Torii Wolf – “1st†(Prod. By DJ Premier) [Video]
May 18, 2016
Remember that hot Torii Wolf jawn “1st” (produced by DJ Premier) we posted on the other day? You should, or at least go back a freshen up. Good music. And now there’s a visual accompaniment for it. Dope.
Leisure – “Nobody” feat. GoldLink
May 18, 2016
Yeah, “Nobody” is a sing-songy track. But don’t be mad at that… it’s hella nice and mellow fam. Truly enjoyable. Get you a special somebody, or just a good drink or something, and enjoy. Leisure and GoldLink team up. Success.
KAYTRANADA – “Lite Spots” (Video)
May 17, 2016
Haaaa. If it wasn’t trippy, it wouldn’t be KAYTRANADA, would it? New newness in visual form for “Lite Spots” off KAYTRANADA’s “99.9%” album (out now). We posted the link to an earlier post for you to get that after you watch that above,
Prince – “Loring Park Sessions” (Instrumental Album Stream)
May 17, 2016
Okay, hands up if you DIDN’T know that Prince’s genius included the ability to play damn near EVERY musical instrument imaginable. Anyone? Go ahead if you didn’t know (not like we can see you). So, maybe a refresher wayback flashback is in order. Enter “Loring Park Sessions” where Prince and some compadres are just on here jamming instrumentals. Enjoy #RIPPrince
(Oh yeah, he was doing it like this at 19 years of age!!)
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Maxwell – “Lake By the Ocean” (Live) [Video]
May 17, 2016
Neo-soul artist Maxwell, back after a loooong break, is doing the damn thang; especially here performing live on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. Performs the lead single from his forthcoming album “blackSUMMERS’night” (due out July 1, 2016) entitled “Lake By The Ocean.”
Posted in Alternative, Music, Performance, Soul, Videos | Tags: Lake By the Ocean, Maxwell, Stephen Colbert, The Late Show With Stephen Colbert | 1 Comment »
T.I. “Dope” feat. Marsha Ambrosius (Prod. By Dr. Dre) [Video]
May 17, 2016
See the entire video exclusively on Tidal here.
T.I. is doing it MONSTER with a Dr. Dre beat to boot. Visuals have officially dropped for his “Dope” (featuring Marsha Ambrosius) video, and we got it for you above to peep. Lots of dope cameos, too.
The Kids Ask Royce Da 5’9, “What’s A Sidechick?†On Arts & Raps (Video)
May 17, 2016
You got a favorite pair of shoes? Well, a sidechick is like the other pair of shoes…that you leave by the door.
– Royce Da 5’9
HA ha! Never heard it put that way, but excellent! This whole video is Royce on some real talk at the level the kids can understand; not watered down, just broken down. Interesting how a talk with the kids (DJ and Zay Zay) can cover such adult-oriented material. Clever. Worth the watch.
Posted in Animation, Art, Celebrity, Fashion, Hip-Hop, Interview, Series, Videos, Youth | Tags: A.D.D., ADD, All Def Digital, Arts & Raps, Arts and Raps, Big Questions, DJ, Royce Da 5'9, Zay Zay | No Comments »
Erykah Badu – “Come And See Badu”
May 17, 2016
There is no finer singer than Ms. Badu. Take that anyway you like. But this time we’re talking about her music. So today, it’s like you are getting Ear Candy (but you KNOW she’s Eye Candy, too) at noon. “Come And See Badu” on this new Drake beat refix track she dropped.
