Check the full version of ‘Mojo So Dope’, which comes off Cudi’s upcoming album Man on the Moon II which drops October 26th (for now). Recently realised I’m not actually much KiD CuDi fan. I thought I was but I didn’t really like his album and haven’t enjoyed anything he’s dropped recently either. I remain open minded however and will def check out the album when it eventually drops…
Download: KiD CuDi – ‘Mojo So Dope’
In an interview with Playboy, Dr Cornel West talks about working with Prince last year during their time in Montreux. West describes what it was like being around the Purple Yoda and what they did when they weren’t recording…
PLAYBOY: What was it like to record a song with Prince?
WEST: Lord have mercy, that man is a genius of unparalleled vitality, and going into the studio to record something for him was an extraordinary blessing. But I just love hanging out with the man. We were together in Montreux last summer. He did two shows one night, two hours of jazz – Coltrane, Charlie Parker – and then came back with two hours of funk. Unbelievable. Afterward he said “Brother West, do you sleep?” I said, “Well, I try not to.” He doesn’t sleep at all. He said, “Let’s spend some time talking.” First thing we did, we went on top of the hotel and watched some of Obama’s speeches. Then we had a dialogue for about an hour, then we started talking about music for another hour, and then we talked politics for another hour. We stayed up until 7:30, eight. He packed and jumped on his plane. Stayed up all night. And another time Michael Steele and I were at a Prince concert together.
PLAYBOY: You and the chairman of the Republican National Committee went to a Prince concert?
WEST: Oh yeah. Politics can’t stop you from rockin’ to a genius man! [laughs]
P.s And before you wonder why Dr West is being interviewed by Playboy – they often do really great interviews, with really cool/important people. No joke. Lol.
Posted a remix of this song last week, it’s now time for the official video (of the original version). I L-O-V-E this song, unfortunately I can’t enjoy the video until later. But you can, I’m jealous. Enjoy.
Don’t love this tune, but do like the way the video was shot.
Shouts to SB
Some producers need to stay producers. Sorry, but Jermaine Durpi has failed (time after time) to impress me with any type of solo music. As a producer he is without question one of the most under appreciated out there – this guy has produced hit after hit for so many artists and not just ‘quick fire hits’ either – ones that have lasted the test of time. BUT as an emcee/artist – sorry, it’s just not happening. This new track entitled ‘I Herd Um’ Say’ is a great example of why. Oh and don’t get me started on that sample – SMH.
This tune comes off JD’s new album Room 52638.
Download: Jermaine Dupri – ‘I Herd Um’ Say’
I can always count on Abjekt to educate me on new dopeness from the Doomtree camp – today was no exception. Paper Tiger is Doomtree’s “live DJ, resident graphic designer and one of the [their] esteemed producers” and the video up top is for his single ‘2nd Day Back’ taken off his new album Made Like Us. While I can’t say I totally love the video, I really do like the track. It’s mad chilled and brilliantly produced. I love the sound he’s got going on here, am definitely interested to check out the rest of the album after hearing this.
P.s Paper Tiger produced ‘Low Light / Low Life’ for P.O.S – yea, I fuxx with this dude.
The legendary ?uestlove will be spinning a mammoth 3 hour set at East Village for Doctors Orders on September 11th 2010. Billed as his only UK PA, he will be backed by Spin Doctor, Eric Lau, Mr Thing and more. Tickets cost £10 in advance, first 200 going for £8 – go get yours.
I’ll be out the country when this is poppin’ off, but believe the rest of the PinBoard crew will be in attendance. Yep.
Been meaning to post this up for a couple days now – it got buried under everything else. Fail.
‘As The World Turns’ is a leak off Trek Life’s new album Everything Changed Nothing and like the album, is produced by Oddisee. Speaking of the track Trek says: “This song is completely based on emcee aspirations. It’s important for an emcee to state his intentions in his flows; you get the whole idea of what I set out to do when I rhyme on this song”. I digs it, do you???
Everything Changed Nothing is out now via iTunes.
Yeezy spits acapella renditions of 3 songs off his new album and 1 poem. The tracks which he performs are called ‘Lost In The World’, ‘My Chain Heavy’ & ‘Mama’s Boyfriend’.
Been revisiting a lot of Usher’s earlier material recently, mainly My Way & 8701, reminiscing how good his music was back in the day. Having said that, ‘There Goes My Baby’ is definitely one of his better tracks over the past few years – that tune is big.
Anyways – he’s releasing a new EP called Verses, I don’t know much about it to be honest – just because I’m not really following what this guy is up to any more (he lost me at ‘OMG’) but this track, entitled ‘Hot Toddy’, features Jay-Z & will feature Ciara (this version has Ester Dean on it) and is off said EP – it’s a radio rip (hence no stream), but a decent quality one. Jay-Z’s verse is about the best thing on here, naturally…
Download: Usher Feat Jay-Z – ‘Hot Toddy’ (CDQ)
Updated: CDQ & Stream added.
Shouts to RU
Nothing I love more than seeing artists discuss other artists honestly. Not just ’shout out to’ but actually talk about the effect they have. Janelle Monae does just that backstage after watching Bilal’s live show. Describing him as ‘anointed’ and comparing his voice to Van Gogh or Salvador Dali – it’s so refreshing to see talent speak on talent.
Black Milk just released the official album artwork for his forthcoming Album of the Year which drops September 14th. Not only am I a huge fan of this dudes, but I love the fact that he’s calling his album this. Some may call it arrogance, but I see it as confidence. This album is gonna be killer. Album of the year? I don’t know. 2010 is a hard year for even the best albums to be titled that – all will be revealed on September 14th though. Yep.
Miguel talks to D2S about his favourite artists and how they set a standard – naming Prince, D’Angelo & Donny Hathaway amoung those he ’studies’. He discusses co-writing with Usher on his Raymond Vs Raymond album and working with Mary J. Blige and about his own solo record coming out. He says his dream collaboration would involve KanYe, Dr. Dre, Prince & the late, great Dilla.
…If this guys album sounds remotely as dope as ‘All I Want Is You’ – we’ll be good.
Rick Ross jumps on Nicki’s official first single for the unofficial remix. I’m not mad.
Download: Nicki Minaj Feat Rick Ross – ‘Your Love’
Nas version up top, after the jump check the John Legend version.
Man, it’s been a hot minute since I heard the name Conya Doss. I’ve long been a fan but I know a whole heap of people still don’t know of her greatness. She is, in my opinion, the very definition of a true independent artist. A real soul singer, refusing to compromise – she’s stayed true and consistent over her 4 album career. ‘What We Gon’ Do’ comes off her 5th LP entitled Blu Transition. This track is a great example of why I love her so much. Her voice, her words – everything. This is SOUL music people! Loving this track so much. Really excited for the new album now too!
Download: Conya Doss – ‘What We Gon’ Do’
We posted Matti Roots’ buzz track about a month ago called ‘Raw’ – you guys were feeling it. Now get to know the guy behind the mic and piano by pressing play on this introductory EPK…
