Showing posts with label Music and Entertainment News. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Music and Entertainment News. Show all posts
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Jay-Z Says Lil Wayne Diss Songs Are "Just Sport" | The Smoking Section
Jay-Z Says Lil Wayne Diss Songs Are "Just Sport" | The Smoking Section
Jay-Z took the usual coy route when asked his thoughts on Lil Wayne’s “kidnap your b*tch” line heard in Tha Carter IV’s “It’s Good” and all the assorted verbal jousting between the two emcees. Hova tells MTV, “”That’s sport, that’s rap music. Nothing is going to change but the participants. I don’t even see why that’s news.” Again, the ’90s are over so don’t expect to see anyone bumrushed on stage or physical bloodshed to occur. Wayne’s already presuming there won’t be repercussions but I’m willing to bet $5 Jay pens an offhand response during a R&B feature or future remix appearance.
Jay-Z took the usual coy route when asked his thoughts on Lil Wayne’s “kidnap your b*tch” line heard in Tha Carter IV’s “It’s Good” and all the assorted verbal jousting between the two emcees. Hova tells MTV, “”That’s sport, that’s rap music. Nothing is going to change but the participants. I don’t even see why that’s news.” Again, the ’90s are over so don’t expect to see anyone bumrushed on stage or physical bloodshed to occur. Wayne’s already presuming there won’t be repercussions but I’m willing to bet $5 Jay pens an offhand response during a R&B feature or future remix appearance.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Rappers Assemble: If MCs Were Marvel Comics Characters
Rappers Assemble: If MCs Were Marvel Comics Characters: "
Words & Graphics by Alex Delarge of Liveagl.com
If you peel back the layers of most rappers and look past their jewelry, fast cars and outlaw outer shell, you’ll see that, deep down, they’re nerds just like the rest of us. Ghostface probably would much rather be reading an Iron Man comic than finger-banging a groupie right now. Just run up to your favorite rapper and talk about the newest X-Men story arc and he’ll surely high-five you and invite you to his tour bus to smoke tons of reefer and pour wine coolers on naked virgins. This love of comic books probably comes from the fact that many rappers grew up during the heyday of Saturday morning cartoons when so many comics were adapted to television. That’s why artists like Ghost and DOOM infuse so many of these cartoon clips into their work – it’s like they’re acting out their childhood fantasies on wax.
But what if these weren’t mere fantasies? What if our favorites rappers actually were Marvel Comics characters? We have an idea as to who each rapper would portray.
Jay-Z – Iron Man
Jay-Z is a bit of a tricky one but I think Tony Stark best fits his personality (sorry Ghost). When Iron Man is in his Tony Stark persona, he is extremely smart and charismatic like Jay when he’s Shawn. When both men “transform” into their alter egos, they possess an immense amount of power and ability. Tony and Jay also share a confident demeanor in their respective ability, whether it be Stark’s conviction in his powers or Jay’s in his rhyme style. To add one more point, Iron man is the leader of a superhero group who join forces and secretly work behind the scenes in the Marvel Universe. The group is called the Illumanti #jusssayin.
Kanye West – The Hulk
The obvious reason for this match is anger but remarkably there are more parallels. The humble and timid Bruce Banner represents Kanye during the earlier stages of his career when he was working with the Roc. Now Kanye is a force to be reckoned with much like the Hulk. The most interesting comparison is the regret both “characters” feel after their random, and sometimes tumultuous, outbursts. When Bruce Banner finishes his rampage as the Hulk, he tends to get remorseful. We saw the same reaction with Kanye during that infamous VMA incident.
Lupe Fiasco – Silver Surfer
Lupe and Silver are a great match due to their many similarities. Both characters board, both characters are extremely introspective and both spread a message of freedom and awareness: post-Galactus of course. In addition, Silver Surfer’s relationship with and eventual separation from Galactus can be compared to Lupe Fiasco’s label disputes with Atlantic Records being the gigantic planet-eating entity.
Nas – Namor
Namor is not as talked about as other comic book heroes since he was a popular hero during the Golden Age of the ’30s & ’40s. Now he tends to be a recluse and makes appearances only in certain story arcs. Nas really comes to mind when I think about Namor’s character because both men are well respected and have been around for a long time, but unfortunately, both men have become relics and walking clichés of themselves. However, all is not lost. Namor is the King of Atlantis and I would compare the Atlantis people of the comic world to hardcore Nas fans.
