Song of the Day: The Black Keys "Lonely Boy"

So ready for their new album! This video is awesome dude can really dance no lie.

Song of the Day Mayer Hawthorne "The Walk"

Mayer Hawthorne serves the official video to the lead single, “The Walk”, from his new album How Do You Do. Inspired by the motion picture Mr. & Mrs. Smith, the clip displays the Ann Arbor native and his better half partaking in a very special showdown. How Do You Do is out now!

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

Song of the day: Aloe Blacc "Green Lights"

Great visual for Aloe Blacc's Green Lights

Song of The Day: The Beastie Boys "Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win"

Reminds me of my days playing with Gi-Joe's when I was younger...

Song of the Day LCD Soundsystem "I Can Change"

Finally getting into LCD Soundsystem. I definitely feel as if I am a little behind of this one.  This is the song that made me want to listen more so if you are like me I suggest giving it a listen.

Song of the Day Oddisee feat. Toine "Different Now"

A friend of mine put me onto this video.  All I can say is it is a must watch if you are a hip-hop head.  Fresh beats legit lyrics and flow.  The video is chill and low key and still fly.  Its funny I just got back from D.C. and I just find it interesting that these guys are from there I'm guess.

Song of the Day Mayer Hawthorne "A Long Time"

Its funny I was just saying the other day how much I want Mayer to put out new music so I am happy to say we might not have that much more time to wait.   Reports say his new record will be out in the fall. After going the indie route for a few years, Mayer Hawthorne has decided to up the ante regarding his career by signing with Universal Republic. Thus, the major label will release his sophomore effort How Do You Do that follows up to his acclaimed debut A Strange Arrangement. Most recently, the crooner released his Impressions EP for free, which featured six cover tracks.  You can now listen to How Do You Do's alleged first single, "A Long Time," below. Enjoy!

Song of the Day BIg Sean "I Do It"

I've been on Big Sean since day one. But at the moment it is safe to say that hee is starting to really blow up(if you follow hip-hop closely). He has a lot of features on big acts and has been dropping a bunch of free music. The way I see it, his first album is about to drop so I am sure he is just getting his marketing scheme down. Anyways, from time to time I question some of his choices and even him as a MC. But then he goes and puts out a track like this. I am sure if you have been watching the NBA post season then you have seen the Derrick Rose commercial that has this song in the background. Why not it has a nice beat, but the verses are fresh to death as well! Also I have to say I dig Big Sean's marketing because he makes fresh videos. They are always a simple concepts with pretty simple special FX that make the videos look incredible!

Song of the Day J Dilla "Stop"

J Dilla and Donuts on repeat all day everyday

Song of the Day Beyonce ft. Andre 3000 "Party"

I've been bumping this track all week long!  Now don't get me wrong I am not a Beyonce fan by any means, but when your track is produced by Yeezy with Slick Rick samples and a verse from 3000 you know its gonna be dope!  Party all day...

Song of the Day Cee Lo Green "Fool For You"

What?! That real, that deep, that burning, that amazing unconditional, inseparable love
That feel like forever, that always emotional but still exceptional love
Can't nobody tell me nothing it is what it is
And any mistake you make I, I just may forgive
Right now, right now at this very moment I still love her like I loved her then
I love her in and out and up and down and 'round and 'round and over and over again
So rare they swear that you just don't exist
And It's only one person I can think of that makes me feel like this
And I'm a fool, such a fool for you!
What?! That deep, that sweet, that something That wet that fire, that fall for stuff
That up and that down, that front and that back, baby I can't seem to get enough

Song of the Day Frank Ocean "Nature Feels"

Frank Ocean kills this track! I've been jamming it on repeat for the past couple of days...


Feeling like Adam when he first found out this existed
Me and my Eve trying out our first positions
And it's all good, and it's all free, and it's all you, and it's only me

Song of the Day Frank Ocean "Acura Integurl"

Frank Ocean is the first member of Odd Future that I have liked.  I have been listening to this song on repeat. Lyrically it is a simple song, but I love what he has to say. I think the video is sick too. I drove home from he movies in Buckhead last night and driving through the city lights at night made me want to shoot a music video like this!

To begin his foray into music videos, Odd Future’s talented singer-songwriter teamed up with Dave Wilson to film for an unexpected song. Instead of shooting for one of the many great tracks off of his tape, Frank decided to take an emotional, scenic ride into the hills behind the wheel of an orange Acura NSX for “Acura Integurl,” a song he put out on his Tumblr prior to the release of ULTRA. Despite the several dedications that have made their way to the blogs, this is Frank’s first official video.

Song of the Day Mac Miller "Wear My Hat"

I have mixed feelings about Mac Miller, but when he puts out these videos with attractive woman and dope lyrics I have to say I like him...

Song of the Day Fonzworth Bentley "Venice Beaches"

I'll always rep Venice Beach!  I just downloaded Fonzworth Bentley's long awaited mixtape C.O.L.O.U.R.S and I suggest if you haven't done it that you go do it now.  Real smooth melodic stuff with some club bangers as well and a lot of ATL steeze!  This first person music video for his song Venice Beaches is pretty cool as well!

Song of the Day Death Cab for Cutie "You Are A Tourist"

Death Cab was one of my favorite bands in high school I use to listen to them all the time. I am really excited to see them making new music again...especially up tempo new music.  Sometimes I definitely think its good for things to go on a break and come back better than before. I am excited to here the rest of the album!  On a side note I short of know the DP for this video and he did an incredible job...

Song of the Day Xaphoon Jones "Aretha Franklin One Step Ahead (Empire State Riddim)"

I have been in love with Aretha Franklin's One Step Ahead ever since I first heard it used as a sample around the age of 12 on Mos Def's Miss Fat Booty.  This new Mashup of it with the Empire State of Mind drums off of Xaphoon Jones's new mixtape is incredible! I have been listening to it on repeat for awhile now!

Song of the Day Big K.R.I.T "The Vent"

I could pick six or seven songs off this mixtape to be songs of the day and just might end up doing that.  But I have been listening to this one a lot during this rainy weather and it is really good.  I really like everything he has to say lyrically.

It's us against them and it's just you and me
Trying to take heed of what I say in my songs
Forgive me if I ever ever stirred you wrong
Most people stop for signs but I've driven through it
If it don't touch my soul than I can't listen to it
The radio don't play the shit I used to love
Or maybe I am just growing up
I never seen a star on a red rug
If I wanna see stars I just look above
To the heavens


I know you've been down so long
So I'll be stronger for you
I know you've been down so long
Cause I've been down too
Yes I understand what you are going through
Yes I understand cause I am going through it too
I pray that you find your way and all things old become new
I pray that you find your way
For my sake cause I am lost too
Yes I understand what you are going through
Yes I understand cause I am going through it too