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Global Electro Mix

This one is a DJ style MiniMegaMix that I did for my technomusicology class. I have to say, Ableton is pretty wonderful once you get used to it. For this one, I chose 4 songs from different parts of the world that infused a bit of an EDM feel to genres that were native to the artist’s own culture or place of origin. This mix will take you to South America, India, Africa, and Haiti in under 6 minutes. Enjoy!

Tracklist:

1. Bomba Estereo - Fiesta 2. Dj Nanok - India 3. Stromae - Papaoutai 4. Kita Nago - Gardy Girault Konpa Tech Remix

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The Evolution of Triggerman

I had to make this video montage for my technomusicology class, so I decided to do it on New Orleans bounce music. The basis of all bounce songs is either one of two beats, The Brown Beat or the Triggerman beat. I decided to go with the Triggerman beat and combed the YouTube-sphere for any and everything that I could find and put them in chronological order based on the song’s release date.

Enjoy!

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Louisiana’s Hot Peez Drops His “I Been Known” Video

My boy Hot Peez made The Source! Check out his new video for “I Been Known” here.

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Emily King is one of my favorites...here’s her newest single “Good Friend”

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Here’s a sick short about how Adrian Younge approaches recording

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Aft Town Funk

I’m taking this technomusicology class and this semester and was asked to make a mash up for my last assignment. I’ve been struggling with learning the program that we have to use (Ableton) and this is the first thing that I made that I’m really proud of. I decided to mash up “Good Name” by William Onyeabor and “Crescendolls” by Daft Punk.  

I love music from the 70’s, so this piece is a nod to the past, but looks forward to the future. Kind of like a "you don't know where you going until you know where you've been" kind of thing. Plus, it’s pretty funky, which is what inspired the name. Both songs have sparse and repetitive lyrics, but I think they work together well. When I hear Good Name, it’s as if William Onyeabor is trying to bring home his message of the importance of a good name. I feel like the “Hey! Everybody y’all!” from the Daft Punk song is cheering him on.

Maybe there will be more to come, but I’m just really happy to have finished it. Time for Spring Break!

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New Orleans rapper Famous Stranger dropped his latest single "Nomtalmbout" today. For all of y'all non New Orleanians, the title might be a lil difficult so I'll throw you a bone (Know What I'm Talkin Bout). Here's the link for the free download.

If you're in the NOLA area, Fame has a concert presented by Digital Tyme Music at Republic on Wed, June 27th with guests The Show, Paasky, Alia Fleury, Megan Moret, and FloatN Ent. 

Get your tickets here!!!

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Here's this article I wrote about my good friend Alex McConduit. He's a writer that's trying to do great things for the kids here in New Orleans. Check it out!!

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Famous Stranger, "Candyman", Hallucination (2012) 

So that dude Famous Stranger that I wrote about last week just dropped a new video to go along with his Hallucination mixtape. This is by far one of the creepiest videos that I have seen in a while but I dig it. He took the whole Candyman theme and went nutz! The video was shot, edited, and directed by Kevin Davis who might be just as talented and as twisted as Fame. 

p.s. See if you can spot me in the video....I'm the nun! 

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New Fiona Apple, “Every Single Night”, the first track released from The Idler Wheel. 

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dopeness.

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My idea is that there is music in the air, music all around us; the world is full of it, and you simply take as much as you require. -Edward Elgar

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Lana gets back to her video editing roots in the new video for Carmen:

(via Video: Lana Del Rey – Carmen)

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Tyga Live at the Howlin Wolf in New Orleans - April 15, 2012

I had the pleasure of seeing Tyga live last week at the Howlin Wolf. Prior to the show, I hadn't heard much from him so I didn't know what to expect. I was super excited for the new experience especially since it was the last performance on his "Careless World" National Tour.

Tyga just released his sophomore CD, Careless World: Rise of the Last Kingin February to not-so-bad reviews. My favorite song on the album is "Kings and Queens," part of which is shown in the video above. I really enjoyed the production of Tyga's show, with the lights and the cool bursts of smoke at the perfect moment. It was kinda sucky that we had to wait 45 min for him to come out, but as soon as he hit the stage, everybody went nuts!!

The opening acts, Lil Twist, and YG were pretty cool. I loved YG's flow and his stage presence. I was also introduced to a new female rapper, Honey Cocaine, that rolls with Tyga's crew and has been getting a lot of press lately.

Overall, the concert was dope, and for all his international fans check out Tyga's upcoming performance schedule span>here.

                                                                                                                     If you're going to be in New Orleans, there's a bunch of great concerts coming up at the Jazz Fest by day and Fest by Night at the Howlin Wolf that are definitely worth checking out.

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I think music in itself is healing. It's an explosive expression of humanity. It's something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we're from, everyone loves music. -Billy Joel

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Famous Stranger Releases New Mixtape, Hallucination on 4/20

After a long vacay from blogging, I'm back with a new mixtape that will be dropping around midnight. I wrote about Famous Stranger two months ago when he released his video, "What You Looking At? (Cookin)" directed by B. Mike.

In celebration of a stoner's favorite holiday, Fame will be dropping a new mixtape entitled, Hallucination. This is Fame's first release since his summer 2011 project, Flame of the City. Most of the production on Hallucination was done by producers JG, Miles Felix, Jaycroz, Steve-O, Dr. Zooter & 2 Deep Music. The 16 track mixtape includes "What You Lookin At? (Cookin)" and has an appearance from EGMG's own, The Show

Follow Famous Stranger on Twitter & Instagram @TruFame and download Hallucination on 4/20 at FamousStranger.net.

Since the mixtape isn't out yet, enjoy some of his other songs in preparation for the festivities:

Bout to Smoke - http://youtube/PiZPE0zg60Y

Hightymes - http://youtube/CNnhiYftslE

Flame of the City - http://youtube/fD66ni2D0i4

Voodoo Lady - http://youtube/0u3FCYVe-uM

I'll Drive - http://youtube/XFGK2svYU7A

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"Flex Your Gold" Cities Aviv (2012)

Buku Fest Performance: Saturday March 17, 2012, Bassik Ballroom, 5:00-5:45 

When I saw this dude's name I didn't know what to think. I had never heard of him (like most of the Buku artists) and based on that, I figured he was some DJ or electronica dude.  I never would've thought in a million years that he was a rapper, from Memphis, whose real name is Gavin Mays.

But none of that really matters. As soon as I pressed play, I drifted away to a land of supreme chill-ness, where the only thing that mattered was having a good time. You can barely understand what he's saying, I love the vibe of this song (if you can't already tell). There's a soulfulness to it amidst all of the static that, mixed with everything else going on in the song, just gives me what I need. I can't wait to see this dude live, as I'm sure he will not disappoint.

Check out his mixtape: Digital Lows 

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One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain. ― Bob Marley