Coincidentally, just a day after getting a mention on the Sour Patch Kids Remix, Blu announces he is planning to drop a new (untitled) album Summer of '10. Hit here for the tentaive tracklist. For those who don't know Blu, Below the Heavens (with amazing production by Exile) is possibly the most underrated, under the radar rap album in the past few years. Check the vid below.
-RW
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
This was recorded 2 years ago but Maino’s camp had the ingenious idea of putting it out now, given this Rosa Acosta situation.
Noonway,
Room 121
"Where is My Money George" by Mr. Oizo Feat. Pharraell
WHERE'S THE MONEY GEORGE ? from oizo mr on Vimeo.
Infamous 90s mascot Flat Eric appears in a new short video produced by French music producer Mr. Oizo. Pharrell Williams also once again shows his acting skills in the video. Definitely fun and worth checking out. Via Fubiz.
Noonway,
Room 121
Porous Walker Documentary on The Creative Lives
Noonway,
Room 121
Diddy, Dirty Money Feat. T.I. - Dirty Money
Diddy & Dirty Money will appear on American Idol (without T.I.) on Wednesday night to perform this track off of Diddy’s Last Train to Paris, currently slated for a June 22nd release.
Diddy-Dirty Money feat. T.I. - Hello Good Morning
Noonway,
Room 121
Charles Hamilton & B.o.B. - Paperboy
They’d been meaning to work together since the XXL cover, and they finally got together at Tree Sound Studios in Atlanta last month.
"drunk as a disney channel child star" Noonway,
Room 121
Song of the Week: Donwill feat. Ca$he & the Park - Love Junkie (Wall Paper Remix)
Song is Hands down the best i've heard and it's only tuesday! I had to post it as my song of the week. If he's smart RW will comply. To celebrate his upcoming tour of Asia for Nike, Mick Boogie is putting out a mixtape based on Nike’s “Changemakers” campaign.
There are a lot of people calling themselves rappers these days… but how many of them are changing the game? Calling on his friends from all over the hip-hop spectrum, Mick compiled several new and unreleased songs from your favorite “change making” artists, including Big Pooh of Little Brother, U-N-I, The Kickdrums, CurT@!n$ and more.
Here’s the first leak from the mixtape (dropping on Thursday) from Donwill of Tanya Morgan who’s hot off the hells of the release of his solo album,Don Cusack in High Fidelity, as well as the accompanying Laura’s Tape mixtape. Don’t forget to accessorize.
Donwill feat. Ca$he & The Park - Love Junkie (Wallpaper Remix)
Noonway,
Room 121
p.s. I want to dance with Molly Scherer to this song.
Rhymefest - Familiar
Here’s the last leak off Rhymefest’s pre-LP mixtape called Dangerous 5-18. Fest’s El Che album (finally) drops on 5/18.
Bonus: Rhymefest feat. John Mayer - Letter
Noonway,
Room 121
Expect to see a One Shot video shot for “Letter” with Court Dunn and the premiere of the mixtape next week, right here on The Hardey Blog
DJ Quik Feat. Suga Free "Nobody"
This Track is SO FIRE. Off Quik's upcoming Book of David Album.
Noonway,
Room 121
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Sour Patch Kids Remix
One week later after Seard Foie Gras with Quince and Cranberry, and this song is still getting solid play on my iPod. Talib delivers as usual, and the severely underappreciated Blu gives a great verse. Travis Barker did a great job remixing the beat, and the hook shines even brighter.
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Underrated Song of the Week: Prowler 2
This is a couple weeks old, but it flew under the radar. Unrelenting beat, and showcase verses by Elechanukkah (swagger like no other), Pretty Flaco (flow is unmatchable), and Jean Grae (a girl that can rap? Damn). Joell Ortiz is on it too, but he sounds like a whiney bitch, so skip that.
On a side note, debut mixtape from Robert Wadlow, the Robert Wadlow LP, will be dropping on June 1, in the year of the Lord 2010. This is a couple years in the working, and guarantees to be a refreshing release in a world saturated with generic sound.
