Thursday, October 29, 2009

Autumnal Bliss

Taking a longer way back home from class, I decided to do. Not for the heck of it...I just wanted to. I wanted to enjoy the surroundings around me, minus all the other crap that may be overlapping my view and obscuring my observations. I love the Autumn season. Steel gray clouds, feeling the cold air, while surrounded by warmth...the ever-changing colors of leaves from green to reddish-orange and yellow; life ever-so changing...being still, in preparation for the Winter season...

Like I said, taking the long way back home from class today, I just wanted to take an oppurtunity to absorb everything that the Autumn season brings. I really enjoy the colder seasons; something with the comfort and warmth of it all that brings the joy and happiness in me. I feel as if the stresses and depresses seem to fade away when it comes to Autumn. So, I'm driving around my area in Gurnee, Illinois (a suburb north of Chicago, for those who don't know where that is) just cruising and feeling the Autumn season, just vibin' out to, what I would call it, an "Autumn Mix" that I prepared just before I left the crib to head off to school, I'm observing, as I drive slow, the change in what Autumn has always brought...trees, leaves, the clouds, the horizon, the beautiful contrast of colors, the animals preparing for the cold season; there's a stillness, a fall, a change unlike any other season that just makes me feel so good inside. Along with all this, I'm listening to some Freddie Joachim beats, perfect for this season. It just set the mood just right; driving slow, taking in all the Autumn changes...It's comforting. This is why Autumn is my favorite season (minus too much rain). The cold seasons. Especially the Autumn night, when the sky is clear and filled with stars with the nippy air hitting your face. It's a stillness, a refresher, a calmness, and surrounding yourself with warmth all over is what Autumn is...and then some--that'd be the right kind of music to set off the perfect mood to match the Autumn season...

Peace and love,

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Freddie Joachim - Autumn Rain



Freddie Joachim - Late Nights

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Spoiler Alert! Spoiler Alert!

Hate to ruin this for you...but I AM NOT, AND NO NEED, A HALLOWEEN FIEND. Sorry, folks. Thank you.

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Vids

J.Rocc spins NEW MADVILLAIN (radio rip). EXCLUSIVE!



Premo on the 1's-and-2's with Black Thought, Mos Def, and Eminem; FREESTYLE via BET...



BET freestyle/cypher 2008...


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Monday, October 26, 2009

WonLover

...Pump LOVE through my veins...

From time-to-time, well, really...almost all the time, I think of my WonLOVE...
Where she is...not so sure. YET.

But by the time I fade out from what I enjoy, maybe she'll be found to be my WonLOVE.
A LOVE to support, a LOVE to care, A LOVE to give LOVE from the soles of my feet to the very tips of my hair; to be my WonLOVE. Not sure who you will be, but maybe we might've met, probably even talked on the phone; Ready...set...


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New Music

I've been on a hiatus for about a week now on this here blog of mine--my bad for the lack of posts--but I guess I needed it...and then some...But I'll be back; just had to post this up so a) I can share it with you, and hope that you'll check these out and b) so I won't forget the names of the albums to get...more so the second reason, however...


Anyways, lately I've been on a music frenzy just listening to some new joints I've purchased and some other new ish that I'm still diggin' and worth getting my hands on; I gotta say though, iTunes has been a big help--not saying that I LOVE iTunes (iTunes still sucks...for a number of reasons...) but it has helped me find other music that I've never even heard of or music that I can't get my hands on...Props to iTunes; but you still SUCK, but much love to ya'. Thought I'd arrange a list of some new music that I think is worth getting...

- Green Tea - Places + Spaces
- Crown City Rockers - The Day After Forever
- Sene - ADayLate&ADollarShort (album produced by Blu aka GODlee Barnes)
- Fashawn - Boy Meets World (album produced by Exile)
- Melanie Fiona - The Bridge
- Vinroc - Beat Freaks (Vinstrumentals)
- Del The Funky Homosapien & Tame One - Parallel Uni-Verses
- Where The Wild Things Are (movie soundtrack)
- DJ Day - The Day Before


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Monday, October 19, 2009

L.I.A.B. 1 Year Strong...And A CLASSIC...

This never disappoints...

