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Nike + The Fader’s PITCH PERFECT World-Wide Mixtapes

leif — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 09:15:45 +0000

I randomly just came across this gem. So much good stuff in these mixes, and a pretty cool concept. Click the logo below to head to their website and grab the mixes. Faaaa-freee!

With full-on football (aka soccer) mania about to consume the minds and hearts of billions around the globe, The FADER wanted to express what the sport means to us. Faced with that seemingly daunting task, we decided to focus on what we know—music, art and culture—and view the game through the creative endeavors inspired by it. To that end, The FADER has joined with Nike Sportswear to present our collaborative project, Pitch Perfect.

Sage Francis – “The Best of Times” (New Music Video)

leif — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 22:09:38 +0000

If you haven’t purchased “LI(F)E” yet, you probably should. One of the best things that has ever come from Sage.
Grab the album and everything else he’s ever done at http://strangefamousrecords.com

Check the new video he dropped today.

New STARS album – “The Five Ghosts”

leif — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:28:44 +0000

How the hell did I JUST find out about this? That’s sketchy, internet. I feel like the worst fan ever right now. These videos have been out for a month. Stupid Leif.

First of all – they’re rocking out on Twitter now. Eggsellent. @montrealstars

Check these two episodes of “Making Of” (show in black/white…how typical for them) and then listen to the first single “Fixed” by accessing it via their website: YouAreStars.com

Broken Social Scene – NEW Album teasers

leif — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 18:28:20 +0000

Been almost a month since I blogged. Not good…

CANADIAN MUSIC! I have TWO blog posts for today. So stoked.

Check this. BSS’ new album “Forgiveness Rock Record” drops on May 4th, 2010 on Arts & Crafts.

Find the post on Stereogum right HERE!

Ghostly Intl – TWO free albums in one week

leif — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:34:50 +0000

If surrealist art had to be translated into music, it would probably sound like the entire roster of Ghostly International. Started by a 19 year old dude some years back, they put out what’s called “Avant-Pop” and “SMM”, hit this link to read about the two distinct styles. They also have a million artists on their roster, and quite a hefty touring schedule to go along with that.

Anyway…FREE MUSIC, you say? Yes.
But really, buy some of their stuff. Not just because POS from Rhymesayers is on a song by Mux Mool, but because this is some innovative and industry changing shit we’re talking here. Pardon my french, but it’s hard not to get all hyped up when there is SO MUCH good music out there, yet only the terrible stuff gets most of the money and the airtime. Interning at Rhymesayers and getting involved with Milwaukee’s artists has really opened my mind to pure passion and sweat that these artists put in every day. I thought indie rappers put out a lot of music…but their catalog is BURSTING at the seems with solid collaborations and albums.
Hit the Ghostly Store here

GHOSTLY ESSENTIALS: RARITIES ONE is a very nice collection of unreleased content. Feel good album, and a nice complement to this snowy Milwaukee day while I relax at my apartment and try to regain some health. Click this link to head to Ghostly’s page to sign up for their Newsletter and get the free download.

MUX MOOL: VIKING FUNERAL EP was dropped a week ago on Ghostly’s blog on the interwebs. It’s just a simple and small collection of songs that MM has done over the years. See “Death 9000″ for the rap song featuring Prof (Stophouse) and POS (Rhymesayers & Doomtree). SO solid and just fun to listen to. Snag it at their blog right HERE.

Other Ghostly things to check out:
Check my two earlier blog posts about some other free albums/mixes:
http://leifbrostrom.com/2009/01/14/free-mix-seeing-colors-ghostly-influences-by-michna-and-sv4/
http://leifbrostrom.com/2009/01/15/some-more-free-jams-to-keep-you-warm-if-youre-in-frozen-mnwi-that-is/

You can download an iPod/iPhone app and listen to their entire catalog for FREE. Nothing stopping you. Go HERE.

Also…they sell HELVETICA and OBJECTIFIED in their online store. ‘Nuff said suckas!

Yo! MKE Raps

leif — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:33:29 +0000

Oh yes we do.

My main man JC Poppe (read: Poppy!) dropped this collab with the folks over at HipHopDX and Maad Mgmt.

Shouts to my dudes Haz Solo, Dima The White Russian, Kid Millions, and the KHB dudes. And JC of course.

Snag the jams right here.

Track listing:
1. Streetz N Young Deuces – Punnish Me produced by Adlib
2. Scott Knoxx – Lock and Load (Rule # 1) produced by Animal House
3. Speak Easy – Black 007 produced by Dave AudioPilot Derrilykt
4. Yo-Dot – Another Level f. Prophetic produced by Adlib
5. DNA – Vinegar produced by The White Russian
6. Dana Coppafeel – 88 produced by Smoke
7. Haz Solo & Dylan Thomas – Crills produced by Dylan Thomas
8. House of M – Superman Ain’t My Name produced by Trellmatic
9. Kid Millions – Victim to the Beat produced by Sage Schwarm
10. JC Poppe – Fonky Stuff featuring Raze produced by 88-Keys
11. Frankie Flowers – The Koolness produced by Klassik
12. Direc & RTystic – Cyanide produced by !llmind
13. Ka$h – Real Life f. Roni and Prophetic produced Dylan Thomas
14. House of M – Starz @ Nite produced by Raze
15. Yo-Dot Haz Solo Prophetic Ka$h Maal Tay Butler – BlackBerries produced by Dylan Thomas and Adlib
16. KingHellBastard – Danger produced by Reason
17. Fresh Cut Collective – Loveless
18. Melissa Czarnik – Why Was It
19. Pacino – Champion f. Ashley Amore produced by Tone The One

God take, God give: R.A. The Rugged Man

leif — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 04:17:57 +0000

R.A. is certainly one of my favorite New York emcees. Incredibly talented and an equally incredible story teller.

Upon readling some blogs tonight I found out that R.A.’s father passed away, who is one of the subjects of his song with Jedi Mind Tricks; “Uncommon Valor: A Vietnam Story”…

I really felt the need to share the following two posts. Please read them, and value whatever you’ve got. Some incredible stuff in there.

Psychotic R.A. the Rugged Man Concert @ The Comfort Zone in Toronto (Exclusive Video Footage)

The song:

Free album: Dark Time Sunshine “Believeyoume”

leif — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:45:45 +0000

Onry Ozzborn from Grayskul and Zavala have teamed up to make this free jam for everyone. I absolutely LOVE this. Free things are so great.

Grab it HERE from Fake Four Inc.

Discovery Channel – The World Is Just Awesome

leif — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:55:02 +0000

I just saw this commercial on TV and couldn’t help but post it. Makes you feel good, doesn’t it?

Upon more nerding out, I found this: http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/world-is-just-awesome/?smid=YTDSC-YTD-THP

Make your own, watch it again, and download ringtones and wallpapers.

Just awesome. Thanks, Discovery.

Why Marquette?

leif — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:04:14 +0000

Why Marquette?

My girl Jungtau aka Jungbow aka Emily Tau made this video for the Marquette College of Comm. Good work.

http://vimeo.com/7801705

Why Marquette? from Emily Tau on Vimeo.