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- May 16, 12
I really like what I’ve been hearing from Oddisee lately. Dude is probably the most slept-on talent in hip-hop right now. His production is incredible, his raps are excellent, and with his latest project Odd Renditions, he’s proving that his level of creativity is well above his peers. Just listen to the first track off Odd Renditions “Paralyzed,” where he blends his double-time raps with a chopped sample of Aretha Franklin’s classic “Say A Little Prayer” and then adds vocals from Bon Iver’s “re: Stacks” on the chorus. Fucking beautiful.
Now, watch the video for his remix of Marvin Gaye’s “Ain’t That Peculiar,” which is equally impressive. And the visuals are great too…
Download Odd Renditions in its entirety, for free, HERE. And look out for his solo album People Hear What They See dropping next month. Good shit O!
- May 12, 12
Avi Buffalo is my dude, and not just because both our real last names are Isenberg. I got mad love for him, and his style of music. His first album is a personal favorite, and stays in constant rotation in my car. He’s a California kid, and being that I was born out there myself, and that both of my parents are from there, I feel very closely connected to his sound. When I listen to it, I honestly feel like I’m transported out west, which gives me this surreal sensation that I try to harness for as long as possible. Check his live, stripped down performance, without his band, of “How Come,” his latest release (it came out almost a year ago) live from the top of a building in Venice Beach. I miss you, California.
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It’s amazing how sometimes the next thing I discover that I want to put up on Westcheddar will fit perfectly with my last post. Best Coast is another indie California band, and I’ve heard about them, but never really listened to their music. But their new sophomore album The Only Place just dropped today, and D.A. Wallach of Chester French tweeted out a link to their song “How They Want Me To Be” this afternoon, and I love it. I’ve already listened to it ten times today, with the hope that its beachy mood will drift me away from this rainy Westcheddar madness…
- May 09, 12
I’m still heartbroken about the passing of MCA. So sad. I idolized The Beastie Boys as a kid, that’s the best way to put it. They were the crazy Jewish rappers that gave me the license to get ill myself. I look forward to putting my kids on to their music as they get older. For now, I want to share with Westcheddar readers an oral history of The Beastie Boys that Spin Magazine posted a few days ago (originally published in 1998). I actually own the book that I believe contains this same text, which I guess is now out of print. It’s a cool interview with them, where they tell stories about their career up until ’98…
The Story of Yo: The Oral History of The Beastie Boys | Spin
RIP MCA
*pics courtesy of UpNorthTrips
- May 09, 12
I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing arguably the nicest young new rapper coming out of NYC last week, Joey Bada$$. I’ve been posting his stuff for a minute now on Westcheddar and on Complex, and finally, it was time to do a feature on him so people can see what he’s all about. Check my intro below, and a link to the interview:
As the line between hip-hop and pop music continues to blur with the coming of each new generation, purists with underground loyalty keep searching for the next rapper to surface with an allegiance to the realness. Enter Joey Bada$$, a talented, high-school age MC from Flatbush, Brooklyn with serious mic skills, a mature ear, and throwback sensibility.
Joey’s buzz began when the rough, rugged and raw video for “Survival Tactics,” his collaboration with fellow Pro.Era representative Capital STEEZ, shook the internet earlier this year. Directed by Creative Control (who made their mark in the industry with Kanye West’s “Through The Wire” video), the video sparked a wildfire of Joey Bada$$ excitement. His wordplay and flow were impressive, and more importantly, his presence suggested the potential for greatness.
Since “Survival Tactics” dropped, Joey Bada$$, who is managed by The Smoker’s Club general Jonny Shipes (who also manages Big K.R.I.T. and Smoke DZA), has been making major moves. He’s appeared on two different MTV programs, been covered by the New York Times, contributed a verse to Mac Miller’s Macadelic mixtape, and recently opened up for Mac at Roseland Ballroom in NYC.