Lil Wayne – Wolverine
Lil Wayne as Wolverine might be unorthodox to some but they have many equivalent characteristics. Both had incredibly difficult childhoods as orphans, both needed to grow up fast and both have a ferocious work ethic. I would compare Wolverine’s mutant healing abilities to Weezy’s ability to bounce back so effortlessly from his legal woes. Wolverine is currently a part of a slew of factions and continuously joins story arcs and makeshift groups to aid other heroes. Weezy’s in the same boat as he has a bevy of features and groups he’s in.
Drake – Spider-Man
Drake is considered by some to be a “nerd” like Peter Parker because of his lack of experience on the street. But after his launch into super stardom Drake’s reality changed and Parker went through the same experience when he first became Spider-Man. As Spider-Man, Parker has grown a long list of enemies who tend to attack him sporadically: making him one of the most vulnerable heroes in the Marvel Universe. Drake, with his newfound status, is also vulnerable to rappers (both veteran and freshman) trying to oust him on a “friendly” competitive level.
J.Cole – Iceman
J.Cole literally froze the internet with his Friday Night Lights and has a very iced flow that’s sharp and calculated. In terms of origins, Bobby Drake really hid his abilities amongst his peers while J. Cole also kept quiet about his path to be an aspiring rapper. In many of his early interviews, J. Cole talks about how he waited until college to tell his close friends that he was trying to become a rapper. Bobby Drake joined the X-Men to become one of the founding members to the upstart group. Cole – alongside Jay Electronica – looks to be forming another upstart force in the form of the new Roc Nation. Still, choosing a lesser Marvel hero for J. Cole because he still has a lot to prove, especially with his upcoming debut album.
Eminem – Captain America
Eminem, a fairly young Caucasian man, can be seen as your typical American stereotype but he’s not exactly the role model Captain America is. However during the last Marvel story arc called “The Civil War,” heroes were pitted against each and Captain America was deemed as an outlaw and a fugitive by the government. After the event, he was thought to be dead and was gone from the Marvel Universe for a couple of years; a time that parallels the years when Em was on his hiatus on the road to recovery. Apart from the current stories though, comparisons between Eminem and Captain America exist because Marshall’s seen as a representative of Hip-Hop like how the Cap is the representative of Marvel superheros in many respects. You might disagree with the mantle I’ve given to Eminem, but he continues to remain on top of the pile with his sales figures.
Jay Electronica – Dr. Strange
Dr. Strange is the veteran of Marvel relying on ancient magic wizardry in place of brute powerful force. The initial reason for the match was age; both Strange and Jay are powerful but are in the older category of their respective worlds. However with age comes wisdom and both have proven their ability to be wise in various circumstances. Jay Electronica has a more mature and observant style of music and Strange is often regarded as an overseer/mentor in the Marvel Universe. Additionally, there has been a Dr. Strange movie in production limbo for years with a slim chance of it ever being released. You can draw that comparison directly to Jay Electronica’s debut album. Hopefully, it doesn’t stay in this stage for the same period of time.
Nicki Minaj – Rogue
Nicki matches well with the invulnerable chick from X- Men. Rogue is known for her super-strength and flying ability. But she was actually born with the power to absorb other people’s personalities and gifts. That’s to say the multiple personalities she’s garnered are as artificial as Minaj’s hind parts. Many don’t know exactly how Rogue got her powers, although it’s widely held they were gained during a fight with Ms. Marvel. An inexperienced Rogue went up against the formidable foe and permanently drained Ms. Marvel’s powers and memories. Interestingly enough, Lil Kim is claiming Minaj stole her identity and ran with it. It makes for an interesting comparison whether you believe Kim or not.
Rick Ross – The Thing
The Thing or Ben Grim is the brute member of the Fantastic 4 and he’s known for his popular phrase “It’s clobbering time.” In terms of comparison, Ross and The Thing are big. But I can also picture Rick Ross spitting “It’s clobbering time!!” in any rhyme. Apart from size, both have “bawse” in their blood. While growing up The Thing, then Ben Grim, joined and eventually became the leader of the notorious Yancy Street Gang in lower Manhattan. Though neither of them are currently in the crime game, at one point or another, both where the big bosses (according to Ross.)
