Alternative/R&B: midnight – “Descent” (Prod. By ylxr)
August 16, 2016
“…with melting wax and loosened strings
Sunk hapless Icarus on unfaithful wings”
– midnight
Alt-R&B with all the reverb you need. Gave me shivers and twitches, and I’m not really an R&B dude like that. Hypnotic vibe to this “Descent” jam. Decent effort, midnight. Kudos to you! More on the artist after the jump. After the FREE download link.
– @ojones1
DOWNLOAD: MIDNIGHT – DESCENT (PROD. BY YLXR)
Madoa – “Sunshine” feat. Jay Royale x Nic Mercer (Prod. By One Love) [Video]
August 16, 2016
Good headbanger boom-bap is what this “Sunshine” is. But who Madoa is… another story… one included here after the jump. Look up and listen up for the “Sunshine” (featuring Jay Royale x Nic Mercer). Production by One Love.
– @ojones1
DOWNLOAD: MADOA – SUNSHINE FEAT. JAY ROYALE X NIC MERCER (PROD. BY ONE LOVE)
St Ivan The Terrible x Senica Da Misfit – “Sound Of The Police”
August 16, 2016
RAW! Skillful use of the mic, rap platform, and the KRS-ONE namesake sample in this song, fellas! Real (and timely) Hip-Hop for the people. Give these bros a spin, and put a fist in the air! You can grab that FREE download (via link below) before or after that.
“Sound of the Police!” is a song which was introduced as an idea to me by my late bro/comrade/friend Pumpkinhead (PH) back in late 2013, early 2014. Initially, it was supposed to be for he and I but some things transpired within that time, and I went away; and he, unfortunately, passed away. I dedicate this song to him for coming up with the idea. So I reached out to the homie, Senica, to partake on it with me and he went in. It’s a song most definitely needed for the times now present.
This is what Hip-Hop [Rap music] has always been about, being the voice of the people, and the voice for those who need someone to speak for them, but in song form.
To all the brothers and sisters unjustifiably killed and murdered by police or any law enforcement. This is for you #RIP God bless your families & loved ones… Peace.
– St Ivan The Terrible
– @ojones1
DOWNLOAD: ST IVAN THE TERRIBLE X SENICA DA MISFIT – SOUND OF THE POLICE
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The Most Dangerous Beaches In The World (Video)
August 16, 2016
We got you on travel. Globetrotting experience out the wazoo. But this beach hazard report…wow! Must know info, esp. for beach bums and big wave chasers. Peep.
Beaches promise sun, surf and sand; everything you need for a paradise vacation or getaway. But all that beauty can be deceiving. Beneath its emerald waves, there can be all kinds of dangers. And it’s not just the water that you may have to worry about. Here are some of the most dangerous beaches found around the world.
Vacations on the beach are one of the most popular choices for winter getaways. Imagining the sun reflecting off the waves and glittering sand beneath your toes. But it’s not always as serene as it appears. Whether it’s dangerous rip tides, shark attacks or massive overcrowding, some beach dreams can soon turn to nightmares. Nestled in some of the most incredible locations around the world, these beaches hide a deadly secret. Before booking your summertime getaway, it may not hurt to do a little research into your destination.
– TheRichest
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Marvin Gaye – “Sexual Healing” (Remix) [Prod. By Beatnick x K​-​Salaam]
August 16, 2016
Stupid dope dance refix of the Marvin Gaye “Sexual Healing!” Beatnick & K​-​Salaam get extra kudos for this. And playing it might get you up and into your go to two-step wherever you are, so listen with caution. Good times ahead.
(And that artwork… gotta love it!)
MARVIN GAYE – SEXUAL HEALING (REMIX) [PROD. BY BEATNICK X K-SALAAM]
Posted in Dance, EDM, Music, R&B, Soul | Tags: Beatnick, K​-​Salaam, Marvin Gaye, Sexual Healing, Sexual Healing Remix | No Comments »
AlunaGeorge – “Mean What I Mean” feat. Dreezy x Leikeli47 (Video)
August 16, 2016
Mm hmm. See how hot it can get in the dessert? Especially when you add a dance to it. The Eye Candy (lead Aluna Francis and friends) in here won’t melt… Unless… nah, not going there. However, if you want to pre-order the “I Remember” LP (due out September 16, 2016), you can go here.
Nice up-tempo, definitely danceable track and vid by AlunaGeorge – “Mean What I Mean” (featuring Dreezy & Leikeli47).
Posted in Album, Dance, Videos | Tags: Aluna Francis, AlunaGeorge, Dreezy, George Reid, I Remember, Leikeli47, Mean What I Mean | No Comments »
ScHoolBoy Q – “JoHn Muir” (Video)
August 16, 2016
Imagine the hum of this jawn in the car speakers as you’re bailin’ in the muthaf**ckin’ street y’all! Well, without the mayhem here… then again, why not, we’re imagining. Go all NWA with that sh!t and nod out to this banging azz “JoHn Muir” track off ScHoolBoy Q’s “Blank Face” LP (out now)!