-RW
Puma X Noel Clarke Present: 4321 The Movie
PUMA's excited for the global release of Universal Pictures' movie, 4321 on June 4, 2010. Be on the lookout for actors Emma Roberts, Noel Clarke, Tamsin Egerton, and Ophelia Lovibond sporting PUMA on the big screen. Anyone else think Emma Roberts is damn sexy? hermione granger sexy?
Dj Quiz tosses everyone a new mixtape: Quiz knows a mixtape
I've been on a lot these artists for a while. if you've followed the Hardey Blog since day one you'll know one of my very first posts was of Shawn Chrystopher, signed to Elitaste (Wale's record label). Furthermore, Skyzoo knows how to make your toes tap and head bob as good as anyone. Props to people over at Hot 97 for presenting the masses with a mixtape full of talent. Produced by That's Enuff, Rosenberg Radio, Rappers I know, & Nahright.
Download: DJ Quiz - Quiz Knows A Mixtape
p.s. when's RW dropping his Hardey Blog mixtape?
Noonway,
Room 121
The Disco Biscuits - You and I (Ski Beatz Remix)
Jay-z vs. Black Kids - Encore (Ha! Yes Mash Up)
Also, I happened upon an email from Sara down in Florida. She's got a bunch of mash-ups on his Myspace, you should definitely check it out. I included one of her mash-ups between The Twelves' remix of the Black Kids I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance with You and Jay-Z Encore. The Original credit goes to Ha! Yes though.
Noonway,
Room 121
Monday, March 29, 2010
New Erykah Badu Video- "Window Seat"
New video from the classic soul girl and Jay Elec bride Erykah Badu. Looks to be inspired in part by the JFK assassination. Keeps getting taken off most sites, and looks to only be available on her site. Good song, trippy video.
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Audio: Royce Da 5'9" weighs in on Subject vs. Flow
Slaughterhouse lyricist Royce Da 5’9” explains why he thinks flow can be more important than subject matter in rapping. Taken from the interviews for the book How To Rap: The Art & Science of the Hip-Hop MC.
via Nahright
New Balance: Made in the USA
With much interest around the recent Made in USA 996 and 998 from New Balance, we at the Hardey Blog thought it appropriate to show this video of their proud workforce in Skowhegan, Maine.
Noonway,
Room 121
Yusek Ft. Chromeo - So Down
Another disco jam, this time from France’s Yuksek. Although the word means “high” in Turkish, Pierre-Alexandre Busson (unmistakably French) claims he just liked the way the word sounded, or rather how it didn’t sound like everything else in the electronic world. But what is in a name anyway? This fellow has put out some pretty great music of his own alongside some nice remixes for some pretty high profile artists, which you can conveniently find on his website.
This track, “So Down”, has been around for a while, but it’s still tres super. It features Chromeo, so it automatically has some pretty solid street cred, but one the song really begins after the harsh and abrupt intro, the funky disco keys hold up all on their own. And it’s a pretty confident song lyrically, too, perhaps bordering on arrogant. “I’ve seen you walk in front of me/That body’s makin’ it hard to breathe/Better run and tell the guy you’re seein’/When he’s gone I’m doin’ it better.” But, really, isn’t that “confidence” sort of what electronic music is all about?
Wu Massacre Drops March 30
The release from Ghostface, Raekwon the Chef, and the M-E-T-H-O-D Man drops tomorrow. Most reviews so far have said it is classic Wu, but lacking in the time department (not one track over 3:25). The album as an official cover and three collector's editions, the illest of which is the Meth one above. Hopefully this lives up to expectations. Check the link below for a preview of what's in store.Criminology 2.5
-Robert Wadlow
I Need A Dollar Remix- Poe Picasso
This instrumental is one of the nicest I've heard in a while. It's the theme song for "How to Make It In America," Cudi's show on HBO that has turned out to be surprisingly good. A few guys have tried to use this beat, but Poe Picasso has the best product out of any I've heard so far.
