Tag Archives: hip hop

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

Posted on by BCandMerch
Reply

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”

Posted on by BCandMerch
Reply

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”

Posted on by BCandMerch
Reply

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”

Posted on by BCandMerch
Reply

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.

[Throwback Thursday] Outkast | “ATLiens”

Posted on by BCandMerch
Reply

We’re reaching pretty far back into the Outkast catalog with this one, but ATLiens (the album) was Outkast’s first true taste of chart-topping success. “ATLiens” (the song) is still considered one of their best tracks (and one of my personal favorites). It came out when Outkast was still putting out laid-back southern jams with slick flows.

Now, if only the rumors of an upcoming Outkast reunion (and album) ring true, we’ll all be sayin’ “Oh-yay-yerr”

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

Posted on by BCandMerch
Reply

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).

Flosstradamus | “Total Recall”

Posted on by BCandMerch
Reply

Chicago duo Flosstradamus seem to have left behind their mash-ups and pop tracks to move into some more electronic/house flair, and it’s sounding pretty good, thus far. “Total Recall” is supposed to be a showcase of the new direction they’re heading in. At 3 and 1/2 minutes, the song hits hard and pulsates with a grinding beat and infinite hand claps. The song has already hit #1 on the Hype Machine lists. RAGE.

Wallpaper | “Blake Griffinin”

Posted on by BCandMerch
Reply

We have no shame in letting you know just how much we love Wallpaper. They’re songs are ridiculously silly, but insanely infectious. Let’s take their latest release, “Blake Griffinin.” It’s about Clippers forward and ESPN highlight poster-boy Blake Griffin, and how awesome he is. I’m pretty sure “Blake Griffinin” is just another way of saying you are kicking ass, or going hard, or something. It doesn’t really matter because the track is dope (it already hit #1 on the Hype Machine “Popular” list) and Wallpaper never fails.

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

Posted on by BCandMerch
Reply

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.