With his highly anticipated mixtape 1999 due in the next few weeks, we invited Joey up to the Plex to chop it up about his BK upbringing, his sudden come-up, being critiqued by Odd Future on MTV, why he’s not feeling Weezy and Kanye’s new music, and how he feels about being compared to the greats. Get familiar.
Mad love to Joey, the whole Pro.Era crew, and The Smoker’s Club. Good people. 1999 coming soon!
- May 07, 12
A new Action Bronson single is out now, a collaboration with UK producer The Purist called “Northern And Roozy.” Bronsolino may be my favorite rap personality of all time. I don’t know, at first when people told me to check him out, I wasn’t really feeling his tracks that much. Then, I watched a few of his interviews and freestyle videos on YouTube, and listened to his first album Dr. Lecter in the car all the way through, and now he’s like my favorite person to ever hold a mic. Plus, he’s nice as shit with the lyrics and flows, and picks dope beats. I’m a big fan, but I guess you already know that if you’re an avid Westcheddar reader. Stream his song below, which is perfect for the nice spring and summer weather that is upon us, and peep my Tanning Interview with him HERE if you missed it…
Also, this video is unbelievable! Watch Action Bronson perform live at a Princeton private house party over the weekend. Dude walks through the crowd as he raps, posing for pictures, lighting his long doobie in between verses, and even goes into the house at one point to grab some food. So much fun. Respect this man, he’s a beast…
Yes!
- May 04, 12
- May 04, 12
“Goldie” is probably the hottest new rap song in New York right now. A$AP Rocky and Hit-Boy (who produced Hov and ‘Ye’s “Niggas In Paris”) caught a body with this one. It’s a hit. The video is really well done too. Pretty crazy to see some kids who were probably chillin’ Uptown this time last year dreaming of rap stardom now filming videos under the Eiffel Tower…
Stream more new shit I’m feeling below from a collection of Westcheddar’s favorite rap artists old and new, including videos and audio from Nas, Action Bronson, Ghostface Killah and Sheek Louch, Sir Michael Rocks of The Cool Kids, Joey Bada$$, Denmark Vessey, The Kid Daytona and Jadakiss, and Maryland’s own Uno Hype (my first time posting this kid’s stuff, he’s dope)…
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Nas “The Don” (Official Video)
Denmark Vessey “They Schweepy” (Official Video)
Joey Bada$$ “BK Freestyle” (Video)
Capital STEEZ “Vibe Ratings” (Official Video)
Uno Hype “Train Of Thought” (Video)
SONGSAction Bronson “A Simple Man” (Audio)
Joey Bada$$ “World Domination” (Audio)
Uno Hype f/ Joey Bada$$ and CJ Fly “Aromatherapy”
Sir Michael Rocks “We Get High” (Audio)
The Kid Daytona f/ Jadakiss “Low (Remix)” (Audio)
Ghostface Killah & Sheek Louch f/ Styles P “Shrooms” (Audio)
A lot of these new dudes are featured on the upcoming Westcheddar x Champion Sounds DJ ROZ mixtape Leaders of the New School. Keep an eye out for that later this month. One.
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Download Capital STEEZ AmeriKKKan Korruption (Mixtape)
Download Uno Hype x DJ Black Diamond FXCK THE HYPE (Mixtape)
- May 04, 12
Showbiz and A.G. have a new album coming out this year, Mugshot Music, and if you read Westcheddar on the reg, you already know I’m a fan of THIS SHIT. Well, Showbiz has a new instrumental album out now too, and the beat above off it, “The Cloth,” is crack. I love all the vintage DITC footage he pieced together for for the video too. Check it out. And below, peep some classic footage of Showbiz and A.G. with Dres from Black Sheep performing “Bounce Ta This” on In Living Color…
Mugshot Music coming soon. Hear some tracks off it HERE. Holler….
