The Drank

Here's a big one. Myself and my friend Justin Campagnano have been making rap music for a few years now, gettin better as time goes on. We've just refined our sound and made a name for our group: The Drank. Our first full length album, JuiceBox, will be out in 2010, and until then we will release music as it gets done.

Well our first single is done: "Where The Love Is Free". We wanted to capture an old school feel with our own twist. This track takes inspiration from A Tribe Called Quest, Outkast and Dr. Dre among others. Enjoy, and let me know what you think.

Where The Love Is Free | Music Upload

Expect a music video soon as well boi...

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Wax Poetics

I was watching current (aren't I hip?) and I found out about this magazine called Wax Poetics. It's a publication that takes a look at hip-hop through the lens of jazz, funk and soul. I think publications like this are what make music journalism great. It's not about what's most popular, it's about learning about the music itself, loving it, and discovering where it came from. Whether your interested in the new, the old, or both...poetics will deliver an entertaining read that, as the founder said: "you will never think about throwing in the garbage" like another magazine.

This month is it's first Brazil issue, featuring an interview with Tropicalia founder Gilberto Gil. As a sidenote...the Brazilians have come out with some of the greatest music on Earth, creating new genres and a distinct sound. I'll get into them more in another post.

But for now, check out waxpoetics.com for more information on the magazine. This is what music is about.

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New Music Tuesday

It's Tuesday, and I've got a couple new songs to show you all. First, though, a few big albums came out this week.

First off is Humbug by the Arctic Monkeys. This band's been huge in England for several years now, and you may know their songs I Bet That You Look Good On The Dancefloor or Teddy Picker. Humbug takes a much darker and slower turn than their previous two albums. It's different, to say the least, but I'm still getting into it. Check out:

Cornerstone - Arctic Monkeys

Dance Little Liar - Arctic Monkeys

Next is David Guetta's One Love. To be honest, if you've heard one of his new songs you've heard them all. Party anthems for the club, in the vein of Love Is Gone. Substitute big name artist for each track and you get the idea. I wish his album had more musical variance, but it really doesn't.

Jet came out with Shaka Rock. There is some nice progression in their sound on certain songs. Others sound like the same old wannabe rock and roll. Maybe it's just me but sometimes this band sounds like it's trying too damn hard.

Here are some interesting stand alone tracks I found this week:

Passion Pit: To Kingdom Come

A catchy song with a neat video...

Needtobreathe: Lay 'Em Down

Soulful, reminiscent of K.o.L.

The xx: Islands

Nice, chill, electronic sound

Lily Allen's new single 22 live

...and In For The Kill by La Roux

In For The Kill - La Roux

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Two Cool Songs + Love From New York

Here are two cool new songs from the UK!

Animator by Pull Tiger Tail

Superhuman Touch from Athlete

Also check out this preview for the new film New York, I Love You. It is a sequel of sorts to Paris J'Taime, which I saw a while back and was amazed by. What's notable is that Phoenix's 1901 is featured in the trailer. If you don't know, Phoenix is one of my favorite bands, and I'm so glad they're finally getting out there. Enjoy!

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3eb and Anjulie

I'm back, feeling a bit lazy today. But...here is another song from Anjulie

Also, Third Eye Blind came out with their new album Ursa Major today. There's been some internet contraversy about them. A lot of current bands think of Third Eye Blind as a huge inspiration, apparently, and a lot of critics are baffled. Personally I love Third Eye Blind. They were a big part of my 90's music experience, and their latest album before this, Out of the Vein, was good as well. I haven't listened to all of Ursa Major yet, cuz my cd burner is broke and my I-pod was stolen...but I will soon. For now, here is the video for their new single, Don't Believe A Word:

Hope it didn't give you a seizure...

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Hiatus

I'm gona be leaving for a cruise to Belize and the Western Carib tomorrow, so this'll be my last post for about a week. The computer I'm using sucks so some of the posts I've done already might not be working. Never fear, I'll get 'em when I come back. Have a great week, I know I will.

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Yeah Yeah Boom

I've been loving this song since I heard it, so I figured I'd share. It'sHeads Will Roll, the newer single from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and my favorite from them since Maps.

There is also a newer artist named Anjulie. I have a soft spot for women who sing soulful tunes, so I'm likin this sultry little number. Apparently it became popular when someone remixed it, but I'll take the original.

If you like that sound, check out:

Duffy

Corrine Bailey Raye

Gabriella Cilmi

Kate Earl

Norah Jones