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Pharrell Williams – “Yellow Light” (Video)
June 14, 2017
When 8-bit meets real life and gives you life. Hahaaaa!
Gotta love the energy of a Pharrell song. The ‘Despicable Me’ movie franchise sure does. Below, you can check out an audio snip of the “Yellow Light” joint he dropped and maybe cop as part of the ‘Despicable Me 3’ soundtrack pre-order via the link if ya likes.
PRE-ORDER: DESPICABLE ME 3 (ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK) [ITUNES]
Future – “Draco” (DJ Deliver Remix)
June 8, 2017
DJ Deliver juiced up a cut I wouldn’t normally know much about. This type of stuff is what a DJ can do for real for real; give a joint another life… a listen in some ears that’d not otherwise hear. Case in point, check out this Future–Draco mix-mish-mash Deliver dropped into the inbox.
My new remix of Future’s “Draco.”
– DJ Deliver
– @ojones1
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Tags: DJ Deliver, DJ Deliver Remix, Draco, Future, TWERK REMIX | 
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R&B: Ne-Yo – “Another Love Song”
June 6, 2017
Nice up-tempo work by singer/songwriter Ne-Yo. A soulful R&B loosey you’re gonna wanna nod and even dance to. It’s not just “Another Love Song” even if that’s what dude is known for and what the title says.
Seyi Shay – “Yolo Yolo” (Prod. By DJ Coublon) [Video]
June 5, 2017
Hey, if you only live once (YOLO), this vid captures how you ought to be living it… The coastline, the colors, the colorful people and personalities that come through, and Seyi Shay… all BEAUTIFUL! “Yolo Yolo” is the song, the video, and the reminder that life is for living (and dancing)!
More after the jump. Got the audio link right here next though.
Posted in Dance, Music, Travel, Videos, World Music | Tags: DJ Coublon, Seyi Shay, Yolo Yolo | No Comments »
Konshens – “Gal Dem Sugar” (Video)
May 23, 2017
You see the title, and I know you thought what I thought… Konshens better not be trying to ‘slick bite’ off Beenie Man and Mya’s “Girl Dem Sugar” or else. But hold up, you get into the music (which is good) and the video (yup, that good-good), and realize that it kinda is. However, I took this as Konshens’ channeling of the essence of that Beenie–Mya. Massive cool dancehall is the result. Nice!
Jamaican reggae and dancehall artiste Konshens presents the official music vide for his 2016 single, “Gal Dem Sugar,” directed by RD Studios and G. Spence. Filmed on location in Jamaica.
– @ojones1
Kranium – “Can’t Believe” feat. Ty Dolla $ign x WizKid
May 19, 2017
Kranium mingling dancehall and afrobeat to bring us flavor with some heat. Try a serving of “Can’t Believe” (featuring Ty Dolla $ign and WizKid). If ya likes, they gots… the download on iTunes… now!
KRANIUM – CAN’T BELIEVE FEAT. TY DOLLA $IGN X WIZKID (ITUNES)
Posted in Dance, Dancehall, Music, World Music | Tags: Can't Believe, Kranium, Ty Dolla $ign, Ty Dolla Sign, Wizkid | No Comments »
Machel Montano – “Waves” (Video)
May 18, 2017
Soca and more Socaaaa! Time for the dancing. Time for the sexy! Trust Machel Montano to deliver. “Waves” and waves. Soundwaves, ocean waves and Eye Candy that’ll make “Waves” all throughout the visuals.
Official lyric video for Trinidadian Soca artiste Machel Montano’s 2017 single “Waves.” Filmed on location across Trinidad and Tobago: Maracas Bay, Tyrico Bay, Las Cuevas, Fort King George, Mt. Irvine Bay, Parlatuvier Bay, Pigeon Point, and Castara.
Yep, I’m a fan!
DJ Premier – “My Space Baby” feat. Cherub (Video)
May 16, 2017
You already know DJ Premier does work across the music spectrum, right? Not just Hip-Hop… think about that Miguel collabo and his work with Torii Wolf. And here is another abstract not-Hip-Hop track to add to the Preemo work list – “My Space Baby” (featuring Cherub).
