Fireworks light the sky over the National Aquatic Center (L) and the National Stadium.
The Big Picture posted some incredible shots from the Olympics Opening Ceremony, which is set to air here on the west coast in about an hour. I can’t wait to see it live, but in the meantime, check the amazing pictures right here.
*tear*
Saw this on the Laced Up blog (what up fellas?) and had to post it. Too many classic memories in there. I mean, come on…how many times do you see someone get dunked on and dap the dude who did it (3:58)? I can’t believe they’re gone.
The homey Emilio got a nice feature on Loud Favorites the other day. He talks a little about his background, the Phaze One project, DJ K.O.’s upcoming album, and his own EP due out soon. If you missed his video for “That Time,” check it out here. Bonus footage of Emilio spitting some bars (killed ’em!) after the jump.
Spotted at the Dopehouse.
Yes y’all. I was excited for 8-8-08 for two reasons (and not looking forward to it for one): 1) the Olympics kick off today (or have they already? I dunno with the time difference, I just know I’ll be watching the ceremonies tonight), 2) up and coming artist Theo dropped his mixtape The Birth for y’all to check out. This kid is dope.
- Hi (Prod. Judah)
- There’s Meaning (Prod. Kris Fame)
- Good Morning America (Prod. Young E)
- Sweetest Language (Prod. Profit)
- T.V Show (My Life) (Prod. Brose)
- Hola Oh Theo (Prod. Young E)
- Star Struck
- Lightwork
- Dillagence
- Ridin Down The Freeway
- Keep Doing Your Thing Ft. Skyzoo (Prod. Kris Fame)
- Grammy Family (Gramphone Flow)
- Creator
- High Life Ft. J.A.M.E.S Watts (Prod. Santo Angelo)
- Somethin For Me
- iDream (Prod. Brose)
- Theo till Infinity (Prod. Austin White)
Kardi links up with HHO for a quick interview talking about his album, breaking through with “Dangerous,” and his Black Jays/Circle families. Of course, if you want the thorough interview, check Kardi on Sound Session. Another interview with him from JumpOffTV at his listening party after the jump too.
Swiped from Nah Right.
Wrapping up the all Chamillionaire WLotD week with another punchline that tries way too hard:
“My garage is full of ‘RARRR’, yeah, Jaguars and Gators/
My hand is where the oak gon’ land like the Raiders”
–Chamillionaire, “Make Me Better Freestyle (Get On My Level)”
“It’s unfortunate that I have to cut a record telling the truth, at least in my opinion, about my own country and the corrupt ways it is being ran. However, on that note I want to let all the soldiers representing our country know, thank you for protecting us and may God bless you all.” – Pitbull
Pitbull hops on Estelle’s “American Boy” and drops some poignant, real life ish about war. I’ve always thought Pitbull could rhyme, and I’d love to see him start doing more stuff like this. Not even necessarily political tracks, but just something with a little more substance than the typical Miami club music he pumps out.
Swiped from SDSU.
You’re riding in a car and your friend drives it off the road into a tree. When everything’s settled and you get back in the car, he doesn’t get to drive anymore, regardless of whose fault the accident was. Right?
The republicans drove us off the road and crashed horribly (…again). Now that we’re getting back in the car, whether or not we can actually fix the problems, a democrat will drive.
The homey Bishop Lamont sold out the House of Blues Los Angeles recently and a whole bunch of the new west coast movement showed up to support. Bishop also speaks briefly on his upcoming album, The Reformation, but you can hear a much more thorough discussion on everything he’s doing on Sound Session in the next few weeks…stay tuned.
Spotted on Nah Right.
(if you aren’t aware, that’s the CRS sign on the left)
I was a little worried when some behind the scenes footage of this video leaked and they were just performing in front of a green screen. That puts all the pressure on the animators/editors in post production, but for the “Everyone Nose (Remix)” video, I think they nailed it. Oh, and everytime I hear this track, P-to-the-Usha’s verse stands out more and more. He killed it with that flow.
Courtesy of OnSmash.