT. MUSIQ SOULCHILD & CHRISETTE MICHELE
ROBERT GLASPER – MOVE LOVE FEAT. KING
LISTEN: ROBERT GLASPER EXPERIMENT – AFRO BLUE FEAT. ERYKAH BADU
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Frank Ocean: BBC Sound Of 2012 (Video)
January 6, 2012
In the BBC news series Sound Of 2012 their focus follows the success of New Orleans’s own Frank Ocean as they speak with him on everything from his critically successful album Nostalgia, Ultra, the video concepts for the singles on the album, his favorite places to perform like London, & crafting new music for artists like Kanye West, Jay-Z, & others.
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R&B/Alternative: Tawiah – Run (EP)
December 19, 2011
British soul singer Tawiah has been the background for many other names in the business for some time now, but she’s slowly creeping out & getting her just due recognition for her talent. The young singer spent a significant time touring the world working as a background vocalist in Mark Ronson’s band in addition to delivering background vocals for Corinne Bailey Rae & sometimes filling in for the late great Amy Winehouse. Having gained significant cosigns & recognition for her voice from artists such as Cee-Lo Green, Mary J. Blige, & Lily Allen, it wasn’t long before she signed a new deal with Warner Bros records. Tawiah is undoubtedly stepping out from the background with her new 5 song EP entitled “Run” that serves up as an appetizer before her first full length project is to drop sometime in 2012. This new EP is her second self-financed project since the one she dropped in February of last year called “In Jodi’s Bedroom”. Check out the title track from the EP below plus one of my favorite joints from her which is a remix to “Breakaway” off of her soundcloud page. Check out her new video for “Little Drummer Boy” that also appears on the new EP under the hood….
TAWIAH – BREAKAWAY (LAPALUX REMIX)
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Mansions On The Moon – “Leaves Fall”
December 9, 2011
The former Atlanta based trio of Mansions On The Moon drops another track from their upcoming Lightyears EP which is being executive produced by Pharrell. I truly enjoy their music & looking forward to the complete project although they’ll be leaking tracks over a few weeks from their website. About a month ago they leaked a song called “Desert Island” from the upcoming Lightyears EP too so you can check that out from their soundcloud page below as well….
MANSIONS ON THE MOON – LEAVES FALL
Mansions on the Moon – Desert Island by Mansions on the Moon
Jesse Boykins III – “Light To Dark” (Video)
December 7, 2011
Jesse Boykins III makes his mini-film debut in this short film/video co-directed by Joshua Kissi & his Street Etiquette team. “Light To Dark” is taken from Jesse Boykins III’s Way Of The Wayfarer EP…
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