Showing posts with label gabe. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gabe. Show all posts

Monday, December 12, 2011

Deltron 3030

Deltron 3030 is a great hip hop album. From THE YEAR 2000. So we're either going backwards or forwards in time. Expand your mind, sucka.
This from Wiki: "The album's story casts Del in the role of Deltron Zero, a disillusioned mech soldier and interplanetary computer prodigy rebelling against a 31st century New World Order. In a world where evil oligarchs suppress both human rights and hip-hop, Del fights rap battles against a series of foes, becoming Galactic Rhyme Federation Champion.Del tha Funkee Homosapien's lyrics veer from serious social commentary to humor to epic sci-fi battles, while producer Dan the Automator creates an eerie and dense atmosphere.The song "3030" was used as the theme song on the short lived CBS series Robbery Homicide Division. The song "Positive Contact" was featured in the video games Mat Hoffman's Pro BMX (2001), Tony Hawk's Underground (2003), and College Hoops 2K8 (2007).The song "Time Keeps On Slipping", featuring Damon Albarn, is said to have been the influence on the creation of the Gorillaz.[citation needed]On the single "Time Keeps On Slipping", it states the version of "Turbulence" is the remix by Mark Bell, despite the fact the album version and the version featured on the single are completely different. The version on the single could possibly be the original version, as it features scratching possibly by Kid Koala, which is missing from the Mark Bell remix on the album.[citation needed]The album was reissued July 1, 2008 with 3 bonus remixes."

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Adelita (Mazurka) and Some Music Business News

One of my favorite songs for guitar, composed by Franciso Tarrega (1852-1909). See below for an interesting and completely unrelated article.



Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Saturday, January 15, 2011

Apollo Kids

New Ghostface Killah album. Everything you would expect. Nasty.


Tuesday, December 7, 2010

The Go! Team

Arthur Blank's favorite jam.


Sunday, November 7, 2010

Fela!

Afro-beat pioneer. Activist. Prolific fornicator. AIDS casualty. Special thanks to "Africa: Introductory Survey" for providing some much needed modern culture. Read more about this iconic musician here. You've got plenty of time while the African groove rolls along.

Sunday, October 31, 2010

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Sunday, June 20, 2010

Happy Fathers Day

One is sweet and subtle, the other is not. Nothing against all the non-robotic step-fathers out there (who undoubtedly read TSAD on a regular basis).



Sunday, May 30, 2010

Sunday, May 16, 2010

Hip-Hop Docktrine: The Official Boondocks Mixtape (Vol. 1)

Dub Floyd and Asheru bring you a mix-tape of hip-hop goodies. Volume 1 of 3 to go with the animated television program on Adult Swim. Highlights below...

Sunday, April 25, 2010

Chopin


Frederic Chopin, 1810-1849. Nocturnes highly recommended for relaxation, meditation, and slumber.

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Corniest Sports Montage Songs of All Time

Get your tissue box ready. I was overcome with emotion soon after conceiving of this post. If you've never heard the words to the Masters theme, it really is off the charts.

Dave Loggins vs. Luther Vandross vs. Survivor. Cast your vote NOW!





Sunday, April 4, 2010

Soundset 2010



Live hip hop in Minnesota on May 30.

www.soundsetfestival.com

Confirmed artists for Soundset 2010 include: Atmosphere, Method Man & Redman, Brother Ali, Hieroglyphics featuring Del The Funky Homosapien, Souls of Mischief, Casual and Pep Love, P.O.S, Murs, Freeway & Jake One, Eyedea & Abilities, Wiz Khalifa, Cage, DJ Rob Swift, Grieves & Budo, 45 King, People Under The Stairs, BK One, DJ Revolution, Dessa, Yelawolf, Fashawn, Themselves, Busdriver, Toki Wright, Solillaquists of Sound, Prof with Rahzwell, Cecil Otter, Dark Time Sunshine, Ernest Rhodes, A.R.M (M.anifest & Krukid), Mike Dreams, I.B.E, Ice Rod, Plain Ole Bill, Mike 2600, Kid Cut Up, DJ Pratt and DJ Anton. Hosted by Peter Parker, Kevin Beacham and DJ Snuggles.

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Miles Davis

From the album Kind of Blue (1959). Dopeness.

Sunday, March 7, 2010

Gorillaz - Plastic Beach



Gorillaz have created a dope new record named Plastic Beach. I fucking love this album. I also love Gorillaz, tripped-out animation, and futuristic shit in general. I must say, I'm not usually down with the synthed-out pop feel that's on display in many of these tracks. Well, me boy, from now on it's all synth, all the time. What persuaded me to change my tune? Perhaps it's the good will that's been built up through previous awesomeness that motivated me to give it a chance. Perhaps it's the fact that I'm a hip-hop guy and the album kicks off with Snoop welcoming us "...To The World of the Plastic Beach". This welcome works perfectly to set the stage for both the style and substance of the rest of the album. Packed with funky grooves and some well-placed guest appearances. Smooth.

Be warned, even if these syles aren't your usual cup o' tea, they might just get under your skin, drive you crazy, and cause you bust out dance moves in public.

Leaders in the Clubhouse: Rhinestone Eyes, Stylo (Bruce Willis?!), Plastic Beach (included below because of an upload error in the lala playlist)

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Swollen Members

That was one of the more entertaining hockey games I've ever watched (USA 5 - Canada 3). In honor of our friendly neighbors to the north I've selected some Canadian hip-hop. Swollen Members are from Vancouver. I hope to one day catch them live after a ski session at Whistler. They released their debut album Balance in 1999. Highly recommended.

Sunday, February 14, 2010