Song of the Day: " September"

What other song would I pick today?? C'mon. It's appropriate because it's about the night of the 21st of September...and honestly who doesn't enjoy Earth Wind and Fire??

Song of the Day: " Hoochie Coo"

Rock and Rap/Hip Hop is a beautiful blend for my ears. Jim Jones isn't one of my favorites, but having Mos Def and the Black Keys on this track definitely out way that one negative. Mos Def's voice is on point with this song...it kind of reminds me of the Red Hot Chili Peppers circa 90s. His little "oo oo oos" are delivered with his usual hypnotic smooth warm tone...it's nice. The Black Keys really kill it with the instrumentals and I'm assuming they are the back up vocals.
Give it a listen right here .

The song is part of the Black Keys rap/rock album that's dropping November 27th. The collaborations look amazing and from what I heard, I think it's gonna be a must have. Check out the website to see what is to come from this project. I'm way excited. You can even pre-order it.

Song of the Day: "Pursuit of Happiness"

Pursuit of Happiness Letterman Live
by yardie4lifever2

I have fallen in love with this song. I know you've probably all watched Cudi's performance on Dave Letterman by now, but I can't get over how good it is. I've seen Cudi perform live before and I know that he is a good performer, but I think this performance is awesome. It's not your normal jump around, be crazy performance; it's genuine. He smiles at the right places, his hand movements aren't crazy but just right, and I think overall his movements just fits the song. He shows that performance don't have to be outrageous (like lady gaga's at the VMAs) to be good. I think it also helps that the song, musically, is really good. Working with Ratatat and MGMT was a good look. The guitar part is killer. Watch it, you might fall in love with it and maybe think I'm not just a total Cudi lover (haha)

Song of the Day: " Fireflies"

I love it when my friends introduce me to new music. The other day Spinks was talking about Owl City and I had to have him send me some. He sent me this song. Owl City sounds so much like The Postal Service it's uncanny. He kinda reminds me of HelloGoodbye too. I could have sworn that the singer was Ben Gibbard, but it's not. It's Adam Young.
Take a listen!

Song of the Day: " A Star Is Born"

If you haven't listened to Jay-Z's new album The Blueprint III, do it! There has been the classical debate of is this a good album or if it's not going on, but in my opinion it's pretty good. It's not your typical Hov. It has a more pop feel and not your straight hip-hop with extremely powerful lyrics...not saying that this album is completely lacking this. Open your eyes and ears to some new stuff....
Like this song. It features J.Cole who hasn't exactly exploded in the music scene, but people need to be ready to hear his name more. The whole clapping in the background kinda gets annoying, but it works with the song as a whole.
Give it a listen and see what you think...

Song of the Day: "Quelqu'un m'a dit"

I went and saw (500) Days of Summer the other night and the soundtrack is pretty amazing...it's up there with Garden State. The song that I fell in love with is Quelqu'un m'a dit by Carla Bruni. There's this thing with me and music in French. For some reason it just sounds better and their voices are more calming or interactive...but maybe that's just because I don't understand everything that they are singing.

So this song sounds beautiful and a little sorrowful...and oh my goodness is it. I translated it and here is what it says:

I am told that our lives are not worth much,
They pass in an instant as roses fade.
I was told that the time slips is a bastard that our sorrows He made them coats but someone told me ...

Refrain
That you still loved me,
Someone who told me you loved me still.
Would this be so?

I was told that fate does not care about us
That gives us nothing and promises everything
Seem qu'le happiness is at hand,
Then it reaches out and you find yourself crazy
But someone told me ...

Refrain

But that is what I always said that you loved me?
I do remember it was late at night
I hear his voice, but I see more features
"He loves you, it's secret, tell him that J'vous have said"
You see someone told me ...

That you still loved me, I was really T'on said ...
That you still loved me, would this be so?

I am told that our lives are not worth much,
They pass in an instant as roses fade
I was told that the time slips is a bastard
What our sorrows He made them coats,
But someone told me that ...

Check Bruni out because the rest of her music is just as beautiful...I don't know what they mean, but I'll work on it. And if you love the way French sounds check out Ta Douleur by Camille.

Song of the Day: "Knock Drop Throw Run"

I did a music swap with my roomie yesterday and she introduced me to DJ Shylock.He's another masher, but he doesn't really weave the songs together, he kinda just makes them lead into each other. This makes the songs extremely long, but I guess it's cool because you get some good songs all handy for you to play in a row for a playlist or what-have -you.
This one is a combo of :
Death of Autotune - Jay-Z
Best I Ever Had - Drake
Run This Town - Jay-Z ft. Rihanna & Kanye West
Throw It In The Bag - Fabulous
Knock You Down - Keri Hilson
Drop It Down Low - A.K.
Like Oh - DEZ
Face Drop - Sean Kingston

I don't really like the lead into "knock you down" though...kinda hurts my ears.
Anyway check out Shylock's website. You can download his album of mashes or just individual songs. It's pretty nice if you ask me. And you can follow him on twitter.

