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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.
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.
Glee – Watch it! (just don’t tell anyone)
Dec 26th
After seeing a couple of adverts on TV I decided to watch a few episodes of another new US import called Glee. Glee essentially is a high school show about a bunch of kids and their teacher who start a Glee club. Glee which apparently is the lowest form of social status in american high school consists of social misfits, stutterers, gays and wheelchaired students. Slowly they manage to attract a few football players and cheerleaders but also a host of enemies including the head cheerleading coach & the rest of the school. You’ll notice a few familiar faces in Glee, the cheerleader coach is the crazy lady from role models, and both of the Glee teacher’s love interests are former “Heroes”.
While the story line is filled with love interests, pregnancies and sabotages. The real reason to watch Glee is the music. I’ve always liked the odd choir-esk cover, those who’ve seen the movie slackers might remember the Ace of Base cover. But Glee takes it to another level, with 4/5 songs every episode and tracks you’d all know. To be fair, after hearing their cover of “Don’t stop Believing” I had to watch more and the song list doesn’t disappoint with tracks that include Gold Digger, Ride Wit Me, No Air, Push It & Confessions, to name a few. Those from the UK will also notice a heavy skew to Brit music (especially in the first few eps) with covers of Duffy, Amy Wino & Lily Allen.
One episode led to watching the whole of the first season in a week. I’d best describe it as a cross between Sister Act 2, High School Musical, American Pie (if it was PG-13) & any typical high school TV show. Glee for the past week has been my vice & while it won’t do my newly awarded biggest office metrosexual image any good, I’ll be catching it again when it comes back in April 2010.
01-Its-My-Life-_-Confessions-Pt.-II-Glee-Cast-Version.mp3
5 Jurassic 5 Tracks You Should Listen To
Dec 6th
For some reason I’m in a Jurassic 5 mood today, so I’m going to share 5 J5 Songs you should listen to. If you want to get one J5 album, I’d recommend the self titled “Jurassic 5 LP
1. Concrete Schoolyard (Album: Jurassic 5)
2. In the Flesh (Album: Jurassic 5)
3. Whats Golden (Album: Power In Numbers)
4. Twelve (Album: Quality Control)
5. Back 4 U (Album: Feedback)
Jay-Z + Radiohead = Jaydiohead
Dec 3rd
My past few posts have all included remixes. Most of which are bands which I like but don’t particular love, until now…
This cross Atlantic collaboration, and by collaboration I mean a mashup without their permission, consists of 2 of the biggest artists of the past 10 years. In one corner we’ve got the king of the remix Jay-Z, and in the other we’ve got the melodic beats of Radiohead.
There’s been several attempts over the past years to remix Jay-Z with varying results. Dangermouse’s Grey album is probably one of my favourite albums (Jay-Z and Beatles – whats not too like!). Jay-Zeezer was a decent but mostly unsuccessful mashup of Jay and Weezer.
The Jaydiohead attempt is actually pretty good. Nothing seems forced and it seems to flow really well. I’ve got a couple of previews below (as well as some of the other attempts) but if you want the full albums you can download them here: Download
UPDATE: should really give a shout out to the guy behind it, Max Tannone. You can find more of his work at the above link.
Jaydiohead – Song and Cry
Jaydiohead – Change Order
DJ Dangermouse – 99 Problems
Jay-Zeezer – Say it Aint Dec 4th
02-Say-It-Aint-December-4th.mp3
Taken by Trees – Sweet Child O’ Mine (That John Lewis Ad)
Nov 15th
This song’s been out for a while now. I first heard it on the trailer for the Wes Craven remake of “last House on the Left”, but after hearing it on the new John Lewis Christmas TV advert I thought some UK readers might want to know what it was.
I like a good cover and it’s nice to see a piano version of the Guns N Roses Classic.
Enjoy
CS
Different Takes on Thriller
Nov 10th
So, I didnt really do a Halloween post and I think enough time has passed to pay homage to the late Michael Jackson and one of his most famous tracks. You can look at this post as too late for Halloween, or just really early for Halloween 2010 (in which case I’d book mark this page 
).
For your pleasure I’ve posted a few different takes on Thriller as well as a Weird Al “Bad” Parody.
1. Awesome remix by Louis La Roche
Thriller-Louis-La-Roche-Remix.mp3
2. Ben Gibbard (from Death Cab) cover
01-Thriller-Michael-Jackson-Cover.mp3
3. Slightly less successful cover from Imogen Heap
Imogen-Heap-Thriller-Michael-Jackson-Cover-1.mp3
4. Thriller – Bollywood style (an oldie but a goodie)
5. And you Can’t forget the original
6. Fat (Weird Al – Bad Cover)
CS
White Panda – T.I., Passion Pit, Alphabeat & more
Nov 7th
I’ve posted a few mash ups now but never really focused on one mash up artist. Until now…
I first heard White Panda on a Passion Pit T.I. mash up track, I liked the song but forgot to post about it but a recent listen to an Alphabeat track put them back on my radar. Alphabeat’s Fascination is one of those tracks that people love to hate, they’ll diss it’s pop-yness all day long but will secretly bop to it as soon as it’s on the radio. I always liked the pop riffs and catchy tune but White Panda have that added that little extra by mashing it up with the Superstar Line up of Lil Wayne, Wyclef & Akon.
The duo of Procrast and DJ Griffi seem to be on a streak and have an awesome line up of tracks on their website but here’s two of my favs.
Sweetest-Fascination.mp3 What-You-Know-About-Little-Secrets-T.I.-vs.-Passion-Pit.mp3
CS
Steel Panther – 21st Century Spinal Tap
Nov 1st
Steel Panther have been together for a while but they’ve been off my radar until I recently heard an interview with them on the radio. Other than inviting the entire listening audience back to their hotel for some dubious activities, they also played “Community Property”.
Steel Panther look and sound the part with big hair, outrageous outfits and face melting axe solos but it’s the lyrics that will always stay in your mind. “Community Property” is your typical 80s rock ballad but with lyrics that will have you in stitches and wondering how it’s allowed on the radio. You can understand why it wouldn’t be every romantic couple’s “song” with lines such as “Cause my heart belongs to you, but my cock is community property” and “I’d kiss your mouth even after you’ve swallowed my load” but you can’t help but sing along.
Community Property is on the album Feel the Steel and was released this year.
CS
Notorious & Miley Mashup
Oct 26th
People who thought a Weezer Weezy colaboration was odd, you’re in for a treat. River’s has started to loose his mind you could kinda see the Lil’ Wayne thing happening but should he still be alive, I’m sure you’d never see Notorious BIG and Hannah Montana sharing a bottle of Cristal together.
Thankfully we never have to picture that but Andrew Hathaway aka Hathbanger has worked his magic to give us an insight into what it would sound like. Hathbanger has mashed up Biggie’s “Party and Bullshit” with Montana’s “Party in the U.S.A.” and he’s come up with a pretty good track.
This is the first Cyrus song I’ve heard, and although I won’t be rushing to listen to her solo stuff, it does make me wonder what Biggie and Cindy Lauper could have cooked up back in the 80s.
The-Notorious-B.I.G.-vs.-Miley-Cyrus-Party-and-Bullshit-in-the-USA-Hathbanger-Mash-Up-Remix.mp3
CS