Kweli LIVE On Noisemakers + Noisemakers EP

First Premo, then ?uestlove, and Q-Tip...now Talib. Coming LIVE this Wednesday, October 21st @92YTRIBECA in N.Y. With Peter Rosenberg as host, with J. Period & The Noize on the tunes. This is one for Kweli...COME OUT! Plus, J. Period has put together the Noisemakers EP which features 3 exclusive new remixes and freestyles. The EP also has an advanced preview of J. Period's upcoming mixtape project with Reflection Eternal (coming soon). Click flyer for FREE download...


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*Sigh*...Another Day...

I'm kinda' feelin' in-and-out of it today. Not sure why I'm feelin' like that...but anyways...

Had a long weekend full of...fun, really. Caught up with some dope records I finally got my hands on and uploaded them to my iPod. Gyeah.

I'm keeping this short...too lazy to write a blog post that's lengthy with details, but an ill--and tired--weekend, no less. Here's too another week coming...

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Friday, October 16, 2009

So, That Birthday Present...

...that the girls gave me...It was actually a nice surprise. Hilarious! But a really nice surprise present. Got me all anticipated and hyped about it, haha. Got another iTunes gift card from all the girls, too! Thanks, girls! =)


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Thursday, October 15, 2009

Melanie Fiona "Subway Series" (N.Y.C.)

Spotted this on Okayplayer...This is pretty fresh...DROP THE LP ALREADY...! The Bridge is due Novemeber 10th (hopefully this is the last push-back...)


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The Movie And The Soundtrack

I so want to watch this...among the other movies I've missed, hehe...The soundtrack is AMAZING, too...


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So Blu's On A Beat Tip...

Word up. Blu has been on the production tip for a little while now, and this time he has entirely produced Sene's album via Shaman Work Records titled ADayLate&ADollarShort. Blu goes by the moniker GODlee Barnes, by the way...Just in case ya'll didn't know that. I honestly haven't heard of Sene at all. This is actually the first time I've heard of this emcee, but definitely one to check out. Sene's LP dropped this past Tuesday...I'm gonna have to check that out. I mean, it's produced by Blu! Below is a video from one of Sene's tracks off the album that stands-out, among others. This is "WonLover"--Peep...

Sene - WonLover Official Music Video produced by Blu from Brooklyn Sene on Vimeo.


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Wednesday, October 14, 2009

One For THAT Brotha'...

Everything's been pretty much smooth sailing with me lately (minus the whole phone thing...boo) and I've been in a great mood...But sometimes...certain things DO have to give, whether better or for worse. I guess it's change...Personally, to me...this is more bittersweet/sad; a surprise, really, and I'm talking personally about my brother, John Ordonia. Recently, he's been stuck in a HUGE rut facing the fact that he can't go to school or work anymore...AND facing the fact that he can't stay in the States any longer...I can't imagine how this is effecting him or even how he's feelin'. Well, maybe I sorta can...but still; I'm connected to that brotha', man! Definitely gonna miss this dude...and I'm so sure that Cherry will also, no doubt.

So, I know that you have a limited time here in the States here, man...sorry that you can't stay here. Sucks to even hear that. I know you've been promoting and pitching yourself to get your butt to stay here, and it sucks that it didn't go through how you wanted, let alone how I wanted, too. You've done some really big things, bro and I'm glad that I've joined the ride with you--I mean, I actually let you LIVED in my house before...What kinda' brotha' does that?? Thanks for ridin' with me even when things got a little rough and rugged. I just thought this would never happen...But you know, you never know WHAT will happen. I know it's going to be a HUGE change for you...but I know you'll even do MORE greater things wherever you end up and whatever you do. I'm actually writing this 'cause this post is one for YOU. Stay true and real...Keep it steady and fresh, bro. Miss you man. Much love to you. It's not just me that's going to miss you, man...EVERYONE here that you know is going to miss you. Sucks, dude. Wish you could've stayed.








Peace and love, bro...

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Shafiq Husayn EPK 1 Of 7

Spotted on Okayplayer, Plug Research has put out a 7 part EPK video series taking you behind the scenes of Shafiq's debut LP Shafiq En' A-Free-Ka to help promote the album. The album is out now and digitally. Here's part 1...

Shafiq En' A-Free-Ka EPK I from Plug Research on Vimeo.

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Mayer Hawthorne - Green Eyed Love Video

Shot and filmed with dope visuals...

