Im The Biggest Boss That You've Seen Thus Far.

 

On Friday night Me, E, KBeau and LA saw Rick Ross in concert. Holy Shit. Dopest concert I've seen in a minute. Not only did he literally play EVERY. FREAKIN. BANGER. HE'S. EVER. MADE. But he also had SO many effin guests show up on stage.

Literally.... Wale and Ace Hood came out and did that "No Hands" song (which, hello... I could work a pole to.) And then a few minutes later, BAM: John Legend for "Magnificent". The BAM: Busta Rhymes, then Akon.... like. it was bananas. 

Rick Ross from my Blackberry.... yessir.

I am getting so excited for the summer concerts because last summer def. delivered. I'll keep posting as concert tickets are bought.

Also, I miss you, blog world. true life.... so I'm gonna do better because I should be posting. I mean.... I really should...

New Music: Much Anticipated KO Kid.

He's back. KO kid has dropped a new track called, Momma's Boy. If you're familiar with Chromeo, you'll recognize the track. This is off of KO's upcoming mixtape, entitled Chromeostasis, which will feature additional tracks that are Chromeo mashups. You can follow KO on twitter at @KOKIDNC and, of course, keep checkin my blog for info about the kid....



download to itunes, here

Webster Hall.

One of my new favorite venues for a show is Webster Hall.
This past weekend we went to the Vampire Weekend after party/Chromeo DJ set at Webster Hall. It was like the most incredible thing I've ever been to, surreal in a way because Webster Hall is this giant sprawling old building with different rooms and bars tucked away in corners. Never mind the 19 year old little bitches tryin to buck like it was an episode of the Bad Girls Club... We drank $3 PBR and danced on stage to wonderful House, Reggae, Mash-ups, and top 40 music until 3am. I finally figured out my third professional calling... Go-Go dancing.
This is a picture K.beau took of the awesome wall paper in the ladies bathroom. Cute.
I'll post the others as soon as I upload.

Mixtape: MaJor Lazer & La Roux present: Lazerproof.

The homie LA sent me the link to this mixtape a few weeks back when I was searching for the name of the song that played the credits of the Episode of Entourage when Vince OD'ed (sorry if thats a spoiler. whoops). Duh, everyone loves La Roux because of "BulletProof" and for all your Reggae fiends out there (DC Meg, K. Beau) Major Lazer delivers. I listen to "Independent Kill" "I 4 the Kill Pon De Skream" and " I Said It" every damn day. for sure.

Download it here.

New Music. KO Kid: The Plan.

New Video up from KO Kid.... Love this track.... footage from a show he shut down in Boone, NC.







Any of y'all readers listen to the Kid?? I would love to hear some thoughts! 

Ride Tonight.

New track from K.O Kid. Footage from the (sold out) show at Cat's Cradle o where he opened for Chiddy Bang.




On a personal note, it was wonderful to see him FINALLY perform live.... Super dope concert.
He works with Paul (Ladro) and Taylor, as well as his DJ, Simms and a drummer, Reed Benjamin who all vibed so well together. Anyways.... check out the kid on twitter and facebook and all the other social media.... just google that KOKidNC.


I literally can't stop listening to this song... and I swear, it's not because I'm biased! hahaha

Wiz Khalifa. Never Been

Off that Kush and OJ mixtape.

Dave Matthews Band at Citi Field.

K.beau and I made a last minute decision (after a particularly epic sing along on the way back from the Chiddy Band Show in Brooklyn) that we had to go to Dave Matthews this year. Then, after an interesting exchange at work, it pretty much sealed it, we had to go. After major Craigslist stalking and a few pep talks about money, haha we got the tickets, general admission at Citi Field, where the Mets play.

The show was Saturday night, and absolutely amazing, being that close to the stage and I seriously forgot how much I like big concerts. It made me miss the whole Walnut Creek scene, and I kept having that out of body experience of doing something in NYC that was very NC.

The whole story of the show, I can't exactly tell...haha but it was memorable, and work should be real interesting today...

Mixtape Freak.

It's no secret I'm a low-key music freak, I love the radio shit, local shit, underground, weird, freakin, old shit....I like a lot of music. Stumbled across these two mixtapes and had to post. Rick Ross (the Boss) and TI put them out, and both have albums coming out later on this summer/year. More on both mixtapes and downloads can be found over here at rap-up.com

New Music: Dr.'s Orders.

I couldn't be happier. Baby Bro, KO Kid's Mixtape is available NOW for *free* download! I mean, this shit is fire, and that's not even swayed by my familial ties!

So, download this ish. I wanna know what ya'll think!

KO KID MIXTAPE RELEASE PARTY. JUNE 5th

KO. Kid's Mixtape Release Party!!

• June 5th

• Jack Sprat on Franklin Street.

Duh, I'm trying to come back to town for it because I am just SO proud of the kid-bro and I want to be there to celebrate his success.... But, If I can't make it, I'm gonna need some representatives to report back (or, ehem, live feed the entire show, like many of you did for me during his May 16th performance. haha)

DAMN.

