LES RUES.

IF YOU'VE BEEN WONDERING WHERE I'VE BEEN....

2010-10-24T11:08:00.000-04:00

teenage dream

2010-09-22T19:55:00.000-04:00

This is way better than that fucking viral video of that kid with dwarfism trying to lip sync.

GIRL TALK

2010-09-21T22:57:00.003-04:00

If you have half an hour to kill (which I know you do, since you were bored enough to come to this blog...), then I highly recommend you check this documentary on everyone's favourite Gregg Gillis. Even though it's really more of an extended music video for a mixtape. Saw him at Sled Island, and damn...those toilet paper blowers are awesome.
Thanks to JB for the heads up on this

Gold Panda

2010-09-19T20:07:00.000-04:00

I heard this song on friday, and it's been on repeat ever since. And I don't know why. There's something irritatingly catchy about it, but I can't put my finger on it. Just something that makes me want to press the Repeat button on iTunes until it displays the Repeat 1 logo....and just let it play.
A little about Gold Panda...
"Gold Panda is a left-field producer and remixer called Derwin who makes instrumental soundtracks to half-remembered, dreamy summer days. He scours charity shops for old records and VHS tapes to turn into distorted samples, and wraps them in minimal, warm beats.
He is obsessed with Japan and its culture, and once sold his entire record collection to pay for a Japanese diploma at the School of Oriental and African Studies, before moving there for a year."
Awesome.
Gold Panda - You

THE PASS

2010-09-18T10:27:00.001-04:00

K I'm in a blogging mood right now. But if you like Phoenix, I think you'll really like The Pass. Their new album, Burst, is out September 21st, but you can check it out now.

One of the few bands that I'm genuinely excited about, and I think will blow up the scene pretty soon. Vultures is solid gold.

BURST by The Pass

JUNIP

2010-09-18T09:52:00.000-04:00

A lot of hype following Swedish band Junip, thanks to their lead singer, the one and only Jose Gonzalez. They gave away their new Fields EP for free on Sept. 14th, and in case you missed it, be sure to check this. Favourite so far is Sweet and Bitter, it hooks you from the beginning.

will smith has incredible sperm

2010-09-16T22:09:00.000-04:00

first the karate kid....now this?

the future

2010-09-04T00:14:00.001-04:00

Labrinth. You heard it here first.

naked & famous x skeet skeet

2010-09-02T10:27:00.000-04:00

Seems like DJ Skeet Skeet is on board with the Naked and Famous too.

"Really liked this song but it fell a little flat in my sets so I spent a little time fixing it up for our party MEGA."

Funky fresh.

The Naked & Famous - Young Blood (Skeet Skeet's MEGA Edit) by skeet skeet

NEW MATT & KIM

2010-08-31T15:32:00.000-04:00

Beloved Brooklyn duo Matt and Kim just released this new track, off their new album set to be released 11/2. They're a bit of a guilty pleasure of mine, cause they're so feel-good. But enough of that, check/download the new track. Digging the funky tuba bassline. Such a good end of summer beat.

Cameras by mattandkim

dust it off and jerk it

2010-08-29T22:04:00.001-04:00

Okay special shout out to my boy kev, he introduced me to Thunderheist a couple summers ago, and when I heard the first beat drop on this, I knew I had to post it. Check the ORIGINAL. Never really heard of SHOOPS, but they're from MTL, so shout out to some Canadian homeboys.This shit is a nice end-of-summer banger. Now stfu and jerk it.

SHOOPS - Do Me, Work It (Dear Isis "Jerk It" Remix)

skull & bones

2010-08-25T12:21:00.001-04:00

This is a promo calendar for physicians for Eizo of Germany, an x-ray company.

hot.

NAKED & FAMOUS

2010-08-23T21:28:00.002-04:00

No, not the denim.
The band from New Zealand. Digging this track. Just kinda fun shit.

On a sidenote, Box.net took down Fuck You by Cee-Lo. How ironic.
The Naked and Famous - Punching in a Dream

also, check this video, this is what first got me into them.