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

...Next On My List...?


Today is another handful of releases, being it Tuesday--hopefully finding some good records today up for grabs. But this is one record that I've been eyeing on; drops on October 20th, + I've read that there are also online bonus tracks. The record I'm talking about is Fashawn's debut LP titled Boy Meets World...And guess what? It's ENTIRELY produced by Exile (YAY!) with guests like Blu, Evidence, and Aloe Blacc, just to name a few...This one is definitely on my radar and I'm coppin' it when this drops...Above is the album cover; below is the official tracklist, including the bonus tracks...Peep.

01 Intro
02 Freedom
03 Hey Young World f. Aloe Blacc & Devoya Mayo
04 Stars
05 Life As a Shorty f. J Mitchell
06 The Ecology
07 Our Way f. Evidence
08 Why
09 Samsonite Man f. Blu
10 Father
11 Sunny CA f. Co$ & Mistah F.A.B.
12 Bo Jackson f. Exile
13 Lupita
14 When She Calls
15 Boy Meets World

Online Bonus Tracks:

The Score f. Planet Asia
Breathe f. Bravo
Outer City

Monday, October 12, 2009

Birthday Present Via Mail...


...Still pending. Apparently, the girls all pitched in for my birthday present (according to Camille saying that it's BIG) they said they all bought me...and I have to wait for it in the mail. And so I wait...

Thanks, Camille, Amri, and Ashley!

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Cubbies On Chapter 11 Protection

Cubs file for bankruptcy protection to speed up sale

NEW YORK (AP) -- The Chicago Cubs filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday, a step that will allow their owner to sell the baseball team in an $845 million deal.

The filing in Wilmington, Del., was anticipated and is expected to lead to a brief stay in Chapter 11 for the Cubs. A hearing was scheduled for Tuesday in front of the judge who has been handling the bankruptcy of the Cubs' owner, Tribune Co.

The Cubs' filing is part of the Tribune Co.'s plans to sell the team, Wrigley Field and related properties to the family of billionaire Joe Ricketts, the founder of Omaha, Neb.-based TD Ameritrade.



Read more here...

Sunday, October 11, 2009

Birthday Hangover/Recap...

Seems like there's been a lot of other birthdays in the month of October besides John and I. But I'm telling you...HANDS DOWN, THE BEST BIRTHDAY EVER! EVEREVER! If you weren't there (don't worry, I ain't mad at cha') you missed out...! But according to the girls...I guess my birthday ain't over yet...I gotta wait until tomorrow to find out what's up...And so the anticipation is lingering and building up ever-so slowly...







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Saturday, October 10, 2009

25 Birthdays And Runnin'...

Gyeah, son. Cue "Tricky" and vibe out to some De La; good people, good food, and call that a birthday run...25 years and runnin'...


FOR EVERYONE THERE BEHIND THE SCREENS, I THANK YOU FOR THE GREETINGS AND THANK YOU FOR SO MUCH MORE; THE GREAT PEOPLE I COME IN CONTACT WITH WHENEVER AND WHEREVER, TO GOD--MOST HIGH, MY PARENTS, EXTENDED FAM FROM THE CHI OUT TO THE OTHER COUNTRIES--STATESIDE, CITYWIDE; THE DOPEST AND CLOSEST PEOPLE THAT HAVE BEEN HERE WITH ME SINCE I MOVED TO THE 'BURBS 12 YEARS AGO...AND STILL HOLD IT DOWN 'TIL THIS DAY WITHOUT GIVIN' UP ON A BROTHA'--SALUT.

SPECIAL SHOUTS GO TO: THE YOUNGER BROTHA'S FROM ANOTHA MOTHA': JOHN ORDONIA AND J.R. MAMING. LOVELE--WHERE YOU AT? MISS YOU...BUT THANKS TO YOU TOO. I APPRECIATE YOU ALOT. CAMILLE--THANKS FOR HOLDIN' IT DOWN. THAT'S SWEET...'TIL WE MEET AGAIN =). AMRI--YOU'RE A REALLY NICE PERSON INSIDE AND OUT. GLAD THAT I'VE MET YOU AND BECOME GOOD FRIENDS, THANK YOU. CHERRY--THANKS FOR TALKS ON THE PHONE AND BEING SO UNDERSTANDING. DIANA--I KNOW YOU'RE STILL OUT THERE SOMEWHERE...BUT I CAN'T FORGET TO SHOUT YOU OUT, TOO. THANK YOU. LAST BUT NOT LEAST THE SECOND FAM: LIVING WORD CHRISTIAN CHURCH.


