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ajay182: March 11, 2010
I do like it when hip-hop artists move away from the norm and deliver stuff like this. Kidz In The Hall did it, and now Intuition adds a really likeable spin to this superb alternative track. As stated previously, I really enjoyed the original version of Two Weeks when I checked out the album late last year, and the Intuition verse is a very nice addition.
Click here for more Intuition too. He’s an underground rapper I’ve only recently heard of, but he’s very good. This particular track is from his I Ruined These Songs For You collection. Hilarious name, but not remotely true luckily!
Grizzly Bear-Two Weeks Remix ft. Intuition
ajay182: March 10, 2010
This is SO GOOD. Bruno Mars kicks off the track on a Jason Mraz-esque tip, and it blossoms into a fantastically well-rounded track. Trav drops some great verses as ever, and Bruno’s hook is further embellished by a simple yet very likeable production.
It’s naturally got a Gym Class Heroes feel to it, but definitely with some differences. If you enjoyed B.o.B and Bruno’s collab (see a few posts below), you’ll like this. If you like chilled out crossover hip-hop you’ll like this. Hell, if you like music you’ll like this!
Travie McCoy-Billionaire ft. Bruno Mars
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ajay182: March 9, 2010
I genuinely love this song an awful lot. I got round to checking out the Free EP this was taken from a couple of weeks ago, and this was possibly the strongest track. It’s really chilled, with a mixture of soul, R&B and alternative elements and it just works so well.
The video’s pretty unusual but I quite like it. Probably ‘cos I’m a bit weird.
Please, for the love of God, do not sleep on this track though.
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ajay182: March 9, 2010
This is actually really, really good. It’s got a much eerier feel than the original video, which fits the song really well. Not that the original didn’t, but they fit the song in different ways.
I really like the ‘groundhog day’ repetition that they’ve got going on, and it definitely catches a different mindset than the original.
Very interesting video, and really well directed. I’m not sure which version I prefer though, I think I’m 50/50. Great song, 2 great videos=winner!
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ajay182: March 8, 2010
Absolutely superb collaboration. Colin Munroe slays this hook, and Naledge drops some dope verses. The beat is a really good one too, and the overall uplifting and motivational feel of this track is definitely a likeable one. Just Blaze is credited with a feature on this track as his ‘alter ego’ Red 5ive, although it sounds like he’s only on backing vocals. Works for me though as he’s also a co-producer on it, and having Just on production in any capacity is always a good thing.
This is an all-rounder that will definitely suit a wide variety of tastes. Could be a really big hit too, if given the right promo, and gives me high hopes for the upcoming album.
Kidz In The Hall-Take Over The World ft. Colin Munroe and Red 5ive
ajay182: March 2, 2010
Visuals for the single from Plastic Beach. These guys normally put out pretty entertaining videos and I expect this to be the same. Audio can be swacked from here if you missed it first time out.
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ajay182: February 27, 2010
Latest leak from the album comes in the form of this decent track, which features De La Soul and Gruff Rhys. Good track all-round, with a slightly more hip-hop edge to it than other Gorillaz stuff.
Gorillaz-Superfast Jellyfish ft. Gruff Rhys and De La Soul
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ajay182: February 26, 2010
There are some utterly awesome tracks in this episode, and I have no qualms with name-checking the new Janet Jackson track as the definite highlight of this episode. Of course, the rest is very good too, but that track is sweet.
Click on for new music from Ne-Yo, Mario and more.
→ Continue Reading R&B Fridays: Episode 37
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ajay182: February 24, 2010
The 5 reasons for posting this:
1. The song is funny.
2. The video has some funny moments.
3. Ke$ha doesn’t look like a horse anymore.
4. I try to keep everyone happy.
5. It’ll piss Murray off.
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ajay182: February 24, 2010
Now this is rather interesting. Apparently these guys are pretty massive in the US and Canada, and I came across this track today. It’s sort of a hybrid between pop, country, acoustic and alt. rock and sounds really good. They’ve got a really familiar and mainstreamy sound going on, which makes this track very easy to listen to. I can see this crossing over to these shores and doing very, very well to be honest.
Lady Antebellum-Need You Now (2010 version)
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ajay182: February 23, 2010
One of the best tracks from 808s and Heartbreak finally gets visuals. I say that, but the audio for this is slightly remixed to sound a little more haunting. I prefer the original but this version definitely works better with the video’s theme.
Lyrically, I’ve always loved this track a lot as the raw, painful emotions are really well described/performed and have great relatability. The video itself is really dark, eerie and I like it a lot, though it’s probably going to go over a lot of people’s heads which is a shame (especially as it doesn’t actually feature Kanye). The colour scheme used really highlights the desperation, fear and sadness of both the lyrics and the woman (I always associated this track with the colour blue for some reason), whilst the Scarecrow-esque characters add a very creepy feel to the whole thing.
