Posts Tagged ‘hip hop’

Songs to Galvanize Your Mind Now in Production

Thursday, December 24th, 2009
groovinwipod I'm putting the finishing touches on my newest creation, it's an eBook titled Songs to Galvanize Your Mind - A List of Songs for a Strong Mind and a Stronger Purpose. I'm going to give it as a free gift to all my readers. A great way to have fun and feel powerful. Galvanize Your Mind is a 19-page music list that's broken down into various categories. Here's a sneak-peek at the table of contents: Page 4 - Galvanize Your Mind Soundtrack Page 5 - Moods Page 5 - Dare to be Authentic and Have Fun Page 7 - Get Pumped Up Page 8 - Get to Feelin’ Groovy Page 10 - Blow Off Steam Page 11 - Favorite Albums Page 12 - Favorite Artists Page 13 - Alphabetized Song List Page 18 - Misc./Bonus *Recommended Downloads *All Engines are Burning Workout Playlist *Songs not on iTunes at the date this was published but worth checking out *Completely obscure but appreciated Page 19 - Final Thoughts To get your free copy, stay tuned to this blog. I'll post the sign up form shortly.

Song of the Week – 12-1-09 – Take That by Wiley ft. Chew Fu

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009
Apple iTunes How could you not get pumped up with lyrics and beats like this? "Any body who thinks I can't do it no more better step back, I've got the formula!" Listen again anytime you start to doubt yourself. The song of the week is brought to you by Michael Zampelli, former owner of Southern California punk rock icon, Zed Records. For almost 30 years, this mecca of punk and alternative music kept Southern California enthusiasts adequately supplied with unique, original and innovative music. Currently, Zampelli manages a hockey fan message boards at www.letsgokings.com with thousands of subscribers. He takes photos for the LAist and the LA Derby Dolls. Each week he will contribute a song with a theme, a message and a beat. Enjoy and stay tuned.

Song of the Week – 11-3-09 – aNYway by Duck Sauce

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
468x60_staticbanner This week's song is colorful and flavorful and has a video to match. It's a new release from Duck Sauce, a project featuring Armand Van Helden & A-TRAK. Armand Van Helden was also involved in the Bonkers release with Dizzee Rascal recently featured as a song of the week. Check out Duck Sauce on My Space. The song of the week is brought to you by Michael Zampelli, former owner of Southern California punk rock icon, Zed Records. For almost 30 years, this mecca of punk and alternative music kept Southern California enthusiasts adequately supplied with unique, original and innovative music. Currently, Zampelli manages a hockey fan message boards at www.letsgokings.com with thousands of subscribers. He takes photos for the LAist and the LA Derby Dolls. Each week he will contribute a song with a theme, a message and a beat. Enjoy and stay tuned. Apple iTunes

“Tongue ‘N’ Cheek”, New Release by Dizzee Rascal Drops the Beats

Thursday, September 24th, 2009
dizzee-rascal-tongue-n-cheekThe new Tongue 'N' Cheek LP by Dizzee Rascal blends old school hip hop and trip hop influences and lays them on top of boomin' drum and bass beats. Vapors of Prince and Bob Marley pass by now and again along with memories of 70's funkmasters. This is a release for fun-loving party people who like to live life with a heavy pulse. Dizzee Rascal released the Tongue "N" Cheek LP on September 21 in the UK, It is not currently available on iTunes so I'm not sure if it's available in the US but CDNow.com seems to have some in stock. The 11 track release has a strong flavor of Basement Jaxx mixed with Groove Armada. If you liked Wild Cherry, KC and the Sunshine Band or Groove is in the Heart by Dee Lite, you should like this just fine. Track list includes: 1. Bonkers (Produced by Armand Van Helden) 2. Road Rage (Produced by Aaron Lacrate and Samir) 3. Dance Wiv Me (Produced by Calvin Harris and Cage) 4. Freaky Freaky (Produced by Cage) 5. Can't Tek No More (Produced by Shy FX) 6. Chillin' Wiv Da Man Dem (Produced by Cage) 7. Dirtee Cash (Produced by Cage) 8. Money, Money (Produced by Dizzee Rascal and Cage) 9. Leisure (Produced by Cage and Footsie) 10. Holiday (Produced by Calvin Harris) 11. Bad Behavior (Produced by Tiesto) In the meantime, watch this video and get excited because Tongue 'N' Cheek is almost here. Tour dates: 06 Oct: Newcastle, O2 Academy 07 Oct: Manchester, Apollo 09 Oct: Cambridge, Corn Exchange 10 Oct: Exeter, University Great Hall 11 Oct: Bristol, O2 Academy 12 Oct: Nottingham, Rock City 14 Oct: Bournemouth, Opera House 16 Oct: Norwich, UEA 17 Oct: Birmingham, O2 Academy 24 Oct: Liverpool, University 25 Oct: Sheffield, O2 Academy 26 Oct: Leeds, O2 Academy 27 Oct: Brighton, Dome Apple iTunes