The Naked And Famous - Young Blood from The Naked And Famous on Vimeo.

FUCK YOU

2010-08-20T20:19:00.001-04:00

Blogger has been all up in my ass again.
And to them, I say...Fuck you. But why listen to me say it? Why not listen to Cee-Lo Green of Gnarls Barkley sing it. He does it better.

~~Cee-Lo Green - Fuck You~~

dog days of summer

2010-08-03T23:12:00.002-04:00

Today in Toronto, it was 38 with humidity. That is ridiculous. So with all my newfound time spent indoors with air conditioning, I thought I'd get back into posting music.
Just got back from Buffalo where my friend showed me this song. Definitely a light, feelgood summer song. Don't let the bands name fool you, they're pretty good.

also, I promise that I'll start posting stuff that's been collecting on my computer all summer.

The Narcoleptic Dancers - Rastakraut

sky ferreira x miike snow

2010-05-19T10:08:00.000-04:00

I guess after turning 20, I can't handle all those bangers anymore. My bones are just too brittle. So for nowm enjoy Sky Ferreira, one of the most talented 17 year olds in the game, takes one of my favourite tracks of '09 and makes a bare bones cover. this is pretty fantastic.
hit up the ORIGINALS
Download: Sky Ferreira - Animal (Miike Snow Cover)

YES.

2010-05-09T16:04:00.003-04:00

two thousand and ten

2010-04-29T21:17:00.001-04:00

We live in an age where shit like this is possible...........and that 's incredible.

Nuit Blanche from Spy Films on Vimeo.

and then watch how it was made

Making Of Nuit Blanche from Spy Films on Vimeo.

How can that not blow you away?

DONE

2010-04-26T19:23:00.000-04:00

I've been off the grid for a while, because I've been the library's bitch-slave for the past week studying. But I'm back, and so stoked to be done exams.
I know I told you I would stop posting top40 kind of shit.............but sometimes, that shit is popular for a reason.
time to give'r for the summer

Download: Lil Jon - Snap Yo Fingers (subPRIME Remix)

Download: Rihanna - Rude Boy (TC Remix)

seattle

2010-04-23T02:07:00.002-04:00

fuck it, might as well post more seattle music. why are those rainy bastards so damn great at making music? they should just stick to fish, losing NBA teams, and ichiro.

and yes, this guy is the definition of hipster. but it's a good video/song

yet another 206 rapper..

2010-04-23T01:14:00.000-04:00

The northwest aka seattle is churning out MC's faster than they're churning out Starbucks'. check this fun little video, it even has everyones favourite....MACKLEMORE

B.o.B x Vampire Weekend

2010-04-21T00:35:00.001-04:00

B.o.B is a Nazi...?

Another release from The Adventures of Bobby Ray, B.o.B samples Vampire Weekend's The Kids Don't Stand a Chance. 'nuff said.

B.o.B is tearin' up the scene lately, get on the bandwagon

Download: B.o.B - The Kids (Feat. Janelle Monae)

return of jj

2010-04-20T17:42:00.001-04:00

Most of you are in the middle of exams, and need some easy listening. Even though you try and tell yourself that Enter Sandman helps get you psyched up for studying, we all know it doesn't actually help. So here's some easy listening, courtesy of jj, an artist that I've featured before, and who are touring with The XX. Seriously, enough of the double-letters. But this is a cover of.....................BIRTHDAY SEX. I know right? Whatever, it's chill.

P.s. I know it's 420. Go listen to Bob Marley or whatever it is that you kids do these days.

Download: jj - CEO Birthday

fuckin' poof

2010-04-18T10:10:00.002-04:00

I love instrumentals that are all dreamy and shit.

