Some random, yet worthy collaborations dropping on this GOOD Friday, eh? Can’t be mad about that. This one features MJF favorites Soulo, Danny and Jhené. I know for a fact that this will stay on rotation for the next few weeks. In my opinion, all three of them carry their own weight on this one. Production courtesy of Dave Free.
Ab-Soul (ft. Danny Brown & Jhené Aiko) – Terrorist Threats
Thanks to 2DBZ
Converse is surely trying to make a statement with this 3 Arist: 1 Song series and they have just released the second track off the collection. This time, we have A-Trak on the boards with Mark from Foster the People & Kimbra, who had that song with Gotye. It starts out sounding like a really bad European remake of ‘Houdini‘ then the synths come in and all of a sudden, everything is right in the world again. The video itself features Mark in some underground nacho libre type performance, but at least Kimbra is flaunting off her voice to the side of the ring. Are you guys feeling these collaborations?
previously: Gorillaz – Do Ya Thing ft. Andre 3000 & James Murphy (Video)
via P&P
Here is the first leak off Spitta’s upcoming album The Stoned Immaculate which drops June 5th. This particular track features a collaboration with Mr. No Days Off himself. Rex Ryan on these hoes, Jet Life forever bitch!
Lets face it, we all thought we had heard the last of Jai Paul when he debuted BTSTU almost a year ago and ran back into hiding. Looks like he has a project with XL Records coming soon, and here is the second leak off the untitled LP. A little different, but groovy nonetheless. I predict there will be about 80 shitty remixes of it on YouTube by the end of the weekend.
Kinetics up in your headphones, and on YouTube! Frat rap intellectual superstars Kinetics & One Love have dropped the visuals for their What Model Are You stand-out track with re-recorded verses. Not sure how I feel about the change of the tone, the older version was more deep and had that Kinetics sound – but I am definitely digging this video. The true message is – everything happens for a reason. Don’t try to change the past.
Big things ahead for young Jeremy and Timmy. A debut album on the way and some big-name collaborations are to be expected. What up Jadakiss? Here is what they had to say about the song and video.
The underlying concept of the video reflects that of the song: everything that happens to us, even unfortunate events, could have unintended and even fortunate consequences later on down the line. Directed by Max Hliva and Nullah Sarker, the video explores how the difference between having your bag stolen by a stranger on the street and avoiding that stranger altogether could lead to two drastically different outcomes at the end of the day. In that same light, the lyrics of the song reference a relationship coming to an end, and how that breakup ultimately led to the writing of the song “Airplanes” and a subsequent meeting with Atlantic Records, a pivotal point in the artists’ career: “But if I could go back, I don’t think I’d go back, I wouldn’t wanna change things…I would embrace them the way you are.” Tereza Kacerova, playing the lead role in “Butterfly Effect,” expresses this sentiment by shrugging and smiling after having her bag stolen at the end of the video, almost as if she understands that this moment could be the cause of some unexpected, fortunate event in the near future.
Looks like Nardwuar kept himself busy last week in Austin, Texas. Other than conducting nine interviews, he also had four gigs with his backing band The Evaporators. Hell, Andrew W.K (yes, this guy) sat in on a few of their shows. Even with his ‘Epic Meal Time‘ YouTube shorts and his grunge rock band, it is no secret that Nardwuar is best known for the intricate research of his interviewees and outlandish mannerisms. Some of my favorite interviews are by him, and the human serviette has been releasing some fresh ones of MJF favorites. Peep a few below.
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RE:GENERATION is a documentary sponsored by Hyundai that follows DJ Premier, Pretty Lights, Skrillex, Mark Ronson and The Crystal Method as they collaborate with the biggest past and current artists to create remixes outside of their normal genre. Not knowing that it would be freely available to stream later, I paid a few bones to see a “special screening” in a theater and it is worth the watch. I’ll list a few reasons: you’ll get to witness The Doors thrash on dubstep, DJ Premier learning how to conduct the Berklee Symphony Orchestra, Erykah Badu creating a song based on Gumbo (yes, the food) and Pretty Lights attempting to formulate sentences while noticeably out of his mind. Also, check the crafty editing on Sonny’s face – rumor has it that he paid big money to polish up his acne for the big screen.
Anyway, peep the movie if you are interested in seeing where the music industry is heading – and download the featured tracks here!
For the fourth single off Strange Clouds, Bobby Ray decides to spit some inner thoughts over a melodically filled piano beat. First, Wiz apologizes for Rolling Papers, now we get this. I guess some rappers just need a hug in 2012. Are you guys still giving B.o.B a chance or is he a lost cause?
For those that are standing by him, Strange Clouds drops May 1st. Purchase the single here.
