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!"

MICK BOOGIE & DJ JAZZY JEFF – SUMMERTIME 2

You don't even know how stoked I am for this! Just in time for your 4th of July Mick Boogie and Jazzy Jeff drop the follow up to their memorable, UNDRCRWN presented, summertime mix from last year.  I can't not tell you how many times I listened to last years mix.  Probably every day driving to work in Cali,  I even listened to it today as a matter of fact!  If you want some good summer music than go download right now!  DOWNLOAD!

Happy Birthday Grandma!

Happy Birthday Grandma! I took this picture during the holidays when I was up in NJ visiting her...she is a total G!

Happy Valentines Song of The Day "Go" Common

The body of a dancer, we had chemistry cuz she was a Cancer
Thought forever it would last for, but forever move faster, so I had to
Still I gotta pause when I think about her in dem draws
And a ooh baby she liked it raw and like rain when she came it poured
And like a car that I can't afford I would want it then want some more
The positions our frames explored let me know she was secure, back for more I wanna

Uh, on the count of three everybody run back to your fantasy, now
GO!

The Gorillaz "The Fall"

The Gorillaz are giving all the their fans a Christmas gift with a free album recored with only an iPad! Listen and download for free off their website

Merry Christmas To All

Black Thought and The Roots show why they’re not only the best band in Late Night, but one of the most versatile crews out there with this performance of “The Christmas Song.”  Who knew Black Thought could sing that could.  I hope everyone is having a great Christmas!

The Brothers of Chico Dusty: Big Boi vs. The Black Keys

Christmas came early I guess! Two of my favorites get mashed together as The Brothers of Chico Dusty: Big Boi vs. The Black Keys!

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Mayer Hawthorne "Christmas Time is Here"

Its funny I was just talking about the Charlie Brown Christmas Soundtrack by the incomparable Vince Guaraldi Trio. Well here is the incomparable Mayer Hawthorne with “Christmas Time is Here” over the Vince Guaraldi instrumental enjoy! Happy Holidays to all!

Hanukkah Day 4

Hanukkah Day 3

Great interview with Matisyahu...

Hanukkah Day 2

I want this DVD and CD pretty bad...I wish it was out for the holidays instead of February!

Happy Hanukkah!

Today is the first night of Hanukkah, I can't believe how early it is starting this year. Finals haven't even began. Anyways a Happy Hanukkah to all my Jewish brothers and sisters. This year the one and only Matisyahu drops a new Hanukkah song entitled “Miracle”! He plans to unveil it live at this year’s Festival of Light shows, which kick off this Monday at Brooklyn Bowl in NYC and continue through the end of the holiday. I have seen Matis 5 times in 4 different states and one day soon hope to make it to his annual Festival of Lights concerts in NYC! I wish I was in LA for the open extra call on the music video for "Miracle" it would've been so badass...

Here is what Matis had to say about his new song:
“I wanted to give the Jewish kids something to be proud of. We've got Adam Sandler's song, which is hilarious, but I wanted to try to get across some of the depth and spirituality inherent in the holiday in a fun, celebratory song.”
8 Facts About Hanukkah That You (Probably) Didn't Know, Maybe

Giving Thanks

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. I am so thankful for all the loving people and relationships I have in my life and for all the opportunities I have been given through out my life and especially in the last few years! Strive for the best but ALWAYS be grateful of where you and appreciate what you have! OneLove...

L'Shanah Tovah

L'Shanah Tovah to all my jewish brothers and sisters. To a good new year. I have recently been hanging out with a lot more jewish people than usual and its pretty cool. This is one of the best holidays, you get a new start and who can beat apples and honey, a delicious treat I eat all year long to be honest...hope everyone has a wonderful year. Happy Rosh Hashanah!

Damn I Wish I was Going To Be in NYC For My Birthday!

You can't be two places at once...but if I was in NYC for my birthday I know what I would be doing! Everyone I know in the BIg Apple must go to this and tell me how awesome it is! In celebration of what New York has to offer, Nike Sportswear 21 Mercer will host a block party this Saturday, July 31st, in good old fashion NYC style. (I'd like to think their celebrating my birthday too) Join DJ Clark Kent, KS, and Miss Banks, along with BBQ, drinks, and an evening of great music, food, and company.

Nike Sportswear 21 Mercer – 1Love All Borough Block Party
21 Mercer Street | Map
New York, NY 10013
TEL #: 212-226-5433
Event Date: July 31st (Saturday) | 6 pm – 8 pm
Music By: DJ Clark Kent | KS | Miss Banks

Mothers Day and Wedding Photos

Here are some of the photos my Dad and I took with his Nikon on mothers day and my brothers wedding. I have some experience taking pictures of gardens considering I did an entire project on it fall semester. I really liked all the glass work by Chihuly through out the gardens and took a lot of pics. Check out the photos and see what you think...

Me and my mom chillin in Piedmont

Mothers day picnic in Piedmont

Chihuly glass peaches

Giant Frog

Chihuly water fountain

Chihuly pear tree

Duff Familia Band (the Z Axis is bananas in this pic)

Brothers

The new Duff Family with sister-in-law

"I Never Disrespect No Women Cause I Love My Momma"

Happy Mothers Day to all the moms out there in the world! I had a pretty busy mothers day went to ATL and the Botanical Gardens and around Decatur. I'll have some more pictures up later.

Flowers for the most important woman in my life...love you mom.

Cinco De Mayo

I think this picture can tell you a little of how my Cinco De Mayo went...

There's No Place Like Home

This past weekend was probably one of the best times I've had back at home in a really long time. Saturday I went to my homegirl Audrey's house for a party and got to see all of my friends, some I hadn't seen in a very long time and it was so good to see them! Recently I've been doing a lot of soul searching just questioning my self worth, and you know what, I am full of self worth! I have drive and ambition and I get things done and have my life together. My parents are doing a lot of work on our house its crazy. When I pulled into the drive way I was shocked to find a giant dumpster! Sunday I felt like doing some work so I put my muscles to real work not just lifting weights... I cleaned up the yard throwing all kinds of junk into the dumpster and then raked the entire back yard! If you've ever been to my house then you know its surround by trees and there have been leafs covering the ground for years like 4 feet high leaf piles! It felt good to do work and be out in the weather things just smelt like home if you know what I mean! My brother also came home with out his fiancee for the first time in a while and it was good just to chill with him. We hit up a new trail down by south river and found a rope swing that will be dope in a couple of weeks.

dumpster full of stuff

perch by river

rope swing

south river

pops working on the bell

Kosher for Passover YESSIR!

Klondike Heath Bars

A Little taste of home...Klondike Heath Bars my mom is an O.G.! She always stuffs my face when I go home!