360 - 'Take Off (Sky Is Falling)' (sneak preview)

The Australian readers will be familiar with Matthew Colwell, aka 360, from his eclectic mixtape appearances, his esteemed battle career and his work with Pez as Forthwrite.

So dude dropped his debut album, 'What You See Is What You Get', a couple years back, and he's about to hit us with his sophomore effort 'Falling And Flying'. This time around, though, he's not only backed by label Soulmate Records but by major EMI, so it'll be interesting to see how this one goes.

Check out the first single, 'Take Off (Sky Is Falling)'. The entire album is produced by Styalz Fuego, and the sound is hella varied from what I'm told. This joint is on that electro vibe, and I dig it. Listened a couple times, finding it a bit hard to get into but after a few more listens I have a feeling it'll click. I don't see any other artists in Australia being this forward thinking in the Hip Hop scene, so I'm keen on checking out the LP. Get it up ya.

What Cee be on... Miike Snow

So I think I might be a bit late on these cats, but Miike Snow are the shit. Quality indie/rock/eletronica. Their self titled debut is brilliant, and already been on heavy rotation for the past few days since copping it.

Check the video above for 'The Rabbit', which is a new single and not actually off their album. Shit is hilarious. It's got what every video needs: kids with beards, half naked dancing broads and a solid tribute to 2 Live Crew. Awesomeness.

The Third Annual Roots Picnic in Philly

Aight, so I'm mainly blogging this out of spite. Fuck. Look at this line up. Look at it.

THIS is part of the reason The Movement Fam is moving to North America. Shit like this just doesn't happen down here. Goddamnit. Such an eclectic line up, it'd be worth every damn cent. Check it out and fume with me in a silent yet jealous rage...

Main Stage

2:00-2:30 Baja and Dry Eye Crew
2:50-3:10 Tune Yards
3:30-3:50 Foreign Exchange
4:20-4:50 Nneka
5:00-5:30 The Very Best
5:45-6:15 Jay Electronica
6:30-7:10 Mayer Hawthorne
7:30-9:30 The Roots with Wu + John Legend
10:00-11:00 Vampire Weekend

* DJs between all sets
** DJ Jazzy Jeff between sets starting after Jay Elec

Tent Stage

12:00-12:45 Memory Tapes
12:45-2:00 Local DJ
2:30-2:50 Pattern is Movement
3:00-3:30 Das Racist
3:30-3:50 Money Makin Jamboyz
4:00-4:30 Meek Mill
4:40-5:10 ?uest + Jazzy Jeff
5:30-6:00 Bajah and the D E C
6:50-7:30 Clipse
DJs

There's still some tickets left, you lucky motherfuckers, so grab em now!

Eminem on 'Friday with Jonathan Ross'

As the anticipation for Em's 'Recovery' album builds, check out his interview and performance of ''Not Afraid' on Friday with Jonathan Ross. I'm actually looking forward to this album, as I wasn't messing with 'Relapse' at all.

DJ Quik - The Book of David (listening event)

Being a long term DJ Quik fan, this is some shit.

Peep the vid, it's a great insight into Quik's latest opus, The Book of David, dropping soon (not sure on the date).

And check his comments; dude ain't even really feeling Hip Hop no more, he's 'bout to make film scores and wants to be known as a musician, not a rapper. Fair enough, he's earned that shit. Respect.

Bieber and Smith - Never Say Never (Karate Kid son)

Before y'all hate...this track ain't half bad. Justin can fucking wail but dude's music just doesn't appeal to those north of 14. And not only is this the 'theme' song from Mini Will's remake of the classic 'The Karate Kid' flick, lil man even jumps up for 12 bars of Fresh Prince-esque average-ness. I don't hate it at all.

Worth a peek just out of curiosity, if nothing else...

The Rapping Weatherman?

Normally any piss-take of Hip Hop makes me cringe. I fucking hate it, always have. I guess as a Caucasian dude from Australia, I kinda copped it growing up for my love of the culture (yup, I need a tissue), so I'm a tad sensitive to this type of shit.

The Rapping Weatherman, however, entertained the hell outta me. Dude spits a 2 minute verse over Young Money's 'Roger That' beat for the Austin, TX local Fox station. Can't front - it's corny yet clever, and it's clear they're taking the piss outta themselves too. Word to his 'posse' and getting the news anchors involved too. Gold.

John Mayer - Half Of My Heart (video)

Y'all should know by now that Mr. Mayer is possibly one of my favourite artists of all time. Yeah, the dude needs to shut his mouth from time to time, but on a musical level, his brand of acoustic pop/rock is fucking flawless. Managed to catch the dude live on his recent Australian tour and he was even better than the last time I saw him.

Anyway, I'll just get off his dick for second to tell y'all about the new video for his third single off 'Battle Studies', 'Half Of My Heart'. This joint features Miss Taylor Swift on two lines just shy of the 3 minute mark, not earning even earning her a visit to the video set. And rightfully so, silly broad she is. Cool video, not my fave song off the album ('Assassin' and 'Perfectly Lonely' are goddamn masterpieces), but should bode well. Carry on.

How To Destroy Angels free EP

Nine Inch Nails' frontman Trent Reznot has made the debut EP from How to Destroy Angels, Trent's collaboration with wife Mariqueen Maandig, available as a free download right now from the How to Destroy Angels website.

You can head to the site and cop it now, or order a t-shirt, CD and higher quality digital download while you're at it.

Check out the trippy ass video for the single 'The Space In Between'. I'm really looking forward to checking this one out.



Get your FREE download of How To Destroy Angels debut EP now!

K Slack feat. Inspectah Deck "Strictly Facts" Produced by Ski Beatz

The homie K Slack just sent me this BANGER. I had to post it up cause the shit is mad ILL. K Slack and Deck go IN!!!! on a banger laced by Ski Beatz. ( Jay-Z, Camp lo ) Check it out.

http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/audio/id.11154/title.k-slack-f-inspectah-deck-strictly-facts-prod-ski-beatz

http://www.emusic.com/label/Cut-No-Slack-Ent-TuneCore-MP3-Download/432824.html