Check It Out--->> New Nelly Furtado- "Manos Al Aire"

Thoughts?

Check It Out--->> Nico Vega- "Burn Burn "

Nico Vega - BURN BURN - Music Video

Nico Vega is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California formed in 2005. The band consists of lead singer Aja Volkman, guitarist Rich Koehler and drummer Dan Epand, and like The White Stripes, they don't have a bass player. Their self titled album "Nico Vega" is too good for words, check out their MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/nicovega

Their video for "Burn Burn" is very muy bueno! I loves it. Hope you like them too. Tell me what you think.

Method Man ft. Redman - Mrs. International New Video/ SNL?

Riiight.... This is Method Man's new video for " Mrs. International". Looks kind of cheaptastic to me, kind of like it should be in SNL. Thoughts?

Spotlight

New music is good, but let's look back at a classic. They don't make them like this anymore that's for sure. Dilated Peoples from Cali sure knew how to do it. Check them out! Soooo Good

Paradiso Girls-->> PCD Meets Spice Girls In A Benetton Ad

Pussycat Dolls (PCD) rip off, Paradiso Girls, created by Robin Antin herself, are a new spandex wearing quintet, singing about getting drunk, and complete with a Nicole Scherzinger look-a-like... Althought their debut single " Patron Tequila" ft Eve and Lil' Jon is rather catchy, it's ANOTHER girl group like PCD, and Antin's "astutely" named/short lived Girlicious. Paradiso Girls are more of a PCD meet Spice Girls in a Benetton Ad to me.

The group consist of 5 members, all from different countries. There is Chelsea Korka, from Pussycat Dolls Presents: The Search for the Next Doll, Kelly Beckett from Barbados, Lauren Bennett from the UK, Shar Mae Amor from Phillipines, and Aria Crescendo from France. Their debut album "Crazy Horse" ( real classy) is to be released sometime in 2009. Below is the new video for their first single titled "Patron Tequila"ft Eve and Lil' Jon ( product placement galore). Thoughts?

Check It Out-->> Major Lazer - Hold The Line ft Mr. Lex & Santigold

Major Lazer is a side project of the D.J.-producers Diplo, from Philadelphia, and Switch, from London, an excursion into dancehall under an alias if you will. Major Lazer is a fictional cartoon character, who according to press releases, fought as a Jamaican commando who lost his arm in a secret zombie war in 1984. He fights vampires and various monsters, parties hard, and has a rocket powered skateboard.

The duo's first album, "Guns Don't Kill People...Lazers Do", was released on June 16, 2009. Studios. Vocalists such as Santigold,Vybz Cartel, Ward 21, Nina Sky, Amanda Blank, Mr. Vegas, and many more contributed vocals to the album, as well as additional production from Afro Jack and Crookers. I like muy very much! Check out more from Major Lazer at http://www.myspace.com/majorlazer

Dat New New Album for Kid Cudi This Fall

Release date for Kid Cudi's debut album "Man on the Moon: The Guardians", which will include the hit single "Day 'N' Nite", is said to be released for purchase across America on August 25, 2009.

Cudi currently has been in the studio with Travis Barker, Ryan Leslie, will.i.am, Swizz Beatz and Just Blaze in a bid to finish "Man on the Moon: The Guardian". Beside hitting studio, he will appear at this year's Lollapalooza Music Festival in Chicago, which will be held from August 7 to 9. At the three-day concert, he will be joined by the likes of Snoop Dogg, Asher Roth and The Killers.

Ludacris Conjures A New Project

Chris "Ludacris" Bridges has launched a new cognac called Cojnure,and is banking on his success on the record charts to shoot this latest project to the top. Since his fan base spreads across America, Asia, Europe and Africa this is exactly the market Kim Hartmann, owner of Birkedal Hartmann cognac, hopes to capture with Conjure, custom blend for the hip, urban market.

This is not Ludacris' first entrepeneurial venture. He also owns a successful local restaurant Straits in Atlanta. Sensitive to the number of celebrities who slap their name on everything from spatulas to umbrellas, both Hartmann and Ludacris were adamant that this would not be a product endorsement. "It's not just me attaching my name to it," said Bridges. "Whenever I involve myself in a business, I submerge myself in it."

So it is no surprise that Ludacris' favorite drink is Cognac and Coke. The Conjure project signals Hartmann's daring attempt to take a relatively small, high-end cognac house global. He's prepared to ship as much Conjure cognac as the hipsters are prepared to buy at $US34.99 per bottle. It will reach the shelves of America in September.

