Ever since Pitchfork expressed their shock over Kreayshawn and Neon Indian‘s college tour dates together (which launched at the University of Iowa on Monday), we’ve been eagerly awaiting this show. Neon Indian was named in Pitchfork’s Best New Music and one of Rolling Stone’s hottest new bands of 2010. There’s certainly a lot of hype for this indie electronic group and Kreayshawn is sure to entertain as well. Since the Best New Artist nominee’s “Gucci Gucci” hit it big, there’s already been heaps of drama surrounding the California-born star. This indie rap/electronic duo will not disappoint, so don’t miss it!
Check out Neon Indian’s performance of “Polish Girl” on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon below and if you haven’t seen the video for Kreayshawn’s “Gucci Gucci” yet, we highly suggest that you get out from under your rock and check it out. You won’t regret it!
We’re eager to see this show and happy to bring a piece of this great (however unexpected) tour to UW-Madison!
Photo via Thrillcall (but mad props to Azaria for the mashup!)
Tonight! Thursday April 21st! @ Union South, the Sett! @ 8:30pm! HIP HOP AS A CONFERENCE KICKOFF!
Today marks the start of Hip Hop is a… Conference, a week full of hip-hop movies, music, and art. Come join the MultiCultural Student Coalition at Union South as they present to you Los Rakas Feat. Black Milk, a hip hop group laced with the most pop culture references you have ever seen. They will knock you down with rhymes stemming from sixties civil rights to Gaga’s fashion sense. If you are looking for a bumpin’ Thursday night, head on over to The Sett, tonight at 8:30pm.
Just found this old gem in the ‘crates’ of my iTunes today from one of the more interesting hip-hop groups to emerge out of the early 2000s – Handsome Boy Modeling School
First off – great name. It’s creative. It’s classy. And it made fun of all other rappers during this time. Unfortunately they haven’t done much since 5 years ago. They should though.
Second – it made me rediscover how much better Ocean’s Eleven is than the rest of the Ocean’s movies (unless you are in a European mood then Twelve hits the spot). Yes if you recognize the song that is where it’s from. The scene with Rusty – who eats in next to every scene through out the series – is sitting at the bar with ‘dancers’ behind glass.
If that doesn’t sell it then maybe this will. Quite possibly the greatest title for any hip-hop album ever:
So the blog team has decided to reinstate the weekly feature of member spotlights highlighting the current favorites of WUD Music’s finest. And who better to start off with than WUD Music director Matt Forrest? Right, we thought so too.
Name: Matt Forrest
Year: Senior Major(s): Geography (Human and Cartographic Design) and Sociology
What is your current musical philosophy?
I used to listen to a lot of underground rap – and still do – but the genre has become a little stale. There are a lot of people out there doing great things in the genre but I look to music that is pushing the limits – which is why I have started to move into more electronic based music and hip-hop where the limits of what has been done before are being pushed.
In terms of hip-hop for me that is exemplified by P.O.S. who constantly releases albums that challenge the listener and bring something that we haven’t heard before. On the other end I enjoy a lot of what the Mad Decent label has put out as well – exploring genres that have not been given the exposure they really deserve, but genres that are on the cutting edge and creating/re-envisioning music as we know it.
What are you currently listening to?
Congorock
Brick Bandits
The Very Best
Daniel Haaksman
Shine Blockas – Big Boi w/ Gucci Mane
Passion Pit
Favorite live show:
Matt + Kim
I’ve seen them a lot and always enjoyed it. If I had been at Dave Chappelle’s Block Party I’m sure that would take it.
Favorite music news source (blog/magazine/etc):
Google Reader is my source. I keep all my blogs there. Off of those though I would say:
Hot Biscuits
Sound Verité
Gotta Dance Dirty
Fakeshore Drive
Favorite music committee memory:
Ha. There are plenty. SXSW (SlamBurger), Girl Talk in 770 (RIP), Homegrown Hip Hop Fest…
But for tops I think I’ll stick with Diplo. The show and the after party. Too good too good.
Top 5 most played songs on iTunes:
The top is MPR News Radio but that really doesn’t count so:
Prom Quiz – Grayskul
Pon De Floor – Major Lazer
Stand Up (Let’s Get Murdered) – P.O.S.
Two truths and a lie:
I can tell you the episode and season number of ‘The Office’ with in two episodes
I use bro-tein aka protein shakes
My mom might swear more than me (love you Mo)
well at the rathskeller, the beer and the beats are fresh. that’s more than i can say of the average madison house party. tonight’s concert at the rathskeller features toki wright. toki wright’s hip hop has been described as having “insightful lyrics balanced by smooth, flowing beats”. he’s toured with brother ali and won several awards. my favorite is the 2007 twin cities “best knowledge spitta”. i’m assuming that means he has some sick lyrics and not a saliva issue. take a listen.
this is definitely worth a visit to the union. and not to worry, i’m sure someone can save you a cup of flat, room temperature beer for when you’re done at the rathskeller.
If you haven’t heard Kid Sis’ Ultraviolet yet check it out. Many of the songs on there you have probably heard (remind you of The Bake Sale?) but there are some new ones that are well worth the price. Melissa will be here in Madison for Ten: The NYE All Night Party brought to you by True Endeavors. Should be the ish.
- matt forrest
Get at it here. Universal Music Inc. is being a cranky old rich asshole and not letting us post videos. <3
and still no release of the roots new cd how i got over. anyone heard anything about why it’s not out yet? well to satisfy any roots cravings you may have here is the video for their new single also titled “how i got over”.
i’m not sure if i like this or not. it’s a mashup of dave matthews band and jay z by dj moondance. click here to check it out yourself. i like dave matthews band and i like jay z, i just don’t know if these were the best choices of songs to “mash” together. i was at the dave concert that the roots opened for at alpine valley in 2007. the roots came out for jimi thing and it was amazing, so the combination of rap and dave is possible. i just don’t think this effort by dj moondance cuts it. any thoughts?
It’s about damn time. I’ve had enough of the Auto-Tune myself. Not to mention that the track is pretty good too. But is Hova pulling a Kanye and growing the hair out? Who cares. Eff it. Its a rap track for once.