B.o.B – “$tack Of Dreams” (Video)
August 15, 2016
New Hip-Hop hypnotic visuals delivered from ATL’s own B.o.B. This is for “$tack Of Dreams” – out now as part of his new project “E.A.R.T.H.” (Educational Avatar Reality Training Habitat). Get it FREE here.
Joell Ortiz – “Talk My Sh!t” (Prod. By !llmind x CuBeatz)
August 15, 2016
New banger from Joey O! This is “Talk My Sh!t” (produced by !llmind). Co-producer cred given to CuBeatz. But Ortiz gets all the credit for murdalizing the track!!
JOELL ORTIZ – TALK MY SH!T (PROD. BY !LLMIND X CUBEATZ)
– @ojones1
Posted in Hip-Hop, Music | Tags: !llmind, CuBeatz), illmind, Joell Ortiz, Talk My Sh!t, Talk My Shit | No Comments »
Sean Price – “Rap Professor” (Prod. By DJ Skizz)
August 15, 2016
Previously unreleased heat from the late great Sean Price making the rounds on the Interwebs. Check out “Rap Professor” (produced by DJ Skizz).
#RIPSEANPRICE
Technology: Transparent Solar Cells Designed To Turn Invisible UV Rays Into Renewable Energy Gains We Can See (Video)
August 15, 2016
Research at Michigan State University has yielded designs for a transparent solar panel capable of capturing solar energy. Professor Richard Lunt, MSU assistant professor and head of the research team, believes that the panel can be used in a variety of ways – like on tall buildings with lots of windows or mobile devices. The ultimate goal is to harvest solar energy via surfaces in such a way that people do not even notice (according to a press statement from Lunt).
Most solar panels capture visible spectrum light, letting invisible ultraviolet waves – the bigger portion of the spectrum – go to waste. The transparent luminescent solar concentrator (TLSC) doesn’t capture visible light, but non-visible ultraviolet waves are absorbed by the device, converted, and sent to the edge of the concentrator, where photovoltaic (PV) solar cells convert light energy to electricity.
One caveat: Right now the TLSC is performing at around 1% efficiency, but the MSU team believes that 5% optimization is achievable. Currently, non-transparent luminescent concentrators (current tech) max out at 7% efficiency.
But before you get pessimistic about the low numbers, compare them to using ZERO percent of the abundant untapped energy that we are being drenched in daily!
Posted in Environment, Science, Technology, Videos | Tags: invisible ultraviolet rays, Michigan State University, MSU, Renewable Energy, Richard Lunt, solar panel, TLSC, TomoNews, TomoNews US, transparent luminescent solar concentrator, Transparent solar panel, ultraviolet rays, UV energy, UV rays | No Comments »
John Oliver Gives Us The Low-Down On Down & Dirty Auto Lenders (Video)
August 15, 2016
WOW! Did y’all know about the car loan beeper??? Car loan folks are out of f*cking control. But so are John, Keegan and Bob. Ha!
Auto lenders can steer vulnerable people into crushing debt. Keegan-Michael Key and Bob Balaban help John Oliver show exactly how.
– Last Week Tonight
Learn from this and be wary of the Buy-Here-Pay-Here bloodsuckers.
Posted in Activism, Celebrity, Comedy, Education, Series, Television, Videos | Tags: Auto lenders, Auto Lending, Buy Here Pay Here Loans, HBO, high-interest lending, high-interest loan, John Oliver, Keegan-Michael Key, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, predatory lending, predatory loan, sub-prime lending, sub-prime loan | No Comments »
King I Divine – “Josephine Black” (Video)
August 15, 2016
It’s like the freedom of music-and-matte shows you’ve been to (esp. on the arts scene in Atlanta), but in the backyard. Nice vibes, as usual, to King I Divine’s latest – “Josephine Black.” Painting by Candice “Goldie” Wood featured.
Peace Peace. Hope all is blessed. I Just wanted to share some new music with you from my upcoming album “Java FM.”
– King I Divine
Posted in Alternative, Art, Instrumental, Videos | Tags: Candice Goldie Wood, Candice Wood, Goldie, Josephine Black, KING I DIVINE | No Comments »
What Happens After A Bullet Is Fired Straight Up (Video)
August 15, 2016
Straight up. The question of whether or not firing bullets into the air is harmless is one worth answering, especially with the occasions we have for revelers to pop that kind of firework on holidays. Well, most of us did not actually need a video to tell us but… if you are or aren’t sure, watch.