Ciara and Missy "Work"

Ciara releases a new music video for her single titled "Work", which features Missy Elliot. In the video, Ciara and Missy are seen performing the tune in a construction area. "Work" comes from Ciara's latest studio album "Fantasy Ride". Ciara has also shot a clip for another tune from the album titled "Like a Surgeon". It is scheduled to be released later this year as is her summer tour with Jay-Z.

Ciara is also set to join Britney Spears' "Circus" tour in the fall of 2009. She tweeted about her fall tour, she recently wrote, "ok, looks like u guys found out:) i will be doing the next US run with Britney Spears this fall!!! yey! ATL! NY! Vegas! Texas! and MOOOR .."

Let's hope she has more luck than PCD who also toured with Britney early 2009 but allegedly didn't even see her once other than on stage when she performed. Where does she run off to? Probably to Target to buy some potato chips... Oh Britney will you ever change?

Below is Ciara's new video for "Work". It's OK... for sure not the greatest thing. It sure isn't a Missy video that's for sure.

GET YOUR BLUNTS, GET YOUR WAYNE BLUNTS!

Lil' Wayne has signed on to endorse a new line of cigars named "Bogey Blunts." The blunts come with no tobacco, so smokers fill the blunt with their own tobacco, or in most cases, the good ol' MJ or cannabis if you will. The packaging will come with Lil' Wayne’s image on the cover. Wonder why Mr. Carter didn't do this before? We all know he likes to smoke, a lot.

"Memento Mori"

The new Flyleaf album is titled "Memento Mori" and should tentatively be out in late August or early September 2009. Are we excited for this or what!! When "I'm So Sick", the hit single by the then unknown Texas rockers Flyleaf appeared on Rock Band, their debut album went platinum. Kudos! Looking forward to it.

Lupe The Mountain Climber and New Album Fiasco

In an effort to bring awareness to the worldwide water crisis, Chicago lyricist Lupe Fiasco has confirmed plans to ascend Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro (OMFG).

Fiasco was recruited for the stunt by Ethiopian pop singer Kenna, whose father nearly perished as a child due to a lack of clean drinking water.

Mount Kilimanjaro boasts the highest peak on the African continent at 19, 330 feet. Most routes to the top of the mountain take a maximum of 6 to 7 days. Although the voyage is a popular retreat amongst climbers, the journey is not without its dangers. An estimated 10 people die every year attempting to climb Kilimanjaro. Despite the risks for a novice climber, Fiasco plans to make the event a light-hearted competition with his friend Kenna.

Along with Kenna and Fiasco, pop superstar Justin Timberlake is expected to participate. The Mount Kilimanjaro charity climb is scheduled to take place this Fall 2009.

On a lighter yet sadder note, Lupe’s anticipated third and apparently last (since he's retiring) studio album "Lasers" is due out in Fall 2009. Fiasco was originally going to release his triple album, Lupe Fiasco's LupE.N.D. as his third and final record, but his contract with Atlantic Records prevented him from retiring with this agenda. Instead, he announced a new album was on the works, originally titled "We Are Lasers" and then changed to "Lasers".

During a concert in Boston, Fiasco played the chorus of a song called "Shining Down" from "Lasers", which eventually led to a snippet being leaked onto the internet. "Shining Down" was intended to be the first single off of "Everywhere", the first of the three CDs that LupE.N.D. is composed of. But because its release was withheld, there is speculation circulating that it may be the first single from Lasers.

"Shining Down" was leaked on Tuesday, June 16th 2009. Fiasco stated that he was very angry about the leak; however, that the leaked track is not the final mix for the song. Lupe promises to have "Lasers" out this Fall with a Japanese Cartoon album dropping the exact same day.

Hey! Stripper, Hey! Stripper

No, I don't have a fetish for strippers, but I do for SohoDolls !! If you haven't heard of them YouTube that shit right now. SohoDolls are a London Town native electro pop group that was created in 2003. Although they had various lineup changes, as of March 2008 the group includes Maya von Doll (vocals), Toni Sailor ( guitar), Weston Doll (keyboards and synth), Matt 'Fuzzy' Lord (bass), and Paul Stone (drums) . Their 2007 debut album "Ribbed Music For The Numb Generation" features hit singles like " My Vampire", "Right And Right Again", and the popular "Stripper" which was featured in the memorable Season 1 episode of "Gossip Girl"(CW) where Blair Wladorf strips for Chuck Bass in his burlesque nightclub. Check out the music video for "Stripper" below! If you don't fall in love them you're a crazy mofo.

