tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54640652012-02-09T05:35:01.235-05:00Overcoming adversity, dumba$$ people and ringtone rappers.Zee/Ziti/Zillahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06907973700806929674noreply@blogger.comBlogger1081100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5464065.post-71336896942737502042012-02-05T01:30:00.000-05:002012-02-05T01:30:01.982-05:00

(from left; Dilla, Common, Karriem Riggins) My feelings on Com, as an artist, are 50/50. He's done some things I like. He's done some things that I don't like. I copped the Can I Borrow a Dollar album. The singles, from that album, "Take It EZ" and "Soul By The Pound" (more so the remix) were dope. No question. The Resurrection album is a classic. That album probably catches Common

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Artist: Yuna Song: "Live Your Life" Album: Yuna I love this song. Laid-back music, designed for me to chill-out, eat cookies and watch the digital fireplace on the HD. By the way, there is a message in this post (and the music). If you don't get it, I don't know what else to tell you. Happy New Year. Love, Ziti p.s. Find your light.

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A few more days until 2012. What are you doing to make this next year "pop"? You're going to live THIS life once---unless you believe in some form of reincarnation. [NOTE: In which case, you may have no control of the form of your incarnation. You may come back as a blade of grass.] Are you happy? If not, get yourself some happiness. And if all you see are the shadows, you might need to

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Artist: Deerhunter Song: Desire Lines Album: Halcyon Digest LAbel: 4AD At the end of last year, I wanted to post my favorite tunes of 2010. It didn't happen. I was in LH's the other day and Greg was rocking out to this. And I remembered: "This was my favorite rock song last year!"  Well, better late than never. It's good. You should think so, too.  

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Paying homage has never been more genius.

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The people that (actually) know me, know that I write. I take it seriously. It's not a hobby. I'm a writer. I don't use it as something "cool" to say to people, while I'm in Starbucks sipping a latte and discussing the finer points of 'War & Peace'. It's not something I have to bandy about so that people respect my intelligence. You're reading this. If you haven't ascertained my intelligence

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Artist: Beastie Boys feat. SantigoldSong: "Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win"Album: Hot Sauce Committee (Capitol Records)Director: Spike Jonze

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Given the name* of this blog, I just realized that I've never posted ANY actual Bossa/Samba songs. Blasphemy.....I'm sure. To rectify this problem, I offer you one my favorites by the legendary Astrud Gilberto. "Stay" from the album, Beach Samba. *Note: The original blog title, Baked Ziti & The Bossa Nova, has been, temporarily, replaced by the title Low*Priced*Goblins. Why? I don't know. I

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*From the forthcoming documentary Showrunners.

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Wanted to post this some time ago (like 2 years ago). Influenced by my 100th (late night) viewing of the Bape book. Love it or hate it, the influence of the brand was crazy. *NOTE: Pictures courtesy of Hypebeast.com

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DJ Shortee. Frequent partner of DJ Faust in production (Urban Assault) and record label ownership (Heavy Artillery, 5 Star). She's also played tour DJ to Philly emcee Bahamadia. This video? She kills the tables with a serious beat juggle. I've seen her do this live and her level of skill is insane. Get yourself some of this. It'll make your life better.

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Nigel Sylvester. Professional BMX'er. This dude is probably my favorite rider. I never seen a better mix of recklessness and grace. Reminds me of myself. By the way, I'm still good for curb/bench grind, bar spin or frame stand. All that other stuff? I'll leave that for you teeny-boppers.

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Artist: Madvillain (Madlib & MF Doom)Song: "All Caps"Album: Madvillainy (Stones Throw Records)Director: James Reitano I have a very fond appreciation for Doom. It dates back to KMD and "Peachfuzz". Sometimes, when I want my brain to go to "that other place", I play a Doom record and it transports me to place where Hip-Hop is merged with ill double entendres, comic book references, mask-wearing

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Gordon Johnson1947-Forever I love this dude. I hadn't seen him in awhile. Loved him, nonetheless. He was a good uncle. When I was a kid, he was beautiful to me. He had those funny colored eyes and this amazing head of white hair. I thought he looked like an R&B singer. He was a good dude. I love you, Uncle Gordy. Be safe on your journey. Amen. Love, Zee.

