Nicki Minaj and Will.I.Am- Check it Out

and i don't sympathize, cause you a simple bitch.

Die Antwoord- Evil Boy

fokk

John Lennon- (Just Like) Starting Over

One of my favorite John Lennon songs is up on iTunes for free this week.
Its to celebrate his 70th birthday
thanks Yoko for getting this artwork remaster and releasing it to all his fans.

Here is the video for the song too:



click here to read out other releases made for John's memory.

Yelle- La Musique

I love Yelle. Here is a sick ass teaser of her upcoming single "La Musique". It's gonna get stuck in your head and you're gonna love it.
(download by clicking on the title above the player)

Kanye West- Power (SNL Performance)

damn wish i could have watched that live.

Stromae-Alors On Danse

okay, this shit has been blowing up at the parties at my school. i don't know if that is any indication of its popularity in America or whatever, but its deff a good sign. i love when non-english music can cross over. so rare

MGMT-Congratulations

Okay, so this is the most anticlimatic/what the fuck video ever...

Lady Toker's Monthly Mix: August 2010

Annndddd we're back! I am here at my lovely apartment where I can see the skyline of downtown LA (don't hate). It's back to school time! And what better way to start off a great year than with a Lady Toker playlist?? I can't think of anything better... except maybe a blunt to compliment it...hehe.
Well anyways, this monthly mix is pretty much the soundtrack to my life for this month/ going back to school sooo enjoy!

Curren$y- 'Summertime Shit'

Wiz Khalifa- 'The Thrill'

Kanye West- 'Throw Some D's Remix'

The Long Blondes- 'Once and Never Again'

The Pharcyde- 'She Said'

Benny Benassi- 'California Dreamin''

Calvin Harris- 'Stars Come Out'

Dr. Dre- 'Xxplosive'

MIA- XXXO

A LADY TOKER HIATUS

Kanye West- Power

I didnt post this when it premiered last night cause I thought there was something wrong with MTV for only playing like a minute of the video. Butttt thats just how long it is! wtf? but still brilliantand its not a video, its a painting haha

Riot !n Paris- Attack of the 5 ft. Hipster

Okay, this is pretty illlllll. Riot !n Paris (who I will have to do an Artist of the Week about) put out this video that makes me think duh! why hasnt anyone thought of this before?? What an awesome idea to do a 'Choose Your Own Adventure' type video, you know like the mystery books when you were a kid?! Of course, this was only made possible by youtube enabling links to be put in their videos, but this is definitely something to check out.

Lady Toker's Monthly Mix: July 2010

Ok so this month's mix is kinda all over the place! Basically it can be summed up as some feel good songs to get you movin in this last summer month. Do I hear sophomore year approaching?? AHH

Drake- 'You Know You Know'

Not gonna lie I used to REALLY dislike this guy. Guess I was a hater, cause Drake goes hard. Unlike most rappers in the game, he's not all about the bling and the women. He talks about real shit. I can respect that. andddd his rhymes are pretty ill. Anyways, this is one of my favorite songs by him, and it was produced by Kanye!
(btw, lol at that pic right?)

Kanye West- 'Get Em High' (RATATAT Remix)

Speaking of Kanye, here is a remix of 'Get Em High' from RATATAT. Not only are they great because they are named after a pokemon, but they make this eh (in my opinion) track of Kanye's into a chill bob-ya-head song. It's off of RATATAT's mixtape from 2004, Ratatat Remixes Vol 1.

Tupac- 'Do For Love' (Vodka & Milk Remix)

Here's another remix, but this time coming from Vodka & Milk. They take a classic and bring it to the club. Faster pace and an electro twist makes this a party jam.
Download it HERE/ check out there other stuff, too it's pretty tight.

Rihanna- 'Rude Boy' (Cosmic Dawn Remix)

Another party jam for yo' ass. 'Rude Boy' , one of the hottest jams this summer got remixed by Cosmic Dawn, and this is the jem.
Download HERE.

Wale- 'Rude Boy' (Freestyle)

"Rhianna had a hit wit this, so I gotta spit to dis." This freestyle by Wale over 'Rude Boy' is pretty dope, playful, and totally vibe-able.