Sohodolls - "Stripper" Filthy Pretty Records:

Rise Against and Rancid to tour US and some peeps up top in Canada

Rise Against announced a summer tour with punk rock legends Rancid as their special guests. The tour kicks off June in Vancouver and continues through July 31st. See below for a list of U.S. & Canadian tour dates. I love me some Rancid and Rise Against. They are amazing live. Catch a show near you!

July 10th - San Diego, CA - Cricket
July 11th - Los Angeles, CA - The Forum
July 13th - Las Vegas, NV - The Joint
July 14th - Phoenix, AZ - Mesa Arts Center
July 16th - Dallas, TX - Palladium Ballroom
July 17th - Austin, TX - Stubb’s
July 18th - Houston, TX - Verizon Wireless
July 20th - Orlando, FL - House of Blues
July 21st - Orlando, FL - House of Blues
July 23rd - Myrtle Beach, SC - House of Blues
July 24th - Baltimore, MD - Ram’s Head
July 25th - Philadelphia, PA - Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing
July 28th - Boston, MA - House of Blues
July 29th - Boston, MA - House of Blues
July 30th - Buffalo, NY - Agri Center
July 31st - Toronto, ON - Molson Ampitheatre

Everyone is Goo Goo for Gaga, even the kiddies!

Lady Gaga has been nomiated for five awards at the 2009 Teen Choice Awards, including:

• CHOICE MUSIC: SINGLE "POKER FACE"
• CHOICE MUSIC: FEMALE ARTIST
• CHOICE MUSIC: BREAKOUT ARTIST
• CHOICE MUSIC: HOOKUP LADY GAGA FEAT. COLBY O'DONIS "JUST DANCE"
• CHOICE MUSIC: ALBUM (FEMALE ARTIST) (THE FAME)

The awards air on Fox Monday August 10th, but until then you can vote for Gaga daily at TeenChoiceAwards.com!


You know you are Goo Goo for Gaga too! Vote for the Lady.

Aussie rockers to release "Shaka Rock" August 25, 2009

Jet has announced the title and release date of their third album. The band will release "Shaka Rock" on August 25 in the US and September 7 in the UK.

In a statement, drummer and vocalist Chris Cester said the band is "thrilled" with the record, which is their first since 2006's "Shine On".

The Aussie rockers are set to kick off their tour in Milwaukee on July 4 before playing in cities including Chicago, New York, Boston, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. I know I will try to catch the NY show. I love these guys and I have a soft spot for Aussie's ( Hi Stephy). Catch them in a city near you and make sure to get the new album in August! If it's anything like the previous albums, I reckon it'll be massive! Although why "Shaka Rock"? Who knows, I bet it's short for something. Aussies like to shorten names for some odd but adorable reason.


The tracklisting for "Shaka Rock" is:

'K.I.A (Killed In Action)'
'Beat On Repeat'
'She's A Genius'
'Black Hearts (On Fire)'
'Seventeen'
'La Di Da'
'Goodbye Hollywood'
'Walk'
'Times Like This'
'Let Me Out'
'Start The Show'
'She Holds A Grudge

Kings Of Leon Launch their own label!

Kings of Leon have announced that they are launching their own record label!

The imprint is a joint venture with Los Angeles-based music publisher Bug Music, and will allow the Followill's to sign and develop artists with the company.

The first album to be released on the new label will be 'Some Kind Of Salvation' by fellow Tennessee band The Features, who toured the UK and the US with the King of Leon in 2007.

“Caleb, Jared, Matthew and Nathan [Followill] are extraordinary tastemakers and constantly absorbing new sounds from all over the world,” said Bug Music CEO John Rudolph. “The honesty in their music is what draws them to genuine artists.

I look forward to hearing what the guys do with this! Their work has been very good so far. Kudos.

Source NME.com

Rebelution's New Album "Bright Side of Life" to be released August 4th 2009

Santa Barbara-based reggae band Rebelution announced today that their long awaited sophomore full-length album “Bright Side of Life” will be released in stores nationwide and digital worldwide on August 4, 2009. The album follows up their award winning debut album “Courage to Grow,” which garnered mass downloads and radio play on monster radio stations such as San Francisco’s Live 105 with their hit single “Safe and Sound”.

Now for the summer of 2009, the band is ready to unleash 12 new signature tracks blending their cohesive mix of reggae, rock, and hip-hop influences in a calliope awash of front man Eric Rachmany’s Santana-esque guitar flurries, Marley D. Williams’ solid and attacking bass lines, the psychedelic and tasteful piano, keyboard and Hammond b-3 styling of Rory Carey and the jazz rock fusion of Wesley Finney’s finesse drumming and percussion.

