VoyR: Kanye West and Jay-Z “Watch the Throne” Tour Behind-the-Scenes Episode 6

Episode 6 of the chronicling of Kanye West and Jay-Z’s “Watch the Throne” tour finds the emcees basking in the glow of other individuals at the top of their respective mediums. Featured cameos include Big Sean, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olson and Manny Fresh.

Florence and the Machine - Take Care (Radio 1 Live Lounge Special)

Great Cover!

Watch the Throne Montreal

The Good life was sooo crunk during Watch The Throne

Mayer Hawthorne Plays His Own Halftime Show as Nickelback Alternative

Earlier this month, soul singer Mayer Hawthorne campaigned in the Rolling Stone studio to replace Nickelback as the halftime performer for the big Detroit Lions home game on Thanksgiving Day after many loyal Lions fans attempted to get the rockers kicked off the bill. Nickelback is keeping the gig after all, but that's not going to stop Hawthorne from celebrating Thanksgiving – and the Lions – in style on Thursday. In this clip, the Detroit native announces that he'll be broadcasting his own halftime show from his parents' house, with his own dad on bass. "I'm gonna play a short medley of favorites and some songs especially for Detroit," says Hawthorne. "The band will be all local musicians from Detroit. We'll be watching the game upstairs!"

Jay-Z & Kanye West – N*ggas In Paris Live ATL

Last night was Cray! The Throne took ATL out to Paris three times last night, once twice and then as a third time as an encore and finale!  Damn this was one of the most incredible shows I have ever been too! I just wish I was closer cause I was going HAM the whole show and I saw so many people just sitting down up front!
 

Song of The Day Cut Copy "Far Away"

I've been listing to their album In Ghost Colours all week. Pretty bummed I missed the show in Athens this past Wednesday. That night was also BlackStar and I missed that too! But no worries Rosh Hashanah is only once a year!
 

Thoughts of the Day/Song of the Day David Gray Babylon

I'll preface this by saying I am not sure how many people follow my blog or even read anything I write on here.  In the end it is all for me anyways...  With that being said it has been a really long time since I have done any actual blogging and/or writing here. But I feel like I just need to say some stuff and use this as an outlet right now like I use to.

Last night I went to the Mayer Hawthorne show with two of my best and oldest friends.  Sometimes it is crazy to me how long we have been friends, and how old we have become.  While at the same time I still see us as those kids growing up together.  I can truly see how time after college starts to fly by.  You start to live for your weekends and things just move.  I had this realization back in May right out of school, and last night I happened again.  I just felt life, you know real life-the real world if you will.  It just seems like when I am doing my thing that I am on my schedule no thought of going back to school or the work I need to do just living.  I have always looked up to those older than me and wanted to be them, like most of us do.  It is funny because we all continue to chase that idea and still think of ourselves as young.  I love the moments when I realize that I am there now at that point.  To live in the present is key to all things.  These are the good times, the glory years.  Life is quick and youth is fleeting, it is important to do what you want and to enjoy it.

Recently things have been really crazy and hectic(working 12 hr days and 60 hour weeks chasing my dreams!)  It is a daily grind and really can wear you down at times.  But I am happy paying my dues and making strides.  I am still shocked sometimes that I am actually getting to work in the industry I have wanted to work in since I was a child.  I heard a great quote the other day that said "People say good things come to those who wait.  The truth is good things come to those who work!"  So I work and I work hard to make my dreams come true.

Last night at the show I was at a place that holds a lot on memories and significance in my life.  While I was enjoying my night and really soaking up the present moment and looking forward to this new memory.  A lyric to the David Gray song Babylon popped into my head.  It really took my out of the present and made me think of the past.  Then on the car ride home after my 60+ hour work week Babylon shuffled up. The lyrics really touched me.  It had me thinking the whole ride home and pretty much was a catalyst to me writing this tonight.

I can see so many things in my life falling into place and I am really looking forward to my future.  But even with all the career success and opportunity I still feel like something or someone is missing.

I guess when it comes down to it...

I miss you.



Friday night I'm going nowhere 
All the lights are changing green to red 
Turning over TV stations 
Situations running through my head 
Well looking back through time 
You know it's clear that I've been blind 
I've been a fool 
To ever open up my heart 
To all that jealousy, that bitterness, that ridicule 


Saturday I'm running wild 
And all the lights are changing red to green 
Moving through the crowd I'm pushing 
Chemicals all rushing through my bloodstream 
Only wish that you were here 
You know I'm seeing it so clear 
I've been afraid 
To tell you how I really feel 
Admit to some of those bad mistakes I've made 


 If you want it 
Come and get it 
Crying out loud 
The love that I was 
Giving you was 
Never in doubt 
Let go your heart 
Let go your head 
And feel it now 


Babylon, Babylon 


Sunday all the lights of London 
Shining , Sky is fading red to blue 
I'm kicking through the Autumn leaves 
And wondering where it is you might be going to 
Turning back for home 
You know I'm feeling so alone 
I can't believe 
Climbing on the stair 
I turn around to see you smiling there 
In front of me 

If you want it 
Come and get it 
Crying out loud 
The love that I was 
Giving you was 
Never in doubt 
And feel it now 
Let go your heart 
Let go your head 
And feel it now 
Let go your heart 
Let go your head 
And feel it now 

Song of The Day Mayer Hawthorne "A Strange Hawthorne"

Trying to go see Mayer tonight, he puts on such a great show I really hope I can make it! This is more of a mellow song but homie got it right with this one the lyrics kill it for me.