J. Period has a way of telling stories through mixtape form, and in honor of the one year anniversary of Nate’s passing (RIP) he has put this compilation together. J. Period’s tapes usually feature unreleased freestyles, interludes of tributes and collaborations. Even though I pretty much have the whole discography of young Nathan, it will be nice to keep this seamless mix in the vault just in case, you know, I need my A.D.D one hour tribute fix. Stream it here, download below.
01 Last Prayer (Intro)
02 Thugs Gets Lonely f. 2Pac
03 So Fly f. 213
04 Born in Long Beach (Interlude)
05 I Got Love
06 Worldwide (Interlude)
07 Boss Life f. Snoop Dogg
08 Cant Deny It f. Fabolous (J.Period Remix)
09 Cant Deny It f. Fabolous
10 Moment of Silence (Interlude)
11 Xxplosive f. Devin the Dude
12 Warren G Interlude
13 Regulate
14 Hoes Gotta Eat Too (Interlude)
15 B_tch Please (Wicked Remix) f. Xzibit & Snoop Dogg
16 B_itch Please Pt. 2 f. Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg & Eminem
17 The Set Up (Remix) f. Redman
18 Times Up f. Jadakiss (J.Period Re-Edit)
19 The Streets f. WC & Snoop Dogg
20 Gangsta Nation f. Ice Cube
21 Game Dont Wait (Wicked Remix) f. 213 & Xzibit
22 DJ Quik Interlude
23 The Next Episode
24 Puff Puff Give (Interlude)
25 Kush f. The Firm (J.Period Remix)
26 Good Life f. Nas (FUBU Promo)
27 Pharoahe Monch Interlude
28 Oh No f. Mos Def & Pharoahe Monch
29 Aint No Chance f. B.I.G. (J.Period March 9 Remix)
30 Aint No Fun f. Snoop Dogg & Warren G
31 All About U f. 2Pac
32 Area Codes f. Ludacris
33 Girls All Pause f. Kurupt
34 I Like That
35 Ooh Wee f. Ghostface & Mark Ronson
36 21 Questions f. 50 Cent
37 Dolla Dolla Bill
38 Dogg Pound Gangstaville f. Snoop Dogg
39 Groupie Love f. 213
40 Dave Chapelle Interlude
41 Never Leave Me Alone
42 Snoop Dogg Tribute (Outro)
43 Where I Wanna Be [Digital Bonus]
44 These Days [Digital Bonus]
2012 seems to be the year for contests over at the MJF headquarters, so hopefully you won’t mind another announcement. Wakarusa & MJF have teamed up to give away a free festival poster to celebrate their ninth year in Ozark, Arkansas. In case you are unaware, they have a standout lineup of MJF favorites including Avett Brothers, Slightly Stoopid, Kids These Days and many more! We are excited to be partnered with them and will be covering the festival this year. Entering the contest is easy, just follow the instructions below and we will contact the winner within a few weeks. Who knows? If we get a good response from this, we may be crazy enough to give out a pair of festival passes.
1. ‘Like’ Wakarusa on Facebook
2. ‘Like’ MJF on Facebook
3. Find any YouTube video of a Wakarusa artist, and post on Facebook or Twitter
“@mostlyjunkfood & @wakarusa are giving away a festival poster! I would look most forward to seeing ____ (artist name from video) in June”
Make sure you “tag” us in the status so we are able to see your submission.
Our winner will be notified in a few weeks. Good luck!!
I got familiar with Hilltop Hoods a few years ago when a friend who studied abroad in Aussieland introduced me to them as one of the biggest hip hop acts in the land down under. I gave them a shot and wasn’t too impressed, but saw that they released a new LP with features from Black Thought and Chali 2na. Minus the corny beat, this song goes – and per usual, Thought just comes in with the kill.
Any of you junkfoodies ever been to Australia before? Hope to get down there one day, preferably when it’s winter in the US.
Preview/Purchase the album here
We all already know that Remix Artist Collective are pretty much untouchable when it comes to their highly praised production and remixes, and in celebration of reaching 15K fans on facebook they dropped a Phil Collins cover with Liz. Word is that they have an official album on the way soon with collaborations of artists that they remixed, which is crazy to think about. Catch them over at the Green Label Sound tent if you’re lucky enough to be around SXSW this week!
Here is what they had to say about the track.
Something I’ve held on to for years was the notion that songs come first. A good song is a good song no matter what arrangement it comes in. We try to convey that in every remix and every cover. A lot of people are too good for the cheesy 80’s pop arrangements of Phil Collins but underneath it all, it’s pretty great songwriting.
For some free RAC downloads, hit their site.