Raekwon – Power Man a.k.a. Luke Cage
Luke Cage was the first Black hero to have his own series. His streetwise origins could probably enable him to be a rapper in his own right. However the comparison to Rae is due to both men sharing their home base in New York. Plus C.R.E.A.M. can also be considered the origin story for Luke Cage as well. Luke Cage is a lesser hero in Marvel like Raekwon’s identity in Hip-Hop but both men are widely respected by their peers and true fans.
Ghostface Killah – Iron Fist
Iron fist is the kung fu hero of the Marvel Universe. So it only makes sense that he would be compared to a Wu-Tang member. Fist and Ghost look completely different but I know Ghost would be more Iron Fist than Iron Man mainly because I could actually see Ghost wearing Iron Fist’s mask. The other reason for the choice is the duo both make up (Iron Fist and Luke Cage, Ghost and Rae). Apart they are pretty strong. When both are reunited with the other member, their potential is uncanny.
50 Cent – Nick Fury
This is more of a point to 50 Cent’s leadership and influence. G-Unit was once in the upper echelon of Hip-Hop camps (alongside the ROC, Bad Boy, Ruff Ryders, and Murda Inc.) and the military inspiration for this crew makes it comparable to Nick Fury’s S.H.I.E.L.D team. 50’s presence in Hip-Hop culture has definitely diminished in the past year. But with his recent influence on the stock market, he proved that he still has some relevance in the world of money-making. After Fury’s Secret War, the general had to take his fight underground, going under the radar to achieve his goals. Fiddy, since his stock has fallen a bit, has taken a guerrilla approach to his releases, dropping mixtapes and random cuts to take him back to his roots.
André 3000 – Archangel
Warren Worthington III is known to be an untroubled, free spirited playboy who is charming and stylish. He’s literally “fly” with angelic wings on his back giving him the ability of flight. Minus the mutated wings, that same description could be a direct press kit for 3 Stacks. Although the Angel has been through a lot in his life, he still retains that elegant and grace that Mr. Benjamin possesses in his impeccable rhyming ability. Worthington can change from Angel to Archangel at will now just like Dré can transform from crooner to an MC that will tear a beat to shreds.
Well that’s it folks, the list of 15 has come to an end. If you feel that there are some important Marvel MC mashups missing, by all means please add them via comments.
This post was written by Alex Delarge of Liveagl.com (Live A Good Life). Follow Alex on Twitter, @alexofliveagl.
Words & Graphics by Alex Delarge of Liveagl.com
If you peel back the layers of most rappers and look past their jewelry, fast cars and outlaw outer shell, you’ll see that, deep down, they’re nerds just like the rest of us. Ghostface probably would much rather be reading an Iron Man comic than finger-banging a groupie right now. Just run up to your favorite rapper and talk about the newest X-Men story arc and he’ll surely high-five you and invite you to his tour bus to smoke tons of reefer and pour wine coolers on naked virgins. This love of comic books probably comes from the fact that many rappers grew up during the heyday of Saturday morning cartoons when so many comics were adapted to television. That’s why artists like Ghost and DOOM infuse so many of these cartoon clips into their work – it’s like they’re acting out their childhood fantasies on wax.
But what if these weren’t mere fantasies? What if our favorites rappers actually were Marvel Comics characters? We have an idea as to who each rapper would portray.
Jay-Z – Iron Man
Jay-Z is a bit of a tricky one but I think Tony Stark best fits his personality (sorry Ghost). When Iron Man is in his Tony Stark persona, he is extremely smart and charismatic like Jay when he’s Shawn. When both men “transform” into their alter egos, they possess an immense amount of power and ability. Tony and Jay also share a confident demeanor in their respective ability, whether it be Stark’s conviction in his powers or Jay’s in his rhyme style. To add one more point, Iron man is the leader of a superhero group who join forces and secretly work behind the scenes in the Marvel Universe. The group is called the Illumanti #jusssayin.
Kanye West – The Hulk
The obvious reason for this match is anger but remarkably there are more parallels. The humble and timid Bruce Banner represents Kanye during the earlier stages of his career when he was working with the Roc. Now Kanye is a force to be reckoned with much like the Hulk. The most interesting comparison is the regret both “characters” feel after their random, and sometimes tumultuous, outbursts. When Bruce Banner finishes his rampage as the Hulk, he tends to get remorseful. We saw the same reaction with Kanye during that infamous VMA incident.
