Having not released much a visual accompaniment to his much acclaimed second album Take Care, Drake went and dropped two new videos in one day, lucky us. There are Take Care featuring Rihanna, and HYFR (Hell Yeah Fucking Right) with Lil Wayne. Both very different videos as Drake shows his versatility as he did on the album. He's as serious and contemplative as he is fun and childish. Drake has never been afraid to open up and contradict himself, showing that despite being a hip-hop superstar, he's just as screwed up as the rest of us. Both well worth a watch in their own right:
Take Care ft Rihanna
One of the most popular tracks on Take Care as Drake and Rihanna rework Jamie XX's rework of Gil-Scott Heron. The filmography is stunning in this, some incredible shots of birds, fish and a bull in between Drake and Rihanna cuddling. The colour and editing reflects the mood of the track perfectly, really good work from director Yoanne Lemoine.
HYFR (Hell Yeah Fucking Right) ft Lil Wayne
Completely different video here perhaps a bit more 'classic hip-hop', shall we say. Party, girls and champagne etc. However like most of Drake's songs, take a more careful (yep, intended) listen and you begin to appreciate his music a lot more. And let's hope that Lil Wayne's panda balaclava doesn't catch on. Or maybe it's already caught on from Frank Ocean. Plus, take note of mini-Drake's serious, yet super cute, dancing skills at the beginning.
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Saturday, 7 April 2012
Monday, 15 August 2011
Music Monday 63: BUMPER EDITION.
A big old update this week so just a few words on these little gems.
Lucy Rose - Middle Of The Bed
I spoke in last week's post of simplicist beauty of singer songwriters. Now we have another. Lucy Rose is best buds with Bombay Bicycle Club and has often been seen on stage with them and providing backing on several tracks. Now she's off on her own. Good decision.
Feist - How Come You Never Go There
Speaking of talented female songwriters, it's the sultry sounds of Feist. After 4 long years since the incredible The Reminder, she is back.
Canterbury - More Than You Know
A massive fan of Canterbury, their debut album Thank You, is one hell of a debut. But, at last new material. Everyone may not be liking the 'new sound', but this band have got what it takes to sit up alongside Kids In Glass Houses and You Me At Six.
You Me At Six - Loverboy
Speaking of YMA6, it's their new track Loverboy. It's sometimes difficult to like a band you used to love as a teenager, when their fanbase is now screaming 14 year olds, but YMA6 have always stuck to what they do best. British pop-rock at it's best.
Tom Vek - Aroused
Yeah I know this has been out a little while now, but for some reason I've had this on repeat all week. Love the absurdity and bizarreness of the whole thing.
Lil Wayne - She Will (ft Drake)
In a week when Watch The Throne was released it's probably expected that every other rapper in the world should just be quiet and not even try to compete. But if anyone should try, it has to be Lil Wayne and Drake. I love the eery atmosphere to this track, got some trademark Drake beats in there.
Asher Roth - In The Kitchen
It's just Asher Roth doing what he does best. End.
Lucy Rose - Middle Of The Bed
I spoke in last week's post of simplicist beauty of singer songwriters. Now we have another. Lucy Rose is best buds with Bombay Bicycle Club and has often been seen on stage with them and providing backing on several tracks. Now she's off on her own. Good decision.
Feist - How Come You Never Go There
Speaking of talented female songwriters, it's the sultry sounds of Feist. After 4 long years since the incredible The Reminder, she is back.
Canterbury - More Than You Know
A massive fan of Canterbury, their debut album Thank You, is one hell of a debut. But, at last new material. Everyone may not be liking the 'new sound', but this band have got what it takes to sit up alongside Kids In Glass Houses and You Me At Six.
You Me At Six - Loverboy
Speaking of YMA6, it's their new track Loverboy. It's sometimes difficult to like a band you used to love as a teenager, when their fanbase is now screaming 14 year olds, but YMA6 have always stuck to what they do best. British pop-rock at it's best.
Tom Vek - Aroused
Yeah I know this has been out a little while now, but for some reason I've had this on repeat all week. Love the absurdity and bizarreness of the whole thing.
Lil Wayne - She Will (ft Drake)
In a week when Watch The Throne was released it's probably expected that every other rapper in the world should just be quiet and not even try to compete. But if anyone should try, it has to be Lil Wayne and Drake. I love the eery atmosphere to this track, got some trademark Drake beats in there.
Asher Roth - In The Kitchen
It's just Asher Roth doing what he does best. End.
Monday, 18 July 2011
Music Monday 59.
I think it's fair to say that today's Music Monday is a mix, but that's what we live to do. It's not about the genre of music, just good music.
LLoyd - Dedication To My Ex (Miss That) Ft. Andre 3000 & Lil Wayne
I love this. Seriously love this. It's ridiculous. I don't think I've heard a song this old school in a long time. If every other word wasn't 'pussy', you would be forgiven to think this was a forgotten Jackson 5 track. With that simple pop-motown beat and Lloyd's voice, you're sat there wondering why this wasn't on any of the Jackson 5 Greatest Hits CDs you own. But no. It's Lloyd, with the incredible Andre 3000 who seems to be creeping out the woodwork at the moment, and very randomly Lil Wayne on the narration. This is ridiculous. I love it.
