Happy 420

Here's a clip from last night's episode of "Family Guy" telling us how every thing is better with a bag of weed:



*Edit: The original clip from YouTube got taken down so this is the best I can get

New Lif Droppin' Tuesday!

So I heard it today, new Mr. Lif album is being released Tuesday, April 21st (Out now on iTunes). "I Heard It Today" (yea, thats why I started the post like I did) sounds like it'll be a treat for Lif fans and a return to a more cohesive album like "I Phantom" after "Mo' Mega" was a bit all over the place. You can tell he's on a similar kick as the "I Phantom" & "Emergency Rations EP" as the artwork for the single uses the same characters.



The beats are handled by Edan, J-Zone, Willie Evans Jr., Therapy, and more so they'll be alot more interesting than a few of the tracks on the last effort, no El-P production here as he is no longer on the Def Jux label. There's a nice interview here about the album, his Def Jux break-up, and his dreads. Make sure you peep the new track at the bottom of the page. And also, download this. Haven't listened to it yet but it's a 50+ minute megamix of Mr. Lif tracks, old & new.

Looks like he is on tour now so check him out in a city near you and support real hip-hop. No DC date but he was just hear a few months ago so you can't fault him for that.

Friday Track of the Day

So I feel the need to get this thing up and running again, so here's a start. Maybe I'll at least make an effort to get a FTofD up on the regs as without a computer some things I want to do aren't as straight-forward. I found this file as I was skimming thru DJ Hut's (man, I'm gonna miss this store) computer and thought I'd post it as its a beast funk monster:



Just remember, she's a bad mamma jamma...

Friday's Track of the Day

Decided to go the video route today as i saw this ill MPC peformance by Exile. Here he is doing a track based around Herbie Hancock's classic "Watermelom Man." I really wish I could rock the MPC like he does. This is pretty dope:


Exile - Watermelon Man from Okayplayer on Vimeo.

and just because it led me here, here is a bonus short track called "Bounce":


Exile - Bounce from Okayplayer on Vimeo.

And lastly because Exile mentioned it, here is the promo for "DJ Dusk's Rootdown Soundclash." This is a must see. I was bobbing my head the whole time. I think the Thes One vs. Will I Am battle is the best due to the sick beats and great showmanship but they are all solid. Ch-Check it out:



After watching that again, I may have to re-watch the dvd, DAMN!

Friday Track of the Day

I love this song. It's "Backstrokin" by the Fatback Band. A funky ass track with some funny lyrics. "Lookin' for the good stuff, why don'tcha tighten up on your backstroke..." Just Listen:

Vote for Change!

I tried to embed a video but it wouldn't work, so click
here and peep Saul Williams' take on the election.

The Choice is Yours 2008

Yea, it may be a little cheesy but Dres of the Black Sheep remade their hit track in support of Obama, check it out and vote. You know the deal, make the right choice.