- May 04, 12
Marc Maron’s WTF Podcast guest list just keeps getting better and better. He drops a new episode every Monday and Thursday, and I’m always excited to see who’s on the show. Maron, who mostly interviews comedians, has had a few musicians on in the past, but to my utter delight he had on James Mercer of The Shins last week! WTF for reals! Such a pleasant surprise, and a great conversation to listen to. Check it out…
Download/Stream WTF Podcast with James Mercer of The Shins
Maron also recently had comedian/actor Kevin Hart on his show, which I was very excited about because I’m a big fan of his. I first remember seeing him in Paper Soldiers with Beanie Sigel, and then his amazing scene in The 40 Year Old Virgin. Remember?
I’ve been watching his stand up specials on Netflix too, and I really like this guy’s comedy. I can totally relate to all his material about having young kids, it cracks me up. Def check out his interview with Maron below, it’s interesting to hear his back story…
Download/Stream WTF Podcast with Kevin Hart
Picking up the slack on Westcheddar. More posts coming. Thanks for staying tuned…
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Some throwback footage of The Shins performing “Girl Sailor” off Wincing The Night Away. Love this track…
*SUPER BONUS*
WATCH: The Shins Live on KCRW 2012 (FULL SET AND INTERVIEW)
- Apr 20, 12
In the spirit of today’s ganja holiday (OMG it’s 4/20!), I present to you two of the most legendary rappers to ever come out of the 914, Jadakiss and Styles P of The LOX, debating on which strand of weed is better, Purple Haze or Sour Diesel. It’s quite a discussion, with brilliant quotables. Kiss is for Haze, saying, “It’s tastes like the 90′s.” Styles is rocking’ with Sour though, as he responds, “I need some new shit, kid.” And it goes on from there. So dumb, yet so entertaining. Light up!
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BACK IN THE DAY |5/19/98| DMX releases his debut album, Its Dark and Hell Is Hot, through Ruff Ryders/Def Jam Records
20 YEARS AGO TODAY |5/19/92| X-Clan releases their second album, Xodus, through Polygram Records
BACK IN THE DAY |5/18/93| The Roots release their debut album, Organix, which was released independently.
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- @LonieRock no I'm taking kids to the carnival tom night sorry. Next week. Congrats on followers!
- @LonieRock I can write a verse fast if inspired. Tomorrow at 2pm at the library, come thru!
- Wow Danny McBride on WTF podcast with Marc Maron today: http://t.co/i8afoxLbMay 17, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Yo why is @ActionBronson not on Rock The Bells this year?May 16, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- The way @ODDISEE flipped this "Say A Little Prayer" sample w/ Bon Iver on "Paralyzed" is sick. He's spits on this too: http://t.co/DvXKLBH0May 16, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- New Yeasayer song?!?! That's what's up: http://t.co/EKKS6R2I via @PigsAndPlans
- @DAChesterFrench great tweet. I just listened to that Best Coast track three times in a row. Psyched for new Chester French stuff. peace
- @UnoHype true indeed let's do it
- @UnoHype thanks. I still collect CDs, and I def needs that.
- This is my dude, and not just cuz his real last name is Isenberg like mine. Live in Venice, Ca: Avi Buffalo "How Come" http://t.co/8Ns6ucwG
- Great video of @ActionBronson talking about fashion from back in the day, and now: http://t.co/py99InTxMay 11, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- @themerchan actually working on something for july in wp that could be ill. I'll keep u posted my g
- Must read by @PigsAndPlans especially for music journalists: http://t.co/jtD46lSNMay 11, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- @TheDiggersUnion nice! Gonna check it out asap thanks for sending over
- RT @FuryThePrince: Why does everyone from the city think White Plains is upstate?
- @themerchan thanks my g! glad you checked that out. dude is ill. really nice kid too. hope u and the fan are well. see u this summer?!?
- This shit is so dope....Little Ann - Deep Shadows: http://t.co/zGffT6tW
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