Yes We Can Music Video Featuring Will.i.am

Sunday, September 6th, 2009
If you voted for Obama, now is the time to give as much or more support than you did during the presidential election. Watch this video here or on YouTube and then go to the Petition for the Public Option on-line survey. When you're done, tell a friend.

‘Get off the Treadmill Feeling Pumped Up’ Playlist

Sunday, August 30th, 2009
I've discovered that if I want to make exercise a healthy habit, it must be fun. One of the ways I fun it up is to listen to music that rocks my body and soul. This is the iPod playlist I enjoyed tonight, on my treadmill, rockin' to the beat. Warning, if you're over 40 or easily disturbed by loud music with a solid beat, click away from this page while you can. If you're under 40 or have a young mind, click away and get ready to rock! (All links go to iTunes). Speaking of fun, here's a video of someone who hasn't quite mastered the art of dancing on the treadmill at high speeds. Watch his flip flops go flyin' at the end. Then, once you're done laughing, get on the treadmill and have fun. Stay safe! Dancing Treadmill Fall - Watch more Funny Videos itunes_iconChop Suey! by System of a Down Crawlspace by The Beastie Boys Lonely Blue Boy by Conway Twitty Everybody by Basement Jaxx Alien Resident by Kid Loops You Got Me Burning by Peshay The Fall of Because by Killing Joke Infarouge by Mighty Bop Unitone Skank by Dr. Alimantado The Cousin of Death by Beastie Boys Bad Baby by Public Image Nothing Like Tomorrow by Oversoul7 Flesh Crucifix by Rudimentary Peni Anti-Pop by Kommunity FK Apple iTunes

Song of the Week – 8-25-09 – Beastie Boys, P. Diddy and Q-tip at Les Legends Du Hip Hop on MTV

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

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This week's 'song' is a medley of Beastie Boys tunes featuring guest appearances from P. Diddy and Q-Tip. On July 20 the Beastie Boys released a video on YouTube announcing that they would need to delay their tour and the release of their new record (Hot Sauce Committee Part 1) because Adam "MCA" Yauch discovered that he had a form of cancer in his parotid gland and needed surgery. Here's to well wishes for a complete and speedy recovery. itunes_iconBuy music by The Beastie Boys on iTunes The song of the week is brought to you by Michael Zampelli, former owner of Southern California punk rock icon, Zed Records. For almost 30 years, this mecca of punk and alternative music kept Southern California enthusiasts adequately supplied with unique, original and innovative music. Currently, Zampelli manages a hockey fan message boards at www.letsgokings.com with thousands of subscribers. He takes photos for the LAist and the LA Derby Dolls. Each week he will contribute a song with a theme, a message and a beat. Enjoy and stay tuned. Apple iTunes

Female Rapper Roxanne Shanté Gets Stiffed on Royalties – Warner Music Pays for Her PhD

Monday, August 24th, 2009
New York Daily news published an article titled Rapper behind 'Roxanne's Revenge' gets Warner Music to pay for Ph.D on August 23, 2009. Watch Roxanne's Revenge on YouTube. It's a great story of how persistence and determination paid off for Shanté. Despite the fact that the record company tried to stiff her out of all her royalties, they couldn't find a way to deny the clause in her contract that stated they would pay for her education for life. The result, Shanté got a PhD in Psychology at Cornell to the price tag of $217,000 and now she's using her education and rapping/hip hop skills to help urban African-American's express their angst through non-traditional counseling methods. She helps clients to "unleash their inner MC and shout out exactly what's on their mind". Read the entire article at NewYorkDailyNews.com.