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Artist: Q-Tip feat. Norah JonesSong: "Life Is Better"Album: The Renaissance Ha! I did it you non-believing bastards! I found an artsy Hip-Hop vid done in the last decade! Booyaakaa SHOT! I'm joking...kinda. Trying to sort through recent Hip-Hop vids--to find that rare gem--can be a daunting task. You'd figure popular music would necessitate popular artists having a halfway decent clip. Not so. [

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Sometimes...you have to let go.I've decided that since the ideas, in my head, are sprawling and are in a constant state of re-work, I've made a concentrated effort to live a simpler existence. Easy, right? Yeah. That's the idea. Layman's terms: I don't have time for your shit. Seriously.See, my grand idea is to streamline how I get to my "end game". Things aren't always easy but they definitely

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NOTE: The following conversation took place at a neighborhood burrito spot. [conversation in progress]Ziti: F*ck no. She can't hang with me. Nope. That broad is on some NEXT level type sh*t. No sir.Jose: Mannnn. What's her deal? I mean...she's kinda uppity. Now that I think about it, she's always been like that. Acting like she's "above".Ziti: Yeah. She acts like she really doesn't like black

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This one, right here? This is for Coltrane...both of them.Love, Zee.

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James YanceyFebruary 7, 1974 – February 10, 2006J. Dillaa.k.a.Jay Deea.k.a.Pay JayOne of the greatest to ever do it.Amen.

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Ziti: [excited] Yooooooo!!!!! They have Miles Davis headphones! Monster has a limited edition Miles Davis earbud! Ohhhhhhhhhhh snap. Jose: Damn.Ziti: Hold up.....damn...these headphones are $400. $400? Wow.Jose: $400??? For earbuds? Shiiitttttttttttttttt. For $400, I want a piece of furntiture that came from Miles Davis house.Ziti: [laughs]Jose: $400 earbuds??? Shitttttttttt. For $400, I want a

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Hello. I have things to communicate to you via this blog. I do. I really mean it. Currently, I am doing my part in keeping the balance of this universe. Seriously. I've read the various tomes and such. I've performed the necessary sigils. I've given myself a baptism in the shower. Don't worry. The Bible was in a ziploc bag.I'm also in the process of building a room with trans-dimensional/

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NOTE: The following conversation took place in an Indian restaurant...somewhere.Ziti: Son! Did you see that? She looks like a f*cking goddess. Is this "Heaven"?Jose and Free: [laughs]Ziti: That's the type of chick you come home to, after you've been in the forest chopping wood all day.Free: Yeahhhhhhh. She needs to be over here! On my team.Jose: [looks at Free disbelieving] Free you ain't doing

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Artist: Jay-ZSong: "99 Problems"Album: The Black AlbumDirector: Mark RomanekThis song is probably in my Top 3 Jay-Z songs. The video? My favorite Jay video, hands down. It's gets no better than this. Jay driving around NYC with Rick Rubin riding shotgun seals the deal for me. Vincent Gallo? What the heck is he doing, arbitrarily walking around Brooklyn??? I don't know, but he looks cool doing it.

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Artist: De La SoulSong: "Ring Ring Ring"Album: De La Soul Is DeadEnough can't be said about this album. The trio--that ushered in esoteric rhymes and images of peace, love and flowers--skillfully "killed" their former image on their sophomore set, De La Soul Is Dead.The first single from that album, "Ring Ring Ring" speaks to achieving a level of fame and then being plied with demo tapes from up

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Artist: The PharcydeSong: "Passin' Me By"Album: 'Bizarre Ride To The Pharcyde'Director: SanjiWith all of the buzz surrounding the new Kanye "film", I've decided to post some Hip-Hop videos that are a bit more art-influenced. The first two Pharcyde albums were my favorites. I liked both albums for different reasons. Lyrically, both records were off the wall. Sonically, the first album had some

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They used to play songs like this on the radio. Those were good times. Waking up. Starting your day. Eating breakfast. Good tunes on the FM. Sometimes, you need that--especially in the morning--to get yourself "in gear". I mean, songs about murder and dry humping are cool...I guess. Why did I post this? Hmmmm.You might need this.For real.There have been times in my lifeI've been wondering

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Artist: Andreya TrianaAlbum: Lost Where I BelongA little late in posting. One of my recent favorites.Props to: Ninja Tune

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Props to: Adam Rogers & Wired.com

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Yep. I copped this. This **** is brilliant! I've always loved Seuss! Geisel was/is a genius. Quote me on that. The audiobook contains 11 stories, read by:Kelsey Grammer, Dustin HoffmanWalter MatthauJohn CleeseTed DansonJohn LithgowMercedes McCambridgeBilly CrystalNOTE: Ted Danson reads "The Lorax". Don't worry. He doesn't read it in blackface.

