Because Writing Isn’t Your Day Job
Many moons ago you could find the kid hammering away on some ivory keys over a tune he couldn’t give a care about. I knew I had musical talent growing up since playing piano wasn’t that difficult and the sax was even easier. But I never truly applied myself b/c other things (and distractions) were flat out more fun. Continue reading ‘Brushing Up On The Piano…’
It’s an understatement to say Mr. Wonder is a great singer/songwriter. His contributions to American music not only transcend genres. His fanbase has reach across many generations WORLDWIDE so it’s safe to say he’s a national treasure. Dude’s subject matter has reach beyond love songs too. He’s scribed about economic hardship, depression, society’s ills and even Christianity among other topics. I’m a huge fan of this living legend If you couldn’t already tell. He always finds a way to get spins on my iTunes despite the abundance of rap&BS in my library.
I have so many favorites from his catalog that I’d be here all night if I listed them all. So I decided to share a few favorites with you all. Keep in mind this is not a “top Stevie Wonder” list at all. Well now that that’s settled lets get to the good stuff. Continue reading ‘What Are Your Favorite Stevie Wonder Songs?’
I might as well drop the bomb now before I forget. The samples (vocal and instrumental) on “Meiplé” came from Brigitte Bardot’s “Moi Je Joue”: french for Me I Play. You see what they did there? That ain’t the worst of it. Just listen to the source material. Continue reading ‘Answer to Spot The Sample 3’
This flick never gets old.
I checked this song out on TSS over the weekend. Then I heard it in the car on Hot 97 yesterday. Then I realized someone upstairs must be sending me signs to do another Spot The Sample post. Either that or it’s just one eerie coincidence after the other.
Now that that’s out of the way, here goes the latest sample challenge. This is probably the easiest one considering I gave a clue on where you can find it. And with that I just made the search that much easier for you. My thoughts on the song? Jay-Z’s face in the pic pretty much sums it up although I do like how the vocal sample was used on the hook. All in all the song isn’t terrible but it’s just not for me I guess. Anyway, get ta huntin’!
Well that wasn’t too hard now was it?
Kanye chopped up vocal sample from… Continue reading ‘Answer to Spot The Sample 2 (Plus Whatever U Want Video)’
Consequence feat. Kanye West and John Legend – Whatever U Want (mp3)
This joint was one of my favorite songs of the summer. What’s crazy about it is people may overlook the fact that Martin Louie snuck a sample in there. It’d be TOO EASY to ask what person he sampled. So I decided to up the ante and ask yall what song did ‘Ye get the song from? Google it out and get to work.
In other news Hype Williams shot the video for this song last month so It shouldn’t be long until it pops up on a screen near you…
I’m launching a little series called Spot That Sample! The rules are in the title pretty much. All you have to do is check the music above and spot the source material.
Today’s entry features LL Cool J’s “Loungin'”: one of the singles off of Mr. Smith back in ’96. Trackmasters were behind the boards on this one and Al B. Sure! of all people helped out with the lyrics. My best guess is he helped write the hook. Then again if you ever heard the song they sampled they didn’t change much.
Killer Mike always rhymes as if his life depended on it. Trackstar The DJ collabled with him as they conjured up a FREE tape for your enjoyment. Catch the link and the tracklist after the break and enjoy. It’s got some joints from Monster, I Pledge Allegiance To The Grind 1 & 2, Ghetto Extraordinary (his unreleased album) and a few tracks you may not have heard yet. Shoutout to Gotty for providing the link. TSS is major!
What does it mean to be successful in rap: a slew of classics, multi-platinum sales, the adoration of fans worldwide or perhaps a mixture of each?
Continue reading ‘Kidz in the Hall – Suspension One Minute, Honor Roll The Next’
When I heard the news yesterday I didn’t want to believe it. I thought cats were joking or something. Then when I heard cats blast michael jackson songs in midtown it started to set in.
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I played Thriller on the way back home and thought about what happened. I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again. Thriller is the best pop album ever made. I mean Off the Wall and Bad are great but Thriller is his magnum opus. Not even the lame duet he did with Paul McCartney could deny it’s legendary status. It’s one of my favorite LP’s ever and it’s one of the first I ever listened to front and back.
The Smoking Section onsmash
Fake Hustle 