Posted in Alternative, Dance, Music, Videos | Tags: Cherub, DJ Premier, Jason Huber, Jordan Kelley, My Space Baby | No Comments »
Shurwayne Winchester – “Wining Addiction” (Prod. By Right Lights Productions) [Video]
May 16, 2017
Okay, in advance, I am going to beg you all for some slack. I just found this on the Tubes. Salute to Shurwayne Winchester for this “Wining Addiction” song (produced by Right Lights Productions) and to EVERYONE responsible for bringing this visual to life.
To the THICK Honeys winin’ and grindin’ in the office in there… I… I think I might love y’all. I know I lust you (soooo HOT)!
Hella late pass…but daaaaamn #WiningAddiction
– @ojones1
Posted in Dance, Dancehall, Honeyz, Soca, Videos | Tags: Right Lights Productions, Shurwayne Winchester, Wining Addiction | 1 Comment »
Machel Montano – “Fast Wine” (Video)
May 13, 2017
Socaaaaaa! So a Honey so fine Machel Montano can’t even form words after darting out the barber’s to flag her down… leads him over land and across the waters to a “Fast Wine” party LOADED with even MORE Eye Candy??? Oh hell yeah this goes on the site tonight!
Something about that boat scene. Imagine Machel dancing his azz off on a boat over a female and Boat Man Sharkie looking like WTF… with no music! Baaahahaaa! Baby was THAT fine though.
#SpeedUpTheWine #Soca2017
(Oh… and the Honey’s name is Denisha Burton, and she is @_inhalemee on Instagram. And yes, we are already hunting for more on her!)
Posted in Dance, Music, Soca, Travel, Videos, World Music | Tags: Abaya Thorne, Curtis Bentham, Denisha Burton, Fast Wine, Machel Montano, Sharkie | No Comments »
Maya Angelou: ‘And Still I Rise’ (Trailer)
May 13, 2017
Miss Calypso? Really?! Wow…Had no idea. And it’s a good bet there will be much more stuff many of us did not know about the late great Dr. Maya Angelou in the forthcoming “And Still I Rise” feature. Watch the trailer above.
Dr. Maya Angelou’s legendary writings including I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Phenomenal Woman and On the Pulse of Morning are merely a few examples of how words can truly change the world. Although she is most well-noted for her poetry, Maya Angelou and Still I Rise celebrates her multiple talents including singing, dancing, filmmaking, academia and civil rights activism, how she inspired generations, pushed boundaries and never ceased in her long fight for freedom for all. Bob Hercules and Rita Coburn Whack’s extraordinary film seamlessly weaves the key messages of her poetry into the narrative of her life with rare archival footage, interviews and of course, recitals of her original works. Powerful, proud and prolific, Angelou’s story is one of true courage and creativity of a woman who fought for her beliefs and lived life to the fullest.
– HumanRightsFest
For more information, and the full program, go to www.hraff.org.au.
Posted in Activism, Celebrity, Dance, Film, History, Investigation, Poetry, Trailer, Videos | Tags: And Still I Rise, HRAFF, HRAFF 2016, Human Rights Fest, Human Rights Festival, HumanRightsFest, Maya Angelou | No Comments »
Little Dragon – “Celebrate” feat. Agge
April 20, 2017
“Celebrate” must have a bit more ‘umph’ put behind it by those looking out for the commercial interests of Little Dragon. The track (featuring Agge) has only snippets posted to the Soundcloud and Apple Music. All good. Well, good thing there’s always YouTube… for now at least. Hit play above to get an earful before anyone gets the bright idea to snatch this down (or reduce play length to 30 seconds).
The Chainsmokers – “Paris” (Video)
April 13, 2017
Saw The Chainsmokers do “Paris” live on SNL (posted here) and had to see if there was a music video for it. Scooooore!
“Paris” is a single from “Memories…Do Not Open” recently released by The Chainsmokers.
THE CHAINSMOKERS – MEMORIES…DO NOT OPEN (ALBUM)
– @ojones1
Posted in Album, Alternative, Dance, EDM, Videos | Tags: Memories...Do Not Open, Paris, The Chainsmokers | No Comments »
The Chainsmokers – “Paris” (Live Performance) [Video]
April 12, 2017
That most recent SNL was pretty good all the way ’round. Found out about a new school cool band, The Chainsmokers. Really liking this song, “Paris.”
Knowing now that they are a DJ duo, I also note something very ‘Hip-Hop adjacent’ about their style… not hollering “appropriation” or anything, just calling it out.