The Fray Cover Kanye West's Heartless
So The Fray covered Kanye’s Heartless and I do honestly think they’ve done a good job with it. It’s definitely worth a listen to hear a real singer take the lyrics, get rid of the autotune and add that bit of soul that the song calls for. I can appreciate Kanye’s original and the whole autotune concept of 808s and Heartbreaks but The Fray have stepped it up just a little more with this cover.
The Fray - Heartless
Kid Cudi x Steve Aoki - Pursuit of Happiness (Live)
This was shot last month at Cinespace. Props to Nahright.
These two have also recorded together for Aoki’s upcoming album.
Bonus: Kid Cudi - Pursuit of Happiness (Steve Aoki Dance Remix)
Lumidee Feat. Styles P - End of Time
Styles P’s new album The Ghost Dub-Dime drops May 4th on E1 Music.
Lumidee Feat. Styles P - End of Time
Kanye West "Street Lights" - Video By Spike Jonze & Jonathan Bensimon
Normally I wouldn't post anything from 808's but the fact that Spike Jonze and Jonathan Bensimon got together on this is a great collaboration. It continues Kanye's work as a modern-day Meriweather Lewis, bridging the gap between the art world and hip-hop culture. You think the Clipse would've had Kaws do their album cover if Kanye wasn't around?
Props to High Snobiety
Artist: Kanye West
Song: Street Lights
Director: Spize Jonze & Jonathan Bensimon
Label: Island/ Def jam
Producer: Jonas Bell Pasht
Edited, cut & mashed-up by: YeezyDude
After Effects: Michael Lambermont
Production Co: Industry Films & Citizen Jones
Song: Street Lights
Director: Spize Jonze & Jonathan Bensimon
Label: Island/ Def jam
Producer: Jonas Bell Pasht
Edited, cut & mashed-up by: YeezyDude
After Effects: Michael Lambermont
Production Co: Industry Films & Citizen Jones
Nah Right Premiere's Das Racist's First Maxtape; 'Shut Up, Dude'
Das Racist let us premiere their new mixtape, presented by Mishka.
Related: Das Racist’s Artist of the Week Profile on MTViggy
Link: Mishka and Greedhead Ent. Present Das Racist - Shut Up, Dude
P.s. if you have the time download the intro music on Mishka's website. it's vibe is right.
p.p.s. what is an MTV Viggy and will it give me a rash?
Room 121 co-signs Hawa
Hawa have taken this modern classic and turned it into a soulful retro classic in a way that that makes “D.A.N.C.E.” feel fresh for the first time in years. A fantastic cover. This song will definitely be on the summer playlists.
New Cisco Adler
Cisco Adler is the singing white dude that is always with Shwayze and now he is venturing out on his own radio-friendly pop adventure. Lil’ John is back in full effect dropping his spastic growls over this glossy beach-party beat. Guaranteed to be heard in the background of the next Girls Gone Wild video.
'you gotta leave tomorrow? SHIT'
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Shepard Fairey "May Day" Exhibition at Deitch Projects
Shepard Fairey will be exhibiting new works at Deitch Projects from May 1st in an exhibition entitled “May Day”.
“Deitch Projects is pleased to present May Day, an exhibition of new work by Shepard Fairey, as its final project. Titled not only in reference to the day of the exhibition’s opening, the multiple meanings of May Day resonate throughout the artist’s new body of work. Originally a celebration of spring and the rebirth it represents, May Day is also observed in many countries as International Worker’s Day or Labor Day, a day of political demonstrations and celebrations coordinated by unions and socialist groups. “Mayday” is also the distress signal used by pilots, police and firefighters in times of emergency.”