Lupe Fiasco – Silver Surfer
Lupe and Silver are a great match due to their many similarities. Both characters board, both characters are extremely introspective and both spread a message of freedom and awareness: post-Galactus of course. In addition, Silver Surfer’s relationship with and eventual separation from Galactus can be compared to Lupe Fiasco’s label disputes with Atlantic Records being the gigantic planet-eating entity.
Nas – Namor
Namor is not as talked about as other comic book heroes since he was a popular hero during the Golden Age of the ’30s & ’40s. Now he tends to be a recluse and makes appearances only in certain story arcs. Nas really comes to mind when I think about Namor’s character because both men are well respected and have been around for a long time, but unfortunately, both men have become relics and walking clichés of themselves. However, all is not lost. Namor is the King of Atlantis and I would compare the Atlantis people of the comic world to hardcore Nas fans.
Lil Wayne – Wolverine
Lil Wayne as Wolverine might be unorthodox to some but they have many equivalent characteristics. Both had incredibly difficult childhoods as orphans, both needed to grow up fast and both have a ferocious work ethic. I would compare Wolverine’s mutant healing abilities to Weezy’s ability to bounce back so effortlessly from his legal woes. Wolverine is currently a part of a slew of factions and continuously joins story arcs and makeshift groups to aid other heroes. Weezy’s in the same boat as he has a bevy of features and groups he’s in.
Drake – Spider-Man
Drake is considered by some to be a “nerd” like Peter Parker because of his lack of experience on the street. But after his launch into super stardom Drake’s reality changed and Parker went through the same experience when he first became Spider-Man. As Spider-Man, Parker has grown a long list of enemies who tend to attack him sporadically: making him one of the most vulnerable heroes in the Marvel Universe. Drake, with his newfound status, is also vulnerable to rappers (both veteran and freshman) trying to oust him on a “friendly” competitive level.
J.Cole – Iceman
J.Cole literally froze the internet with his Friday Night Lights and has a very iced flow that’s sharp and calculated. In terms of origins, Bobby Drake really hid his abilities amongst his peers while J. Cole also kept quiet about his path to be an aspiring rapper. In many of his early interviews, J. Cole talks about how he waited until college to tell his close friends that he was trying to become a rapper. Bobby Drake joined the X-Men to become one of the founding members to the upstart group. Cole – alongside Jay Electronica – looks to be forming another upstart force in the form of the new Roc Nation. Still, choosing a lesser Marvel hero for J. Cole because he still has a lot to prove, especially with his upcoming debut album.
Eminem – Captain America
Eminem, a fairly young Caucasian man, can be seen as your typical American stereotype but he’s not exactly the role model Captain America is. However during the last Marvel story arc called “The Civil War,” heroes were pitted against each and Captain America was deemed as an outlaw and a fugitive by the government. After the event, he was thought to be dead and was gone from the Marvel Universe for a couple of years; a time that parallels the years when Em was on his hiatus on the road to recovery. Apart from the current stories though, comparisons between Eminem and Captain America exist because Marshall’s seen as a representative of Hip-Hop like how the Cap is the representative of Marvel superheros in many respects. You might disagree with the mantle I’ve given to Eminem, but he continues to remain on top of the pile with his sales figures.
Jay Electronica – Dr. Strange
Dr. Strange is the veteran of Marvel relying on ancient magic wizardry in place of brute powerful force. The initial reason for the match was age; both Strange and Jay are powerful but are in the older category of their respective worlds. However with age comes wisdom and both have proven their ability to be wise in various circumstances. Jay Electronica has a more mature and observant style of music and Strange is often regarded as an overseer/mentor in the Marvel Universe. Additionally, there has been a Dr. Strange movie in production limbo for years with a slim chance of it ever being released. You can draw that comparison directly to Jay Electronica’s debut album. Hopefully, it doesn’t stay in this stage for the same period of time.