IM IN LOVE
FOR THE CLASS OF 2016
Posted in Alternative, Hip-Hop, R&B | Tags: Come And See Badu, Drake, Erykah Badu, PARTY NEXT DOOR, PARTY NEXT DOOR DUET REMIX | No Comments »
John Lewis: Bad Ass Vegan (Exclusive Interview)
May 17, 2016
Photo Credit: Eye Recap Photography
A favorite phrase that I love is Health is Wealth something I state quite regularly. Sometimes when the conversation starts to get organic people start to check out. Alkaline water, Vegan food, juicing that’s not Hip Hop or is it? Rappers and liquor companies have partnered for decades Sprite and Taco Bell have used Hip Hop in campaigns also. Times are changing, some artists are promoting exercise and nutrition rather than beers & popping pills. I had the pleasure of speaking with John Lewis better known as BadAss Vegan about Nutrition and business. We also discuss his new partnership with Styles P of the Lox regarding his Vegan Smart product. John is not your typical Vegan so this is not your typical interview. He provides tips on how you can transition into the Vegan lifestyle. Before you ask trust me John knows your struggle he is not some hippie that grew up on nuts and berries. Rather someone who grew up in Ferguson/St. Louis an area known for their Beer & BBQ. He is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi so he knows about college campus eating habits as well. We cover it all and he also provides encouragement about taking that entrepreneurial leap. So now get ready to learn what it takes to be a BadAss Vegan!
-ArtByOdell Twitter/SoundCloud
Posted in Cover Story, Health and Wellness, Human Interest, Interview, Lifestyle | Tags: BadAss Vegan, Health, Interview, John Lewis, Nutrition, Styles P, The LOX, vegan | No Comments »
Sheek Louch – “JB’s Revenge” feat. Styles P
May 17, 2016
Sheek Louch spit that raw. Styles P bring that heat. D-Block cooked that tough meat on this “JB’s Revenge†over the classic Jungle Brothers’ beat for “Straight Out the Jungle.â€
Fat Joe Reveals Who Notorious B.I.G. Was Talking About In “I Got A Story To Tell” And More (Video)
May 16, 2016
Fat Joe SPILLED the beans out the B.I.G. bag. “I Got A Story To Tell” was about former New York Knick Anthony Mason. Speculation OVER. Now the story to tell is TOLD! Wowww… uh wait-what? Okay, well there are some conditions to the big reveal. So watch and judge for yourself. And, trust, there is waaay more in this video to ‘wow’ about! Like…Roy Jones did what???
FINALLY: @Fatjoe reveals Biggie’s “I got a story to tell” was about Anthony Masonhttps://t.co/4JbN0OlnRX
— Highly Questionable (@HQonESPN) May 16, 2016
Posted in Celebrity, Hip-Hop, Interview, Series, Television, Videos | Tags: Anthony Mason, Biggie, Biggie Smalls, Bomani & Jones, Dan Le Batard, Dan Lebatard, ESPN, FAT JOE, Highly Questionable, Notorious B.I.G., PAPI | No Comments »
Hidden Colors 4 : “The Culture of Harming Black People” (Extended Trailer & Movie Premier Info)
May 16, 2016
The fourth installment of the award winning Documentary series Hidden Colors will be on the big screens May 26th & 27th in select cities. Tariq Nasheed the director/producer of Hidden Colors is not holding back with this one. The film takes an in depth look at White Supremacy and the culture of harming black people. He enlists numerous scholars like Jennifer Tosch, Dr Boyce Watkins, and Anthony Browder to name a few. Not just intellectual scholars but also Hip Hop artists like Killer Mike & David Banner. I watched Hidden Colors 3 at a theater here in Atlanta and it will be screening in Atlanta again on May 26th & 27th. The film will also screen in New York, Birmingham AL, Baltimore, Los Angeles, St. Louis, Dallas and many more cities. Click Here for Full list of cities and times. Check out this latest extended trailer and make sure you are in the theaters when the film drops!
-ArtByOdell Twitter/SoundCloud
Posted in Trailer, Uncategorized | Tags: Anthony Browder, black, Dr Boyce Watkins, Hidden Colors, Hidden Colors 4, Jennifer Tosch, Tariq Nasheed, Trailer, White | No Comments »
Lupita Nyong’o Stars in New Film Called “Queen Of Katwe” (Trailer)
May 16, 2016
Lupita Nyong’o – you KNOW we are fans of hers on here. In this movie, “Queen Of Katwe,” she plays a mother who hopes her daughter (Fiona, played by Madina Nalwanga) can have a better life (away from the impoverished Katwe township). The vehicle that will take her baby out of the slums? Chess!
