Theophilus London is the most original hip-hop artist I’ve ever listened. He’s got the raw swag, an 80s-feel, and the fedora to match his beach shorts. Theophilus has just premiered “Why Even Try,” which is the second single from his Lovers Holiday debut EP. He connects with Tegan and Sara’s Sara Quin in this TMZ-style, paparazzi video. Check it out:
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Another video from the backpack rapper, XV. CyHi, Vado, and the beautiful Erin Christine join Vizzy for this track.
Related: Video! XV – “FIFA”
I’ve been having a bad week. Just one of those weeks, ya know? And, it’s not often I voice my displeasure with my situations, but today is different. I’m tired, shit just happened, and I want this week to be over. In case you didn’t know, I listen to Tupac when I’m feeling the way I am right now. I’m not going to go on and discuss why I love Tupac or why I only listen to him when I’m like this.
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Off their recent album entitled Zonoscope, Aussie band Cut Copy presents their video for “Need You Now” featuring sports, epic fight scenes and spontaneous make out sessions. Zonoscope was released earlier this month which received mostly positive reviews.
Be sure to check out Cut Copy at this years Coachella!
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Hoodie Allen just dropped the visuals for his cover of Marina & The Diamonds’ “I Am Not A Robot.” It’s his first music video and the track is featured on The Pep Rally mixtape. I think he ran away from his January Jones at the end of the video.
You can check out Hoodie Allen at The Key Club in Hollywood on March 10. I’ll be there.
New Music Seminar kicked off its LA event with a sold-out, Red Carpet Opening Night Party, “The After Grammy Jammy.” Special performances were set by UK sensation, King Charles; Jessie Malakouti; Ben Hunter; Of Verona; DJ Mia; and, featured a spectacular performance by The Little Death.
Notes from the performances:
King Charles – I was disappointed that he only performed three tracks but his performance was nothing short of amazing,=.
Jessie & The Toy Boys – The ever-so beautiful Jessie Malakouti did her thing on stage. She’s clearly more trendy than some of the artists out right now, especially as she continues to take her “b***es” wherever she goes.
Ben Hunter – Nice, and soulful with a New Orleans-twist is all I can say. But, I’m still shocked that he wore cleats as shoes on stage while he was performing.
Of Verona – They were able to pump a little jolt into the crowd with the lead singer’s beautiful voice.
Blaqstarr – He’s a better DJ than singer/rapper. He shouldn’t be allowed on the mic, yet.
The Little Death – I’m not a fan of their genre (country-rock) but I can see why their getting pretty big. They have an outstanding band from lead singer to backup singers, they’re all great.
Check out some of the video and pics on the next page:
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XV just dropped the visuals for FIFA (Feeling Internationally Famous Already) which is a teaser for the The Kid With The Green Backpack album that has taken longer to debut than Dr. Dre’s “Detox.”
“‘Pomona’ let us in,
Now they spotted a N***a like leopard prints”
Okay, Vizzy doesn’t really say “Pomona” but I thought he did, and I asked him, but he said “Club Owner.”
Damnit, I just wanted a shoutout to my city from XV. Ha
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It’s been a while since I’ve heard Foster The People’s “Pumped Up Kicks.” This was my jam (does anybody say that anymore?) during the summer. Whoa, I just realized summer is coming up. Sweet!
Check out the music video and download Foster The People’s three-song EP on iTunes.
Thanks, PMA.