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Kingdom of the unreal but also a higher state of being, ultimately free of the limitations of the material world through the agency of science, technology, and imagination.
[Via KanyeBlog; Chris Cairns vimeo]
Simply put, Death Cab for Cutie’s Narrow Stairs is what music is all about. All eleven tracks, from the rhyming “Bixby Canyon Bridge” to the soft yet entrancing “The Ice is Getting Thinner,” reveal to the listener a doorway to a place where vocals do not just provide words to a song–they are there as a vital piece of the instrumentation and wholeness of the song. Death Cab is comprised of a guitarist in Chris Walla, a bassist in Nick Hammer, a drummer in Jason McGerr, and the lead vocalist, guitarist, and pianist in Benjamin Gibbard. Although one can sit and review the meanings behind the emotion embedded within each track, this is not my mission. It is far more worthy to discuss Gibbard’s attempt at going against the status quo and creating a spectacular album that shines in almost every way.
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Really dig the art direction in this music video. Great song, too.
Jay-Z’s latest album The Blueprint 3 drops September 11. The album will feature Rihanna, Kanye West (on two tracks), Kid Cudi, Luke Steele, Young Jeezy, Alicia Keys, Swizz Beats, Drake, Pharrell, and Mr Hudson. DAMN! Look after the break of the album cover and backside for the track listing.
[Via KanyeBlog; DatNewCudi]
Continue reading Music Video: Jay-Z — Run This Town (Feat. Rihanna & Kanye West)
The Fray covers Kanye West’s single, Heartless. Great song. Brilliant video.
Download the music video on iTunes.
Shakira is back, and looks better than ever. “She Wolf,” her new single off her upcoming album (which shares the same name and is due out in October) is an ecclectic tune with a hint of soft techno. Shakira seems to be heading in a different direction with “She Wolf,” veering away from her pop-ish sound of the past and moving towards a Euro-pop techno vibe with the ever popular auto-tune enhancement (slight as they may be). She is a very talented musician; she’s got a great voice and still-hot dance moves. Let’s accept the new (and hopefully improved) Shakira and see what she can pull off, starting with this chart-climbing single. …And did I say she looks amazing in this video?
“Make Her Say” is Kid Cudi’s second single (following “Day n Nite”) off his freshman album Man on the Moon: End of Day which releases on September 15. The music video is directed by Nez Khammal. Cudi and Common’s scenes were shot in NYC while Kanye’s scene was shot in LA. And yes, the repitious beat in the background is a sliced and diced version of Lady Gaga’s Poker Face track (now turned into “I Poke Her Face”).
[Via DatNewCudi]
Simply put, G.O.O.D. music artist Mr Hudson is going to be HUGE. Hailing from London, England, Mr Hudson was signed on Kanye West’s music label not too long ago, and he will definitely straight a chord with Kanye and Coldplay fans alike. He has this unique sound and aura about him that is very distinctive yet familiar. Anyway…here is the music video for his first single called “Supernova,” which happens to feature Mr. West. It is an awesome and inventive music video’ you can sense the ‘Kanye touch.’ Mr Hudson’s new album, Straight No Chaser, will be in stores on October 5, 2009 (unfortunately pushed back from its original August release date). In related news, it has been confirmed that Kid Cudi will be featured on the track “Everything is Broken.”
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fdGbeC_HK8
HOV’s back.
This new single from the new G.O.O.D.-label artist Mr Hudson is crazy good. Mark my words–this song is going to be a hit when it is officially released as a single on the radio and iTunes. Download “Supernova” here.
Mr Hudson hails from London, England. His new album, Straight No Chaser, is expected to be released on August 3rd. He is currently working on finalizing the album and making the music video to “Supernova.” The picture above is a still from the shoot. After the break, check out the already-released music video of another song off the album, “There Will Be Tears.” Also, there will be some more images from the “Supernova” music video.
[Images via Hypebeast]
Continue reading Single: Mr Hudson (Featuring Kanye West) — "Supernova"
Lady Gaga is know for her outlandish looks, wardrobe, and overall style. In this new music video for her song “Paparazzi,” she takes it all a step further and create a nine minute long story that captures what she (and probably many other celebtrities) goes through living a life of always looking over your shoulder (and having trust issues). The music video is very well made, edited, and choreographed. Take a look for yourself after the break. Continue reading Music Video: Lady Gaga does it again with "Paparazzi"