Recent Must-Watch Music Videos

2 extremely different videos, whether in the style of the music or the animation...but both share the same dose of dopeness...

N.A.S.A. - Spacious Thoughts (ft. Kool Keith & Tom Waits)


FLAIRS - TRUCKERS DELIGHT

Can't Stop the Decapitator!!!

Labelled as "The Decapitator" in the streets, this is a new unknown artist bombing the print ads all around the world in cities such as London, NYC, San Paulo, and Paris. "The Decapitator" takes the streets and gives ads his own treatment...giving the targets the guillotine penalty. In a style reminiscent of Kaws's early work as well as what Banksy's prank upon the Paris Hilton album release...

Definitely some dope work...it'd be great to see the "decapitation" make its way out to Asia











via Limited Hype

Respect the Old Skool...

If u ain't heard of these...better check them out now!

鄧寄塵 - 差差差 (1965)


Jackson Sisters - I Believe in Miracles (1976)



Earth, Wind, & Fire - September (1978)



McFadden & Whitehead - Ain't No Stoppin Us (1979)

Beat in Vision Vol. 1 Promotional Videos

Waddup?!?
We have are all been mad busy preppin up for the show comin on November 14 at Fringe Club...here's some promotional stuff we been doing...

Justice Family @ ChooChooTV

Shoutout to ChooChooTV for setting up this dope interview...
Lookout for Big "Yeah...Word up" Sammy aka TKO Timbaland...
And we got "HK John Mayer" in the building...haha MastaMic posing hard with the acoustic guitar throughout the entire video...
and its mad funny that this interview was done in English...ha


Video Flyer for Beat in Vision Vol. 1


So you know where to go on November 14 if you're in Hong Kong...Beat in Vision Vol. 1 @ Fringe Club

The Girl and The Robots

Discovered a indie electro-pop band called The Girl and The Robots from Taipei today...here is their first single "昨天" (Lost in Yesterday) with a very beautifully executed music video...

In New York..................

Fresh NYC anthem...this music video makes me wanna go to the city of New York...

Beat in Vision Vol. 1: Critical China Tour

JUSTICE FAMILY presents:
Beat In Vision Vol.1 - Critical China tour

Venue : Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Road, Central, Hong Kong
Date : 14 Nov 2009 ( Saturday )
Time : 10.30pm - 1.30am
Ticket price : HK$100 (advance) / HK$125 (on the day)
Incl. ONE Kronenbourg 1664 beer


Main Act:
Critical(Sweden)
Critical has been around the Swedish hip hop scene since 2005, when he released Mina Sista Ord, a promo single and music video. In the works right now is a concept album titled The Travel Journal, featuring artists from Russia , The Netherlands, Denmark ,France, Hong Kong, Canada, China and Malaysia.
http://www.criticalrap.com
http://www.myspace.com/criticalrap


Special Guests:
Justice League (Hip Hop / HK):
One of the premier hip hop crews in Hong Kong featuring MCs MastaMic and Big Sammy, Justice League can surely bring a raw and energetic live show.
http://www.myspace.com/mastamic
http://www.myspace.com/bigsammyhk
http://www.alivenotdead.com/justiceleague

DJ TinHo (DMC Champ 2007):
As one of the premier turntablists in the city, DJ Tinho is a versatile musician who can incorporate scratching into any type of music.
http://www.mysapce.com/djtinho

Ninemo (Indie /HK):
Hong Kong based indie/electro pop-rock band looking to bring a new sound to the scene

Feel of All (Punk / HK):
Feel like rocking out? Feel of All is a care-free punk band that can definitely bring energy and fun to the audience.
http://www.myspace.com/feelofall

Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Heads Will Roll (A-Trak Remix)

This is the most exciting remix I've heard this year...
a dark bangin remix by A-Trak for "Heads Will Roll" by Yeah Yeah Yeahs...this is gonna be a indie party banger for sure

Download the track here

via The Fader

U-N-I - Land of the Kings (HD)

Despite the decent number of quality hip hop tunes that came out this year, this is probably my favorite hip hop track of 2009...and I remember I got mad excited when this music video came out earlier this year...very beautifully done and somehow reminds me of MGMT

Anyway, while randomly browsing around today...I noticed that Thurzday from U-N-I posted a HD version of this music video 3 months ago...enjoy if u ain't seen this already...if u seen it...watch again!



"my life's gon shine tomorrow..."

to download the track, click here at Green Label Sound

Japanese Post-Rock

I'm a big fan of Japanese music in general...whether it be the rock, hip hop, trip hop, reggae, etc etc...it just seems that the Japanese are connoisseurs of good music and keep the art in its realest essential form...

Japanese instrumental/post-rock is some of the most passionate music I have heard in my life...there is no lyrics in 99.9% of the songs but you can totally feel its passion, hope, melancholy, and liveliness...this is definitely music that has helped me get through some of the tougher times in my life...