The release of “Bright Side of Life” marks the first release under Rebelution’s newly founded record label, 87 Music in association with Controlled Substance Sound Labs and Silverback Music, the California based music collective, which is also home to artists Slightly Stoopid and Pepper.

For the rest of 2009 moving into 2010, Rebelution plans on touring to follow up their previous national efforts which included sold out shows at venues such as The House of Blues San Diego, Anaheim and Los Angeles as well as The Fillmore in San Francisco and more in Florida, Colorado, Texas and South Carolina.

For Tour dates and info go to www.rebelutionmusic.com or Myspace at www.myspace.com/

rebelution. If they are in a city near you GO WATCH THEM. They are amazing!

MGMT to perform July 1, 2009 at Prospect Park

MGMT has announced a show at Brooklyn's Prospect Park Bandshell, scheduled to take place on July 1.

The event will be held to benefit the Celebrate Brooklyn Performing Arts Festival, an annual event in the New York borough.

Tickets for the event cost $30, and go on sale Friday March 13 at noon.

They can be purchased online at ticketmaster.com, or by calling 800-745-3000.

They are also available at the Mercury Lounge box office at 217 E. Houston St. (between Ludlow and Essex Sts) from Monday to Saturday between noon and 7pm, or at the Music Hall of Williamsburg box office at 66 N. 6th St. (between Kent and Wythe) on Saturdays from 11am to 6pm.

Everyone must go! We all love The Management so let's show some support. They always give a great show!

Source NME.com

R.I.P. Michael Jackson

The King of Pop, Michael Jackson, has died today, June 25th, 2009 at the age of 50. The iconic singer was on the verge of launching a comeback with a series of shows in London’s 02 Arena in July.

Jackson first reached fame with his brothers in the group Jackson 5, scoring a string of hits in the late 1960s-1970s, including 'ABC', 'The Love You Save' and 'I Want You Back'.

The star’s fame continued throughout the 1970s, but he broke off from his siblings to make the 'Off The Wall' album with producer Quincy Jones in 1979, a partnership which also resulted in 1982’s 'Thriller' album, a record which remains the biggest selling album of all time. Jackson's status as the world’s biggest superstar was confirmed at the 1983 Motown Records party, when his ‘moonwalk’ dancing to ‘Billie Jean’ before an audience of millions cemented his position as the world’s biggest music star.

After the release of his 'Bad' album in 1987, Jacko became an ever bigger celebrity and his 1988 world tour cemented his position as the premier pop star on the planet.

Jackson's fanbase remained huge despite the lack of releases - and he was dogged by well-documented controversy. In 2005 he was found not guilty of all charges in a child abuse trial.


You will be missed! May you rest in peace <3

Source NME.com

LMFAO They're in Miami Bitch!

LMFAO, no it's not AIM speak. Sky Blu and Red Foo who compose LMFAO, happen to be uncle and nephew with freakishly close ages and share a passion for making impressive mixes of already top charting singles. The infamous duo will be having a show on June 28th 2009 in Miami, Florida at 8:00 p.m. at the Irie Weekend Finale Pool Party at Shore Club. So Miami you better be ready to "Get Crazy". Their debut album "Party Rock" features hits like " I'm in Miami Bitch" and "Lil Hipster Girl" buy it now! It's sooo good Go to the show if your in town Call them (323) 767-8121 but better yet, go to the show! I would if I could!

If you've never heard of LMFAO here is a link to a video for "Get Crazy" LMFAO for reals haha:

Fireflight to debut new album July 25th

For all of us non believers and sinners watch out. There is an unbreakable force converting virgin Christian Rock ears one song at a time. Fireflight, formed in 1999 in the remote Eutis, Florida has given a new meaning to Christian Rock. Powerful lyrics, Powerful female lead, and Powerful music makes this band one of my favorites and it should be yours too. Ther latest album "Unbreakeable"(2008) had top charting success with their single "Unbreakable" as the title song from the latest album released in March 2008. The single rose to the number one spot on CRW and R&R's Christian Rock charts seven weeks after its release.

Watch the video for their hit single " Unbreakable" here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEyuPD9I-f8&feature=related

Right now they are on tour around the U.S. and later on in Europe. See below for dates and details. Make sure to check them out if they are in a town near you!

http://www.fireflightrock.com/tour.php

Paramore has a new member!

As many of you know, Paramore use to have four members Hayley, Zac, Josh and Jeremy but as of last week Taylor York, a touring member of Paramore for over 2 years, is now an official member of the band.

Taylor has been around since the very early days of Paramore. He also helped write some top charting songs like “Conspiracy” off their debut record, All We Know Is Falling and “That’s What You Get” from RIOT.

Congrats are in order Taylor!