Who didn’t enjoy the pure, childlike comedy behind the Chain Swangaz last three videos? It was like peering deep into the eyes of a newborn doe, glistening in its afterbirth, and experiencing a sort of Eden-esque innocence for which there are no words. “Steak & Mash Potatoes” set the tone for rapper Dirt Nasty and […]
29
Sep
Dirt Nasty & Jack Splash return with more tales of innocence
27
Sep
Dirt McGirt's landmark 1995 debut finally gets re-mastered
When you say that Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s landmark 1995 debut Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version is one of the best Wu Tang Clan records, you’re basically suggesting it’s one of the best hip hop albums of all time. And you’d be right. Next to eminent classics like GZA’s Liquid Swords and Raekwon’s […]
27
Sep
Battle-tested blues, garage, doo-wop & post-rock n' roll
Have you heard Hanni El Khatib? The first generation half Palestinian/half Filipino is just bad ass, angrily riffing out a cunning execution of classic American blues, garage, punk and doo-wop into a post-rock n’ roll frenzy. Just hit play on his “Come Alive” video below and you’ll know instantly if you’ll like his music — […]
14
Sep
Karma's Shooting Brake cousin debuts at Frankfurt Motor Show
By now you should now know about Fisker Automotive, a California-based independent startup founded by premier designer Henrik Fisker — best known for penning the gorgeous Aston Martin DB9, V8 Vantage and BMW Z8. But unlike most startup auto companies, Fisker actually has a chance of succeeding — first because it’s executive board is loaded […]
31
Aug
The fastback 4-seater set to debut at 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show
Ford has taken pole position as America’s most stable and innovative automobile manufacturer, and they don’t intend to let their momentum slow down as they head into tomorrow. Their future design direction takes a quantum leap forward with their EVOS Concept car set to makes its official debut at next month’s Frankfurt Motor Show. Ford […]
5
Aug
Italy's latest automotive weapon unveiled at Pasadena Art Center
It’s not uncommon when you see a supercar for the first time, in the flesh, to be stunned stupid by its majestic beauty. Much like the mythical glamor that moose give hunters, who upon first seeing their splendor in the wild instead of pulling the trigger put down their rifles and simply stare at the […]
3
Aug
Stones Throw Records gives Doom's debut the box-set treatment
Not only can you sport MF Doom wherever you drag your bologna sandwich, but you can do it while bumping Operation: Doomsday, the box set which comes with it. So you may have to get your own thermos, but you’re better off with the 2 CD’s (complete with his debut album tracks, instrumentals and b-sides), […]
8
Jul
First of a 5-part series leading up to September 8th debut EP
What do you get when you mix Charlie Sheen + Dirt Nasty + Brother Marquis from 2 Live Crew? Why, Chain Swangaz of course. The musical project made up of rapper Dirt Nasty — he of “1980” fame — and Grammy award winning producer Jack Splash release their first video, and it is exactly what […]