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Whose idea was this? Whoever it was, needs to be nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize. Seriously. Mecca and The Soul Brother...classic. And I mean, "classic", in every sense of the word. Not how "classic" is bandied about and used to label every new album by every new artist, that you schmoes think is "hot". No. This is the real deal. The early Ziti years? This album stayed in rotation. Pete Rock

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NOTE: The following exchange took place in a bagel spot...somewhere.Jose: Yo son...Sade is f*cking beautiful.Ziti: Who are you telling? She's probably one of the most visually compelling women I've ever seen. The subtlety. The grace. That barefoot two-step. Amazing.Jose: If she walked in this muthaf*cker [right now] and said "Yo, Jose...I want you to come be with me and just stay in the house all

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Tapes. I had/have 1000's of them. Literally. Played em'. Broke em'. Snapped em'. Operated on em'. Spliced em'. Those little boxes with the two reels inside? Magical. A good number of those tapes were mixtapes. Tapes were usually copped on the street, from a dude hustling them, 2 for $15 style. Having the newest tape, in some circles, was like having a new pair of sneakers. Certain mixtapes would

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I miss this dude. The genre is a less dangerous and more subdued place without him here. That isn't a good thing. No, this isn't some tired post about how Hip-Hop, as an art form, has lost its relevance or energy. You can have that argument. Actually, all you have to do is turn on your radio. The music now? It's more marketing than machismo. It favors ringtones over renaissance.

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Watched this when I was 9 or 10...over...and over...and over. Probably where I developed my charm and wit.

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NOTE: The following exchange took place in a bagel spot...somewhere.Ziti: Diddy says Ross is the new Biggie Smalls. Jose: F*ck outta here!Ziti: (laughs) You're wild!Jose: I'm not fucking with Diddy anyway. Last year we were partying, a bottle of Ciroc was $14. Now a bottle is $40! F*ck outta here!Ziti: (laughs)Jose: That sh*t isn't Goose! That sh*t isn't Belvedere! What the f*ck Diddy?! I mean--

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I love when legendary groups choose to stay in the game and still put out quality material. This album? Solid. Guest shots from: Jean Grae, AZ, Rosie Perez and The Native Tongues. Reason to cop?It doesn't pretend to be anything other than what it is. Classic Dres. Dope production. Everyday/Everyman rhymes.Hold up! Rosie Perez is on this album? Rosie "Ziti's been digging you since the Spike Lee

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Props to Spike Lee.

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In celebration of the Purple One's birthday, Ziti presents to you:20 Reasons why Prince will always be the original Don Dada:[Note: Originally posted in June of 2006. Re-posted in honor of Prince's B-Day.] 1. Only musician (still) rocking a perm (outside of James Brown) that you give props to.2. Only dude that can dress like a cross between a 3 Musketeer and a pirate and get away with it.....and

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Oftentimes, a label has an artist whose career needs a bit of a boost. Sometimes, it's a matter of updating tired and outdated production. You have a great artist, but for some reason the audience is not there. Hmmm. What do you do? Well, most of these record label mountain climbers wouldn't know their ass from their elbow. They have a formula: Take equal parts marginalized rapper/singer + equal

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It goes without saying that DJ Mr. Cee is a Hip-Hop luminary. Legendary mixtapes. Deejaying for B.I.G. Holding down Hot 97. Extensive resume.The day of Guru's passing, Cee did a moving and heartfelt tribute to GURU. The link is included for your listening pleasure/history lesson.Put it in the player and learn you something. http://www.megaupload.com/?d=LHEPZAEH

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"It is one of the single greatest achievements in recorded music."- Ed Bradley on Kind Of Blue - You know we love Miles Davis at the Ziti blog. Miles changed the face of jazz music 5 or 6 times (depending on who you ask). Last year, 2009, marked the 50th anniversary of his masterwork, Kind Of Blue. A crazy boxset was produced to commemorate the occasion. Peep the vid and salute one of the most

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Gang Starr"Form Of Intellect"Step In The Arena - LPWhy?As I told you before, I ran the SITA album into the ground. This is another heater from said album. Enjoy.

