Watch These: Frank Ocean "Dust" and "American Wedding"

Frank Ocean "Dust" (Stop Motion Animation) from Sam Frank Productions on Vimeo.

One thing I love about the OFWGKTA crew is that they have inspired so much creativity (with their creativity). I've been loving Frank Ocean's "Nostalgia Ultra" tape and apparently I'm not the only one. Two of my filmmaker/producer friends created videos inspired by his songs. Above is Maya Table's video for "Dust" and below you'll find a video for "American Wedding" made by the homie Artemus Jenkins.

American Wedding(Spec Video) from artemus jenkins on Vimeo.

Listen to This: Spree Wilson "Everything I Own"

The homie Spree Wilson dropped this Beatles inspired joint today and I thought I would share. You know how I do w/ fam... Spree is an amazing songwriter & musician. His sounds make me happy.



Everything I Own by spreewilson

Watch This: Little Brother "Curtain Call"

Isn't it nice to see Phonte and Pooh together again? We've been rooting for these guys to win since they started playing the game, but recently we realized they already won a long time ago. Some folks do it for the love and while Little Brother definitely fits in that lane, they've also shown it's possible for that love to make a living. The hard work hasn't gone without notice.

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Watch This: Blackberry Takes A Shot At Apple

Yupsirrr!

Watch This: Blitz the Ambassador MTV U Live Sessions

Blitz the Ambassador Live Teaser from MVMT on Vimeo.

I'm all about the live experience, so when my homie Alex put me onto the Blitz the Ambassador MTVu live sessions -- you know I was excited. I'm also super happy to see John Forte free and getting back to what he does best immediately.

Blitz the Ambassador - "Dying to Live" ft. John Forte (Complete Song): http://blitzlivesessions.bandcamp.com/

L.A. DJ's Come Out & Battle For Numark Equipment!!!

In partnership with Scratch: The Ultimate DJ and AllHipHop.com’s “Who’s The Ultimate DJ?” contest, the famous Scratch DJ Academy (Los Angeles) will be hosting auditions for the contest this Wednesday, December 9th from 6 PM – 8 PM PST. So here's your chance to enter the contest using all professional equipment in the Scratch DJ Academy lab! See below for more details and your chance to win some dope DJ equipment!

Where: Los Angeles Scratch Academy (2324 Cotner Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90064)

When: Wednesday, December 9, 2009 6 PM - 8 PM PST

The event will be judged by Mixmaster Mike & Quincy Jones III among others... Full details on Allhiphop.com

Ads I Love: "Ice Cream"

I like the ending, nice twist on "2 Girls 1 Cup"

I think they should do a remix with the Wu-Tang "Ice Cream" cut in the back. French Vanilla, Caramel Sundae, Chocolate Deluxe!

Watch This: B.O.B. Performs "Nothin On U"

Bobby Ray had a concert on Friday December 4 in Atlanta and performed his new single "Nothin on U" ft. Bruno Mars for the first time. I can't wait for the video -- I hear he'll be shooting it very soon.

All The Way Live: Blitz the Ambassador MTVu Sessions

Blitz the Ambassador LIVE Sessions from MVMT on Vimeo.

This is the trailer for live sessions Blitz The Ambassador recorded in November at Royal Blue Studios in Brooklyn, a completely analog facility run by platinum engineer/producer Robert Honablue (Miles Davis, Jimi Hendrix, Sly & the Family Stone, Leonard Bernstein, Aretha Franklin). Blitz recorded 5 songs during the session with a beefed up, 12-piece version of his Embassy Ensemble, and several special guests, including John Forte and Bajah (of the Dry Eye Crew). The recording process was documented over a series of 8 videos, which include interviews with Honablue, the special guests, Blitz himself and live footage of the songs "Kill the Radio", "Remembering the Future", "Nothing to Lose", "Dying to Live", and "Something to Believe". Watch, and look forward to seeing the rest of the videos very soon.

MJ is King Of The Innanets

The homies over at Yahoo! sent out their top searches results for 2009, and who do ya think reigned supreme over the lists? Why Michael Jackson of course.

Top Searched Artists and Top Searched Terms Are posted below:

Top 10 Most Searched Music Artists on Yahoo!