Ya'll know I love Ciara (yep.) And this girl goes in on her new video. Like. Damn.

Wiz Khalifa: Kush and OJ Mixtape

Wiz Khalifa's much anticipated mixtape is finally out. Wiz is super talented, freshman rapper--- yall, if you're not up on him yet, download Kush and OJ, roll one up (if you're 4/20 friendly... and if not, you can pretend. With tracks like "Waken Baken, Wiz goes in hard enough for all of us), and Enjoy.



Download here

Rude Boy.

This has been an interesting period for me and music lately. There are artist I used to hate that I now love. The short list:

• Alicia Keys

• Rihanna

• Beyonce

Well, I believe in second chances, and I'd like to say... this Rihanna post Chris Brown is a boss. I have been all about her recent singles (Hard, Russian Roulette,) but Rude Boy.... Kills. It. and also, thank you, Rihanna for the video:

Wiz Khalifa Concert, 3/26/10.

I love Wiz Khalifa. He's a rapper in the same category as Kid Cudi, Wale, Curren$y, and some other hot, more under ground wonders.
The concert was amazing, and the Venue (Fillmore--17 Irving Plaza) was like a mix 'between Cat's Cradle in Chapel Hill and an opera house.
If you don't know Wiz Kalifa, check him out, this is one of my favorite songs. 




Some other shows coming up there that I'm ticket shopping for:

Wale-- 3/31
Bone Thugs-- 4/6
Lupe Fiasco-- 4/10 & 4/11
Snoop-- 4/20
N.E.R.D-- 4/28

Image here

Break-Up Playlist.

So I am more or less going through a "break-up." Even though I have a sneaky suspicion that my "Banker" is going to be like Carrie's "Big"... as of right now, he's a little bit of a "Berger" (So many "b's" so many SATC references!) . I've been goin in on my i-tunes the past couple days and here is the playlist:

Alicia Keys-- Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart (duh)
Lil Wayne-- Something You Forgot
Lauryn Hill-- Ex-Factor
Trina--Single Again
Lady Gaga-- Bad Romance
Imogen Heap-- Hide and Seek
BoysIIMen-- Water Runs Dry
Rihanna-- Russian Roulette
Lil Kim--Big Mama Thang
The Cranberries--Everything I Said
Lady Gaga-- Paper Gangster
Good Charlotte-- Michelle Branch-- Good bye to you
I Don't Want to be in Love
Third Eye Blind-- Motorcycle Drive By
Ciara-- Never Ever
Black Eyed Peas-- Meet Me Halfway
Drake-- Brand New
All American-Rejects-- This Ends Tonight
Cassie-- Official Girl
Death Cab for Cutie-- The Ice is Getting Thinner
Snow Patrol-- You Could be Happy
Evanescence-- Call Me When You're Sober
Kanye West-- See You in My Nightmares
Chrisette Michelle-- Epiphany
Colin Hay-- I Just Don't Think I'll Ever Get Over You
Nelly Furtado-- Say it Right
Trina--So Fresh
Damien Rice-- Volcano
Lady Gaga--- Brown Eyes
Beyonce-- Like a Boy

This play list is a good mix of emo and boss bitch. What do you y'all listen to in times like these? I def want to add to the list!

Dope Music Videos.

Yall know I love music videos. I was just listening to Promise- Remix with R. Kelly (like I do on most days, haha) and thought about how dope that video was. Amazing choreography, makes me wish I could dance like that ... here's my quick list of top baddest music videos:

Show Stoppers-- Danity Kane




Buttons-- Pussycat Dolls



Promise-- Ciara


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Give It up to Me-- Shakira


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Local Find: Tara Lea

The other Night E and I went to this place called Parkside Lounge on the Lower East Side. They had some amazing live music that night. While I was really feeling everyone, the last performer was fucking amazing. So, obviously I talked to her afterwards.


This is Tara Lea. Chick is only 20 years old. Shes got amazing pipes and her lyrics are the kind where you're all like "How does she know my life?" She plays guitar and piano and was also a really down to earth girl. I plan to catch her next show in a couple of weeks.

Check her out: here

and here's a you tube:

Alicia Keys-- Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart.

I used to hate Alicia Keys. I don't even know why, just thought she was whack. Obviously I love "Empire State of Mind", and before that I could get down with "Like You'll Never See me Again"

Well A few weeks ago I was watching my parents DVR and they were showing E and I the American Music Awards. I heard Alicia Perform some song but didn't really take it in (mainly because the male dancer she had on stage was so distracting)

Later, back in New York I hear it on the radio. Y'all. I cannot stop listening to "Try Sleeping With a Broken Heart." And not even in the I'm-gonna-cry-about-it-in-the-car way (although--- I suppose I have, hahaha) It's just a real good song. Some artists know exactly what the hell they are talking about when they write certain songs. This chick is on point with this song....

Christmas in th Air.

This year my holiday spirit was a bit delayed. I can't pinpoint the culprit, but I think it has to do with being back in school, and like, life stress. Whatever. I got home a couple days ago and since then I am trying to pack the whole month of spirit into this last week.

First things first: the ultimate holiday music play list: