Welcome back ladies and gentlemen! It's been a bit.  I haven't really been on top of writing lately, as i'm sure some might have noticed.  I promise it's all been for good reason.  We're a year old now at The Highlife, and i thought i'd thank all of you out there livin' the highlife with a Jumpoff.  We're only just getting started people, and it seemed fitting to kick it old school to give you a glimpse of things to come on The Highlife.  Take for example, the image you're looking at right now.  Created by one of Boston's finest artists, Dan Szymanowski. You may not know him yet; that'll change.  But like i said, this is only just a preview. Welcome to The Jumpoff!



A-Side
This British house duo has been making me dance since high school, but i kinda eased off their sound once college hit.  Which would explain why i'd gone relatively unaware of their 2003 release, Kish Kash, for quite a while. Nevertheless, it made its way into my ears, and now it will make its way into yours. The juicy cuts at least. This is Basement Jaxx.



B-Side
Sometime last year i put up a post with the Entourage Season 5 closing credits soundtrack.  They're not killin' it so much this year; the show's still good though.  But the song from last week was absolutely solid. They dug deep to find an unreleased gem from the catalog of a music legend; I have nothing more to add... Marvin Gaye - Piece of Clay



And that'll do it for today.  I can't say when next i'll be posting, but it'll be sooner rather than later.  Live, love, be the highlife.  Stay cool.  Until next time, be easy.
-Afolabi

Flavorheard Radio Vol. 5 - Whiskey Barons Edition
Enjoy!

Live a life with no limits. It's up to you. 
 
 

Watch this short titled "The Butterfly Circus" and tell me it doesn't change you a little bit. It actually brought me to tears.

The creativity of some of these filmmakers is unbelievable. Check out some of the other film categories, especially joy & freedom.

http://www.thedoorpost.com/hope/film/?film=4dd298f102c77b625cf37a9e7744ac68

Objectum-Sexuality: ABC News - The Object of her Affection

Zoo Trailer

"He makes all things beautiful..."


Arrested Development - Miracles

The dynamic hiphop group, Str8 Buttah, has been featured in the magazine a lot since our inception. The last time we heard from them they were up for a Soundcity Music Video Award for Best HipHop Video.  Well the results are in and Str8 Buttah are the winners, for their video "The Last Stand".  Congratulations to the group, and a huge thank you to everyone that voted for them.

While getting down at the Middlesex Lounge the other day, this song came on. Laughing and dancing is my favorite.



"I'm at the combination Pizza Hut and Taco Bell!" Acted out by some funny mutha fugga 8)