By the way, on this whole gun rights and gun control discussion: RESPONSIBILITY is part of it. Obey our laws! Beyond that, discussion of what criminals may or may not do is noise. For those who have the guns lawfully, though, responsibility is a MUST! Buy and use fireworks properly (or go to a ‘show’) if you just want to hear loud pop-pop-pop. Better yet, take in a movie. Rent “Heat” and watch Deniro and Pacino ‘n’em let them thangs go! Nobody gets hurt. But if you point and shoot in the air, chances are someone could.
(That music though. Whyyyyy?)
– @ojones1
Posted in Animation, Education, Science, Videos | Tags: celebratory gunfire, fireworks, Firing a bullet straight up, Gun Control, gun ownership, gun safety, gunfire, Tech Insider | No Comments »
Arrival (Trailer)
August 13, 2016
When mysterious spacecrafts touch down across the globe, an elite team – lead by expert linguist Louise Banks (Amy Adams) – is brought together to investigate. As mankind teeters on the verge of global war, Banks and the team race against time for answers – and to find them, she will take a chance that could threaten her life, and quite possibly humanity. In theatres November 11, 2016.
– Paramount Pictures
Posted in Film, Science Fiction (Sci-Fi), Trailer, Videos | Tags: Amy Adams, Forest Whitaker, Jeremy Renner | No Comments »
Dom Pachino – “Red Dots” feat. Inspectah Deck (Prod. By Bronze Nazareth)
August 13, 2016
Red hot first shot the fully loaded Dom Pachino “Gemini Mind” project (due out August 29, 2016). The KILLARMY vet teams up with his Wu-Tang comrade Inspectah Deck to take the rap game to war! Raw beat by Bronze Nazareth for this “Red Dots.”
DOM PACHINO – RED DOTS FEAT. INSPECTAH DECK (PROD. BY BRONZE NAZARETH) | GEMINI MIND (PRE-ORDER)
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NPR’s “Noteworthy” Documentary Of Singer ‘Miguel’ (Documentary)
August 13, 2016
NPR’s music documentary series, “Noteworthy,” is up & running. Great treatment of its subjects. Kind of short, but you get good content on modern R&B-ster Miguel, the first subject.
Watch as host Jason King interviews Miguel at home. Discussion goes from the choice of wallpaper to working with Salaam Remi, to times and modes of inspiration to… Well, watch. It’s less than 15 minutes.
Posted in Celebrity, Interview, R&B, Series, Videos | Tags: Jason King, MIGUEL, Noteworthy, NPR | No Comments »
Ras Kass – “PayPal The Feature” feat. Steele (Of Smif-N-Wessun) x Sean Price (Video)
August 13, 2016
EXTINCTION LEVEL DOPENESS!!! RIP to the P! in real raP… Sean Price! And with video like this, he can rest in peace or power or whatever… just rest well. And well thought of. This “PayPal The Feature” is everything that is right with real raw Hip-Hop. Feel how ill that beat will make you! Let the bar-after-bar attack for Ras, Steele and Sean BARbarian hit you upside the head (that’s when your head is REALLY nodding)!
(And if you recognize the Sean Price stock footage used, or at least wondered why the XXL logo was on it, points for you! We posted P! Show ‘N Off here a good while ago… back when XXL was actually picking dope emcees to step to the mic. YEAH, I SAID IT!)
RAS KASS – PAYPAL THE FEATURE FEAT. STEELE (OF SMIF-N-WESSUN) X SEAN PRICE
– @ojones1
Posted in Hip-Hop, Music, Videos | Tags: General Steele, PayPal The Feature, Ras Kass, Sean Price, Smif N Wessun, Steele | 1 Comment »
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (Official Trailer)
August 13, 2016
Oh sure, you’ve seen teasers and behind-the-scenes videos for the next in the “Star Wars” saga films, “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” but this… THIS is the OFFICIAL trailer. Well worth the billing. And when you’re giving ‘top billing’ to a trailer, the actual movie better be damned epic! No indication above that it will be anything less.
Watch the official trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, in which a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story arrives in theaters December 16, 2016.
Posted in Action, Fantasy, Film, Science Fiction (Sci-Fi), Trailer, Videos | Tags: A Star Wars Story, Rogue One, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, STAR WARS | No Comments »
Snoop Dogg – “Kill ‘Em Wit The Shoulders” feat. Lil Duval (Video)
August 13, 2016
HAHAAAA! Wanna know what’s straaaaaange… about this video though? How ’bout Honey in the audience at the end in the audience KILLING the new Lil Duval shoulder jig, as he was filming her while doing the saaaaaaame… but we like it! Funny-packed, Honey-packed, with Snoop rapping smoother than top shelf cognac! This is “Kill ‘Em Wit The Shoulders.”
Posted in Hip-Hop, Music | Tags: Kill ‘Em Wit The Shoulders, Kill ‘Em With The Shoulders, Lil Duval, Snoop Dogg | No Comments »