Kid Cudi- 'Mojo So Dope'

This was released on a new Young Money mixtape and is most likely a song that will be on Man on The Moon II. Can't wait to hear the rest!
Download the above mentioned mixtape/this song HERE.
(btw, mixtape has 14 WORLD PREMIERE songs, like Cudi's)

Rob Roy- 'Fur in My Cap'

Here's a new dude on the scene, Rob Roy.  There's not much out there on the interwebs about him, other than he has a mixtape and a DOPE ASSS MUSIC VIDEO. (One of my favorites of all time, seriously)
Download his mixtape that includes this song HERE.

Here is his most popular song and below, the vid. 

Kid Cudi Performing at BAPE

Chromeo- Don't Turn the Lights On

Kanye West Preforms New Songs at Facebook Meeting!

Kanye West took a trip over to Facebook headquarters and previewed some of his latest work. Lyrics that are both REAL and FUNNY? Now that's the Kanye we know, love, and missed!!

Nicki Minaj- Your Love

N.A.S.A.- 'Strange Enough' (feat. Karen O, Ol' Dirty Bastard, & Fatlip)

this vid is deff strange enough. ha

ARTIST OF THE WEEK: Dominique Young Unique

DOMINIQUE YOUNG UNIQUE is a 19 year old Florida native rapper. She is most commonly compared to artists like M.I.A, Santigold, Rye Rye, and Kid Sister. But I have to think, is that because they are all minority women who incorporate electro into their hip hop tinged flows, or because that is the group she fits in with the quickest? To me, I would say sounds more like she's been influenced by Lil' Kim, Trina, and Nikki Minaj, mostly because of her dirty, dirty lyrics.

                                 Dominique Young Unique-CEO Girl by Toast Press

Of course, you can't help but to notice all the similarities to the others (Rye Rye fo sho), too. Honestly though, her name doesn't have Unique in it for show. She can back that namesake up. The reason why I can get her shit out of my head is because she can hold her own on vocals against the AMAZING tracks produced by David Alexander, producer for Yo! Majesty. Alexander was introduced to DYU through Shunda K. of Yo! Majesty, and after some time Dominique signed to David Alexander's small British label, Art Jam. She has been working on tracks since she was 17,  and has released a mixtape, Dominiation, and an EP Blaster, that came out in May.


Dominique started creating a stir on the music scene when she preformed at the SXSW festival in March. She was even featured in The Rolling Stones because of the event. Then blogs started spreading the word about DYU after her first music video for "Show My Ass" came out in April.

As for me, I came across this mash up by The Hood Internet  a couple of days ago that caught my attention. I began researching Dominique Young Unique like crazy and knew that she was one to watch.

 The Hood Internet - I'm In Love With A Hot Girl (Dominique Young Unique x YACHT) by hoodinternet

You can download her full mixtape below. My favs are "Blaster" and "War Talk".
Dominique Young Unique - Domination by Toast Press

Converse Video - "All Summer"

Kid Cudi, Best Coast and Rostam Batmanglij – ‘All Summer’ by nmemagazine

Miike Snow- Rabbit

Just because I do love me a video with some booty shakin'.

Listen to M.I.A.'s new album

MIA's new album, /\/\ /\ Y /\, drops next week, July 13th, but is now available for streaming on Myspace.

check it HERE!

ARTIST OF THE WEEK: Chiddy Bang

Chiddy Bang is a hip hop duo from Philadelphia, PA. Emcee Chidera "Chiddy" Anamege, and DJ/Producer Noah Beresin, a.k.a. Xaphoon Jones, met while attending Drexel University in Philly. 

Their music sounds to me like rapping over an indie electro hip hop baby.
 My favorite kind of baby.

Chiddy Bang often samples underground favorites like Kate Nash, MGMT, RATATAT, Yelle, and Passion Pit, giving them the indie/electro feel I spoke of. Xaphoon then takes these samples and puts his spin on it, resulting in a track that really stands out from Chiddy Bang's hip hop peers.  The duo has released two mixtapes, The Swelly Express, and Air Swell.


Below is Chiddy Bang's music videos for their first two singles, 'Kids' and 'Truth'. They recently released the video for their third single, 'Sooner or Later' where Chiddy filmed a recent trip to his parents hometown in Nigeria. 
View that one HERE.

Love this next one. The vocals by Passion Pit frontman Michael Angelakos is why I love this song.

Chiddy Bang has been gaining a lot of respect and attention in the blogosphere since late 2009/early 2010, but has just started reaching widespread popularity with the release of the 'Kids' music video. That same song even peaked on the top of US charts at number 8. Chiddy Bang was signed to EMI back in March, and is releasing their first album, Here We Go, August 24th, 2010.

