NY-Z | jay-z (absolut concert series documentary)

MATT BELLAMY | featured musician

the genius that is MATT BELLAMY. lead singer for the MUSE.

matt at 12 years old:

R.I.P. JUN SEBA | aka: nujabes

FROM SHING02′S WEBSITE:

Today, I have very somber news for the international hip hop community, especially fans of the independent hip hop scene, and those who have followed my career.

It has been announced that Jun Seba, aka Nujabes, Japanese hip hop producer extraordinaire, passed away late February. Official statement from the label (in Japanese) here:

http://hydeout.net/hydeout/2010/03/_hydeoutproductions.html

We deeply regret the loss of a unique talent and a close friend. Through his soulful music, Nujabes has touched so many people around the world, even beyond his dreams. He was a mysterious character to most as he avoided the public limelight, rarely conducted interviews, so only a few got to know the man behind the signature production. Yet it continued to amaze me how young listeners of all backgrounds learned of his enigmatic name, and expressed support for his music.

As I write now from Japan, I had been leaving him messages the past couple of weeks, trying to get in the studio together, so the news could not have come any more unexpected. Even last week, I passed by his house and called him thinking he was still home.

I met Nujabes around 2000 and as an upcoming MC, I was fortunate to work on tracks such as Battlecry, F.I.L.O, Luv(sic) parts 1, 2 and 3. We had been working on the next trilogy of Luv(sic) over the past year (which we’re determined to see through). The last time we talked in January, Nujabes emailed me to wish Jeff Resurreccion, a 19-year old beatboxer who had just passed way from cancer, his heartfelt condolences.

While we continue to respect the privacy of his family, we will work to preserve his legacy, and pay tribute to the body of work, some unreleased, that he has left for us to enjoy. Jun Seba will be dearly missed by his family, friends, colleagues, and fans worldwide.

in peace,
Shing02

FIX YOUR FACE | travis barker + dj am

rip dj am. the original drum n’ dj duet group. barker’s a fucking awesome drummer. and contrary to believe that he’s just a crazy rock drummer, he’s actually very technically skilled too (you can see some of his corp style drumming videos on youtube).

LOLLIPOP | ryan leslie (remixes over lil’ wayne)

check out RYAN LESLIE remix over lil’ wayne’s “LOLLIPOP” live on air and on the spot. this is fucking amazing to see true gifted musical talent (the process) AT WORK and not some bullshit manufactured crap that we all sadly hear now… check out what RYAN says about this performance on his youtube:

“Live on The Invasion Radio Show with DJ Green Lantern. If you’ve never heard ‘The Invasion’, you should know that Green Lantern is about exposing the real deal. I knew this wouldn’t be a normal interview when I walked in and saw they had a keyboard set up for me. Keep in mind, I take my hat off to the true improvisational players out there. I’ve been around the world and seen some amazing piano/keyboard players. In fact – I’ve even hired a few of them to play with me at live shows or in sessions.”

hey peoples!

so i decided to start another blog outside of my personal design/photography blog: danielksong.com . this blog really is the fruition of peer pressure from my friends more than anything. like my design blog, i don’t expect to generate any real interest or provide any value to the web except to say that i have ONE more website out there. a handful of friends have kept bugging me to share music off my ipod or itunes. they either want me to load their ipods up (which is a “no no”. lol) or just share new stuff i find. so here is a chance for me to post up in one location all of my “daily” picks.

let me first off make a few disclaimers:

a) in NO way do i consider myself a music aficionado or guru by any means. the songs and tracks i share on my blog are just MY personal picks (my opinions, my tastes, and my recommendations). i’ll also post a few songs shared to me by friends as well. but don’t feel the need to say “wtf does this guy think he knows?” – cause i don’t. it’s just what i like, and some want to know.

b) i don’t own or distribute the music i share, so don’t ask. i won’t send you files or the mp3′s. most of the tracks i’ll share are just links straight from youtube anyways.

c) i like to have fun; so don’t take anything i say here seriously.

d) if you’re not enjoying my picks – then by all means start your own blog

e) AND IF YOU DO by chance LIKE the picks – please comment and share your feedbacks. i’d love to get some good dialogue about shit we like!

f) feel free to send me any recommendations or stuff you like too!

thanks – DANIEL.