1. Michael Jackson
2. Britney Spears
3. Beyonce
4. Miley Cyrus
5. Rihanna
6. Lady Gaga
7. Taylor Swift
8. Jessica Simpson
9. Mariah Carey
10. Vanessa Hudgens


Top 10 Overall Searches for 2009

1. Michael Jackson
2. Twilight
3. WWE
4. Megan Fox
5. Britney Spears
6. Naruto
7. American Idol
8. Kim Kardashian
9. NASCAR
10. Runescape


Sorry Taylor Swift... You won everything else this year, let MJ at least have this.

ComeNGet It: B.O.B. Feat. Bruno Mars "Nothing On You"

B.O.B. feat. Bruno Mars "Nothing On You"... Come & Get It.

I love this kid. It's beautiful watching Bobby Ray take off. This song is undeniable.

Watch This: Ryan Leslie is a Yahoo!

Yahoo Presents "Sound Decisions" - Ryan Leslie Doc from Ryan Leslie on Vimeo.

But nah for real. I Fux Wit R.Les... heavy! That first album was AMAZING. What do I love to say? Nothing better than an intelligent, talented young brother.

Watch This: Taylor Swift Kicks A** On SNL

I've been really fighting the urge to like Taylor Swift... but I can't fight it anymore. She's won me over. Gotta love the "swift" kick in the nuts to the ex-boyfriend in her "Monologue Song (La La La)".

Listen To This: Pill "Hear Somebody Comin"

With a little over a week until "4075: The Refill" hits the net, Pill & the Educated Villains fam decided to leak a track off the upcoming mixtape -- "Hear Somebody Comin'" prdocued by Tha Bizness (shouts to Henny & Dow!)

“4075: The Refill,” drops on November 17th with Evil Empire and DJ Skee.

[Download - Hear Somebody Comin']

UPDATE: A 2nd Leak has just dropped. Get "Afro Sheen" HERE
“4075: The Refill” will be available here at The Educated Villains and at Pill’s House on November 17th. You can also download his first mixtape for free at www.pill4180.com.

Photo Credit: Diwang Valdez

Watch This: A Baby Cuts a Lil Rug...

This baby moves better than some of these drunk and hot girls in the club...smh. Im pretty sure you'll be laughin at this 1 for a while. Thank me later, word to Aubrey Graham.

Listen To This: Wiz Khalifa - Burn After Rolling

I've been following Wiz's career since he was 16-years-old and it seems he's found his niche making anthems for the weed smoking set. Check out this leak for "When U Find" off his new mixtape Burn After Rolling, which drops November 2nd.

Model Mulatto: Hines Ward Helps Bi-Racial Koreans

Goooooooooooo Steeeeeeeeeeeelers! See Hines Ward does a lot more than just catch balls and score touchdowns. He's totally Model Mu material.

Watch This: Dance Footage from Michael Jackson's "This Is It"

Check Out Dance Footage From Michael Jackson's This Is It
Uploaded by SonyPictures. - Full seasons and entire episodes online.

Damn, makes me sad to think what might've been. But Paris and the Princes are set for life -- this movie is about to rake in the dough.

Watch This: The Kickdrums "There Might Be Blood" Trailer

The Kickdrums "There Might Be Blood" Album Trailer from The Kickdrums on Vimeo.

I aint gon lie... I was hype when I saw this trailer. I was a huge fan of the Ohio native's Just A Game EP and I suspect with this new project that drops on Halloween that Fitty and Tilla will deliver the goods. Keep a eye out for these cats, I see big things happening for them in the future. Im HipHopObama and I endorse this music.

This Weekend In NYC ... Black Girls Rock

The 4th Annual Black Girls Rock! Awards were held Saturday, October 17 in New York City. Hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross and Regina King, honorees included poet/activist/playwright Dr. Sonia Sanchez, who was awarded "Living Legend"honors; Naomi Campbell accepted a "Fashionista" award; Janelle Monae received "Who's Got Next"recognition, ;Doug E. Fresh and Def Leopard guitarist Phil Collen presented Queen Latifah with the "Rock Star" Award; and Catherine Malandrino honored Mary J. Blige by introducing her as the 2009 Black Girls Rock! "Icon" Award recipient. Doug E. also performed his own hits, while Janelle Monae closed the show with a performance of her song "Sincerely Jane."



The good times were all in the name of a good cause. Mr. & Mrs. RJ Masi of RJ Masi World Construction and Interior Design (they have a new show on HGTV about "green" building) donated $25,000 to the Black Girls Rock! Inc. foundation (founded by celebrity DJ Beverly Bond), which was later matched by another $25,000 donation from Queen Latifah.