(Plus, did you see how HOT the Honey singing background on the left is. INSANELY gorgeous! Wish someone would tell me who she is. Because WOW!)
– @ojones1
Posted in Alternative, Dance, EDM, Performance, Television, Videos | Tags: Paris, The Chainsmokers | 2 Comments »
DJ Yogi – “The Brunch Mix 04 08 2017” (Mixtape)
April 10, 2017
Time for some more dopeness from the homie DJ Yogi! Says it’s a “Brunch Mix,” but with AV8, KRS-ONE, Eric B. & Rakim, Xzibit, Peedi Crack, Freeway… must be planning an amped brunch. Click play. Start jamming. Protect that neck! Heavy nod factor.
– @ojones1
Posted in Dance, Hip-Hop, Mixtapes, Music, R&B, Radio, Rock, Series | Tags: DJ Yogi, Fleet DJs, Saw One Radio, SawOne Radio, SawOneRadio, The Brunch Mix, THE BRUNCH MIX 04 08 2017 | No Comments »
Hiplet: Now Hip-Hop Is En Pointe (Video)
March 21, 2017
I will admit to turning a ‘side eye’ to Hip-Hop dance brought into a ballet milieu. Though I was not mad like the why-are-THOSE-PEOPLE-invading-our-artful-dance ballet purists. I was mad like F##K-their-fancy-shmancy-dancy-sh!t, we got our OWN legit dance practiced by the WORLDWIDE Hip-Hop Nation!
But seeing this helped me realize that whatever we do that aspires to LOVE, PEACE, UNITY, and HAVING FUN (word to Africa Bambatta and Soul Brother #1 Mr. James Brown) is a good thing.
A man of color forges a new art form that allows anyone to be down; first and foremost the have-nots and those previously left out. That art form grows, gets embraced by those for whom it was meant and is spread to, through and by everyone who enjoys it. Sound like a familiar story? This IS Hip-Hop showing its essence in another form, no less true. And it is beautiful.
So are the ladies doing it in the above mini-documentary. Wowee-wow-WOW. I love these HIPS… I mean Hiplet dancers!
(Hey, they are fine af ok? You see ’em. And if you’re mad at that, you can stay mad. Ha!)
Watch this. Enlightenment awaits. I was thoroughly edutained (educated and entertained, word to KRS-ONE). Bet you will be, too!
– @ojones1
Posted in Art, Dance, Education, Hip-Hop, Honeyz, Human Interest, Interview, Videos, Youth | Tags: Ballet, En Pointe, Great Big Story, Hip-Hop meets Ballet, Hiplet | No Comments »
WizKid – “Sweet Love” (Video)
March 20, 2017
Yeah maaaan! This “Sweet Love” video is documented proof to show you truth. WizKid the truth! Not because we say so, but because throngs of fans across The Motherland can’t be wrong. And look at all the lovely ladies losing their minds at the shows; passing out! WizKid bringing ’em out there over there.
Bruno Mars – “That’s What I Like” (Video)
March 16, 2017
Bruno Mars = Fun! Not our usual fare around here, but no doubt dude is an undeniable talent. Plain video canvas jazzed up with some stop-motion film tech and adept animated scribbling. All in support of a VERY catchy song off Bruno’s “24K Magic” album (out now).
The Weeknd – “I Feel It Coming” feat. Daft Punk (Video)
March 13, 2017
The Weeknd has this new jawn “I Feel It Coming” that was produced by & features Daft Punk. Before hearing the song you already know it’s going to be the business, right? You are correct! Reward yourself by watching the visuals for the song.
Now.
This single came from the “Starboy” LP that dropped Novemeber 2016.
Posted in Album, Alternative, Dance, R&B, Videos | Tags: Daft Punk, I Feel It Coming, Starboy, The Weeknd | No Comments »
Dance: Fourever1 – “All About Tonight” (Video)
March 1, 2017
Fourever1 is a quartet of four Bahamian identical quadruplets from the Bahamas. Four times the talent, four times the sexy. No, you aren’t dreaming… this is just that dreamy! Born in Miami (Florida, USA), raised in the Bahamas, discovered there by Randy Jackson – who is now their de facto A&R and manager. Check out the video Fourever1’s single “All About Tonight.”
Posted in Dance, House, Music | Tags: All About Tonight, Bahamian, Fourever1, Quadruplets, Randy Jackson | No Comments »