Another dope video from Nabil & Kanye in my book.
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ajay182: February 21, 2010
Something to chill you out on this dark Sunday evening. I’d never heard of these chaps until about 10 minutes ago, and I’m quite impressed. I’ve only got the one track so far, but I’d really recommend most checked this out as it’s a really good bit of acoustic music.
Midnight Youth-Golden Love
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ajay182: February 19, 2010
I got quite lucky with this week’s episode. I’d hoped to throw in a couple of older tracks that I revisited/reloved this week, and thankfully there hasn’t been a huge glut of material released this week to overshadow that. Don’t panic: Naturally, there is still a load of new stuff. I usually try to sneak in some older tracks when I can (dedicated followers will attest to this), I’m just extra keen this week.
New stuff from Jason Derulo, Usher and more after the click. Before you do though, be sure to check out The-Dream’s newest track which was dropped yesterday.
→ Continue Reading R&B Fridays: Episode 36
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ajay182: February 16, 2010
Pretty interesting remix of the Rihanna single, blending it with M.I.A.’s Boyz. One worth checking out though, as it works quite well.
Rihanna-Rude Boy (Diplo Rudeboyz Remix)
ajay182: February 15, 2010
The snippet was posted a little while back, and you’d expect nothing less than for me to drop the full length song right?
Right. I’m enjoying this track, with nice mellow verses and a step up for the chorus. Keep your eyes peeled as I may post 1 or 2 more tracks from this Alice In Wonderland soundtrack.
Mark Hoppus-In Transit ft. Pete Wentz
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Murray: February 14, 2010
If you’ve heard the original by some new artist Ajay likes, then this will be pretty weird to you. With that track Crooked did with/over Sally Anthony we upped a few weeks back, it is evident he isn’t afraid to take on any beat. Commercial or underground. Pop or hip-hop.
He kills this, but whether it is a freestyle or not as the track states, I am sceptical.
Crooked I – Fireflies Freestyle
ajay182: February 13, 2010
Video for this superb track from the Download to Donate for Haiti project. That compilation album was actually really good and some of the tracks on there were awesome, which made a nice surprise as some artists get a bit lazy if they aren’t making money from the music.
Great song though, and this was definitely one of the stronger ones from that compilation. If you haven’t got this album and donated already, be sure to do so now.
ajay182: February 13, 2010
How excited am I?!? Absolutely love (no pun intended) these guys to bits, and really looking forward to checking this out. I’m actually about to put it on right now, and can’t wait: it’s been over 2 years since their last album and I really enjoyed that, and of course their phenomenal debut album 18 months prior to that. Those of you who do like a bit of alternative, or are existing Angels fans, will be delighted to hear that this album is entirely free. There is a CD version planned too, but for now be sure to click the below link and check this out.
Everyone has that one band/artist that has such resonance with them, and make the good times better, or pull you up from the hard times: these guys are precisely that for me. The ethereal hope they offer is forever a source of brilliance. I think my love for these guys is heavily influenced by the fact their albums have usually coincided with memorable (for better or worse) points in my life, and I can’t wait for the latest batch of escapism!
Angels and Airwaves-Love
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Notorious Indi: February 11, 2010
Here is the video to the fantastic song by Dan Black and Kid Cudi that Ajay put up a little while back, which can be grabbed by clicking right here.
As for the video, it has a futuristic theme which is an interesting take on the song. It’s different to the generic videos you find on all the music channels which is a welcome change.
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Murray: February 8, 2010
Something very different from what you’re used to from me. Dessa (full name: Dessa Darling) is a female spoken-word artist, MC and author forming part of the Doomtree collective hailing from Minneapolis. Her second album A Badly Broken Code dropped last month and I made sure I picked it up for some soulful, mellow action.
The Chaconne, as well as being one of the album’s singles, for me, is the standout track and features none other than one of OTU’s favourites, Matthew Santos. Their vocals integrate seamlessly to create what I can only descibe as something truly beautiful.
Dessa (feat Matthew Santos) – The Chaconne
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ajay182: February 7, 2010
ajay182: February 6, 2010
I’d literally never heard of this guy before 10 minutes ago. Apparently, he’s scored a #1 hit worldwide with a track called Fireflies, which shows you how little attention I pay to mass media music outlets. Go me, ever the rebel.
Anyway, I came across this track Vanilla Twilight today and quite liked it. He’s got a synthpop/electronica/indie hybrid sound which is pretty easy listening. I’ll be looking to check out his other material, and I think a lot of people will surprise themselves if they give this a go. Those of you who have dabbled with alternative music before will find this really easy to get into. Imagine a whole city of owls. Scary sh*t.
Owl City-Vanilla Twilight
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