Song of the Day: "Coastin'"

One of my friends sent me this awhile ago and now I can't help but revisit it. It is so beautiful. The pianos are great, the female voice is strong and raspy, and the rap is good. I really like the message of the song too, so take a peep.

Song of the Day: "Certainly"

Right now I'm going through an Erykah Badu phase.I'm revisited the good old stuff....I'm talking about Baduizm. Pretty sure she's gone a little kooky with the Amerykah albums, but her old stuff is on point. I want to know what made her change her vibe.
What I love about Erykah is that she has an old funk and blues sound with the biting chords and musicality...beautiful. Then her voice is soothing but different...I'm just waiting for a more scat to happen in this song. Ohh and I love the bass and piano. Ohh this music makes my soul swoon.
This song makes me want to lay in a hammock and let the wind go through my hair while thinking about deep stuff. haha

Song of the Day:"BLINDFOLDED"

Everyone needs a little Theophilus in their life. This song is a part of his mixtape of MJ samples so it's pretty great. For some reason I like this song the most on this mixtape...I don't know why really. What do you think?

Song of the Day:"Pon De Floor"

Major Lazer is a great musical project consisting of DJ/Producers Switch and Diplo. They have a huge reggae influence and all the songs of Major Lazer just make me happy. "Pon De Floor" is one with few words, but it doesn't really need any.I first heard it riding in a car in midtown NYC and it was a great experience. The snares and the other weird noises (I hesitate to say that because noise can have a negative connotation, but I don't want it to) are bound to make you want to dance in your car, on the floor, or where ever.
Here's the video. Warning it's pretty graphic...well to some. I'm just happy the women keep their clothes one...wowzas.

Major Lazer "Pon De Floor" from Eric Wareheim on Vimeo.

I will say that video is creative...with it's Sims-ish graphics, but wow the dancing got me. The girls aren't that cute and I guess if you need some new sex moves here ya go...well if you haven't tried these.

Song of the Day: "Water and Flame

Daniel Merriweather seems like the male version of Adele to me, so you know I'm going to love everything he puts out. It was hard picking just one song from him, but since I do love Adele I picked the one that features her haha.
Their voices blend so well together and you can really feel the emotion of realization, breaking up and a little bit of longing.
Give it a listen. Definitely good for a rainy day like today.

Song of the Day: "You! Me! Dancing! "

I was not expecting what this song delivers when I saw the title. I thought it would be light and energetic, but no Los Campesinos goes in. They produced a dark energetic sound thats better for going crazy, moving your arms all around and maybe a slight mosh if you want to...no twirling and floating around with this song. It's gets pretty intense around 2:16, but it definitely shows that they have great dynamics. I really like the change in moods and I love the use of a xylophone??? oh and the violin and plucking around 5:25...brilliant!
I really enjoyed this song, but it may not be for all, but get it a chance and hit play.

Song of the Day: "Junkyard Dog"

So I was sent this song by a very good man. I really like the beat...it really reminds me of OutKast...It's by MAYDAY, just so you know. It kinda makes me wanna get up and dance all crazy like (like in Garden State where she does her most original thing ever) or at least nod my head a lot.

Song of the Day: "Hold The Line"

This song is kind of genius to me in some way. You may not like it if you don't like reggae, but everything in the song is great. It starts off with this western horse clapping and then goes into that surfing song vibe and then you get Santigold's signature craziness. There's just something about it that makes me happy.

Song of the Day: "I Gotta Feeling"

I know that this is way commercial...in 2 ways, but for some reason when this popped on my shuffle today it totally felt right to post. It just makes me happy and optimistic so hopefully it does the same for you.

"fill up my cup. mazel tov!"

Song of the day: "Helium"

Sorry I've been slacking so much lately, but hopefully I can keep up with it now.

I was searching around for some new music and read across Ragen Fykes.

I like this song because of the biting chords and I think her voice is unique. The only things is that this song sounds just like that song where it says, "You can feel it in your heart..oooh" or something like that. If you know what I'm talking about can you please tell me in the name of it because it's killing me.

"And as we're floating away peace to all those who stay. it's what we gotta do drifting what we gotta do above the clouds we can stay its way more fresher that way."

Song of the Day: "I Think I Like It"

So I saw this band, London Souls, the other day at the Afro-Punk Festival and I thought they were awesome. They can totally rock out and get a crowd going....I must say I was bobbing and clapping.

If you get a chance to see them you should go. They're going to be at Public Assembly in BK tomorrow night @ 9pm and Santos July 14 @ 8pm.

Check them out on their myspace page.

Song of the Day: "She Wants to Move"

I'm dedicating this song of the day to my baby girl..haha and I picked it because I just want to move and N.E.R.D always delivers good songs to dance around to.

Song of the Day: "Ciroc Star"

Still reliving the concert from last week. Please take this moment and enjoy some Chester French!