The ILLZ - The Moment You Feel Definite Hope from Delgis Mustafa on Vimeo.

japanese gentlemen

2010-04-17T23:23:00.001-04:00

okay, completely not music related in any way.....but guys, check this out. This site is devoted to teaching you how to be like the Dos Equis Most Interesting Man in the World. But it starts off with some pretty simple stuff, like how to properly iron your shirt. To the guys reading this, I know you all like to look like scruffy lumberjacks these days, but learn how to be a gentleman too. You can start by checking out this video, and then following this LINK (how to shine your shoes, make cocktails, party tricks....you name it. just follow the left hand navigation bar).

who knew watching a guy ironing could be entertaining? i guess i'm just nerdy like that. but seriously guys, stop rocking wrinkly shit all the time. you look like that guy on the corner of 97th.

lcd soundsystem

2010-04-16T23:17:00.004-04:00

check the full stream of This is Happening, which is probably going to be the LCD Soundsystem's last album. Set to be released May 17th, but give it a listen HERE

and don't give me any bullshit about not knowing who LCD Soundsystem is, The OC Mix 5, hello?!? Daft Punk is playing at Seth Cohen's house.

MORE MACKLEMORE

2010-04-14T14:59:00.004-04:00

Damn I love this guy. But then again, who doesn't? The lyrics to this track are hilarious, but so oddly catchy. Check the LIVE VIDEO of this, he spits hot fiyah like Dylan, but with an incredible wig. Looks like such a rowdy show. Or in the words of Jeron Wilson........this shit is buttery.
And if you haven't peeped the previous stuff on Macklemore, check it HERE.

Download: Macklemore - And We Danced

LRG summer 2010

2010-04-14T00:34:00.003-04:00

a look at LRG's summer styles with some of the biggest names in the skate game, I'm definitely feeling the video more than the clothes. But definitely worth a look, to help you through the exam-crunch days. just picture yourself on a beach......

p.s. holy dreads

Visually Heard / Introduction to Summer 2010 from LRG on Vimeo.

hayley williams x B.o.B................huh?

2010-04-12T15:09:00.006-04:00

I'm a big fan of Atlanta rapper B.o.B. aka Bobby Ray, and I'm excited for his April 27th release of B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray. This was leaked today from that album, featuring Hayley Williams, the singer from every teen fem-punk's favorite band, Paramore.
Definitely an interesting collabo, but I'm digging it. Not for everyone, but you win some, you lose some.

Download: B.o.B - Airplanes (Feat. Hayley Williams)

lazy sunday

2010-04-11T17:02:00.004-04:00

It's a beautiful day outside, and this kind of weather always brings out the indie kid in me. So kick up your feet and chill out to this great edit of Heartbeats, by The Knife, covered by Jose Gonzalez. He's of Argentine descent, but is Swedish, and I found this remix on a Japanese blog. WTF?

And yes, this was the music video where they drpoped 250,000 bouncy balls down San Fran.

Download: Jose Gonzalez - Heartbeats (Pseudonym Edit)

Dearest readers, I need your help

2010-04-09T22:11:00.002-04:00

Okay so most of you know that I'm down with WeSC, and they released this film a few months ago, but I can't place the song.
Any of you know what song it is? Drop me a comment.

C-Bangs....C-Bangs!

2010-04-09T17:16:00.003-04:00

William Hung reference anyone?
Anyways, Chiddy Bang of MGMT-sampling fame just released Air Swell, the followup mixtape to The Swelly Express.
Definitely some cool samples on this mixtape. Hey London samples Hot Chip's One Life Stand, Breakfast is from Kate Nash's Skeleton Song, and Shooter samples La Roux's 2009 banger Bulletproof.

Download the entire mixtape HERE.

Usher x Goat

2010-04-09T00:19:00.004-04:00

Am I the only one who found this hilarious? Almost as good as death metal rooster.

introducing........

2010-04-08T23:56:00.003-04:00

The new LR album art. no more britney. no more vomit.
wreath from UN. brass knuckz from south central LA.

And I'm glad that SOMEONE out there went on a downloading storm last night. I woke up to 30+ emails. After that, I went and disabled email notifications. Enjoy the music.

