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It’s About Time

Edward — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:23:36 +0000

Look who's back

In February of 2008, I received an email from Marquis Meowmers IV, which simply read:

Awesome song just listen not a mash-up just fucking rad.

Also, fuck Georgia and their do-nothing Bulldogs.

I couldn’t tell you what the second line was in reference to (something about a Georgia legislative attempt to annex something or other away from Tennessee, I think), but the first was about a song he had attached, the Wiz Khalifa single “Say Yeah,” a teeth-rattling monster that, in hindsight, should have easily made my Best of 2008 list. What was I thinking? Since then, I’ve been sitting around waiting for new Wiz to be as amazing as that, and have been continually disappointed. But not now.

After a long and tortured battle, Wiz Khalifa’s debut album, Deal or No Deal, is set to be released on November 24th. However, that album won’t include the sickest Wiz track that’s making the blog rounds these days: “The Thrill,” which features pop monsters Empire of the Sun’s “Walking on a Dream,” a song I’m amazed I haven’t posted yet. Maybe I’ll do that soon. But for now, enjoy a few choice songs from Wiz, including “The Thrill” and lead Deal or No Deal single, “This Plane.” And, while you’re here, nab “Say Yeah,” and then consider how divinely inspired the lyrics are:

I’m high and drunk, doing my same dance
They call it Pocahontas, doing that rain dance
Talking dough: I got it, so make it rain man.
Cause the flow retarded, sorta like that rain man

All are hot, but none that hot. Eat ‘em:

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Say Yeah – Wiz Khalifa (YSI)

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The Thrill (feat. Empire of the Sun) – Wiz Khalifa (YSI)

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Ode to Naked Pop Stars (feat. Drake) – Wiz Khalifa (YSI)

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This Plane – Wiz Khalifa (YSI)

I've Just Been Falcon Punched in the Ear.

Edward — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:34:40 +0000

Show me your moves, indeed.

After a lengthy spring break from the Show, ably handled by my co-captains with covers, mashes, and MSPainted shutters galore, I’m back in full force. It’s Edward time, bitches. And I’ve decided that, with the extra time SB09 has given me, I’m going to be treating all ya’ll to some full album recommendations. It’s gonna be the beginning of a weekly album feature, where we try to turn you onto sweet gems, new, old, hip and forgotten. Quick! Sweep everything off your desk in a symbolic room-making gesture. It’s Show time. Animal Show time.

Coming at you first is a monsterpiece of a compositional sampling album from some sweet dudes called Super Mash Bros., who have unleashed “Fuck Bitches. Get Euros.” on the world. For the uninitiated of you, compositional sampling is the full-album kind of mash-upping, a la Girl Talk and my personal favorite, E-603. The problem is that, at this point, many of the potential matches have been played out. Hence Mash Bros. promise to be “Girl Talk’s hot cousin,” and obviously one who’s sporting sweet nineties jorts, an oversized polo, long, long blonde hair and spunky sneaks. And, like every good mash-up album, it’s got the sort of moments that make you grin with the brilliance of the pairing.

For sampling purposes, I’m providing 4 of the tracks streaming. I’ll let them more or less speak for themselves, but let me fill you in on what you’re not hearing: In “D.G.A.F.L.Y.F.”, there’s a bone-chilling mix of “Crank That” and DaRude’s deathless “Sandstorm,” which will make your grandmother break both her hips with some serious heel-toeing. In “Testarossas for Everyone!” we find yet another “Say Yeah”/”Better off Alone” mash, coming tied to Li’l Mama’s “Lip Gloss.” I should be tired of all these songs, but, damn it all if they don’t keep getting better. Also, I think the Bros should get mega points for the moment in their brilliantly-titled “Broseidon, Lord of the Brocean,” where Imogen Heap’s “Hide and Seek” is paired with “Tipsy,” which then transitions into “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger” and Death Cab’s “Title and Registration.” One other serious highlight is Modest Mouse’s “Float On” flowing into Sixpence None the Richer’s “Kiss Me,” both bouncing over “Miss New Booty,” which has me grinning ear to ear as I type. And if “I Fucking Bleed Purple and Gold” doesn’t sell you with its “Kids” vs. Eminem moment, don’t read my blog, dammit, because you obviously have feet for ears and snot for brains.

Listen, download, dance:

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I’m Onto Something (That’s What She Said) – Super Mash Bros.

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I Fucking Bleed Purple and Gold – Super Mash Bros.

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Stop That Booty (Here We Come) – Super Mash Bros.

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Meet Me at Fantasy Island – Super Mash Bros.

Download the album for free here. Listening to this album will be the best half hour of your day.

Super Mash Bros. will make you poop gold. It's a fact.

The Animal Show Rocks You Into 2009: Part I

Edward — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 00:52:49 +0000

OMG THIS IS THE LAST TIME THIS MILLENNIUM YOU CAN WEAR THESE! Unless you're like my friend Drew, and are blind in your left eye. If that's the case, you can wear right-side monoculars for, like, ever. You'll look like a moron, though. And I doubt any company will make or market those. THIS IS THE LAST TIME THIS MILLENNIUM THESE WILL BE MADE!

You know what I hate? New Year’s Eve. It’s the biggest letdown of a holiday ever. For me, it’s sorta like Christmas without the presents. I keep hearing about what a great time I’m supposed to have, but it never really comes together. But not this year! I’m gonna have a New Year’s so rocking it’ll bring Dick Clark back from the dead. Or kill him. Is he still alive? Anyway, I’m going to share the joy of New Year’s with you all, by bringing you my ultimate party soundtrack, counting down the days until the ball drops. Many of these tracks will not be groundbreaking, but they’ll be enough to help you survive the night.

Most of all, hopefully doing this will get me excited enough that I break my New Year’s tradition of staying home, watching When Harry Met Sally, and eating my loneliness away. If nothing else, hopefully someone will leave me a comment quoting that scene. Please???

Catch the inaugural jams after the break

Wiz Khalifa – Say Yeah

Alice Deejay – Better Off Alone

Yes, Wiz samples Alice, and that’s why you need to put both of them on the same playlist, to totally screw with everyone listening.