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25 Worst Rap Lyrics Ever
25 lyrical missteps that made your favorite rappers wish they could go back in time and rewrite their rhymes.
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SCI-FI SONGS, the most original and exciting music release in 2008
JASON SERENO IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE RELEASE OF SCI-FI SONGS, AN OUT-OF-THIS WORLD DIGITAL MIXTAPE FEATURING FOUR SONGS WITH SCIENCE-FICTION THEMES.
Los Angeles, Calif. - July 1st, 2008 - Singer/Songwriter Jason Sereno has released a concept album that is truly out of this world. SCI-FI SONGS, landing July 1st, 2008 at JasonSereno.com, is a digital mixtape with science-fiction-styled music tied together through a common narrative, inspired by unsuccessful rock operas of 1970s.
Sereno, an acoustically-minded musician with a background in comedy and vaudeville-like performances, thought of the concept after a night of binge drinking.
"I was walking to the bathroom at about 3AM," Sereno hastily recounted. "I couldn't even see straight but this idea popped in my head, so I ran back in the bedroom and asked one of the girls to write it down for me. Thankfully Sharon - or maybe Brenda - listened. For once."
Sereno also enjoys multiple partners in the recording studio, which is why he enlisted the help of longtime friend and fellow axe-wielder T-Dogg for the SCI-FI songwriting process.
"T-Dogg was crucial in the creation of the storylines and lyrics for SCI-FI SONGS," Sereno begrudgingly admitted. "He was the one who suggested we utilize the guitar as the focal point for the album instead of synths and drum machines. Too bad he won't see a dime from the record sales because nothing in our agreement was ever in writing. Dumbass."
Rounding out the group is Cremer, Hollywood 's premier voiceover actor and narrator of the album.
"Cremer's talent is truly unmatched," Sereno fondly recalled. "He added so much to the project that I couldn't imagine SCI-FI SONGS without him, but he won't be receiving any monetary compensation either. Once again - nothing in writing. Duh."
SCI-FI SONGS consists of:
RocketShip Guitar: A boy receives a guitar from his birthday but when he plugs in the instrument it transforms into a rocketship that takes him on an intergalactic journey.
Dimensions: The party started in the first dimension. But things get weirder… er.
TimeTraveler Love Song: A time traveler finds the love us his life… but when he travels back to meet the woman of his dreams he can only speak in Spanglish - an unfortunate side-effect of time travel.
CarPlanes: In the future… there are no cars. There are no planes. There are only CarPlanes.
Cremer's Promos: An incredible assortment of inappropriate radio commercials (bonus track).
Although the recordings are meant to be heard sequentially - at least the first time - Sereno insists every tune is exceptional in its own right because of the combinations of style, substance and tone within each track.
"I’m really friggin' proud of the music we've put together," Sereno boasted. "We have full-on guitar solos, insane effects, gripping lyrics, influences from rock, punk, hip-hop and latin styles, as well as a complete storyline that is far more epic and moving than any post-apocalyptic Kevin Costner film."
Sereno is confident that the SCI-FI SONGS team's hard work will pay off - at least for him - because the album speaks to an untapped audience in today's music market.
"No longer will the nerds of the world be forced to stay home on Friday night to watch reruns of Battlestar Galactica," Sereno proclaimed. "They now have a voice. They have a rhythm in their hearts. They have SCI-FI SONGS." JASON SERENO IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE RELEASE OF SCI-FI SONGS, AN OUT-OF-THIS WORLD DIGITAL MIXTAPE FEATURING FOUR SONGS WITH SCIENCE-... more -
2008 Chicago Hempfest
The "Highest Click In Chicago" gets it poppin at the 2008 Chicago Hempfest!
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Making of The Madcap Laughs
A day in the life with Brooklyn music producer Slicc Watts.
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Jay-Z puts on world class show
Saturday night saw Jay-Z make hip hop history at the Glastonbury festival. After weeks of hype, speculation and controversy the moment finally came for the 'Jigga' to prove his place (not that he needed to).
'Hip-hop doesn't have a place at Glastonbury....' said Noel Gallagher....the words projected on a screen for the crowd to see, before Jay-Z walked out with a guitar slung across his body and into a rendition of Oasis's classic 'Wonderwall' - what a moment! Running through his set with an energy and determination unlike any other Jay-Z show before was a turning point for the history of the festival...and they said Hip-Hop was dead....
Saturday night saw Jay-Z make hip hop history at the Glastonbury festival. After weeks of hype, speculation and controversy the moment... more -
Jay-Z conquers Glastonbury 2008
Opening with a cheeky rendition of Oasis' Wonderwall, Jay-Z's performance on the Pyramid stage at Glastonbury was "shot through with style and humour", according to the BBC. His set was filled to the brim with recognizable hits that many people believe marked a watershed moment in Glastonbury history.
Talk about getting some dirt off your shoulder.
Did you catch the show? What do you think?
Opening with a cheeky rendition of Oasis' Wonderwall, Jay-Z's performance on the Pyramid stage at Glastonbury was "shot through with s... more -
Sergio’s White Hot Top 5: Rap Edition
Sergio is licking it like a lollipop this week as he looks at the Top 5 Rap tracks, according to iTunes.
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British phenom told by doctor that she must wear oxygen mask
Amy Winehouse, 24, was told by doctors this week that if she continues to smoke crack/cocaine. Winehouse is set to perform at two large venues this coming week: Mandela's 90th Birthday concert and the Glastonbury Festival.
Winehouse's publicist said that at the rehearsal her voice "sounded amazing." It is believed that she has the early onset of emphysema, but doctors have yet to confirm anything.