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Okay, class.....Today's lesson? We're exploring how to successfully marry two legendary samples to form one Hip-Hop classic.The first: Dizzy Gillespie "Night In Tunisia"The second:James Brown"Bring It Up"The end result:Gang Starr"Words I Manifest"The Dizzy Gillespie song forms the "Manifest" intro theme. The JB song, "Bring It Up" forms the meat & potatoes of the main "Manifest" track. This

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PRESS RELEASEThe Elam family wishes to thank the fans of our son/brother/father uncle/nephew/cousin Keith aka GURU for the outpouring of love, concern and support.Our hearts are broken by the loss of someone we loved so much. GURU was devoted to his young son, who will most keenly feel his absence.GURU suffered from multiple myeloma for over a year. Accrued complications from this illness led to

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Wednedsay morning. I still can't believe it. GURU. Wow. I'm teaching this Keith Elam/G.U.R.U./Gang Starr ish ALL week. I might even do a 4 week class. I'm doing my part. We're paying homage. The "chain and the star" won't die...not on my watch.Okay, class, take your seats. Class is in session. Song: "Watch What You Say"Album: GURU's Jazzmatazz II (Chrysalis Records. 1995)Why is this important?

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I'm blown away, right now. One of my favorite emcee's from one of my favorite groups...Gone. Well, I'm carrying on the legacy. You wannabe rap kids need to take a lesson. Let me regain my composure. I got my chalk. I'm at the chalkboard.I'm taking you to school. Class in session.Song: "Check The Technique"Album: Step In The ArenaWhy is this important? This song is damn near perfect. Execution.

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Marvin Gaye April 2, 1939 - April 1, 1984.Marvin Gaye's What's Going On album speaks to me. In my humble opinion, it is probably the best soul album ever created. 1971. The United States is locked in civil unrest. Vietnam is raging. The country is still recovering from the deaths of King, Malcolm X and John & Bobby Kennedy. The economy isn't so great. Marvin's friend and singing partner, Tammi

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03/30/2010Jump up in the air. Make sure you stay there.p.s. The newest leak? Not a Junior Mafia redo. It's actually this: Do. Your. Homework.

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Next Tuesday is gonna be a crime scene. Bella (Badu, not the Twilight broad) AND Wu-Massacre drop?!? Oh. My. Stars. Call the ambulance. I've been listening to "New Wu" (OB4CL2) on repeat, just to get myself ready for this. The first visual from the Method Man, Ghostface and Raekwon "Wu-Massacre" project. Many heads said that it wouldn't happen. Others thought it was long overdue. Whatever the

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Where do I begin? These two guys have made their share of classics. I've been down with the "chain and the star" for a long time---I'm talking Junior High Ziti. I've had the Step In The Arena CASSETTE pop on me, at least 3 or 4 times. I knew the words to "DWYCK" before the video (B-Side to "Take It Personal").In 2010? Still one of favorites...hands down. But I don't know what's going on with Guru

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Ten years (or so) ago, I probably would've have watched this video and been upset. "This is a mockery of Hip-Hop.""This is the bastardization of the culture.""I can't believe they have the stones to put this on TV."But that would've been 10 years (or so) ago.Now? I find this type of sh*t hilarious. Why? Well, why shouldn't I? It closely mirrors the bullsh*t that's on the radio nowadays. In some

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For my Irish brethren, on St. Pat's day.Salute.p.s. Battle me? That's a sin.

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March 9th. Remember. Put one in the air for one of the greatest dudes to ever do it..... Salute.

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It kinda goes without saying...I thought.

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The first single from Pharcyde's second album, Labcabincalifornia.The production, on this album, veered away from the Rhodes heavy music of their first album, Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde. Labcabin, probably doesn't get the love it should. Aside from the brilliant Dilla production, the album has aged pretty well. The more I listen to it, the more I like it.

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Me and the hoods went to the local Best Buy to cop J. Dilla's Jay Stay Paid. Support Dilla (and his seeds). BUY the music. Actually, support all of your favorite music. The music industry is in shambles. More importantly, support Jay.We love that dude.J. Dilla. Jay Stay Paid. Nature Sounds Records 2009.