A young girl from Uganda trains to become a world chess champion.
David Oyelowo plays the chess coach; a missionary and life coach of sorts. He teaches life lessons with those chess pieces and playing board; and hopes that his young prodigy Fiona wins the game… not just chess, but the game of life.
(In theaters September 2016.)
Posted in Film, Trailer | Tags: David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong'o, Madina Nalwanga, Queen of Katwe | No Comments »
Eye Candy: Chachii Doll (Video)
May 16, 2016
Holy Hot-Buttered Honey Buns, Buttman! That Chachii Doll is pachyderm-portioned chonk of DONK, isn’t she?!
Right you are ol’ chum. She is too THICK to quit! Time for the World’s Greatest Eye Candy Detective to “investigate.”
(Tune in next time to see where this goes. Heh-heh, as if you didn’t know where I’d go with this “episode” – starring Chachii Doll.)
A behind the scenes look at Chachii at a photo shoot; with emphasis on “behind” (goodness gracious)!
MORE CHACHII DOLL ON INSTAGRAM
– @ojones1
REKS – The Recipe (Prod. By Nottz)
May 16, 2016
“The Recipe” is REKS on a musical mission. That is, it’s REKS over dope production by Nottz. It’s also razor-sharp cut-up of the dope by DJ Kerosene. Yeah, it’s all that and…
My goal is to return to the simplicity of dope bars over dope beats formula, in a time where lyricism is lost on too many listeners. I want my name in the forefront as the alternative to today’s typical music choice.
– REKS
…Yeah, it’s what he said!
DaM-FunK – “Believer”
May 15, 2016
DâM-Funk’s got “DJ-Kicks” dropping May 27, 2016. Right around the corner; but not close enough for you to under-smell the futuristic funk he’s cooking up and putting down. So, here is a sample for all you mother FUNKIN’ lovers out there entitled “Believer.” Listen and become one if you aren’t already.
Alicia Keys – “In Common”
May 15, 2016
Goodnight usually means goodbye.
What?? Who dips out on Alicia Keys? That’s like an anti-fantasy (and for those who say ‘no such thing’ I say…MY POINT EXACTLY)! Nice track. Enjoy listening to Ms. Keys cooing this “In Common” for us.
Jordan Rakei – “Talk To Meâ€
May 15, 2016
Okay, there was a gang of folks who put work in on this; likely because they believe in the work and the worker Jordan Rakei. They’ll be tagged on the post for their hard work; but don’t sleep on the one who did vocals, Rhodes, piano, acoustic guitar…Rakei. Get jazzy with it today with Rakei – “Talk To Me.â€
Posted in Jazz, Music, Soul | Tags: Dick Beetham, Ernesto Marichales, Jim Macrae, Jordan Rakei, Sheldon Agwu, Talk To Me, Tom Guy, Zaina Al Hizami | No Comments »
2Pac – “Dear Mama” (OG Version)
May 14, 2016
DJ King Assassin comes with the original version of “Dear Mama,†which includes busier production and vocal sampling from Yo-Yo.
(Rest In Peace to Tupac’s mom, Afeni Shakur, who passed recently.)
Posted in Hip-Hop, Music | Tags: 2pac, Afeni Shakur, Dear Mama, DJ King Assassin, OG Version, Original Version, Tony Pizzaro, Tupac, Tupac Shakur, Yo-Yo | No Comments »
Alternative/Soul: Sy Ari Da Kid – “No Place Like Home” (Video)
May 13, 2016
Sy Ari Da Kid‘s latest video release for his song, “No Place Like Home,” off his latest project “B4 The Heartbreak.” His next project, entitled “2 Soon,” is due out soon… like June 2016 soon. Produced by INDEEDFACE, Illa Jones, TEAUXNY and Sy Ari.
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