Two of my Chiddy Bang favs:

Chiddy Bang-Get Up In The Morning

alt+click to download

Chiddy Bang-Hey London

You can also cop their second mixtape, Air Swell. 'Hey London' is in the download.

Amazon Special on Passion Pit Album

For those of you who haven't listened to Manners from Passion Pit, shame on you! 

But here is your chance to redeem yourself. Amazon MP3 has chosen this album as one of their 100 Albums for $5. Now, this is the deluxe version of Manners, so you get extra special songs like Passion Pit's cover of 'Dreams', by The Cranberries.

Buy the album in Amazon HERE.

New Cover Art for Kanye West Single- Power

Have you peeped the artwork for Kanye's single 'Power' on iTunes? 

I love that he is into art. Keep bringing hip hop to another level. 

artwork by George Condo

All Aboard Air Drake!

Here is another thing to add on to Drizzy's list of accomplishments this year: a plane in his namesake. This Virgin America plane jets between Drake's hometown of Toronto to Los Angeles and San Francisco.
I've gotta say, you know you've made it when bitches be namin' shit after you. Congrats!

MGMT- It's Working

This is my favorite song off of MGMT's sophomore album Congratulations, so I'm glad it's their newest single.

The music video is a nice concept, but what a huge departure away from their earlier stuff like ''Electric Feel".

Lady Toker's Monthly Mix: June 2010

As this is a brand new baby girl music blog, I am always coming up with ideas of things to feature.

Welcome to the first of a monthly playlist created by me!

This will be a collection of the best songs I have collected, and that I have been listening to non-stop all month.
Enjoy!

HIP HOP REMIXES:

Lil' Wayne- Office Musik (Clockwork Edit)
alt+click to download

Here is a mash-up of Lil' Wayne's 'Hustler Musik', and the theme song of The Office. I don't watch the show so that fact doesn't add or take away from the song at all for me.

Gucci Mane- Excuse Me(Diplo Remix)
alt+click to download

I must say any remix by Diplo, or anything by Diplo is a safe bet to be something I will love. This song was made for the "Diplo Presents" Free Gucci" mixtape. I love the beat obviously, you can help but the love the "poet" that is Gucci himself.
"Please pardon me, please pardon me, I'm sorry I'm so sparkely."

Wale- Freaks (Bird Peterson Remix)
alt + click to download

Suchhh a chill remix. Bird Peterson makes some good shit. I don't normally listen to Wale, but a lot of remixes of his songs have been catching my ear. This song is dedicated to the freaks.

DUBSTEP REMIX:

Kid Sister- Pro Nails (Rusko Dubstep Remix)

alt+click to download

I love Dubstep and Rusko is some of the kings of the genre. Pair them up with Kid Sister and you got a sick track. I feel like the original beat for this song was just begging to become a real boy, a real dubstepin' boy.

ELECTRO REMIX:

La Roux- Bulletproof (HYPERCRUSH Remix)
alt+click to download

I know you hear this song on the radio ALL the time, but you ain't heard it like this before. Hypercrush is a band from LA that does remixes on the side and this one is pretty tight. I like listening to it when I work out.

Benny Benassi feat. Kelis, Aple.de.ap, and Jean-Baptiste- 'Spaceship'

I like Kelis' new sound/look. No more milkshakes.JN64DPVNZ66P

Passion Pit- Dreams (The Cranberries Cover)

Here is a beautiful cover of The Cranberries' song, 'Dreams' by Passion Pit.
It was released on the reissue of their album Manners.
Seriously, who doesn't love Passion Pit!

Passion Pit-Dreams (The Cranberries Cover)
   click to download HERE.

Kid Cudi- Converse Short Film

Here's a teaser for the up-coming short film on Kid Cudi by Converse.
The YouTube page says:

"We worked with Kid Cudi on this short film, capturing the artist exploring his native Cleveland while providing a look into his artistic journey. "

 Word.

Journey to Plastic Beach

Ahh, it all makes sense now Gorillaz!

Here is a lengthy (15:47) music video that combines the two Plastic Beach music videos, 'Stylo' and 'On Melancholy Hill' into a story.
If you were wondering how the two ideas related and the poltline, this is the answer.

ARTIST OF THE WEEK: Die Antwoord

This is the first installment of a weekly undertaking featuring an up-and-coming artist/ band of hip hop and/ or electro spirit. Welcome.