Anyway, I wanna write about the post-rock in Japan today cuz I got an extremely exciting news today...one of my favorite Japanese bands, Toe, is releasing a new album titled "For Long Tomorrow" in December 9, 2009.

Here is the video trailer:


Toe:
Here is their live performance of "Goodbye" at Fuji Rock Fest 2007


MONO
This name is possibly the most well-known in America out of these bands in the list...I remember I got introduced to them when some random dude walked into Milk Bar and started talkin bout them...and he somehow convinced me to check this band out...I'm glad I did...
Here are two clips from Mono's live tour in the U.S...their buildup and structure is ridiculously dope!



LITE
a band introduced to me by my dude Josh...here is their music video for "Ghost Dance"


Miaou
also introduced to me by Josh...
this is my favorite song by them...called "Lasa"...please, I stress PLEASE listen to it ALL THE WAY THROUGH to feel the passion of the music


Mouse on the Keys
Recently discovered this band through some linkages from Toe, anyway this shit sounds and looks amazing...but this is the only thing I have seen...still gotta research much more on them...

Reminisce...

While shoppin for some fresh gear this afternoon...i saw old skool snapback caps (or whatever they're called) all over the streetwear shops...it definitely got me reminiscing to the good old days of hiphop in its realest form...

Let's take a journey back with some random joints that came up in my mind...

Obama on Auto-tune...

For those of you with i-Phones, download this "I am T-Pain" app onto your phone...and you can automatically "T-Pain your voice" (Autotune)

Anyway, this was from awhile back...but this clip is mad funny...



...and remember...Master P, Mr. T, T-Pain...

Rest in Peace

Those of you in Ohio...Listen Up and do NOT miss out on this party!!!

Rest in Peace a party hosted by my homies from the SKFO crew...most definitely the best party you will see take place in the state of Ohio this year!

Here's a message from SKFO:
We use the term “Rest In Peace” in sarcasm because of the many interpretations this statement can exhibit. With the recent economic downturn, Cincinnati and many cities alike have been affected tremendously in the areas of entertainment for the masses. “Rest In Peace” is an effort to motivate the city to revive true, exciting events in this recession-driven environment. “Rest In Peace” is also testament to those who came before us who have expanded their creative genius to other parts of the world. Finally, “Rest In Peace” will be an event without equal- further solidifying our footprint to elevate above the generic “Top 40” nightclubs that have little to do with soul and music than money and greed. We have learned that raw creativity and energy integrated into an event reveals the genuine pleasure of the moment. We understand that people become loyal to a brand being fully immersed in the moment. That’s the type of feeling this event will bring.

Check the site here: http://www.restinpeacecincinnati.com/

Back Off Muthaf*cka!!!

This is a random photo I spotted over at The Grip (Waddup Steve?!?), my favorite Columbus-based blog...
what an awesome photo!!!

Anyway, I been a bit lost and a bit confused...but it seems like new opportunity is possibly comin...this is exact the attitude I need to have...just like the dog in the photo...

Bizarre Love Triangle

I really love this cover version of New Order's "Bizarre Love Triangle" by this local HK band Kolor...



"Bizarre Love Triangle" is one of my favorite songs of all time...it was also covered in 1994 by an Australian band called Frente...


I ain't even gonna post the original version by New Order here...
If you ain't heard it before...it's time for you to step up...

This my jam...

I been bumpin this song for awhile now...the video is now here...givin yall some old skool funk disco flava...

Duck Sauce - aNYway


Duck Sauce is a collaborative project between A-Trak & Armand Van Helden
their album will be released October 26, 2009

Q-Tip ft. Norah Jones - Life is Better (Music Video)

video of the hit from Q-Tip's 2008 album

Obsession: The Art of Kristian Hammerstad

I been obsessed with the artwork of Kristian Hammerstad lately...

the art is disturbingly creepy yet dope...very very fresh ideas and execution...
to me, its basically old skool zombie film posters meets a touch of new art style
For more...check Kristian Hammerstad's page here








this last one def creeps me out still...imagine you are the dude on the bed while all this shit is goin on around ya...

Skateboardin Tetris...

Human Skateboarding Tetris "video game"
this took place in San Francisco...real dope...
for more info...visit here

Got My Vans On...

Despite the fact that I'm a loyal Nike-head, I gotta admit I am a long time Vans fan too...
And with the recent hiatus of fresh releases from Nike, I gotta show love to Vans cuz they've had a consistent share of dope shit coming out recently...

Just took a look at the upcoming Vans releases for the fall...two models jumped out immediately...



Vans Syndicate Jason Jesse Sk8 Hi
Here's the pair that I really wanna slap myself for not bein able to add to my collection...it's sold out here in Hong Kong...if anyone can spot a size 9 anywhere...pls hit me up!!!