HIATUS STATUS

2010-04-07T21:47:00.000-04:00

It's pretty obvious that I've been away from blogging for a while. Why? I just got sick of posting stuff that I wasn't truly in to, but rather stuff that was popular. I'm talking about Top40 remixes and stuff like that. I don't even dig that music, but I put it up because everyone wanted it.
Instead, from now on, I'm going to try and stay true to my roots and only put up stuff that I genuinely enjoy. If you don't like it, and would rather hear stuff about my shawtay being like a melody in my head, tough shit. Go party on limewire.
Also, stop being creepers, and let me know what you like, and what you don't. Drop some comments or something. I'm probably also taking this blog in a bit of a different direction, since the e-police are committing hate crimes on music blogs, I'm going to diversify a bit. I'll still do music, but throw in some other stuff too.

Now that I'm done being a whiny internet bitch, peep this new track by Charles Hamilton. I listened to his mixtapes after I first heard him on Entourage, but didn't really dig a lot of his stuff. He's pretty hit or miss for me, but this new track is definitely a hit. A mellow yellow track, in honor of a family member that he was staying with, but didn't know, and saw the impact of their death on his family.

P.s. I still don't get why all his mixtapes and stuff are related to Sonic the Hedgehog. Seriously. Why.

Download: Charles Hamilton - Choices (A Wave for Alex)

City of Champions

2010-03-20T15:04:00.001-04:00

For all you Ontario kids............THIS is what Edmonton is all about. Nathan P. aka Warrior Music gets with my boy JoThrillz and T-Houseman (yeah...he was in New Moon...he's the shit) to make this absolute banger.
780.

THE OFFICE VS. WEEZY

2010-03-15T14:28:00.000-04:00

For all you lovers of The Office, this is for you. Clockwork smashed the theme song with everyone's favourite prison inmate, Lil' Wayne, and made this song of pure gold.

Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica.

Download: Clockwork - Office Musik (Dwight K. Schrute vs. Weezy)

R.I.P. GIRL TALK, E-603, SUPER MASH BROS.

2010-03-11T18:19:00.000-05:00

Now you may be saying, "holy shit they all died?". well girl you just got punk'd.
My boy Grant (thanks city slicker) hooked me up with this bundle of joy....and let me tell you, it's SLAYING the scene. It's by this guy called Speaky, and it's good stuff. Let's just say he samples a lot of stuff. I'm talking about stuff like Band of Horses, Lil Wayne, Blink 182, Lady Gaga, Verve, Busta Rhymes, Coldplay, RHCP, 50 Cent, Billy Talent, Dr. Dre, Vitamin C (yeah...Graduation...you remember that shit.).....you name it, it's in there.

I know stuff like White Panda is blowing up right now, and everyone can mix shit on their comp in their basement, but you definitely should check this out. The thing with this stuff is, it becomes outdated so quickly. Remember when Girl Talk dropped Night Ripper? You rarely hear half of the stuff he samples anymore, other than the classics.
But enough talk, let the drummer kick. I know this is going to be on repeat alllllllllllll through st. patty's parties.

DOWNLOAD THE FULL SQUEAKY - GREATEST SPITS ALBUM

p.s. in case you missed it click E-603 and SUPER MASH BROS. to download their mix albums fo' free!

SHADY'S BACK

2010-02-20T15:44:00.000-05:00

I'm flippin' the bird to the man, and I'm back, cause this song is too good to pass up.

Kid Cudi folk cover, done deal.

Download: Barbara - Pursuit of Happiness (Kid Cudi Cover)

FIVE-OH SAID FREEZE

2010-02-15T17:08:00.000-05:00

So you may be wondering, "Hey Matt, what's the deal with your blog right now? Why did your Google ads disappear? Why doesn't the Lupe Fiasco track work?"

The answer to your question is: shit's getting hot.
Blogspot is reportedly deleting music blogs left right and center, and Google thinks my account activities are suspicious, and Box.net has me under watch for infringing copyright laws.
So.......if anyone has any suggestions, leave a comment. Should i switch to Wordpress?

PUMA x VALENTINES

2010-02-14T10:48:00.000-05:00

Even the toughest guys have a sensitive side...........

