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Plan B – She Said
Mar 16th
Those of you from the UK will remember the old Plan B. His first single a few years ago was raw, aggressive and he was touted (as any white rapper is) as the UK Eminem. Somewhere, somehow over the years he’s changed his image completely. Long gone are the vests, baggy pants and rap led aggressive songs and in comes a smartened up, suited up and melody-led artist. The 2010 Plan B is less Eminem and more Robin Thicke, the transformation is unbelievable.
To prove my point I’ve posted both the new song (She Said) and one of his oldies (no more eating). Try and spot the difference!
Plan B – She Said (2010)
Plan B – No More Eating (2006)
Darwin Deez – Radar Detector
Mar 16th
The first time I saw this video my reaction was WTF!? I’ve now watched it a good few times but I still can’t tell whether the video is a joke. The video is the new song by New Yorker Darwin Deez and is a compilation of the most random scenes including Deez dancing about looking like a white skinnier cross between Rick James and Joseph Gordon-Levitt (500 days of summer & 3rd Rock).
The song itself is a very upbeat track which surprisingly grows on you as any poppy song should. I can picture this being a great summer track, It’s probably not everyone’s cup of tea but give it a go (or two) and I’m sure you’ll love it.
Now, just try and sing it in your head without picturing skinny white guys body popping.
CS
Darwin Deez – Radar Detector
Phoenix – Lisztomania Sung by a Choir
Mar 14th
Phoenix’s Wolfgang Amadeus was probably one of the albums of 2009. With the whole Glee/Choir thing now in fashion, I thought I’d post a cute version I saw on YouTube of their hit single Lisztomania. As a double-ly treat, I’ll let you decide between the Piano and Guitar version sung by the PS22 Choir.
Sit back, enjoy and lets awwwwwwwwwww together……
CS
Original – Piano Version
Brand New – Guitar version (1,300 views as of posting)
Pony Pony Run Run – Hey You & Walking on a Line
Mar 14th
The French are known for their fine wine, cheese, love of frogs, Eric Cantona and for past couple of decades Electronica. With offspring such as Daft Punk, Justice, Yelle, Vitalic & Eiffel 65 you wonder how the French can pump out Electronica artists faster than Tiger Woods can find mistresses. Well they’ve done it again.
This time the band is “Pony Pony Run Run”, they’ve been around for a while now and their biggest single “Hey You” first hit the charts late 2009. Having heard them recently at a house party I felt they deserved a shout out.
Two clips for you today, the first is “Hey You” and the second is “Walking on the Line”.
Enjoy!
CS
Flight of the Conchords Touring Europe!
Mar 5th
In celebration of getting my tickets for the London show (sold out in minutes) I’m posting a Flight of the Conchords clip.
Enjoy!
New OK GO Video = Awesome
Mar 2nd
Quick post…. Just seen the new OK GO video (thanks Ronan).
OK GO are well known for making their own videos but this takes it one step further. Its the Honda Cog ad on steroids. The songs called “This Too Shall Pass”, watch the video below.
Matt & Kim Show their Soul
Feb 21st
One of New York’s bands of 2009 have been remixed. Matt & Kim may have been around for longer than a year, but their debut full length album was released in 2009 and tracks have featured on various TV shows and adverts, Barcardi being the most notable.
I’ve been a bit of a latecomer with these guys but their music definitely deserves a mention. Those who have played FIFA10 may know this track already (I’m more of a Pro Evo fan myself), but adding De La Soul to an already huge track “Daylight” can only add to the awesomeness.
Have a listen and tell me what you think.
Matt-and-Kim-Daylight-Feat-De-La-Soul.mp3
CS
Dizzee’s got the Love
Feb 18th
I’ve only just managed to catch this performance but I think it deserves a post. Whilst I was watching United take Milan apart then almost throw it away again the Brits were being aired on ITV. Although most of the press following the Brits was about Cheryl Cole’s embarrassing lip syncing issues, there were some awesome performances.
I could go on about the Jay-Z & Alicia Keys duet but it was the Dizzee Rascal and Florence & the Machine duet which surprised me the most. Dizzee’s had a couple of hit and miss tracks recently but he was on form at the Brits and I’m sure he impressed a few people (including Hova himself). Florence’s performance was also flawless but check it out for yourself.
Oh and….
Feb 10th
Also just wanted to comment on my post on Owl City a few months back [here]
I still don’t like the song, but having them go to number on and keep jedward off the top spot… That can only be good!
CS
Kiss this…
Feb 10th
Right, I’ve been busy so it’s been a while since my last post. Also haven’t had much time to keep up on my music but decided to post a song which I heard a while ago.
Born in America, raised in HK & living in Paris, Uffie is a female synth rapper. She’s had a couple of songs in the past (none of which have impressed me) but this one caught my ear. “MCs Can Kiss” is her latest track produced by Mr Oizo, not too sure when its released but Uffie’s album comes out in a couple months.
Listen out for the Sax solo! Oh and if you dont like it, I’ve got something you can kiss.