The Audacity of Dope

While in Seattle for the 2012 Capitol Hill Block Party, Malaysian-born singer Yuna visited SNSS for an interview and live performance.  We discussed her transition from Asia, the role MySpace, Indie Pop, and FADER played in her success, meeting and working with Pharrell, her creative process, her growing collection of cover records, life on tour, her self-titled US debut album, her next project, and more. Additionally, she performed two acoustic songs live in studio: “Live Your Life” (5:40) and “Decorate” (16:08).

Yuna is a true talent.  Catch up if you’ve been sleeping and keep an eye out for her to make some big waves in the near future.

Shout out to the Cornerstone, Detooz Films, and Le Fresh Perspective homies for helping make this happen.

Apologies again for the delay in posting this week’s episode of SNSS, but I spent the first half of the week doing day job work at ESPN’s HQ in Bristol, CT.  People based there are used to seeing all the random on-air hosts and celebrities come through, but it was a trip literally bumping into folks like Stephen A. Smith, Mike Golic, Mike Greenberg, Tedy Bruschi, and even the legendary Jerry Rice (!!!) in the hallways.  Sitting in the control room during SportsCenter and First Take was an incredible experience too.  Almost as good as appearing on SportsCenter a few weeks ago.  Oh you ain’t know?  Take a peek.

Anyway, back to the music.  This past week’s show featured new music from folks like David Dallas, Curren$y, Miguel, Pusha T, Kid Cudi, Sir Michael Rocks, Rockie Fresh, Pharoahe Monch, Quelle Chris, Toussaint Morrison, Wax Tailor, Aloe Blacc, Mayer Hawthorne, Rapsody, and more.  Good lineup.  Trust me.

Show #381 (9-30-12)

1. Brother Ali – “Need A Knot”
2. David Dallas – “Ever Get The Feeling”
3. DJ Drama ft. Rick Ross, Pusha T, Curren$y, & Miguel – “Clouds”
4. Wiz Khalifa ft. The Weeknd – “Remember You”
5. Steven A. Clark – “F.*.C.K., Pt. 2”
6. Kid Cudi ft. King Chip – “Just What I Am”
7. Rebel ft. Brothers From Another – “Outta Yo Mind” (Local Music)
8. Sir Michael Rocks ft. Rockie Fresh – “Can’t Hide It”
9. Pharoahe Monch – “Damage”
10. ILLFIGHTYOU – “92” (Local Music)
11. Quelle Chris – “Milky”
12. Binary Star – “Reality Check” (Throwback of the Week)
13. Kilo Kush – “Navy”
14. Lupe Fiasco ft. Bilal – “How Dare You”
15. Kanye West ft. Raekwon, Pusha T, Common, 2 Chainz, CyHi The Prynce, Kid Cudi, & D’Banj – “The Morning”
16. Frank Ocean – “Bad Religion”
17. Talib Kweli ft. Ryan Leslie – “Outstanding”
18. Toussaint Morrison – “Can’t Relive The Party”
19. Wax Tailor ft. Aloe Blacc – “Time To Go”
20. Mayer Hawthorne – “No Strings (RAC Remix)”
21. Sonny Bonoho ft. Xperience & Bizarre – “Oh, God!” (Local Music)
22. Miguel – “Do You…”
23. Rapsody ft. Heather Victoria – “The Drums”
24. Styles of Beyond ft. Michael Buble – “Damn”

Link to download the mp3 of the show – http://www.mediafire.com/?xuk8u2hqyr5c4im
(back up / streaming link – http://www40.zippyshare.com/v/99939525/file.html)
(2nd back up – http://linkmixes.com/mlgtplh5kgpz)

If there are any problems with the links or if you’d like to be added to our weekly email list to receive the playlist and download links after every show, just shoot me an email, DJHyphen@gmail.com.