SUPERBOWL x JAY-Z

2010-02-08T14:25:00.000-05:00

Okay, this is straight badass.
This was the highlight of the Superbowl, (yeah yeah, you've suddenly become a Saints fan, congrats)
But an orchestral version of Run this Town? With football highlights? Shit son.

uganda fresh

2010-02-08T13:38:00.000-05:00

This has nothing to do with music, but it's pretty sweet. Take 11 minutes out of your jerk session you had planned with your left hand, and watch some of this. The first and only skatepark in Eastern Africa, built by the kids themselves.

Kitintale from Yann Gross on Vimeo.

DANCER*HOTTI

2010-02-07T14:09:00.000-05:00

Maybe you've heard of her.........she's kinda internet famous. But it's her birthday today. Happy birthday Ash, and as requested, a song for you. You're like every other girl out there, and I'm sure you know the Single Ladies dance by heart, so here's a Halo cover by Major Lazer and Elephant Man.

Download: Major Lazer feat. Elephant Man - Halo (Beyonce Cover)

jj feat. Lil Wayne

2010-02-06T20:02:00.000-05:00

So jj is a band from Sweden, and this song has been on nonstop repeat for the past 3 days. This song is freshhhh, it's got some hip hop vibes (like Lil Wayne), and some dreamy artsy fartsy stuff too. It's got a weird intro, but stick with it, and you'll be pleasantly surprised.
And for all you ultra trendsters, jj is going on tour with The Xx. What's up with repeating letters for band names?

Download: jj (feat. Lil Wayne) - My Way

KILL ME

2010-02-04T23:37:00.001-05:00

Remember the first post I made on here about Make the Girl Dance?

They're back.
with 30K.
And they want to party. And boy, do they love cocaine.

on a side note, at 3:40, when they feature the Spearmint Rhino....my bro picked up a stripper there. And didn't have to pay. Why did he get all the awesome genes?

MAKE THE GIRL DANCE [KILL ME] (official video)
by placeblancherec

HIGHS N LOWS

2010-02-03T12:25:00.000-05:00

Cudders gets too much attention on here. Seriously, 2 posts in a row?
Come on, I'm not the only one out there who loves to jump on this hipsters latest tracks. This was from a few years back, but it was finally released in good quality, so here it is, in all it's glory. With a nice Bob Dylan sample, this track takes it nice and easy, and it's definitely mellow yellow.

Download: Kid Cudi - Highs N Lows

DJ TZHOU

2010-02-02T15:33:00.001-05:00

My boy TZhou hooked me up with this funky fresh mix of the crowd favourite, Kid Cudi himself. You best be downloading this shit.

And in case you were wondering why the Sedin twins are up here, it's because;
1. He's in Vancouver right now
2. We're just like these point-getting-fiends when we're on the ice together. watch out.

Download: Kid Cudi x DJ TZhou - Switchin Lanes (From Miami to Atlanta)

DRAGONETTE

2010-02-01T11:52:00.000-05:00

Okay so I heard this song a while back, but didn't think much of it. Then on Friday night, while at a super seedy strip club (I know, don't hate), the "DJ"/MC played a mix of this song, right in between some Poison and Beyonce.
Anyways, Dragonette's a pretty dope band from Toronto, and I remember when I saw them a few years ago, they were pretty funkin'. And let's just say that Michael Van She does a helluva good job mixing this, adding some serious flair to this track, while keeping the original intact.
This song is on heavy repeat for me, and it should be for you too. Definitely one of the best tracks of 2010 so far.

Download: Dragonette - Pick Up the Phone (Michael Van She Remix)

STRIPPERS AND COCAINE

2010-01-31T13:02:00.000-05:00

It's that day of the week again. You should be wearing your Sunday-best at church with your parents, but instead, you're nursing that throbbing headache, and wondering who that dude/chick/both/unidentifiable person is beside you in bed. Let's look back at one of 2009's funniest films, The Hangover. DJ JEM remixed one of the funniest scenes from that movie, so that makes it awesome, even if the song blows (cocaine...get it?)

