July, 2010

On the real, I’ve been to like 5 shows in the last couple weeks, with two more next week, and it just doesn’t get old.

I was lucky enough to score free tickets to the 30 Seconds To Mars show on Wednesday, which was brilliant, and last night I also landed freebies to see Mr Richard Ashcroft and his new band, United Nations of Sound, live at Palace in Melbourne.

I’ve only been a Verve fan for the past couple years (serious #latepass, I know), but in that short time, ‘The Drugs Don’t Work’ and ‘Sonnet’ became two of my favourite songs of all time. His new project, entirely produced by No ID, is brilliant, and it translated amazingly well live. Even though dude looks like a heroin addict, he put on a brilliant show, and the band were tight as hell.

Dude even managed to bang out some old Verve classics, knocking out ‘Bittersweet Symphony’ with the band about mid-way through (a song he rarely plays), and acoustic versions of ‘The Drugs Don’t Work’ and ‘Sonnet’ during the encore. Goosebumps, yo.

The above track is one of my faves off the new album too.

Sometimes technology sucks ass. Like when I find the dope new video for Chromeo’s second single off their new album, ‘Don’t Turn The Lights On’, but there’s forseeable way for me to share said video. So you’re stuck with the audio for now.

Someone upload the damn thing to YouTube or Vimeo, please.

DOPE TUNE!

Shouts to Iyae for this one. I think it’s better just to watch this and take it all in, so I’ll just shut up. Awesomeness.

Here’s the final part to the Bliss N Eso ‘Running On Air’ doco. Really dope stuff. Make sure you cop the album, out this Friday! Tomorrow, actually.

The homie Raven hit me with this today. I been knew that this clip was happening, as a certain graf writer from the south east was giving Raven many a tip as to how to complete this video…

Anyway, check out the latest single from Geko’s Crate Cartel Radio album, ‘Detonate’, featuring Fluent Form and Raven. It’s a fucking banger; dope beat, hard rhymes (pause), just fresh Australian Hip Hop. Cop the album.

It’s always a good time for new Lauryn Hill music. Since the broad done went crazy, her output has been akin to that of D’Angelo post-coke binge.

This is the first new joint from Ms Hill in a hot minute and the shit is fresh. I really dig it. Can’t wait to hear more from this ridiculously amazing artist, so long as she keeps her head together.

The rumours definitely aren’t true. New Zealand BEEN had hot chicks. Don’t front.

The second model from our brethren over the Tasman is Miss Jayde Elkington, who was kind enough to chat to us about her modelling and hit y’all with some fresh flicks.

Cee: Whatʼs your name?
Jayde: Jayde Elizabeth Elkington

Cee: Where are you from?
Jayde: Nelson, New Zealand

Cee: How many years have you been modeling?
Jayde: I have been doing a bit of modeling for about five years now and have also been dancing since the age of six.

Cee: What are the misconceptions people commonly have about models that are untrue?
Jayde: One would be that they are very high maintenance which I think is untrue! Most models that I have met and worked with have been really laid back and down to earth.

Cee: What shows, videos, magazines, etc. have you been featured in?
Jayde: L’Oreal Talent Spotting, Remix Magazine, Images Magazine, Osprey Boats MTV, C4

Cee: What photographers have you worked with?
Jayde: Grant Stirling, Carly Ave, Daniel Allen, Glen Bisdee – all from Nelson, NZ, Angela Henderson, Lauretta Goode from Auckland, NZ.

Cee: What photographers would you like to work with?
Jayde: Would love to do some more work with Angela Henderson. She’s a great photographer, and very encouraging.

Cee: Can you describe the grind of a model trying to break into the industry?
Jayde: Learning to be able to handle rejection and to be persistent.

Cee: Any words for the ladies out there that have aspirations of entering the modeling industry?
Jayde: Always be yourself, stay strong and be confident.

Cee: What’s your plans from here?
Jayde: Would love to go traveling overseas.

Cee: Hit us with your contact details for folks who want to see more!
Jayde: jayde_elkington@hotmail.com, Facebook

In the immortal words of Craig David, I am a Booty Man. So when I saw this ad, I lost my proverbial shit.

Too awesome. Much love to the ladies with ass. Be proud of it. Don’t cover it up. Flaunt that shit.

P-Money is definitely on that next right now. Dude always seems to come different (pause) on his own shit, and his latest single, ‘Falling Down’, doesn’t stray from that path. Featuring vocalist Milan Borich, who’s an old rocker from NZ, the clip is fairly epic and P’s acting is awesome. Peep game.

Once again, another reason why living in North America is the fucking shit.

Check out Rihanna’s live show where she brings out surprise guest Eminem. ‘Coz that would happen Down Under. Dopeness.

Oh and me and Notion went to the B.o.B gig in Melbourne last night. Wow. One of the illest shows I’ve ever seen. So much energy, awesome presence. Just pure showmanship. Dude is a superstar. He’ll be playing arenas in a year if the universe is how it should be.