Nicki Minaj – Rogue
Nicki matches well with the invulnerable chick from X- Men. Rogue is known for her super-strength and flying ability. But she was actually born with the power to absorb other people’s personalities and gifts. That’s to say the multiple personalities she’s garnered are as artificial as Minaj’s hind parts. Many don’t know exactly how Rogue got her powers, although it’s widely held they were gained during a fight with Ms. Marvel. An inexperienced Rogue went up against the formidable foe and permanently drained Ms. Marvel’s powers and memories. Interestingly enough, Lil Kim is claiming Minaj stole her identity and ran with it. It makes for an interesting comparison whether you believe Kim or not.
Rick Ross – The Thing
The Thing or Ben Grim is the brute member of the Fantastic 4 and he’s known for his popular phrase “It’s clobbering time.” In terms of comparison, Ross and The Thing are big. But I can also picture Rick Ross spitting “It’s clobbering time!!” in any rhyme. Apart from size, both have “bawse” in their blood. While growing up The Thing, then Ben Grim, joined and eventually became the leader of the notorious Yancy Street Gang in lower Manhattan. Though neither of them are currently in the crime game, at one point or another, both where the big bosses (according to Ross.)
Raekwon – Power Man a.k.a. Luke Cage
Luke Cage was the first Black hero to have his own series. His streetwise origins could probably enable him to be a rapper in his own right. However the comparison to Rae is due to both men sharing their home base in New York. Plus C.R.E.A.M. can also be considered the origin story for Luke Cage as well. Luke Cage is a lesser hero in Marvel like Raekwon’s identity in Hip-Hop but both men are widely respected by their peers and true fans.
Ghostface Killah – Iron Fist
Iron fist is the kung fu hero of the Marvel Universe. So it only makes sense that he would be compared to a Wu-Tang member. Fist and Ghost look completely different but I know Ghost would be more Iron Fist than Iron Man mainly because I could actually see Ghost wearing Iron Fist’s mask. The other reason for the choice is the duo both make up (Iron Fist and Luke Cage, Ghost and Rae). Apart they are pretty strong. When both are reunited with the other member, their potential is uncanny.
50 Cent – Nick Fury
This is more of a point to 50 Cent’s leadership and influence. G-Unit was once in the upper echelon of Hip-Hop camps (alongside the ROC, Bad Boy, Ruff Ryders, and Murda Inc.) and the military inspiration for this crew makes it comparable to Nick Fury’s S.H.I.E.L.D team. 50’s presence in Hip-Hop culture has definitely diminished in the past year. But with his recent influence on the stock market, he proved that he still has some relevance in the world of money-making. After Fury’s Secret War, the general had to take his fight underground, going under the radar to achieve his goals. Fiddy, since his stock has fallen a bit, has taken a guerrilla approach to his releases, dropping mixtapes and random cuts to take him back to his roots.
André 3000 – Archangel
Warren Worthington III is known to be an untroubled, free spirited playboy who is charming and stylish. He’s literally “fly” with angelic wings on his back giving him the ability of flight. Minus the mutated wings, that same description could be a direct press kit for 3 Stacks. Although the Angel has been through a lot in his life, he still retains that elegant and grace that Mr. Benjamin possesses in his impeccable rhyming ability. Worthington can change from Angel to Archangel at will now just like Dré can transform from crooner to an MC that will tear a beat to shreds.
Well that’s it folks, the list of 15 has come to an end. If you feel that there are some important Marvel MC mashups missing, by all means please add them via comments.
This post was written by Alex Delarge of Liveagl.com (Live A Good Life). Follow Alex on Twitter, @alexofliveagl.
Monday, February 28, 2011
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Chris Brown - F.A.M.E (Album Cover)
Chris Brown - F.A.M.E (Album Cover): "
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Above is the official album cover for Chris Brown's fourth studio album out on March 22nd!
The cover fits well with the albums title, F.A.M.E (Forgiving All My Enemies), but I don't really like it. Ignoring the album cover I'm sure the music will be great though.
Whatcha Think?
Friday, February 11, 2011
Lady GaGa - Born This Way
Lady GaGa - Born This Way: "
You heard the chorus live, the fake sneak peeks, etc, and now it's finally here! Just moments ago, Lady GaGa's new single, 'Born This Way' premiered on radio. The song is the 1st single to be released from her new album of the same name. The album will be released on May 23rd, while the single will officially impact radio stations on February 15th. GaGa will also perform the single for the very first time on the Grammys this Sunday. Check out the new single after the jump....