The Hangover- Strippers & Cocaine (DJ JEM REMIX) by DJjem

KIDS

2010-01-29T10:15:00.000-05:00

Ahhhh yes. MGMT. Formerly the Management. Probably one of my favourite songs of the past few years, I remember listening to Kids for the entirety of the summer of 2007 with C-Beck, after discovering them from this video. This was before they even had a drummer. Kickin' it old school.

Anyways, fast forward to 2010, where my interest in dubstep has grown exponentially in the past week. I don't know why, but it has. So let's mix dubstep and MGMT. There are thousands of remixes of this song, and only a few really get me groovin', but this is one of them. Dig it.

Download: MGMT - Kids (Bukez Finezt Dubstep Bootleg)

TIMBALAND x KATY PERRY

2010-01-25T16:05:00.000-05:00

Even though Katy Perry is engaged to mega-douche Russell Brand, her songs still make me wanna crank dat soulja boy. And let's be honest, Timbaland just knows how to make the bitches drop their panties. But enough about those cats, Chew Fu drops another dope edit, and it's definitely worth a listen. or 12, according to my iTunes. in the past day. don't hate.

Download: Timbaland feat. Katy Perry - If We Ever Meet Again (Chew Fu Deja Chew Fix)

LEBRON

2010-01-23T13:50:00.000-05:00

LeBron James rapping to Eminem's part of Forever. 'nuff said.
Witness.

MILLE

2010-01-14T13:57:00.000-05:00

This track is courtesy of the the swedes.....Mille. And it get's me jacked.For some reason, this song really makes me want to air guitar, and just shred. It's kinda got like an 80's feel to it, where it would be the backing track to Rocky training or something, while pounding on meat.
But if you know me, there's nothing like a good instrumental track to get you pumped up. This is some fergalicious shit. Welcome to the weekend.

Download: Mille - Crysteena (Fear of Tigers Remix)

TIGER WOODS

2010-01-10T09:42:00.001-05:00

You need to listen to this. It's awesome.
I think every male out there wishes he was Tiger Woods. Athlete. Sex god. All-around awesome son of a bitch. But now you can live his life through this song by Maino, a great song to bump to with ur boiz.

Tiger muthafuckin' Woods. My favourite half-asian athlete. Sorry Paul Kariya.

Download: Maino - Tiger Woods

PEER PRESSURE...

2010-01-06T13:12:00.000-05:00

Hmmm so apparently Tswift x U2 is "so cheesy and smoochy", and was successful in "ruining with or without you", so I guess I'll have to post something a little more ballsy. CLF, this is for you. A hard-hitting Jay-Z/young hova/h to the izzo/jiggaman/iceberg slim/j hova that will slap you in the face around 2:40. A nice throwback to the original track. This deserves to be pumped through quality speakers, not the speakers of your ultra-trendy macbook/free headphones included with your ipod

Download: Jay-Z - Public Service Announcement (Clockwork's Fellow Americans Remix)

WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE...

2010-01-05T11:45:00.000-05:00

No, I'm not talking about that Powerman 5000 song. Did I just really outdate myself? Probably. But this is from a mixtape from stereogum and team9, and most of it isn't that fantastic, but this track blew my brains out, kind of like when you watch Avatar in imax 3D. Speaking of Avatar, read THIS .
Anyways, Taylor Swift. So hot right now. U2. So hot right now. Together? Double the hot shtuff. Everyones favourite, Love Story, mashed with the instrumentals of With or Without You. I think it's impossible not to like this song.

Download: Stereogum x Team9 - Without A Love Story (Taylor Swift x U2)

WELCOME TO 2010

2010-01-04T13:18:00.001-05:00

Let's kick things off with an flashback track that's still gold in my books. Know why? Cause it's a cover of an even older track, that everyone loves.

The legendary GnR. Guns n Roses baby. I still have my old Use Your Illusion tapes somewhere too. Anyways, dig it, it was covered by Flat Pack, and then edited by Mylo, a big name in the game. An angelic voice for a classic, with a funkadelic beat? Why not.

Download: Flat Pack - Sweet Child of Mine (Mylo Edit)

LAST POST OF 2009...

