Posted in Music on Jan 26th, 2010
Someone else has already spoken on the actual talent in this song, so let’s just get straight to the point. The collaboration from Jay-Z, Rihanna, Bono and The Edge titled Stranded (Haiti Mon Amour) can be downloaded for $1.79, with the proceeds going towards helping Partners In Health. Stream the track at Nah Right or [...]
Posted in Comedy on Jan 20th, 2010
Comedian Aziz Ansari shares a few hilarious stories about Kanye West from Intimate Moments From A Sensual Evening that was aired on Comedy Central recently. Worth it for the telescope story alone, or maybe that Jay-Z part. I highly recommend you take the next five minutes out of your day to take a listen — [...]
Posted in Music on Dec 24th, 2009
Here goes the new single from the most debated albums of the year. But let’s admit it, it’s still been Jay-Z’s year, right? – I mean, as long as 50 Cent keeps on putting more effort into writing books than he does writing songs and Kanye doesn’t drop a new album in the first half [...]
Posted in Music on Nov 19th, 2009
The Billboard Hot 100 chart, released today has Jay-Z and Alicia Keys Empire State of Mind moving from 2-1. It’s the first number one for Jay-Z as the lead or co-billed performer, from his 11-year career. The song also became the most played song on the Radio Songs chart with its 109.5 million listener impressions. [...]
Posted in Music on Nov 16th, 2009
In more questionable behavior from Jay-Z comes the news that he has recently signed The Ting Ting’s to his label Roc Nation. Hova is also looking to collaborate with the duo on their upcoming second album. “Jay can make them one of the biggest British bands in America,” said a source to Britain’s Daily Star [...]
Posted in Music on Nov 10th, 2009
Jay-Z is on his Robin Thicke shit – for real this time. Below is a brand new song from Robin Thicke’s upcoming album Sex Therapy, due out mid-December.
Download: Robin Thicke Feat. Jay-Z – Meiplé (Me I Play) [2dopeboyz / Nah Right]
Posted in Music on Sep 18th, 2009
Jay-Z’s 11th album, ‘Blueprint 3′ sold 476,000 copies this week, sending him straight to the top of the Billboard charts and breaking Elvis Presley’s record for the most number one albums from a solo artist. Suddenly, that “I’ll crush Elvis in his blue suede shoes” line doesn’t sound so arrogant. It’s by no means an [...]
Posted in Music, The Lunchtime Listening Sessions on Sep 10th, 2009
This week we have a few new joints from various anticipated releases including the Ohio Players with what has become a sample graveyard and a focus on the legendary Pete Rock aka The Chocolate Boy Wonder. Hit the jump for the rundown.
Posted in Music, News Wrap-Up on Sep 9th, 2009
- It’s been a big couple of days for releases. Not only did our new favourite album, ‘Only Built For Cuban Linx II’ just come out in the US (a NZ release is apparently not on the books), but we had ‘The Blueprint 3′ (which Rolling Stone are predicting will hit number one) and The [...]
Posted in Music on Sep 8th, 2009
Yeah, just so you know, it’s probably best not to side with The Game on this one, even if you are just trying to promote your new iPhone autotune application.
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>> SATURDAY 13 MARCH
- Wooden Shjips at Whammy Bar, Newton, Auckland Region
- Head Like A Hole, Street Chant, The Transistors at Bacio Bar, Newton, Auckland Region
- Metallica, Faith No More and Black Sabbath Tribute Night at Kings Arms, Newton, Auckland Region
- The Sing Songs, Bear Cat, The Glad Eyes at Leigh Sawmill Cafe, Leigh, Auckland Region
- Oui Groove, Team Dynamite, TDK at Rakinos, CBD, Auckland Region
- Hit It and Quit It Revue ft DJ Kano (Oz), Recloose, Frank Booker at Khuja, Newton, Auckland Region
- Sick Disco Ft. Randomplay, Boomio Sound, A.D.A.M, MTronBomb at Cassette Number Nine, CBD, Auckland Region
- Kolab Soundsystem, Datt DJ at Ponsonby Social Club, Ponsonby, Auckland Region
- Street Chant, The Transistors, Rackets, Fatangryman at The Basement, CBD, Auckland Regi
- Converge (US) at Bodega, Wellington Region
- Connan Mockasin - Album Release at San Francisco Bathhouse, Wellington Region
- Golden Axe, Thought Creature, Old Grey Wolf at Mighty Mighty, Wellington Region
- Sola Rosa at Al's Bar, Canterbury
- The Pink Floyd Experience at Kerikeri Domain, Northland
>> SUNDAY 14 MARCH
- Petit Cheval Burlesque presents Plum Green at Cassette Number Nine, CBD, Auckland Region
- All the Way Live ft Koru Licks at Rakinos, CBD, Auckland Region
- Conch Sunday Grill at Ponsonby Social Club, Ponsonby, Auckland Region
- Wooden Shjips (US) at Bodega, Wellington Region
- Josephine Costain at Dux De Lux, Otago
>> MONDAY 15 MARCH
- Aroha Documentary Film Evening at Alleluya Cafe, Newton, Auckland Region
>> TUESDAY 16 MARCH
- To Beat With Her Heart ft Charlotte Yates, Mahina-Ina Kaui, Kerryn Fields at Galatos, Newton, Auckland Region
- Acoustic Tuesdays ft Keshia and Karlos at Rakinos, CBD, Auckland Region
- Amanda Palmer (US) at Al's Bar, Canterbury
>> WEDNESDAY 17 MARCH
- The Dead Weather (US) at Powerstation, Eden Terrace, Auckland Region
- Teenage Kicks at Cassette Number Nine, CBD, Auckland Region
- Amanda Palmer (US) at Kings Arms, Newton, Auckland Region
- Loop Sessions ft DJs Dylan C, TC at Rakinos, CBD, Auckland Region
- The Circling Sun, DJ Truent at Ponsonby Social Club, Ponsonby, Auckland Region
- Sign Of The Hag / Isaac Vs Drum Machine / Mos Iocoss, Baba Rossa, Jemi Hemi Mandala And Zye Soceles Quartet at 84 Lichfield Street, Canterbury