The HighLife

In case you forgot, happy tax deadline day friends!  Or you could be one of the few without the burden of taxation.  Either way, it's funny the things that concern you as you grow up.  Which brings us to today's selections.  Welcome to The Jumpoff!

A-Side
Here's a rapper that's all business.  Cutting his chops at age 16 on A Tribe called Quest's 1993 release Midnight Marauders, he eventually ended up on Kanye West's GOOD Music label in 2005.  This is his latest single from 2010's Movie On Demand.
Consequence - Childish Games (ft. Asher Roth)



B-Side
Back to the things you concern yourself with growing up.  The thought process that goes into songwriting is one thing that i certainly wonder about, especially when it comes to this song.  I've always liked this artist's work.  No nonsense dance music to make you sweat from head to toe.  Plus, for this new album he goes back to a tried and tested production collaboration with Lil Jon; but i've got to wonder now if he's got Jon writing his lyrics too.  Who knows, it's worked before.
Pitbull - Watagatapitusberry (Remix) ft. Lil Jon, Sensato, Black Point & El Cata




Aight then ladies and gents, that's it today.  I'll leave you to take care of those p's and q's.  Until next time.  Be easy.

  
From the mind of the supremely multifaceted MC, DJ, and producer (DJ Voltran) drops this raucous dubsteb mix.  Just in time for breaking into the warmer weather; this is all-purpose music.  Always good.

20's BMW's BENTLEY'S by DJVolTran

Love Pistols in Color is a collaboration between contemporary urban artists ARMO and Carly Ivan Garcia (also see).  Here are clips from the opening in Berkeley, CA.

          

Ridiculously good music! Top to bottom; lyrics, arrangement, video.  Best song of the year so far.  Turn it up loud!!

Janelle Monae ft. Big Boi - Tightrope


New album,  The Archandroid, in stores May 18th.

www.jmonae.com

Hola amigos! I hope your spring is coming in nicely!  I've sort of been in a retro mood all day, and these tracks have done their part in getting me there.  Welcome to The Jumpoff!

A-Side
This song was recently just used in a scene on my favorite new hbo show.  I've always liked this song, it reminds me of the something the Rascals' would make.  The kind of music that you can leave on repeat all day long just because it sounds sooo good.  The lyrics are also quite awesome.  Thank you television.
Tommy James & The Shondells - Crystal Blue Persuasion



B-Side
These guys have been claiming a growing market share of my listening lately.  Considering the amount of talent that they wield, and the expansive catalog, it's a surprise that they haven't been in the limelight more often.  I've posted a few of their tracks randomly on the HL over the past few weeks.  Def peep those.  But the big news is that they released a brand new album last week called "Interpreting the Masters Vol. 1: A Tribute to Daryl Hall & John Oates".  Yup. Just press play.
The Bird and The Bee - Private Eyes



++I can't go for that (Live w/ John Oates)++

That'll do it today.  Keep on keepin on.  Until next time, be easy.

                                                
         
                    
          

Brand new music video from Felt (MURS + Slug + Aesop Rock).  The song is sick, but the acting in the video really brings the words to life. Mad props to all involved!


FELT - Glory Burning

"FELT (Slug, Murs & Aesop Rock) along with Rhymesayers Entertainment are releasing Felt 3: A Tribute To Rosie Perez instrumentals and accapellas to support youth writing. All proceeds will be donated to 826 National, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting students ages 6-18 with creative and expository writing skills, and also helping teachers inspire their students to write. For more information on 826, go here: http://www.826national.org/ "


rhymesayers.com

A comprehensive skewering of the modern brand culture.  Directed by the French animation collective H5, François Alaux, Hervé de Crécy + Ludovic Houplain.  Winner of the 2010 Academy Award for Best Animated Short. 

Oh you want to watch this.  Courtesy of Hawkeye Productions and Mike Hawkins, auteur, footballer (eng.), Manchester United fan, man.  You see him in the street, Say Uncle!


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"The heart of the world beats under the three hills of Boston"
- Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.

(North Station Elevated from Above, 1949)
            
                  (Untitled, West End. 1947-53)
                                                  
       
         (Finishing Touch, West End. 1947-53)    
                        
                         (The Comb, North End; 1950s)

(Untitled, West End. 1947-53)
            
              (Lighting Up, West End. 1950s)

(Sunday Morning, North End. 1950s)

(Lounging, North End. 1950s)
   
        (Three Girls, West End; ca. 1950)                      ( Eating a Sugar Daddy, West End; ca. 1950)
            
             (Pick-up Game, South End. 1950s)

(The Onlookers, North End. 1950s) 
  
      (Paperbacks, West End. 1950s)
   
    (After the argument, West End. 1947-53)

(Conversation Piece, West End. 1947-53)
                             
             
               (The Game, North End. 1950s)