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Rocksmith x WuTang x Be Right mag T-shirt.Just point me in the right direction.No questions asked.peep at: Highsnobiety

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02/16/2010. Freeway and Jake One release The Stimulus Package. I'm a sucker for stuff like this. The packaging? It's a wallet. The liner notes/lyrics are printed on Freeway/Jake dollar bills. There's also a faux credit card included that has a code for downloading the instrumental version of the album.I call that a deal. The album? Not bad at all. Freeway has had his moments, but I've never been

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Some of Detroit's finest speak on their love and respect for their fallen comrade.Our next Dilla post? I'm going to hit you with a heater that has Dilla's influence all over it.props to: HipHopOfficial.com

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Valentines Day? Yuck. Whatever.For those of you looking to be beat with one of Cupid's arrows, I offer you one of Jay's smoovey groovey tunes. Dwele gets down on the vocals...just enough to give it some sauce. The breaks on this one are crazy. Classic Dilla. From the album, Welcome 2 Detroit.

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Rare unreleased gem.Dilla takes the Steve Spacek vocal, punches it up with some bounce and adds a little Frank + Dank.One of the great Pay Jay remixes.Salute.

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From j-dilla.com and stonesthrow.comStussy and Stones Throw Records have partnered for Raph Rashid's classic pic of J Dilla on a limited-edition Stussy Tee. This will be released Feb. 13, 2010 in White and Black, available at stonesthrow.com and Stussy locations.The photo was taken by Raph Rashid in Dilla's L.A. dining room-turned-studio, summer 2005, for his book Behind The Beat: Hip-Hop Home

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E. Badu + Dilla. From the Mama's Gun album.One of the many gems that came out of the Soulaquarians camp.Probably the dopest song on the album.Vintage Dilla.

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One of my favorite Dilla remixes, ever! Obscure, but still a favorite. The beauty is in Dill's minimalist production. Saadiq on vocals? He knocks this one out of the park.I never liked bitchy, begging-man R&B. The two Lenny's (Lenny Williams & Lenny Kravitz) get passes. No one else. You take the right amount of Raphael Saadiq's vocal and a hefty dose of Dill's thumping bass and the magic

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I've long heard that Dilla produced this. The speculation increased after he died (the song kept popping up on various Dilla tribute mixtapes).The official remix is called "Jay Dee's Revenge Remix". Hmmm? Why the "revenge" added to the title? Maybe it had something to do with not being credited for the original version.Maybe. Listen to it. No disrespect to Jam & Lewis (who I think are legendary/

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I can't effectively put into words how I feel about Dilla and his music.There are great producers. Sure. But on a level of soul? I can name three: RZA, Pete Rock and J. Dilla. I chose this track not because of lyrical dexterity or truck rattling bass. My pick was based on how Dilla's music makes you feel.It's a pleasure listening to his music.God bless you, James Yancey.We love you.

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Yep. We already posted it. Save your emails/comments. Regardless, GAM is still in the "Top Ten" with this one. Recorded a few years ago (and released last year), you can never get enough of this song. Dope. Makes me feel all magical inside. Magical. From the album, Early (Animated CarTunes). Note: Top Ten are in NO numerical order/position.

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Savoir Adore? This song bangs...literally. Free spirited vocals over rumbling drum work. This song goes in two directions for me. Partly, it reminds me of something Prince would write for one of his side-projects (The Family). The end of the track treads into Jamiroquai/disco territory. It works. From the album, In The Wooded Forest. Cantora Records.Props to: 99dollarmusicvideos.com.

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Rob G. is my dude. I started rocking with him on the Canvas album. I followed him to the In My Element album. His latest Double Booked features both of his groups; The Robert Glasper Trio and The Robert Glasper Experiment. The first half of the album is straight-ahead jazz from his trio. The second half contains the Hip-Hop fusion of the The Experiment. I appreciate both aspects.The song "

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Major Lazer "Pon De Floor" Stop and stutter beats? Check.Crazy art direction? Check.Insane video that makes absolutely NO sense? Check.An imaginary Jamaican superhero, with a gun for an arm? Check. Dancehall tunes that turns chicks into scandalous wenches? Check. Check. Check.Major Lazer (comprised of Diplo and Switch, producers of M.I.A. and Santigold) scores with this track. Not only does it

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Colin Munroe - Piano LessonsI must've rocked this a million times since I heard it. Maybe it's the voice EFX that's not quite Auto-Tune? Or maybe it's Black Milk channeling the late great Dilla?Or maybe it's the theme of giving the finger (very nicely) to your detractors?Whatever.....it's a heater.From the mixtape, Colin Munroe Is The Unsung Hero.

