Tuesday 24 February 2009

Common explains why hip hop will become less materialistic

In recent interview, Common spoke about Barack Obama, and explained why he thinks hip hop will become less materialistic in times of recession. I agree, music has it's spiritual purpose other than talking about money and cars, and that's when it becomes really powerful. I told ya a couple of months ago, that soon bling bling talk will become less relevant and we'll need more real music because of the state of the world's economy st the moment. There are more things that will happen, but I'm not gonna tell just yet ...

Wednesday 18 February 2009

Nicolas Bourriaud and Altermodern

Postmodernism is over and now there is a new type of modern: altermodern. Nicolas Bourriaud explains his hypothesis:



When:
February 3-28 2008

Where:
Tate Britain, Millbank, London SW1P 4RG

The fourth Tate Triennial explores what might come after postmodernism, defining 'altermodernism' as a global reaction to commercialisation and standardisation. The show features the work of Darren Almond, Tacita Dean, Mike Nelson, Simon Starling and many others.

Monday 9 February 2009

"Single Moms" (Beyonce's "Single Ladies" Remix)

Disclaimer: This recording is for promotional purposes only, I don't own the rights for the instrumental, but I wrote the lyrics to this remix. As a single mom myself I feel that it's not easy to enter into a new relationship after previous disappointment, plus you have a child to raise, so you end up looking for serious men only, no point in wasting time on players with zero responsibility. So I just wanted to express how I feel about it and I dedicate it to all the single moms out there, the strongest ladies! Enjoy and big up to Beyonce!



Friday 6 February 2009

Happy Birthday, Bob Marley, the Greatest Artist of All Time

7 Main Reasons why Bob Marley is the Greatest Artist of All Time, in MY OPINION:

1. His songs are timeless and concern all main themes like love, faith in God, politics, social issues, spiritual side of our life etc.
2. His voice was unique and soulful - coming from as deep from his heart as it can be.
3. His message changed lives or influenced millions of people in the world and continues to spread almost 38 years after his death.
4. His philosophy and charisma proved that his music is a direct reflection of his life, HE WAS A REAL PERSON, and that's what is very important for an artist.
5. His live performances, whether you were able to witness his concerts, or watch the videos, are magnetizing, unforgettable experience when there's a natural mystic blowing in the air.
6. Although he was mixed race (like me), he considered himself neither on the side of black, nor on the side of white people, but on the side of God and he loved all people in general. That's a common feeling in mixed race people. I believe in not so long time all people on living on Earth will be mixed race and that will be an end to prejudice.
7. He took care of thousands of people, helped the poor and those who needed help both financially and spiritually.

In hearts of millions of people in many future generations Bob Marley will live forever.

ONE LOVE, ONE HEART, LET'S GET TOGETHER AND FEEL ALL RIGHT!



UNTIL THE PHILOSOPHY WHICH HOLD ONE RACE SUPERIOR AND ANOTHER INFERIOR IS FINALLY DISCREDITED AND ABANDONED ME SAY WAR
AND UNTIL THE COLOR OF A MAN SKIN IS OF NO MORE SIGNIFICANCE THAN THE COLOR OF HIS EYES I'VE GOT TO SAY WAR



PEACE VS. WAR
CHANGE & HOPE
BOB MARLEY INTERVIEW

Thursday 5 February 2009

Vocals and Performance: Etta James Beyonce Diss:Etta Slams Beyonce At Last Obama Inauguration Performance

Watch the two performances of the classic song "At Last"
Etta James recently performed in Seattle where she blasted Beyonce singing her song “At Last” for The Obamas on Inauguration night. James told the audience:

“You know, your President, the one with the big ears-he ain’t my President–had that woman singing for him at his Inauguration. She’s going to get her ass whooped.”

She added:

“How dare Beyonce sing my song that I been singing forever. Now I’m going to sing it for y’all….”

What do you think?

I must admit that Beyonce is one of the best entertainers of our time, but here we have a clash of generations I guess ... Etta James is a legend though

Video 1 - Etta James - At Last (LIVE). This is not in Seattle, but this is my favorite performance that I've seen:




Video 2: Beyonce "At Last" Inaugural Neighborhood Ball Barack & Michelle Obama's "First Dance"

Wednesday 4 February 2009

Multivision Time: Economic riot in Russia

In 2009 we continue to go through times of choice: Love or Hate? As the worldwide economic crisis goes on, frustration and disappointment leads to this.


Remember Bob Marley chanting "Get Up, Stand Up"?

Even though Polow Da Don used stock sounds on "Hero" it doesn't mean the record is not great ...

"Good artists borrow, great artists steal" - Pablo Picasso

and it is still my favorite song from Nas "Untitled" album. There is nothing particularly wrong in using stock sounds in the software, as long as you don't just make a whole song out of loops only ... The preset sounds are not copyrighted, it is not the same as sampling but nobody owns them either. How about most popular chart-topping songs using a few of the same chord progression and are hundreds of jazz standard songs built over the chord progression I VI II V not cool enough? Now we have software presets, even if you use them in a beat you still add other parts of arrangement which compose and music is about taking some idea which could be the most common or even known one and playing around it. A human brain does not invent anything, it only changes, alters and discovers what is already known. even when you hear a melody while sleeping and it just comes to you. Creativity is about that. Most people can't or don't want to develop ability to change things themselves and be creative. As to the music, it is never a beat on it's own, it's the actual lyrics and melody that make the whole record, it's how the beat can inspire the artist to write and perform a great song. What's the difference between using preset sounds in a song and using the same rhythmic and melodic patterns in the songs of traditional societies?

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