PEACE AND LOVE TO YOU AND YOURS...

LOVE, B.

Friday, October 9, 2009

Pre-Birthday Greeting With De La Soul

This is dope! De La LIVE in Paris, France at Jazz a la Villette. Rockin' it fo' sho' in a sure shot...


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Trippin' At The Disco With P.U.T.S.

FUN-KAAYY!!

...And Another One Bites The Asphalt.

Obama Wins Nobel Peace Prize!?

I'm quite surprised myself...


In a surprise, Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize

AP (Associated Press)

By KARL RITTER and MATT MOORE, Associated Press Writers Karl Ritter And Matt Moore, Associated Press Writers – 6 mins ago


OSLO – President Barack Obama won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday in a stunning decision designed to encourage his initiatives to reduce nuclear arms, ease tensions with the Muslim world and stress diplomacy and cooperation rather than unilateralism.

Nobel observers were shocked by the unexpected choice so early in the Obama presidency, which began less than two weeks before the Feb. 1 nomination deadline.

White House press secretary Robert Gibbs said Obama woke up to the news a little before 6 a.m. EDT. The White House had no immediate comment on the announcement, which took the administration by surprise.

The Norwegian Nobel Committee decided not to inform Obama before the announcement because it didn't want to wake him up, committee chairman Thorbjoern Jagland said.

"Waking up a president in the middle of the night, this isn't really something you do," Jagland said.



Read more here...

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Poor Man's "Bruce Wayne" Day Ride

If I was like a Bruce Wayne, this would be my ride...in VIP Style no less...

Photos courtesy of speedhunters.com






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My Dad had a Subaru years ago, before I was born. Three-door hatchback in Blue. If my Dad had one, I want one myself...in Black. WRX hatchback or sedan. That's why my Dad is cool. Sorry all you Lan EVO owners...but I prefer a Subby any day...


You can watch here, too: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQ48NQjouoE&feature=player_embedded



You can watch here, too: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkNzkutTiGs

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The REAL Driving Simulator

Watch it here, too: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWHnfm3LN4Q&feature=player_embedded

CLIMB ATTACK from Will Roegge on Vimeo.

Watch it here, too: http://vimeo.com/5807059

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October Borndays

The guy to the left of me, it's his birthday today. HAPPY BIRTHDAY. The other guy to the right of him, that's me. Mine isn't 'til Saturday...

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Wednesday, October 7, 2009

P.U.T.S. Gets "Carried Away" To OM Records

Thes One & Double K come back home to OM October 13th





FREE Download: P.U.T.S. - Hit The Top

Pretty Purdie

I've been drumming now for almost 11 years, and I've got a few drummers on my list as favorites; Pretty Purdie is absolutely one of them. When I first heard the title track of Soul Drums, I was instantly hooked to drumming. PERIOD. Because of this! The rest is history... Fast-forward to 2009, I'm STILL drumming, even though I have various drumming styles and my own original style, Bernard Purdie is still one of many drummers that influence me in my drumming. Now...I'm even more excited that Purdie is actually re-issuing his debut LP Soul Drums on Green Street Entertainment for the first time on CD and on digital format. It will also include 8 bonus tracks which happen to be unreleased tracks from Bernard's "lost" sophomore LP Alexander's Rag Time Band. The re-release of Soul Drums is set to drop next Tuesday, October 14. Below is the tracklist complete with the 8 bonus tracks...


Tracklisting

1. Soul Drums

2. Bee 'N' Bee

3. Caravan

4. Soul Bossa Nova

5. Jimmy's Back

6. Funky Donkey

7. Bill's Groove

8. On The Outskirts Of Minitown

9. Testifyin'

10. Modern Jive

11. Blow Your Lid (But Watch Your Cool)


BONUS TRACKS

12. Alexander's Rag Time Band

13. Fickle Finger of Fate

14. Genuine John

15. Soul Clappin'

16. Groovin'

17. If You Never Cry

18. Stop

19. Time is Tight

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Arnel Pineda And Journey

Wow. This makes me want to go back and listen... Shouts to Oprah on this one...

http://beatcrave.com/2009-10-05/journeys-arnel-pineda-rocks-out-with-oprah/


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Update On 25 For 25 Compilation Mix Project...

