J. Cole live show

J. Cole preforming a track from his debut album in Union Square with a broken ankle. Pretty admirable, gotta love a rap artist who can perform.

New Spank Rock album stream

So Rolling Stone has decided to provide the album stream for these cats from Baltimore's second album. Although I'm more impressed with the production--which is stellar--I'd say to dip your toes in "Ta Da" and "Cool S#@!" before making the commitment of getting into the rest of the album. Their sound is like the Cool Kids had a baby with Chiddy Bang, and then went through a Michael Jackson obsession in his teens. Get the stream here.

Kanye remix

Still struggling for consistency with posting. In recent news I've found this Yeezy remix that's destined for a dance party and Odd Future records signed its first artist, Young Nigga, but as his name entails he lacks creativity and excels in vulgarity. Enjoy.

The White Panda – Midnight Life (Kanye West vs. M83) by Hypetrak

new Kendrick

I know, my Kendrick Lamar worship has become borderline obsessive but the rap I've come by lately has just all been crap. If you like the track, you can download it here and see kendricklamar.com yourself to surpass me as your Kendrick middle man!

Frank Ocean video release

FRANK OCEAN [swim good] from nabil elderkin on Vimeo.

Video release of Swim Good from his album nostalgia.

unreleased Daft Punk

This song (below) will be released as part of an upcoming compilation album with their record company Soma Records as an unreleased track recorded in 1994. So, please enjoy some of the work from two of my favorite people on earth!
Daft Punk - Drive Unreleased 1994 (Preview) by soma

DJ Mehdi

I've only recently got ahold of his work out of the recent news of his untimely death on a freak rooftop-show accident--but it's still great--and that's the valuable thing about art; it outlasts our bank accounts.

DJ MEHDI "Tragicomehdi" by edbangerrecords

Lana Del Rey

There's so much potential in this girl it seems borderline ignorant to not rave about her. She just has two singles now (this, and another titled "Video Games") but I'll definitely keep you updated if I find out any info on an album. This video too--gotta love when found footage goes past the aesthetic.

grieves & budo

For all those in the area, Grieves & Budo (an overwhelming uprising rap talent) will be coming to Gabe's in Iowa City on September 30th. They carry a tremendous live presence for a rap group--it'll definitely be worth your time.

Grieves - Against The Bottom by rhymesayers

another video release

Kid Cudi x S2A - "Mr Rager" from Surface to Air on Vimeo.

Well, this is the video release of Mr. Rager. Hopefully it won't blow up half the size of my blog when I post it!

official video release

This video was released this morning for No Church in the Wild from Watch the Throne.

Higher Love cover

I personally was taken back by this Irish guy's cover of Steve Winwood, but as a fan of the popstar himself and also a sucker for fresh takes on semi-forgotten songs I was definitely intrigued here. Happy Labor Day.
James Vincent McMorrow - Higher Love (Steve Winwood Cover) by Hypetrak

Aaliyah remix

On the recent anniversary of her death there's been some quality remixes coming out, so here's my fave. Sorry for the inconsistency in posting lately, but I think you all can understand because I'm pretty sure I personally know every person who knows this exists.

Hudson Mohawke x Aaliyah - Somebody by Hudson Mohawke