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Meth & Red and a visual from the highly slept-on Blackout 2. Classic joints on this album. "Mrs. International"? I wish I would've wrote this song. Damn.Lyrically, you can never go wrong with Red & Meth. Cameo by "The Green-Eyed Bandit" Erick Sermon.This goes out to all the beautiful ladies. [Note: Top Ten not in any particular order.....outside of there being ten of them. Ahem.]

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Since we're saluting Teddy P., I wanted to drop a gem from last year. The connection to Mr. Pendergrass? The intro of this song has a strong nod to "Wake Up Everybody" from Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes. From MH's album, A Strange Arrangement (Stones Throw). Dope.Play.Repeat.

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The above song by Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes; sung by the incredible talent---Mr. Teddy Pendergrass. Sometimes the kids need to turn on the radio and hear songs like these. Wake Up Everybody.Everybody.Teddy PendergrassMarch 26, 1950 – January 13, 2010

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To you kids at home,The following is the statement that Conan O'Brien released in the aftermath of NBC's decision to return Jay Leno to his former 11:30 time slot.This is how you handle a f*cked up situation. Read up. Take notes. Quiz tomorrow. p.s. Conan, you really are a gangster. Conan O'Brien statement. 01/12/2010. People of Earth:In the last few days, I’ve been getting a lot of sympathy

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Alaina Reed-Amini1946-2009 Alaina Reed. Known as "Olivia" on Sesame Street and "Rose" on 227. A staple of my TV fueled childhood. God bless.

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GAM's first single "Run Away" from the LP EARLY. Probably my favorite singer of the "modern" era. Play. Support.

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The following:Text: IM chatTOD: Morning.Where: somewhere in AmericaWho: Jose/Zitizitibakedbossa: What up son?JoseJoseJose: chillin. you?zitibakedbossa: what's up? I think I left my zune cable at your res.JoseJoseJose: yeah. I got it zitibakedbossa: good lookzitibakedbossa: bagels this morning?JoseJoseJose: yessir! panera?zitibakedbossa: yep. your babe usually works in the a.m.JoseJoseJose: oh

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The following is something that I wrote for THEKOSPOT.com. I deviated a bit from what I normally write. I like it. When Sharks Eat Sushiby Zee JohnsonYou let these miserable bastards devour your art. You let these spineless number crunchers invade your past time. You let these philistines ram a shotgun up your nostril.Click.You let the soul extractors dine on the remaining bits of your

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The following is reprinted from some things I posted on Twitter. It probably reads disjointed in some places. It may be fragmented in other places. I assume all fault.I feel like I lost a family member.about 13 hours ago from webOne thing I've learned from this? If you have people in your life that are going through ANY kind of turmoil and you do nothing about itabout 13 hours ago from webyou are

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Okay. I've been told I need to update this f*cking blog. I shouldn't say "f*ck" like that.....unless ya mom is around. She likes that kind of ig'nant fool-ery. I have SO many ideas, where do I begin?Hmm let's throw some sh*t out there. I'll list some scenarios and you tell me what would make the better blog. Deal? When I hit you with something that resonates in the back of your soul-parts, let

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NIKASIA NOWELL IS MISSINGfindnikasia.weebly.comFACTS: LAST SEEN: Thursday, March 12th @ 7:30am WEARING: School uniform, light blue shirt with Navy blue pants, and a Black and White plaid jacket HEIGHT: 5’3 WEIGHT: approx: 130 FROM: PHILADELPHIA, West Oaklane: student at Wagner Middle School ANSWERS TO:

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Freddie Hubbard1938-2008I guess if I had to make the analogy [In Hip Hop terms]: Freddie Hubbard is the Nas to Miles Davis' Rakim. (see below)God Bless. Note: several of Freddie Hubbard's songs were sampled by notable hip Hop artists.*** "Povo" from the Sky Dive LP.........sampled by Black Sheep for "Black with N.V." off the Wolf In Sheeps Clothing LP.***"Little Sunflower" from the Backlash LP...

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What's up Amus? Haven't holla'd in awhile so I thought that now would be a good time to re-open our lines of communication.I have to admit, I stopped listening to your albums. Well, I still listen to FRANK. Sometimes I can't help it. It reminds of me of how it used to be; you know---before you became a tooth-losing/cracked out/drunk-in-public spectacle. Ahem.Wow. The FRANK LP---those were good

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Sometimes I use this blog to dazzle you with my charm and wit.Sometimes I have ideas rolling around in my head that I consider quite maddening.Sometimes...I...don't know.Save ourselves.  Love yourself enough and love at least one other person, just as much.I wish Julian King a safe travel to the next dimension.