2009-12-31T09:49:00.000-05:00

Now that your teenage panties got all giddy from the Twilight poster....did you know it's going to be a blue moon tonight? So 2009 came with it's ups and downs, such as the closure of my first blog, but then LR rose from the ashes. Speaking of blogs, check out Marley's blog for some good reads and celeb gossip. she knows her shit. Anyways, I'll keep this one short since you're all probably getting ready for an big night out on the town. I promised this track to Asha, but I never got around to it....and it's pretty fitting, since the original is definitely one of my favourite tracks of 2009. So a remix of that song is pretty funky fresh, yeah?

happy new year, gang

p.s. i'll list some of my favourite albums/songs of 2009 in 2010, don't worry.
Download: Passion Pit - Moth's Wings (Eric Solomon Remix)

OH HOT DAMN...

2009-12-27T20:10:00.000-05:00

THIS is my jam.
I might as well start to wrap up 2009 with that dead-mau-five that everyone's been talking about....One of the biggest tracks of '09, I don't think I need to say much more. Everyone's heard it, but it's time to relive one of the most popular tracks of the year.

Download: Deadmau5 - Ghosts N Da Ayre (Donald Glaude and Ross.FM's Mashup)

DANCE DANCE DANCE

2009-12-24T10:02:00.000-05:00

Happy holidays y'all!
This is a track that'll make you shake your tailfeathers all break. I've always had quite the crush on Lykke Li, but this remix is pretty gold.
I'm digging it, and you should too.

Merry (insert whichever holiday you celebrate)!

Download: Lykke Li - Dance Dance Dance (Buraka Som Sistema Remix)

COMME CI COMME CA

2009-12-21T14:19:00.000-05:00

Ahhhh yes...a throwback to my life-fulfilling French classes, where I really only remember words like grenouille, vache, and ananas. Avoir/etre? Forget it. But I suppose since this blog's name is french, I should honour that occasionally.
Anyways, this is a track by Terry Poison, a band originally from Israel, but reside in Paris and Oslo. It doesn't really matter, but you'll like it, I promise.

P.S. can you believe John Frusciante left RHCP?
P.P.S. can you believe Brittany Murphy is dead?

Download: Terry Poison - Comme Ci Comme Ca (The Twelves Version II Remix)

JF ≠ RHCP

2009-12-21T14:04:00.001-05:00

I'm still pretty cheesed that John Frusciante left the Red Hot Chili Peppers over a year ago, but it became official last week. I'll definitely miss his invisible skateboarding videos.

TIMBALAND x DRAKE

2009-12-16T15:38:00.000-05:00

Seriously, Timbaland changed the rap-game with his signature "ayyyy", and 2009's golden boy, Drake, come together for a song that I didn't really dig off of Shock Value II. But JEY, of Souldiggaz, redid this song into a masterpiece. Big beats, and some better instrumentals make this song great.

Download: Timbaland feat. Drake - Say Something (JEY Remix)

EXPIALIDOCIOUS

2009-12-15T10:11:00.000-05:00

This is some seriously unreal stuff. Pogo, a kid from Perth, Australia, microsamples tracks and constructs them into some trippy tracks. Like this, he only samples the one and only Mary Poppins, and he does it well. Check out the video, and download the track, you'll be blown away.

P.s. fuck exams.

Download: Pogo - Expialidocious

MACKLEMORE PT. II + III

2009-12-07T13:02:00.000-05:00

My mind has been blown. This is some of the most unreal stuff I've ever heard. Everything about it. The sampling, the beats, the lyrics, ERRRRRYTHING!! Macklemore and Ryan Lewis are putting together some seriously amazing shit. I haven't been this psyched on new music in a lonnnnggg time. Well done, gents.

Irish Celebration samples Beirut's Scenic World , and has some serious Irish roots, and some pretty badass lyrics. Let's just say Macklemore drops some lines like "a rebellious nation of freckle-faced hustlers". That's just fucking awesome.

Then Crew Cuts samples The Bravery's Believe , and that guitar riff is pretty good as it is. With Xperience lending his hand with this track, how can you not listen to it?

