Happy Friday!!!!! Freakin' weekend time.  I'll be quick.  Welcome to The Jumpoff!

A-Side
I used to listen to these guys right when i was just starting college.  This sound makes me feel like i should be preparing myself for natty light tonight.  Unfortunately, they didn't really make much of an impact after their Neptunes produced debut album, Get down or Lay down, but at least they dropped it on us.  So from that, we have... Philly's Most Wanted - Please don't mind/Cross the border


B-Side
I was finally able to make it to the Milky Way yesterday.  It had been a while, so they were some surprises.  Like, they've changed the door handle to be a bowling pin! Fitting really.  Among the things that weren't a surprise, dancing hard, Thiago, a great time all around, randomness, and this next song (well, it kinda was a surprise).  Big ups Kevin Driscoll.  Donaeo/ Wale - African Warrior/ Warrior (Freestyle)


Yup, that's it today.  The long weekend is upon us, so whatever excuse you find to get down, Lincoln's b-day, President's day, whatever, is completely acceptable.  Until next time, be easy.
Afolabi

Unless if you live under a rock, or are behind the times, you understand the Carolina blue background today. Regardless, sitting at the bus stop today waiting on my bus i was hit with some inspiration.  You'll notice that all the tracks today have one thing in common.  Getting down. It's almost the weekend, so you might as well.  Welcome to The Jumpoff!

Get Down
I don't know about you, but this weekend will be strictly about getting down.  Part of the get down will be including the largest disco ball i've ever seen.  If you get a chance to go to Santos Party House in NYC on Sunday, you'll know exactly what i mean.  These tracks are individually selected to make you shake your groove thang.  If you have a spare disco ball sitting around somewhere, i'd recommend breaking it out now.

Track List

That's going to do it today.  Hope you're getting down sufficiently now.  Until next time, be easy.
Afolabi

Happy monday people! So the grammy's were last night, and apart from the fact that i didn't really care to watch, i am glad that some artists won that deserved to win (See previous Jumpoff artists, Adele, Chrisette Michelle).  Even John Mayer picked up two more grammys, chyeah!  I wasn't thrilled with some of the other winners; like, i don't think a certain Mr. Carter (the smaller one) deserves to win anything better than a game of bingo at a retirement home, but i digress.  To commemorate the occasion, today's selections are quite grammy-tinged.  Welcome to The Jumpoff!

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Probably my favorite performance of all the ones i saw.  It's even better with the knowledge that the Reverend stepped in on pretty much a day's notice due to Rihanna's cancellation (there is a God up there, and He loves soul!). Anyway, there is no need for preambles, Mr. Timberlake does that well enough.  But this song features, a soul legend, mr. dreamy, one of the best r&b groups of all time (in my opinion), an aussie country crooner that doesn't get enough credit for his soulfulness, and a really tight band.  Rev. Al Green, Justin Timberlake, Boyz II Men, Keith Urban - Let's stay together

B-Side
Marching bands are totally sweet!  Outkast did it a couple years ago, and i haven't seen it incorporated into popular music too much since then.  But leave it to avant-garde musicians Radiohead to make it happen.  With the USC Marching Band backing, this is... Radiohead - 15 Step



Yup, that's the award show in summary. J/k, there are a bunch of other really cool performances.  Sugarland with Adele, i can't believe i'm saying this, Jonas Brothers with Stevie Wonder, and Coldplay w/ Jay-Z (the song is a lot deeper when you actually listen to Jay-Z's lyrics) to name a few.  Anyway, it's all over now.  Time to wait and see what 2009 will have to offer.  Stay cool.  Until next time, be easy.

Afolabi

Ok, i am sooooo over winter! Just absolutely done with it.  The only thing left to do is just keep listening to music to stay sane.  And so to aid that effort we've got some futuristic ish on the plate today.  Welcome to The Jumpoff!

A-Side
I've been hearing a lot about this artist over the last few months.  Honestly, i haven't jumped all over it like some of my counterparts out there.  But as is with most good music, it will find a way to reach your ears whether you like it or not.  So i'm watching Real World with my roommate, and he pauses the show to play a song for me that he's been blasting all week.  Kid Cudi - Cleveland is the reason



B-Side
Staying in the theme of newly recommended listening.  This is Canadian duo was recommended by one of my co-workers, Gary (seriously, i work w/ the coolest people on earth).  I don't want to take the credit for this, so i'll give you his description of the group. "sort of like Spankrock x LCD Soundsystem or if you're retro-minded: Roxanne Shontay x ESG". This track is really bouncy, and i love the video.  Thunderheist - Jerk it



And that'll be it for today.  Just remember, the groundhog saw his shadow.  Until next time, be easy.
Afolabi

Sort of like the end of year dispatch.  Here's a playlist of music selections that were featured in January's Jumpoff posts.  Enjoy!

Holy F'n moly this ish get's me rowled up. Is that a word? F yeah, now it is. It only gets better, and watching the crowd in this is like taking a patron espresso tequila shot. bahhhhh!!!

Hello friends. I apologize for my tardiness in getting this out. Technical difficulties.  Fortunately, today's music should be a worthy appeasement. Welcome to The Jumpoff!

A-Side
I came across this song accidentally, while looking for a different song.  The other song is also by this artist i was told.  And one day when i do find it, you'll be the first to hear.  Anyway, to cut a long story short, it'll make you dance.  Suzy Q - Get on up and do it again



B-Side
Around the Christmas holidays last year, George posted a video of "No can do" with Chromeo hanging out and jamming at Daryl Hall's house.  Well, it seems like there are more gems from where that came from.  I like the run-up to the song; they're sipping wine, checking out the pool, talking about home design, and then, jam session.  The fact that they can just meld together, really just own the song, and then take it somewhere that the original cannot is simply impressive.  Chromeo w/ Daryl Hall - Tenderoni (Live from Daryl Hall's house)



That's it today, catch you soon.  Until next time, be easy.
Afolabi 

Hey hey! Hope you are well.  I'll keep it simple today, i'm sure i've talked about this artist on here before so i won't go into too much background detail.  Welcome to The Jumpoff!

A-Side
I know yesterday i said that i love Amanda Diva, but before Ms. Diva there was Ms. Allen.  I'm still glad that i got to see her show a couple years ago when the British thing was blowing up. As much as i like Amy Winehouse, she's no Lily Allen.  Feel free to differ, that's just what i think.  Anyhoo, she's got a new album coming out February 9th called "It's not me, it's you".  Which i'm quite sure i will be making my own when the time comes.  This is the video for one of the songs from that album. It's really colorful, and kinda funny, some may say clever.  Whatever it is, i like it. Lily Allen - The Fear



B-Side
I'll admit it, i liked this song when Britney Spears put it out.  But stumbling on this version made my day today.  Lily Allen - Womanizer



Yeah, i wasn't kiddng when i said i really like her music.  February 9th, new album, go get it! Oh did i say February 9th, new album, Lily Allen already. Right, i did.  Aight people, that's all today.  Until next time, be easy.
Afolabi

Great stop motion animation video to Daft Punk vs. Adam Freeland - OBAMA

Oooh, this one just tastes gooood! And the track is a whole hour? What can be better right now??

 

Groove wid'it

The Culprits present Jazzanova (Hour 1) - Jazzanova