...So I had this idea of making a self-reflective compilation journalizing my own life; letting the music speak to itself, to you guys...finding out who I really am as an individual (see this post for more info...). This whole idea of starting this idea/project/concept came to mind about 2 months ago...

So what's the news on it...? Well, I haven't even started on it! I've been busy with other things and I just thought of a few tracks here and there that popped into mind...but haven't done ANYTHING at all! Hopefully soon I'll get to work on it...AND I MEAN COMPLETELY WORK ON IT. Getting PRODUCTIVE. START TO FINISH. However, I did think of changing it a little; I realize that I won't be able to put it on CD-R (THEY WON'T FIT)...Thought I'd send it digitally, FREE to download. Another thing is that I'll mix it up with Hip-Hop, Jazz, and other genres instead of just mainly Hip-Hop like I said before in the previous post. Yeah, that's what's up with that. Oh, I almost forgot, I also decided I'll be using this photo of me for an album cover and the tracklisting all in one. Nothing too elaborate or anything...just thought I'd keep things simple. What's important is the content...and YOU, the listener. That matters to me.


I'm gonna have to postpone it for now...

'Til now, hold tight...

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The F.E. - I Wanna Know Video X Q-Tip - Life Is Better Ft. Nora Jones Video

The Foreign Exchange - ''I Wanna Know'' from The Foreign Exchange on Vimeo.



Monday, October 5, 2009

2 Wheels, 1 Guy - Let's RIDE!

As you may know already, I've sold my old mountain bike at a recent garage sale that was held at my crib. Some of you were asking why I sold it...Well, I was wanting to get a another one, but something that suited my taste and personality...and something more...I guess...mature. And a bike to just cruise around with; I'm looking at bicycles with a city flare to it--a fixie, single speed, thin tires, hmm...a road-racer sorta bike. Oh, and of course, it's gotta be a) Cheap! Around $300 or under $400 is PERFECT! b) Light-weight framed and c) Comfortable to sit and ride so I can endure those long types of rides...Gyeah. Basically it in a nutshell...

But I'm facing a little dilemma...I NEED HELP LOOKING FOR THAT RIGHT BIKE FOR ME. I'll be honest, I'm pretty new to the bike culture...Trying to get used to and learn all that lingo that's behind the bikes and all that jazz...And I'd love to ride again--beats driving my car almost daily. I just want to do something different. Anyways, does anyone out there know what brands and types that would work and suite for me? I'm talking about people who are really knowledgable or is a professional that know bicycles...not just any average person out there. I want the real deal! As of now, I'm just looking...so maybe in the future I'll be looking to purchase that right bike for me so I can head out and cruise...

Here are some bikes that I was looking at courtesy of the 'Net (and to help you guys see where I'm gettin' at here...)


This Schwinn Racer 2010 fits perfectly in my budget--under $300...not bad; swap the factory riser bar for a ergo drop bar, say, a dope lookin'/stylish color; maybe swap the brakes for disc up-front, and BLADOW! Ready to ride!

SE Lager Matte Black. I'd do a Matte Black with a yellow, orange, or pink accents/trim...Of course with matching color rims. Yum...!

Raleigh Rush Hour 2009

This is one smooth, mean lookin' Giant Bowery '84 model; I'm kinda liking this bike...

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P.S. This blog post will be on-going since I'll be learning the ropes of it all and when the day I FINALLY get to have a bike of my liking; expect more in the coming future...

Saturday, October 3, 2009

Word, Word.

Definitely a week from today...

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Friday, October 2, 2009

Late Pass: Robert Glasper

Man...I totally forgot about this dude. I even have his LP! (In My Element) But now, I forgot he even dropped another one. Definitely MORE is not LESS, in my case. Too many records in my collection, too many releases, and so, less of what I'm hearing about... But thought I'd share some audio off his brand new LP Double Booked and something from his other album off In My Element... If you're a Jazz cat, you'll enjoy these...


Downtime - Robert Glasper Trio


F.T.B. - Robert Glasper

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