As college students, hip hop duo Chiddy Bang have not been around that long. However, in that short time they have coupled exemplary production and nice vocals to create some sick tunes, and recently released a new alternate video for their incredible remix of MGMT's Kids (I discovered them last summer via Pretty Much Amazing, which is basically the music blog I wish this blog could be). If you like one song I post this year, it will probably be this one. The video is pretty cool, and is a great excuse for me to plug their awesome mixtape and their first EP, which drops next Monday.
2.16.2010
Something I Like: The Opposite Of Adults (Kids) -Yes, I realize how creepy that sounds.
2.15.2010
History Lesson: Hallelujah
I'm pretty sure everyone has already heard this song, so I'm not gonna act like it's anything new. I'm just using the opening ceremonies as an excuse to post one of my favorite songs of all time. Orignally by Leonard Cohen, the song Hallelujah has been covered countless times, most recently by k.d. lang at the aforementioned opening ceremonies. You may know it as "that song from Shrek". My favorite version, however, definitely would have to be Jeff Buckley's haunting, emotional, and beautiful masterpiece of a cover. Enjoy.
Jeff Buckley
Hallelujah
Grace (1994)
BONUS: This post kind of had to do with the Olympics, and so does this awesome new Nike commercial (the song is Ali in the Jungle by The Hours).
Also, this is my 69th post...ladies (shout out to winkdaddy.blogspot.com)
Listen To This: 2/11/10
There hasn't been much new music lately, which is why I haven't been posting (also I'm lazy). There were two new songs, a new cut by B.o.B to celebrate the release date of his album being moved up to April 27th and a remix by Kid Cudi, which I figured I'm obliged to post. The B.o.B one is pretty good, but I'm not really feeling the new Cudi joint.
via 2dopeboyz and Dat New 'Cudi'
I Didn't Like It: We Are The World 2010
Those of you who tuned in before the Olympics Saturday probably caught the remake of Michael Jackson's We Are The World. The song was just supposed to make a bunch of money for Haiti, so I'll cut it a little slack, but seriously? Justin Bieber got the first solo? And really, Wyclef Jean? You and the song lost all credibility as soon as that weird wailing came out of your mouth. Yes, there were some good singers, but they all were brought down by autotuned Lil' Wayne, T-Pain, and Akon. The part with Kanye and Will.i.am was sick, but by that point in the song I was already laughing too hard at Wyclef's THIRD solo and all the rappers yelling in unison (sounded like Kidz Bop). We Are The World is a timeless classic which really didn't need to be remade. I'm sure no one will even remember this version in 6 months. Next time, write a new song instead of doing a terrible cover of an classic.
2.09.2010
Something I Like: Symphonies (rmx) Video
I was forced to take down my link for KiD CuDi's remix of Dan Black's Symphonies, but here is the video, which is actually an updated version of the original Symphonies video. It's a pretty cool concept, so you should definitely take a look.
BONUS: David Guetta ft. Kid Cudi- Memories video
DOUBLE BONUS: Original version of Dan Black's Symphonies, HYPNTZ (Cover of Notorious B.I.G's Hypnotize
Something I Like: thesixtyone
Thesixtyone is a great site shown to me by my friend Michael. Geared toward those always looking to discover new music, this website contains countless artists, and adds a little bit of fun through "quests" and a leveling system. Countless new artists post their song there, so anyone who wants a good way to open up to new bands will love it. If you join, be sure to put mcmb03 or tannertheblog as the referrer. Click here to go there now.
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