MAY DAY 2010
Solo Exhibition featuring new works by Shepard Fairey
Opening Reception on May 1st, 6-9pm
May 01, 2010 — May 29, 2010Deitch Projects
18 Wooster Street, New York CitySomething to look out for!
The End of the Mayer Hawthorne Tour Means new Nikki Jean Songs
for those of you who live under the rocks in the Grand Canyon and didn't cop Lupe Fiasco's The Cool, Nikki Jean sang the chorus and starred alongside mr. F&F in the video for "Hip-Hop Saved my Life." She's been on tour with my favorite R&B singer, hawthorne, but now she's free to start using that legendary voice again. I'm partial to Nikki because she's a very genuine person and you can tell she's in the industry so her voice can be heard.
Mash Up Germany Combines all the Bands from my Formative Years
Thursday, March 25, 2010
White Panda - A Cholo You Know
Some woud say “fie” on shamelessly putting up mashups… I say screw ‘em if they can’t take a joke because White Panda throws it down when it comes to mashing…
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Yelawolf - HHO's Artist of the Week
Yelawolf is HipHopOfficial’s Artist of the Week:
One of the must see artists of SXSW 2010 was Yelawolf. We chopped it up with the Alabama native after his set at Urb Magazine’s SXSN showcase. We touched on everything from his box chevy to working with Outkast.
Keds at SXSW - Donnis Feat. Travis Barker & A-Trak "Gone"
Here’s another one from the Fools Good Texas Takeover. Enjoy.
Sound Pelligrino head honchos orgasmic and teki latex deliver another mix of future classics. To put in their own words: "So packed with exclusives we feel like assholes for defying the laws of space and time." You can download the mixtape hereMethod Man, Ghostface & Raekwon "Our Dreams" - Official Video
We present you the official video for Method Man, Raekwon & Ghostface’s “Our Dreams” off their collaborative Wu-Massacre album dropping March 30th. Enjoy!
the Return of Angus and Julia Stone
Angus & Julia Stone (or “Angus AND Julia Stone”) are a brother/sister duo from Australia that craft some great indie pop tracks. You can’t help but tap your toes and hum along. No, really, you can’t.
Bassnectar - Magical World Feat. Nelly Furtado
I've been really into dubstep lately, particularly the rusko remix I posted way back when. Nelly Furtado's voice has the ability to move along with both a upbeat, light melody to a bass-heavy, slow one.
The Get By - NYC Skaters
Radcollector puts us on to “The Get By”, an HBO documentary about skateboarding in New York City. “HBO has been pushing the hell out of their series “How to Make it in America” and as part of their efforts have just dropped this mini-documentary, “The Get By” about being a skater and making it in the industry in the dopest city in the world. It’s impossible to front on all the ill footage of NYC skatespots and interviews with Billy Rohan, Gino Iannucci, Anthony Pappalardo, Zered Basset, Todd Jordan and many more, but you can’t help but think it’s a little suspect that HBO produced this very real documentary just to hype a fake show. Maybe they should make “The Get By” a series and drop the other one.”
Maestro Knows Episode 6 (Johnny Cupcakes)
Maestro Knows - Episode 6 (Johnny Cupcakes) from Maestro Knows on Vimeo.
“In this episode Maestro stops into Boston via Los Angeles and visits his friend Johnny Cupcakes. Tune in to see some of your favorite arcade games & witness firsthand the amazing Johnny Cupcakes legacy….history in the making.”Doc Marten's 50th Anniversary Preview Video
Dr. Martens 50th Anniversary from leslie bishop on Vimeo.
“To celebrate this year’s 50th Anniversary, Dr. Martens has partnered with 10 cutting edge bands who have each covered a cult classic. In anticipation of the April 1st launch, check out this sneak peak.
Tune in to drmartens.com starting April 1st for downloads of full tracks, music videos, behind-the-scenes footage and documentary webisodes with more releases to come throughout the year. “
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
the Return Of Jamaica
The much anticipated new video by Jamaica for “I Think I Like U 2″ has dropped. It was directed by Edbanger Records art director So-Me and Thomas Jumin. Check it out!
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Office Muzik
this has been blowing up lately on hypem. Collaboration of two of my favorite things.
also, as a bonus, the original weezy video
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