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Converse – My Drive Thru
In celebration of its 100 years, 3 artists (Santogold, Julian Casablancas, and N.E.R.D) came to make a dope track entitled “My Drive Thru” (produced by Pharrell Williams). You may download the song in MP3 format by going to Converse’s site. PS. Make sure to check out the video too (also available on Converse site).
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Kounandi
While reading my emails, I got the TED newsletter and read about Rokia Traore performing “Kounandi”. Then from the comments below the video/performance’s post, got linked to a movie also called “Kounandi” (via Emily McManus). Also learned that “Kounandi” is a name that means “one who brings luck”. The more you know…
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Inspiration – Nikki Jean, The Cool
Want inspiration? Check this personal video from Nikki Jean hearing her dreams come true. Now that’s Real. [youtube]GVI9oPzmWH4[/youtube] Update Here’s how Nikki Jean met Lupe (as posted on her Youtube vlog 2008-10-17).
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Glow in the Dark Tour
kanyeuniversecity.com Kanye West, co-starring: Rihanna, N.E.R.D, and Lupe Fiasco Awesome show. I went to the San Jose HP Pavilion one this past Saturday, 4/19th. Too bad I missed most of Lupe’s. Oh well, I guess I just have to roll and see him in a smaller venue. Anyways, this is a dope show/concert to go…
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The “Amen Break”
[youtube]5SaFTm2bcac[/youtube] Can I Get An Amen?. Produced by Nate Harrison. 2004. Can I Get An Amen? is an audio installation that unfolds a critical perspective of perhaps the most sampled drum beat in the history of recorded music, the Amen Break. It begins with the pop track Amen Brother by 60’s soul band The Winstons,…