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[Premiere] Jay-Z & Kanye West | “N*ggas In Paris” [Video]

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Jay-Z & Kanye’s “Niggas In Paris” has been blowing up clubs since it was released as a single back in September, so it’s kind of crazy (or “cray” as Kanye would say) that they are just now releasing a video. Filmed at the L.A. Staples Center during the December 13 date of the Watch The Throne Tour, the video is live footage chopped in with insane visuals like panthers, cityscapes, topped off with this mirroring effect. Oh, and keep an eye out for Kanye’s ridiculous leather kilt-thing.

It’s one of the most original (and bizarre) videos I’ve seen in a long time, and I absolutely love it.

WARNING: This video could cause epileptic seizures, so maybe don’t watch it standing up. That shit cray.

Sorry, the embed code isn’t working, but you can check it here: “Niggas In Paris” [Video]

[Throwback Thursday] Coolio feat. L.V. | “Gangsta’s Paradise”

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Maybe one of the most epic hip hop songs of all time, Coolio’s “Gangsta’s Paradise” was as inescapable in the 90s as Coolio’s ridiculous-ass hair. It even got its own Weird Al parody, “Amish Paradise,” that also became a huge hit (much to Coolio’s dismay). The video for “Gangsta’s Paradise” was just as iconic as the song. Originally recorded for the Dangerous Minds soundtrack, it features Michelle Pfiefer having a stare-down with a dark and ominous Coolio, and L.V. having steam blown in his face (for effect?).

Everything about this song screams “This is one of the greatest f*cking hip hop songs of ALL time,” and you’d be hard-pressed to argue.

[Throwback Thursday] Ol’ Dirty Bastard feat. Kelis | “Got Your Money”

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Regardless of a completely insane person (like taking a limousine to collect his welfare check while he still had an album in the Top-10), the ODB was unstoppable in the 90s. Even after numerous arrests that concluded in jail time, getting shot on multiple occasions, and (not really) taking care of his 13 children, Ol’ Dirty Bastard is still regarded as a legend of hip hop. “Got Your Money” was his highest-charting (solo) single, and featured Kelis (who would later do that stupid “Milkshake” song) and production by The Neptunes (who, as both producers and two-thirds of N.E.R.D., would continue to kick-ass for eternity).

The video for “Got Your Money” is basically 4-plus minutes of the 70s blaxploitation film, Dolemite, with a wigged ODB and Kelis mixed in. Dirt McGirt, you will be missed.

[New Release] Santigold | “Big Mouth”

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Our favorite Philly diva, Santigold, is back with a new single (and a ridiculously 90s-quality video). “Big Mouth” offers Santigold’s signature world music-meets-new wave sound, and she even takes a jab at Lady Gaga (in the video a Lady Gaga-like mermaid is eaten by a cartoon tiger… excellent!). It’s good to know after 2+ years without releases, Santigold is bringing back the flavor.

Look out for a new album this Spring.

At The Drive-In “Break Their 11 Year Silence”… Possible Reunion Tour?

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Twitter blew up today with the announcement that post-hardcore outfit At The Drive-In are… doing something. A post on the band’s official website said simply:

“¡ ATTENTION ! To whom it may concern: AT THE DRIVE-IN will be breaking their 11 year silence THIS STATION IS …NOW…OPERATIONAL.”

This announcement has come just days before Coachella will be unleashing their line-up, coincidence?

I began listening to At The Drive-In a year before they broke up, and never got a chance to see them live, and, after 11 years, thought I never would. I still remember the first time I heard “One Armed Scissor,” it felt like someone had set off dynamite in my brain, and I wanted more.

Though no tour dates have been released, they are originally from El Paso, so I’d expect to see at least a couple of Texas dates in the future.

Here’s a couple of videos so we can all remember how insane they were live, and I hope they can bring that fury back after over a decade.

And, of course, “One Armed Scissor,” the song that you know, even if you don’t listen to At The Drive-In:

Avicii Ft. Salem Al Fakir | “Silhouettes (Original Mix)”

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Tim Berg (aka Avicii) blew up in 2011 with his hit “Levels.” He’s been busy running the festival circuit this past summer with his insane live sets, creating a ridiculous music video for “Levels,” and being sampled by Flo Rida for his song “Good Feeling” (which would become a club hit in its own right).

New Year’s Eve 2011-2012 w/ Big Freedia & Turquoise Jeep: The Aftermath

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Ringing in the new year with the Queen of New Orleans bounce, Big Freedia, and the ridiculous Turquoise Jeep crew made for one of the most epic nights ever.

The names have been changed in order to protect the innocent… Also, here’s some video!

First up, Turquoise Jeep (the guys who brought you the viral video “Lemme Smang It”), came out hot, with Flynt Flossy doing a freestyle.

Another Flynt Flossy track, “Did I Mention I Like To Dance,” got everyone doing just that. I don’t think I’ve danced so hard in my entire life. The Turquoise Jeep crew even had a dance-off on stage. Flynt’s moonwalk definitely took the cake.

And of course, the Queen Diva, Big Freedia, gets everyone shaking their booties with her track, “Azz Everywhere.” She loves to get the audience involved, including letting them come shake it on stage, but she still dominates when it comes to bouncin.

[Throwback Thursday] Shaggy feat. RikRok | “It Wasn’t Me”

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I was racking my brain trying to decide on what song to use for this week’s Throwback Thursday. At first, I thought I should do a Christmas song since it’s the holiday season, but then I thought, nope, I gotta keep the cold season hot with some R&B. (Also, we put out an entire Christmas mixtape last year)

For some reason, Shaggy’s “It Wasn’t Me” has been stuck in my head. Maybe it’s the completely ludicrous premise of this guy getting caught cheating on his girlfriend FRIGGIN’ EVERYWHERE IN THE HOUSE. I mean, seriously, after getting caught so many times, eventually you would think, “Maybe we should get a hotel room or something.” And his only defense against her catching him? “It wasn’t me.” Problem. Solved.

At least RikRok’s vocals are audible. Shaggy just spouts out some incoherent babble with a Jamaican accent.

The video is even more insane. RikRok is trying to escape his girlfriend and her assassin lady-friends, just so he can keep banging his neighbor. And apparently Shaggy is a James Bond villain, decked out in a silk purple smoking jacket.

But no matter how silly this song is, guys and girls alike would (and still do) get down and dirty when this track comes on. There’s nothing like some adultery and a Jamaican accent to get the ladies riled up!

[Throwback Thursday] Bell Biv Devoe | “Poison”

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After the breakup of New Edition, three of their members decided to branch off and create one of the best New Jack Swing songs ever. Their melodic vocals and sultry rhymes, coupled with a great beat, it’s no wonder it was one of the top songs of 1990. Bell Biv Devoe had a few hits in the early 90s, but “Poison” will forever be their flagship.

You may also remember the Turk dance from Scrubs.