Asher Roth - Summertime
I will always stand my ground that Asher Roth is a solid rapper, despite producing radio hits like "I Love College". Now, I've got a feeling that Summertime, could be one of those radio hits, but if you ignore the catchy chorus and pay attention to the versus, you'll notice that Asher still has that clever yet cheeky flow in there. Sometimes I think music has to just be enjoyed, even if it is going to be plastered all over the radio for the next few weeks.
Calvin Harris - Feel So Close
Speaking of radio hits, this man Calvin Harris has got a few under his belt. And rightly so. In the pop/dance genre, there is some seriously lazy stuff out there, the same loops, the same (lack of) lyrics, the same autotune. It's all the same. Now this song is far from boundary stretching, but it's clear that the man's still got his talents. I really enjoy the simplicity of the track, the dark yet summer vibes on it. Now THIS will be all over the radio.
Letlive - The Sick Sick 8.6 Billion
Now here's a band that probably won't be all over the radio, at least not daytime. This screamo/emo/hardcore, whatever box you want to put it in, really reminds me of my teenage music days. There's a million of these types of bands, and so many are dreadful, seriously bad. But this Letlive track struck me for some reason. I think that you can feel the raw power of the track and team that up with some decent screaming, solid singing and some impressive drumming, you've got yourself a decent track here, even if it's not for everyone.
Told you it was a mix.
LLoyd - Dedication To My Ex (Miss That) Ft. Andre 3000 & Lil Wayne
I love this. Seriously love this. It's ridiculous. I don't think I've heard a song this old school in a long time. If every other word wasn't 'pussy', you would be forgiven to think this was a forgotten Jackson 5 track. With that simple pop-motown beat and Lloyd's voice, you're sat there wondering why this wasn't on any of the Jackson 5 Greatest Hits CDs you own. But no. It's Lloyd, with the incredible Andre 3000 who seems to be creeping out the woodwork at the moment, and very randomly Lil Wayne on the narration. This is ridiculous. I love it.
Asher Roth - Summertime
I will always stand my ground that Asher Roth is a solid rapper, despite producing radio hits like "I Love College". Now, I've got a feeling that Summertime, could be one of those radio hits, but if you ignore the catchy chorus and pay attention to the versus, you'll notice that Asher still has that clever yet cheeky flow in there. Sometimes I think music has to just be enjoyed, even if it is going to be plastered all over the radio for the next few weeks.
Calvin Harris - Feel So Close
Speaking of radio hits, this man Calvin Harris has got a few under his belt. And rightly so. In the pop/dance genre, there is some seriously lazy stuff out there, the same loops, the same (lack of) lyrics, the same autotune. It's all the same. Now this song is far from boundary stretching, but it's clear that the man's still got his talents. I really enjoy the simplicity of the track, the dark yet summer vibes on it. Now THIS will be all over the radio.
Letlive - The Sick Sick 8.6 Billion
Now here's a band that probably won't be all over the radio, at least not daytime. This screamo/emo/hardcore, whatever box you want to put it in, really reminds me of my teenage music days. There's a million of these types of bands, and so many are dreadful, seriously bad. But this Letlive track struck me for some reason. I think that you can feel the raw power of the track and team that up with some decent screaming, solid singing and some impressive drumming, you've got yourself a decent track here, even if it's not for everyone.
Told you it was a mix.
Monday, 21 March 2011
Music Monday 44.
A bit late in the day but seeing as we lean into the night it seems appropriate that this week's post is very dance orientated.
Kanye West - All Of The Lights Remix (featuring Lil Wayne, Drake and Big Sean)
This should be huge, Lil Wayne, Drake and Big Sean (Kanye's new tip) giving their own account over Kanye's All Of The Lights. But it's just not. It's not terrible, it just feels a bit rushed and half-arsed which is a massive shame. Still, it's worth a listen and had to be included.
SBTRKT - Look at Stars ft Sampha
The latest offering from Sbtrkt is really cool, and I think cool is the right word to describe it. It's laid-back and intriguing and comes with a cool video, I can imagine this being amazing outside at the summer festivals. Can't wait.
Nero - Guilt
Another big dance song for the summer festivals. If this track, and past musical adventures, are anything to go by, Nero will be everywhere this summer much to everyone's pleasure.
Justice - Civilization
If you've seen the new Adidas advert, they you would have heard the much anticipated comeback single from French DJ's Justice. This is not the full version by any stretch but it'll do me for now, I'm excited.
SebastiAn - Embody
Yes another dance song, but why the hell not? Another highly anticipated track this time from SebastiAn. Love the song, love the video.
Kanye West - All Of The Lights Remix (featuring Lil Wayne, Drake and Big Sean)
This should be huge, Lil Wayne, Drake and Big Sean (Kanye's new tip) giving their own account over Kanye's All Of The Lights. But it's just not. It's not terrible, it just feels a bit rushed and half-arsed which is a massive shame. Still, it's worth a listen and had to be included.