You heard the chorus live, the fake sneak peeks, etc, and now it's finally here! Just moments ago, Lady GaGa's new single, 'Born This Way' premiered on radio. The song is the 1st single to be released from her new album of the same name. The album will be released on May 23rd, while the single will officially impact radio stations on February 15th. GaGa will also perform the single for the very first time on the Grammys this Sunday. Check out the new single after the jump....
DL: Born This Way [Link 2]
JC's review: The song sounds very Madonna-ish and late 80's, which is quite surprising. My expectations aren't high this era, so I can't really say I'm disappointed. However, she has been hyping up her music, and this doesn't live up to the hype. Either way, it'll do well.
Whatcha Think?
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Drinkable Marijuana: New Soda Drink "Canna Cola" Made With Marijuana About To Hit Stores!
Drinkable Marijuana: New Soda Drink "Canna Cola" Made With Marijuana About To Hit Stores!:
let's see how long it take before they pull this one off the shelves.
12-ounce medical marijuana beverage. s/o to ElmiSoSo |
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Cool Gear @ NAMM: iZotope Stutter Edit
Cool Gear @ NAMM: iZotope Stutter Edit:
EDM has been bathed in stutter edits for years. Ever since Aphex Twin, glitches and stutters have been the preferred form of interrupting a musical flow for artistic and rhythmic effect. It’s not only easy to do, but really fun when connected to a MIDI controller for instant cut up mayhem. Renowned electronic producer and composer BT has been working on designing his own personal glitch edit hardware and software for years, in what one could say is his quest to find the perfect glitch. He may have struck gold by joining forces with iZotope and producing “Stutter Edit”, a brand new plug-in that is giving DJs more musical destruction power per square inch than a military salvo.
Live effects units have long lacked the ability to intelligently manipulate audio- at most, they source their parameters based on a MIDI clock or auto-detect BPM on a mixer. Stutter Edit, iZotope’s brand new effects instrument, designed by BT, empowers live performers to easily play intelligent and effects that allow realtime remixing and manipulation in your favorite DAW or VST Host.
Stutter Edit is build around a continuously live sampling engine that holds and stores a loop of playing audio while applying to that loop a series of effect and timeline presets, known as gestures. Gestures are triggered by MIDI input into your DAW – at NAMM we saw the plug-in being used with a Novation keyboard, but the possibilities for creative activation of effects are clearly one of the most exciting elements of Stutter Edit (personally, I’m dying to try it out with a custom Midifighter).
Beat Repeat’s gestures range from the likes of a super simple beat repeat to amazingly complex series of echos and pitch-modulations, that happen over the course of the timeline. The included gestures at first use seem to be very powerful and comprehensive- developed by BT and Richie Hawtin, but there’s clearly plenty more to be unlocked and discovered by users who want to develop their own. We can’t wait to see what people do with this thing
iZotope is offering the plugin for $149 until February 14th (Valentine’s Day gift idea, anyone?), after which the price increases to $249. There’s also a free trial on their website.
EDM has been bathed in stutter edits for years. Ever since Aphex Twin, glitches and stutters have been the preferred form of interrupting a musical flow for artistic and rhythmic effect. It’s not only easy to do, but really fun when connected to a MIDI controller for instant cut up mayhem. Renowned electronic producer and composer BT has been working on designing his own personal glitch edit hardware and software for years, in what one could say is his quest to find the perfect glitch. He may have struck gold by joining forces with iZotope and producing “Stutter Edit”, a brand new plug-in that is giving DJs more musical destruction power per square inch than a military salvo.
Live effects units have long lacked the ability to intelligently manipulate audio- at most, they source their parameters based on a MIDI clock or auto-detect BPM on a mixer. Stutter Edit, iZotope’s brand new effects instrument, designed by BT, empowers live performers to easily play intelligent and effects that allow realtime remixing and manipulation in your favorite DAW or VST Host.
Stutter Edit is build around a continuously live sampling engine that holds and stores a loop of playing audio while applying to that loop a series of effect and timeline presets, known as gestures. Gestures are triggered by MIDI input into your DAW – at NAMM we saw the plug-in being used with a Novation keyboard, but the possibilities for creative activation of effects are clearly one of the most exciting elements of Stutter Edit (personally, I’m dying to try it out with a custom Midifighter).
