Raekwon – House of Flying Daggers

The Wu is back on September 8th, led by Raekwon, on the forthcoming album Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II. It’s about time this new generation is reminded of how hip hop was and should be. Below is a track from the album.

Sick video, sick song, going be a sick album.

“House of Flying Daggers”

The xx – Basic Space (Remix by Pariah)

Stealing some thunder from my co-conspirator by posting first, but I’ve been loving the track by the xx. The remix is just as sick. Definitely going to catch one of the shows in the city.

And yeah, it’s been a while since we posted. We suck.

Anyway, enjoy the vid.

Basic Space (Remix by Pariah)

Handsome Furs – Talking Hotel Arbat Blues

Been liking the Handsome Furs album, especially Talking Hotel Arbat Blues. Enjoy.

The Wire “rap” up

By now it’s no secret that “The Wire” is/was the best written, most powerful television series to hit cable boxes since forever. I dedicated this past summer to watching the entire series and I can honestly say it was time well spent, something I can say for few, if any, other shows. Each episode was written like a chapter in a book and the brutally honest portrayal of the streets of Baltimore was a breath of fresh air for TV, albeit a violent, sometimes disturbing one.

Needless to say I was stoked when I learned that Mad Skillz, a VA emcee noted for his year end “rap” ups, issued a summary, hip hop style for the series, which is now history. If you consider yourself a fan of the show, or want to get a feel for what it’s all about, check this:

Marvin the Martian

I read somewhere recently that Warner Bros. is currently in the process of developing a film based on Marvin the Martian. Hot damn. Marvin was always my favorite Looney Tunes character when I was little. He was totally different: smart, yet understated and he actually posed a legitimate threat to Bugs with his crazy little rayguns and gadgets. From a stylistic standpoint, I always thought he was the coolest, sporting the Roman warrior gear with big ass bball sneaks. And his dog, K-9 was sweet too. According to IMDB, the film is currently set for a 2011 release date. I’m not ashamed to admit that when it hits the big screen, I’ll likely be one of the few 28 year-olds (shit) in attendance, drawing worried stares from parents and children alike. Apparently, the plot revolves around Marvin’s attempt to destroy Earth during Christmas, only to be thwarted by getting himself wrapped inside a gift box. Brilliant.

To hold you over for the next three years, here’s “Hasty Hare,” one of my favorites:

Panda Bear – Comfy in Nautica

Good song. Trippy video. Makes me miss summer in the city. Happy Friday.

Old School Hip Hop Sundays – Slick Rick the Ruler

Two classics from Slick Rick. “Hey Young World” is so legit. Glad he got that whole deportation thing cleared up.

“Children’s Story”

“Hey Young World”