I guess she should have said "yes, yes, yes" to rehab. Amy Winehouse, 24, was told by doctors this week that if she continues to smoke crack/cocaine. Winehouse is set to perform at two lar... more -
Swiss Chris Plays EuroRock2008 World Peace Tour with Message of Peace (new Edit)
Swiss Chris, John Legends music director and drummer plays EuroRock in Florida this last month. His new song, War and Peace, played with only the drums and his electronics, triggering poetry and voice with his sticks, gives a positive message of peace.
Swiss has been a "conscious" artists most of his life and has recently created a 501c3 Corporation to help the world called Saving With Instruments Samples and Sounds (S.W.I.S.S.). The main mission is to teach and heal thru music. (more on his website)
Swiss can be found at http://www.myspace.com/swisschristhemanonthedrums
Swiss Chris, John Legends music director and drummer plays EuroRock in Florida this last month. His new song, War and Peace, played w... more -
Kanye West doesn't care about fan people
Apparently he got booed at Bonaroo. After almost 2 hours of waiting for Kanye to come on stage, Kanye fans boo and shout at the rap star. The delay came from him wanting to get the most out of his large glow-in-the-dark set lighting. OK, fair enough. But after Pearl Jam finished playing (1:15 am, 1 hour longer than planned) their rodies also needed stage time to unravel their set up. Then of course Señor West needed time to set up, pushing his preformance to 4:30am.
"He was two hours late, cut his show short, didn't once acknowlegde the crowd that waited two hours on an already late show, not even a wave goodbye...I'm no longer a Kanye fan, huge disappointment," one fan wrote at the music blog Stereogum.com.
I wonder why he would diss the crowd like that. Oh well, hopefully someday I can go to Bonaroo and boo some artist that pisses me off. Apparently he got booed at Bonaroo. After almost 2 hours of waiting for Kanye to come on stage, Kanye fans boo and shout at the rap st... more -
The Anti-Energy Drink
Turns out, this is a carbonated, grape-flavored beverage spiked with melatonin, valerian root and rose hips. Apparently it is "very, very popular in Houston," and it's sold throughout the south in liquor and convenience stores. Turns out, this is a carbonated, grape-flavored beverage spiked with melatonin, valerian root and rose hips. Apparently it is "very, v... more
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Seattle: Noise for the Needy 6/11-6/15
Noise for the Needy, a Seattle-based non-profit organization whose goal is to raise money for charitable causes through the production of live music shows, is proud to announce the first batch of this year’s bigger-than-ever-before events. Proceeds this year will benefit Urban Rest Stop, an organization that provides a clean, safe and welcoming facility where homeless individuals and families can come and use restrooms, shower and laundry facilities in Seattle at no cost to patrons. Noise for the Needy, a Seattle-based non-profit organization whose goal is to raise money for charitable causes through the production... more
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Invincible feat. Finale- "Locusts" (docu-music-video)
Detroit based Hip-Hop artists Invincible and Finale rhyme about the impacts of gentrification on the Motor City. This piece includes interviews with community activists discussing displacement and predatory planning versus sustainable development in the D.
Both the song and video for "Locusts" by Invincible feat. Finale, (produced by DJ House Shoes) are from Invincible's debut album Shapeshifters available on www.EMERGENCEmusic.net and www.bling47.com). Detroit based Hip-Hop artists Invincible and Finale rhyme about the impacts of gentrification on the Motor City. This piece includes i... more -
Dizzee Rascal Plots Summer Shows
The East London MC recently announced a run of North American shows around his Pitchfork Music Festival appearance in July. He'll also hit FUEL TV's "The Daily Habit" on June 4. The East London MC recently announced a run of North American shows around his Pitchfork Music Festival appearance in July. He'll also... more
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The Wackness Website
It's the summer of 1994, and the streets of New York are pulsing with hip-hop. Set against this backdrop, Luke Shapiro (Josh Peck) spends his last summer before college selling dope throughout New York City, trading it with his shrink (Ben Kingsley) for therapy, while crushing on his step-daughter (Olivia Thirlby). Also starring Famke Janssen, Method Man and Mary-Kate Olsen. It's the summer of 1994, and the streets of New York are pulsing with hip-hop. Set against this backdrop, Luke Shapiro (Josh Peck) spe... more
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Paterson Pardons Slick Rick
'Cause you know he owns America.
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Operation Ghost Ride Desert Storm
U.S. service personnel ghost ridin' the Humvee – glad they're having such a great time out there in the war zone.
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Chuck D Proposes New Biz Model In Launch of BTN
Business could stand, in Hip-Hop, to be a little more organized and less cut-throat,” Chuck D told Allhiphop.com today after revealing the launch of his new Management and Branding company, BTNEastlnk. Business could stand, in Hip-Hop, to be a little more organized and less cut-throat,” Chuck D told Allhiphop.com today after revealing... more
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DIZZEE RASCAL , EL-P - Special Guest AESOP ROCK!
British rapper Dizzee Rascal brings his fresh, danceable music to North America for the first time; paired up with El-P and his famous remixes it's sure to be an unforgettable tour. And Busdriver will be there. Should be an awesome show. British rapper Dizzee Rascal brings his fresh, danceable music to North America for the first time; paired up with El-P and his famous... more
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Sky Nelson - Bo Wimbum
African Artist Sky Nelson is trying to remind the people of their very powerful belief which is dying out today because of greed. This very powerful belief of theirs says that, in their village, no one has the right to be excessively rich while others live in misery. In their tradition, they were brought up with the notion that, the gods of the land should bless them to have more so that when they grow up, they will share with others. Till today, one renowned journalist from the the Wimbum land told me that, up till some decades back, it is very hard to find an excessively wealthy wimbum man because he had to fulfil the promise he made to the gods when he was a child by sharing his wealth with the have-nots. African Artist Sky Nelson is trying to remind the people of their very powerful belief which is dying out today because of greed. This... more
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