First up is Die Antwoord.

Die Antwoord hails from South Africa and is part of the musical movement down there called Zef. The group's name means 'The Answer' in Africaans, while Zef is slang for basically 'next level shit'.
Now let me tell you, front man Ninja,  his hype lady Yo-Landi, and beat master DJ Hi-Teck are all about that next level shit.
Their music can best be described as gangsta white trash rave.
Yea, that sums it up nicely.

I came across these guys in the new HARD promo cd. HARD is a series of raves around the US. check out the free download of the cd HERE.
You will get a taste of some other sweetness like Crystal Castles and Rusko.

Being a music video junkie, this jem made me fall in love with them even more.




Here's another video to let you get a taste of what Die Antwoord is all about:





Now, Die Antwoord went ridiculously viral in about April, but many doubted the credibility of the group. I won't go into detail about this because I think its bullshit, but you can read an article about the 'conspiracy' HERE. I think they are fucking sick, next level shit, and if they weren't the real deal would they have a recording contract with Interscope???Their Album, '$O$', will be coming out 'fokkon soon' according to their website, but I'm pretty sure most of it has already leaked on the internet. 
So lastly, I will leave you with my favorite song by Die Antwoord so far! 
Die Antwoord- Jou Ma Se Poes In 'N Fishpaste Jar
By the way, that apparently means "your mother's cunt in a fishpaste jar".

Gorillaz - On Melancholy Hill

Word.

Some Dre, Some Jay, Some Cudi

sorry about the rap- heavy posts...I promise I like electronica!!

Dr. Dre Feat. Jay-Z - Under Pressure

Kid Cudi- REVOFEV

Jay-Z and Eminem Perform on Letterman

NYC rooftop performance by Jay-Z and Eminem feat P. Diddy for The Late Show With David Letterman

KID CUDI ARRESTED

LIQUID Cocaine? Don't let the wealth and fame and girls get to ya Cud.
Read article HERE

Major Lazer- Keep it Going Louder

Hahaha, I've liked this vid for a while and wanted to share it with the folks that ain't know.
Love the fugly girls, its a nice touch. I am liking the shit that Eric Wareheim has directed.
I am looking forward to music videos off of the 'Lazerproof' mixtape if there are going to be any...

Themselves- Roman is as Roman Does

Alright, I need to post more shit for the stoners, and this is sure to please.
Visuals that make you say what?! and then you like it. thats what i aim for.

Diggy Simmons

WOAH, this is comin' out of nowhere for me. I was creepin on Kanye West's new blog, and came across this video:



YO HE KILLS IT!!!! "Son of a king, so why would I ever bow down".
how old is he? whatever who cares this is some new hip hop generation shit.
I love Run's House, and Diggy was my fav person on the show but I never googled him til now.
check out his own blog here, and watch out for this dude for real. 

The Knocks Remixes

Peter Bjorn and John- It Don't Move Me (The Knocks Remix)

Passion Pit-Sleepyhead (The Knocks Remix)

Kanye West is Back

My man Yeezy is back, and y'all better recongize.
check out his new website/blog HERE.
and also for those who haven't heard: Kanye West -Power



excited to hear what is to come.

Drake- Find Your Love

This is Drake's newest music video for "Find Your Love".
Look Drake can act! would have never thought a rapper could act before...but I like the beat.

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Kush and Orange Juice

This mixtape came out a few months back but, I didn't have a blog then, haha.
One of my favorite mixtapes that have come out this year by far.

One of my favorite tracks:
Wiz Khalifa- In The Cut

Download mixtape HERE

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We Were Once A Fairytale feat Kanye West Directed by Spike Jonze

Just like Kanye himself, this short film is a love or hate situation.
I just happen to love both.

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Wale feat Gucci Mane- Pretty Girls (Algeronics Remix)

Wale ft. Gucci Mane - Pretty Girls (ALGERONICS Remix)

Click HERE for MP3.
Click HERE to here more Algeronics

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Nike Commerical

Andre 3000 puts a new spin on a classic Beatles' song "All Together Now".
At first I thought it was annoying, but now its cute so it was time to post it!
btw, has anyone seen this on tv?

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LAZERPROOF

Major Lazer and La Roux feat. Gucci Mane- I'm Not Your Lemonade+ Heros n Villians Remix

Major Lazer and La Roux feat. Drake- Houstalantavegas Pains

DOWNLOAD FULL MIXTAPE FOR FREE HERE.
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