Beat Repeat’s gestures range from the likes of a super simple beat repeat to amazingly complex series of echos and pitch-modulations, that happen over the course of the timeline. The included gestures at first use seem to be very powerful and comprehensive- developed by BT and Richie Hawtin, but there’s clearly plenty more to be unlocked and discovered by users who want to develop their own. We can’t wait to see what people do with this thing
iZotope is offering the plugin for $149 until February 14th (Valentine’s Day gift idea, anyone?), after which the price increases to $249. There’s also a free trial on their website.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Spidey Sense Predicts Suck: First Look At Spider-Man’s Costume
Spidey Sense Predicts Suck: First Look At Spider-Man’s Costume:
Ever since Sony booted Tobey to reboot Spidey, it seems like our friendly neighborhood arachnid has fallen further and further into the land of wasted potential. First, there was a long and agonizing period of speculation about who would take over the role as a teenage Peter Parker. Then, we found out the replacement would be a 27-year-old American-British guy with a nice thick English accent. Oh, and let’s not even talk about that God-forsaken play. Spidey seemed to be doomed.
But wait. Just when it looks like out hero will die at the hands of a Hollywood shit show, we start to see glimmers of hope. First, Garfield gives a monster performance in the critically-acclaimed Facebook flick The Social Network and provides us with some warm and fuzzy blanket of confidence in his acting chops. Then, there’s this…
Garfield’s beginning to look more like Spidey everyday. From the bedhead to the super-slender frame, the guy is a dead ringer for the Peter Parker of the Ultimate Spider-Man universe.
The one problem? Too little, too late. If Sony and Marvel wanted this version of the wall-crawler to hit theaters they should have done it in 2002. My prediction: this movie will mark the beginning of the end of Hollywood’s comic book phase. Sorry Spidey, but Sony screwed you.
Via Marvel
Thursday, January 13, 2011
What happen to Reggae music buyers
What happen to Reggae music buyers: "
What is wrong with the Reggae music producers? How come they are not aggressively marketing the music? Well we think that’s the case anyway as the latest figures show that Reggae albums released in 2010 undersold 2009 albums and experts want better marketing to resurrect the industry.
The sales were so bad that only three albums released in 2010 made the top 10 selling reggae albums list, according to Billboard data on the US market. The rest of the top 10 was led by albums released in 2009. Albums rarely chart beyond a year which meant that 2010 albums couldn't even outsell the residual sales from 2009 albums, which were hurt by the global recession.
The three 2010 albums that made the list included: Distant Relatives by Damian Marley and Nas, which ranked No 1 — selling some 57,000 copies in the US for its first week; Hold You by Gyptian at No 8 and The Green by The Green Band at No 9.Outside of the US, singles Hold You by Gyptian and To The Top by German deejay Gentleman and singjay Christopher Martin were the few 'local' dancehall singles for 2010 that charted heavily in the top-10 on iTunes Reggae charts amongst 22 countries.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Pop Music Universe: Best Of 1010
Pop Music Universe: Best Of 1010: "
1. Rihanna - Loud
2. Kanye West - My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
3. Kelis - Flesh Tone
4. Katy Perry - Teenage Dream
5. Keri Hilson - No Boys Allowed
6. Diddy - Dirty Money - Last Train To Paris
7. Taylor Swift - Speak Now
8. Drake - Thank Me Later
9. Eminem - Recovery
10. Usher - Raymond v. Raymond
11. Shontelle - No Gravity
12. Sade - Soldier Of Love
13. Jazmine Sullivan - Love Me Back
14. Christina Aguilera - Bionic
15. Tinie Tempah - Disc-Overy
1. Eminem - Love The Way You Lie (feat. Rihanna)
2. Rihanna - Rude Boy
3. Ciara - Ride
4. Kanye West - Power
5. Lady GaGa - Telephone (feat. Beyonce)
6. Ciara - Gimmie Dat
7. Willow - Whip My Hair
8. Kanye West - Runaway
9. Katy Perry - California Gurls (feat. Snoop Dogg)
10. Maroon 5 - Misery
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2010 wasn't the best year for some of our favorite artists, but there were some that had a fantastic year. Artists like Katy Perry, Rihanna, Eminem, and Usher dominated the charts worldwide, while some of our other favorites including Kelis, Xtina, and Ciara bombed on the charts with their recent releases. Many new artists including Jason Derülo, Willow, and Bruno Mars also made their way to the top of the charts this year with multiple single releases, while others such as Nicki Minaj, didn't live up to the hype. There were also a few impressive videos released this year such as Willow's debut video, 'Whip My Hair' and Ciara's 'Ride.' So which ones were the best of the best? Instead of doing a poll like I did in 2009, I've decided to just post my list the best albums, songs, and videos of 2010. Remember that these lists are based on my opinion and not all of you will agree.