We took the long and staedy road
And from the start you had a heart of gold
You broke the mold
I never thought you would decide
The grass was greener on the other side
Of love's divide

You were everything that I wanted and more
Now we can't go back where we started
We'll never be like before

Darling me and you, we had a strange arrangement
But you broke all the rules
And I'm through playing the fool for love
Darling yes it's true, we had a grand engagement
 But I can't stand by, while you break my heart in two
Oooh, I've got to be a man
Baby I've got to take a stand, so

So now we've gone our seperate ways
But in my heart I feel the burning flames
Of love's remains
I'll have to find somebody new
But all who dare will be compared to you
What can I do

You were everything that I dreamed I would find
Now we can't go back where we started

Reebok Classics & Rock the Bells: Childish Gambino

Well damn I am pretty bummed on the fact that I am not going to Rock the Bells this year. What a killer line up! But what I am extremely bummed about is the fact that I have to sell my Childish Gambino ticket and miss his show in Athens! But I guess when you are chasing your dreams some things just fall by the wayside. It is cool to hear Donald Glover talk about two of my favorite albums though check it out!
 

Heineken Red Star Access with G.O.O.D Music & Kanye West

Graduation will forever remain my favorite Yeezy! I Hope the Throne tour is this sick!

Hennessy Artistry: The Art of Blending Documentary

For all real music lovers(Hip-Hop especially) Go watch now!

Lauryn Hill Doo Wop That Thing Live On Jimmy Fallon

If you can't feel this there is no way I could feel you...

Childish Gambino Boise Idaho Show

May 6th is almost here and I am getting so excited!

Impromptu Boise, Idaho show. Bitch, Look at Me Now (freestyle and fuckups) & Not Going Back at Chandler’s Steakhouse. So Funny.

Community' Star Donald Glover Talks Hip-Hop

I am beyond excited for the IAMDONALD show on May 6th. I am pretty sure I am the only going since no one bought tickets when I told them to and they are sold out now! Either way I am going to drink a 40 probably and get crunk. Below is a part of an article from spin magazine about Donald's rap and his life growing up. I just think its funny how you can tell real hip-hop fans from none. I have been telling all the dick riders jumping on Childish Gambino that he is not a joke rapper. You know what check it out he is not...Read more of the article HERE

Glover thinks his songs, funny though many of them may be, are to winking novelty acts as quirky shows like Community are to middle-of-the-road ratings champs like, well, Two and a Half Men. "Three-camera is old rap, when they tell you when to be scared and when it's funny," he says. "Like, 'Yeah, fucking drugs! Fucking bitches!' And the comedy rap is like"--his voice jumps an octave to approximate Bill Cosby's folksy warble--" 'This is about salami!' But now, there's an element of single-camera: Is it funny? Laugh if you want."

Donald Glover on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon

Getting really excited about May 6th! I hope some of my friends buy tickets to the show too!

Review: Toro Y Moi at the 40 Watt

Toro Y Moi put on a good show last night at the 40 Watt, even though he was wearing a South Carolina shirt in the Classic City...I definitely find his sound refreshing the funk of Jamiroquai and the smooth melodic tones of The Beach Boys. It is not hard to see that he is on the verge of blowing up...check him out.

New Childish Gambino EP

Childish Gambino dropped his new EP yesterday. It is only five songs I wish it was longer but I guess it's only an EP. The first two songs are dope, Freaks & Geeks goes extra hard.  His show on May 6th at Variety Playhouse is going to be sick, I am really excited about it!  If you don't have your ticket I suggest you go get one only $22(thats including service charges).  Its his home town show so I hope he goes off!

DOWNLOAD EP HERE

Donald Glover Tour Plus Freaks & Geeks Video

I am so excited Donald Glover's Comedy tour and Childish Gambino Concert series is coming to the Variety Playhouse in Lil Five on May 6th! I have Two finals that day, but driving into ATL and seeing the show will be the perfect way to celebrate being that much closer to graduation! Above is the music video for his song Freaks & Geeks off his upcoming EP coming out Match 8th!

Bonnaroo 2011 Line up

I don't know how I feel about the Bonnaroo Line up. When it comes to festivals I try to look at the headliners due to the fact that is where most of your money and time at night will be spent. That being said, there are some really good bands, definitely some similarities to Coachella. However, instead of Kanye West you get Eminem at Bonnaroo(not an even trade in my book). As well as you get Widespread Panic instead of Kings of Leon. I'm not the biggest fan of what The Kings have done on their last couple of albums, but I would much rather see them than Widespread!

Aloe Blacc “I Need A Dollar” Live on Conan

Once again Aloe Blacc brings his smooth style to late night with his second U.S. T.V. appearance. Watch below as Aloe takes his soulful showmanship to Conan for a performance of “I Need A Dollar.” Go pick up Good Things if you haven't yet!