SBTRKT - Look at Stars ft Sampha
The latest offering from Sbtrkt is really cool, and I think cool is the right word to describe it. It's laid-back and intriguing and comes with a cool video, I can imagine this being amazing outside at the summer festivals. Can't wait.
Nero - Guilt
Another big dance song for the summer festivals. If this track, and past musical adventures, are anything to go by, Nero will be everywhere this summer much to everyone's pleasure.
Justice - Civilization
If you've seen the new Adidas advert, they you would have heard the much anticipated comeback single from French DJ's Justice. This is not the full version by any stretch but it'll do me for now, I'm excited.
SebastiAn - Embody
Yes another dance song, but why the hell not? Another highly anticipated track this time from SebastiAn. Love the song, love the video.
Thursday, 3 March 2011
Videos , Videos and VIDEOS!
Ok so I just got home and all of a sudden I came across 4 pretty cool music videos at the same time, I felt I had to share. Be warned it is a pretty random bunch, from the absolute madness of Lil Wayne (would we expect or want anything less?), the beautiful abstractness of Junip, the stylish and clever approach from the Strokes and also Lykke Li (ok the video isn't another crazy special but I like the song).
Lil Wayne - 6 Foot 7 Foot
Junip - In Every Direction
The Strokes - Under Cover Of Darkness
Lykke Li - I Follow Rivers
Lil Wayne - 6 Foot 7 Foot
Junip - In Every Direction
The Strokes - Under Cover Of Darkness
Lykke Li - I Follow Rivers
Monday, 17 January 2011
Music Monday 35.
Heeeeeerrrrrrrreeeeee iiiiiiiiittttt gggggoooooooeeeeeeeessssssss!!
Kanye West & Jay-Z - H.A.M
Two of the biggest hip hop artists in the world combining to create an album called Watch The Throne was always going to be highly anticipated. The expectations are high, super high. Although they are entirely justified after Kanye's incredible 2010 with his G.O.O.D Fridays and MBDTF and Jay Z just being just about as big as any artist ever and still at the top of his game. Then last week, a track was leaked/released, the internet went wild, everyone listened, and then everyone went..."oh, is that it?". This track is trying too hard all the way through, it wants to be dark and epic, but it just isnt't, it's desperate. Jay Z's performance is probably the only saving grace in it, we expected more Yezzy and Hov. Try again please.
Lil Wayne - 6 Foot 7 Foot
I've got to admit, I've never given Lil Wayne a big listen, his voice tends to grate on me somewhat. However his first track since his incarceration has caught my attention. It's aggressive and in your face, it's got a solid rhythm and beats but most importantly it's got Lil Wayne's lyrics in full flow. It's ridiculous. Listen to him spit his way through this track and simply appreciate.
Lykke Li - I Follow Rivers
A change of direction here somewhat, but in an equally good one. The much anticipated album from Lykke Li is soon to upon us and this is the second single. This girls sticks to what she knows best, a great voice, a poppy and catchy tune over some indie beats. A solid combination.
Adele - Rolling In The Deep (Jamie xx Remix)
Wow, this is pretty cool. Jamie XX from, err, The XX has recently turned his tricks to remixing and producing songs, and this songs proves it was a very well thought move. It looks like there's some exciting stuff to come from this man, namely a team up with Drake, also check out his work with the legendary Gil Scott Heron. But this remix of Adele will more than do for now. It's great to see two of Britain's top musical talents combining.
Kanye West & Jay-Z - H.A.M
Two of the biggest hip hop artists in the world combining to create an album called Watch The Throne was always going to be highly anticipated. The expectations are high, super high. Although they are entirely justified after Kanye's incredible 2010 with his G.O.O.D Fridays and MBDTF and Jay Z just being just about as big as any artist ever and still at the top of his game. Then last week, a track was leaked/released, the internet went wild, everyone listened, and then everyone went..."oh, is that it?". This track is trying too hard all the way through, it wants to be dark and epic, but it just isnt't, it's desperate. Jay Z's performance is probably the only saving grace in it, we expected more Yezzy and Hov. Try again please.
Lil Wayne - 6 Foot 7 Foot
I've got to admit, I've never given Lil Wayne a big listen, his voice tends to grate on me somewhat. However his first track since his incarceration has caught my attention. It's aggressive and in your face, it's got a solid rhythm and beats but most importantly it's got Lil Wayne's lyrics in full flow. It's ridiculous. Listen to him spit his way through this track and simply appreciate.
Lykke Li - I Follow Rivers
A change of direction here somewhat, but in an equally good one. The much anticipated album from Lykke Li is soon to upon us and this is the second single. This girls sticks to what she knows best, a great voice, a poppy and catchy tune over some indie beats. A solid combination.
Adele - Rolling In The Deep (Jamie xx Remix)
Wow, this is pretty cool. Jamie XX from, err, The XX has recently turned his tricks to remixing and producing songs, and this songs proves it was a very well thought move. It looks like there's some exciting stuff to come from this man, namely a team up with Drake, also check out his work with the legendary Gil Scott Heron. But this remix of Adele will more than do for now. It's great to see two of Britain's top musical talents combining.
Thursday, 27 May 2010
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