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Beast Man (from the eastside of Eternia) was stunned to learn that he was mistaken for perpetrator in Todd/Obama debacle.Damn, Ash.....you f*cked up. The picture above (not BM)? Ashley Todd.Who is she? She's a supporter of Senator John McCain.She claimed to have been attacked by supporters of Barack Obama.It turns out that she lied about the whole f*cking thing.Damn, Ash.I know what you were

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zitibakedbossa: yo son, do you think ol' girl has a "muscle butt"?BIGFREE: ohhhhhhhh! You talking about Sereez? zitibakedbossa: LOL! How you know who I'm talking about? LOL!BIGFREE: c'mon. ha! everybody been talking about this shit.  and you know thse scandalous bee-yatches r hating cuz shes giving up the snapper to common.  zitibakedbossa: LOL! you are wild.BIGFREE: son, thats true shit and you

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State Of Grace (S.O.G.) x ConverseRemix inspired by the great Jackson Pollock.Our motivation?Herbie Hancock. Hunter S. Thompson. The Filth by Grant Morrison. Female Wrestling. Entourage.

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I usually don't post other peoples work. This was just too funny. Maronzio Vance: comedian.

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In an effort to strengthen the bonds that exist between members of various clans, crews, posses and cliques, I, The Great Zee-Dini, will present a guide that will impart practical skill sets in maintaining "crew love".  You can't successfully maneuver a crew through the rigors of life if you don't understand the basic tenets of nurturing your crew with the love needed to survive. Follow these

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Eternal Sunshine Of The Rot-less Mind“We have a built-in allergy to unpleasant or disturbing information”-Edward R. Murrow- We live in an age where anything [we do] can be broadcast, posted, emailed, goggled, youtubed, etc, etc. Most of the time, we are the self-publishers of our own content. We cram our baby photos, prom pics and “drunken slut @ the club bent over showing her ass” pictures

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An open letter of congratulations to PrinceCome on. You know we can't front on that half time show. That shit was coconuts! First off, the stage was the shape of your unpronounceable former name. I say you are the real gangster. I mean, the only thing 50 Cent can do is come out on a stage shaped like two quarters. How fucking lame is that? But you? You got those tight asses at the NFL to co-sign

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Some of my uncles have been locked up. Some for bribing cops. Some for trying to stuff a small bag of weed inside a box of Milk Duds. One of my uncles had a bootleg DVD operation the size of a small Wal-Mart (you know---the ones without the grocery store inside). Like Napoleon Dyna, I have an uncle named Rico. Uncle Rico is character, although I would dare not call him that to his face. He's

Zee/Ziti/Zillahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06907973700806929674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5464065.post-30555067011410869532007-01-20T12:43:00.000-05:002008-12-10T14:15:13.063-05:00

[NOTE: The following editorial was written in NOVEMBER for a hip hop website. Due to deadlines and scheduling, the article wouldn't run until well into 2007. That threw a wrench in my plans because a lot of the references are anchored to November 2006. Since the nature of the article is time sensitive, I decided to post it on the blog. Some of the references are somewhat dated, but hopefully,

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(Hey's Y'all!!! It be time fo de COONies!) 3dA News (now with footnotes!) presents:Raged Against The MachineNew developments. New projects. New news.CALLING OUT NAMESRrrrrrrr matey......and shiver me timbers! All hands on deck! Prepare the gallows so these lollygaggin' landlovers can gather themselves to walk ye ol' plank! (Thought I'd try the pirate thing. Seems my female compatriots loves that

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I've been writing a lot lately. Judging by the frequency of my blog postings, you would never know it. January 2006. Let's begin. I’ve been working a lot. I'm on my "grizzly" or as the Negroes say "I'm on my grind". I've kinda been in a surreal, funky mind state lately. I don’t think I do things that help it, either.Walking Pneumonia. That was the diagnosis from Cynthia. Cynthia is a nurse at the

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Candy Corn. You can only have so much.When I was a kid, I used to eat candy corn. Peculiar thing though---I could never finish a whole bag. It was the greatest thing, eating the first 20 or so corns. Somewhere towards the end it became abysmal. I never understood it. Open the bag and---BANG!--- sugary goodness. By the end of the bag...I wondered why I even bought that shit in the first place. No

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