Best Albums of 2010:
1. Rihanna - Loud
2. Kanye West - My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
3. Kelis - Flesh Tone
4. Katy Perry - Teenage Dream
5. Keri Hilson - No Boys Allowed
6. Diddy - Dirty Money - Last Train To Paris
7. Taylor Swift - Speak Now
8. Drake - Thank Me Later
9. Eminem - Recovery
10. Usher - Raymond v. Raymond
11. Shontelle - No Gravity
12. Sade - Soldier Of Love
13. Jazmine Sullivan - Love Me Back
14. Christina Aguilera - Bionic
15. Tinie Tempah - Disc-Overy
Honorable Mentions (in no order): Sugababes - Sweet 7, Kid Cudi - Moon On The Moon II, Toni Braxton - Pulse, Nicki Minaj - Pink Friday, M.I.A. - /\/\ /\ Y /\.
Best Songs of 2010:
1. Rihanna - What's My Name (feat. Drake)
2. Shontelle - Impossible
3. Katy Perry - Teenage Dream
4. Rihanna - Rude Boy
5. Kelis - 4th Of July (Fireworks)
6. Eminem - Love The Way You (feat. Rihanna)
7. Katy Perry - Firework
8. Kanye West - Monster
9. Rihanna - Only Girl (In The World)
10. B.o.B - Airplanes (feat. Hayley Williams)
11. Katy Perry - California Gurls (feat. Snoop Dogg)
12. Lady GaGa - Telephone (feat. Beyonce)
13. Usher - There Goes My Baby
14. Alicia Keys - Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)
15. Drake - Find Your Love
2. Shontelle - Impossible
3. Katy Perry - Teenage Dream
4. Rihanna - Rude Boy
5. Kelis - 4th Of July (Fireworks)
6. Eminem - Love The Way You (feat. Rihanna)
7. Katy Perry - Firework
8. Kanye West - Monster
9. Rihanna - Only Girl (In The World)
10. B.o.B - Airplanes (feat. Hayley Williams)
11. Katy Perry - California Gurls (feat. Snoop Dogg)
12. Lady GaGa - Telephone (feat. Beyonce)
13. Usher - There Goes My Baby
14. Alicia Keys - Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)
15. Drake - Find Your Love
Honorable Mentions (in no order): Maroon 5 - Misery, Ne-Yo - One In A Million, Ludacris - My Chick Bad (feat. Nicki Minaj), Travie McCoy - Billionaire (feat. Bruno Mars), Lady GaGa - Alejandro, Ciara - Ride, The Saturdays - Ego, Christina Aguilera - You Lost Me, Sade - Babyfather, Diddy - Dirty Money - Love Cown Down, Trey Songz- Can't Be Friends, Young Money - Roger That, Ke$ha- Take It Off, Bruno Mars - Grenade, Adele - Rolling In The Deep, Taio Cruz - Dynamite, Nas & Damian Marley - As We Enter, Jazmine Sullivan - Holding You Down, Jason Derulo - Ridin' Solo, Shontelle - Perfect Nightmare, Kid Cudi - Erase Me (feat. Kanye West), Usher - OMG (feat. will.i.am).
Best Videos of 2010:
1. Eminem - Love The Way You Lie (feat. Rihanna)
2. Rihanna - Rude Boy
3. Ciara - Ride
4. Kanye West - Power
5. Lady GaGa - Telephone (feat. Beyonce)
6. Ciara - Gimmie Dat
7. Willow - Whip My Hair
8. Kanye West - Runaway
9. Katy Perry - California Gurls (feat. Snoop Dogg)
10. Maroon 5 - Misery
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