DON'T JUST DOWNLOAD ONE, YOU NEED TO LISTEN TO BOTH. Enjoy the new album art too.

Download: Macklemore x Ryan Lewis - Irish Celebration

Download: Macklemore x Ryan Lewis - Crew Cuts (Feat. Xperience)

SHUT UP AND DOWNLOAD THIS.

2009-12-05T23:20:00.000-05:00

Not going to lie, this song has been on repeat for the past week, but I haven't shared it with y'all yet. I know, I'm a selfish ass. But hopefully I made up for it with my awesome Microsoft Paint skills. I know you're impressed. I also know you're going to Google Leighton Meester's sextape. Perverts. But this track is by B.o.B aka Bobby Ray, from Atlanta, and this song is ridiculously catchy. 'nuff said.

p.s. as a special treat, I didn't use the ever-popular B-Spears album art. You're welcome.

Download: B.o.B (feat. Bruno Mars) - Nothin' On You

STEVE AOKI

2009-12-03T00:48:00.001-05:00

This guy is my fucking idol (you probably knew that already), but he's been hard at work, currently on his Over the Hill tour, he spins every night, but still manages to remix tracks, design clothes, run his label, and just be awesome. Now that I've finished e-sucking his dick, check these two new tracks he did. Kid Cudi? Drake? Those two guys are 20% of my Top 10 Black Dudes list (which also includes Tiger Woods as of lately, and Morgan Freeman)
P.s. did you know the new Kid Cudi video for Pursuit of Happiness is going to be produced by teen-fem-heartthrob, Josh Hartnett? Hot damn.

Download: Kid Cudi - Pursuit of Happiness (Steve Aoki Remix)

Download: Drake - Forever (Steve Aoki Remix)

T-SWIFT

2009-12-01T17:07:00.000-05:00

For any guy out there, that's Taylor Swift and her prom date. That totally makes you think you have a shot at dating her, doesn't it? That's a fucking slick 'do.
Anyways, here's a cool video of an instrumental cover by two dudes who live in their moms basement and jam out quietly before their dads want to watch the football game so they have to be quiet.

FUCKED UP SHIT

2009-11-30T19:13:00.001-05:00

These are some videos that I've watched recently that have disgusted me.....even though I can't stop watching, and I like the music.

FLAIRS - TRUCKERS DELIGHT from 3rd Side Records on Vimeo.

SOLANGE does DIRTY PROJECTORS

2009-11-29T14:17:00.000-05:00

Everyone knows big sister Beyonce, but Solange is doing her own thing, by covering the Dirty Projectors' Stillness is the Move. I absolutely hated this song at first, but it's grown on me so much, and I can never get enough of it, it's so damn catchy, even if it is weird as hell. Just give it a couple listens, you'll see what I mean. Anyways, Solange adds her own little Knowles flair to it, with some R&B vibe. Not something you'd expect from a superstar.........s little sister. ha!

Download: Solange Knowles - Stillness is the Move (Dirty Projectors Cover)

HELP I'M ALIVE

2009-11-27T15:58:00.000-05:00

One of the best tracks off of Fantasies, and one of the better Metric remixes to date. To be honest, I think this is one of the best since MSTRKRFT's mix of Monster Hospital back in 2006. Shit that makes me feel old. Speaking of which, the piano part reminds me of MSTRKRFT's Heartbreaker with John Legend. Anyone else hear it? BEATING LIKE A HAMMER!

P.s. the picture is from Emily Haines & the Soft Skeleton's video for Our Hell. While you're at it, stop downloading music for free from shitty blogs like this, and go out and buy her album. Definitely one of my favourite album purchases, and with a title like Knives Don't Have Your Back...how can you resist?

Download: Metric - Help I'm Alive (80kidz Remix)

THEOPHILUS LONDON

2009-11-24T13:02:00.000-05:00

I can't really pronounce his name either. But he's an NYC based electronic/hip hopper who's been on the scene for a while, and I'm really loving this track right meow. The intro kinda sounds like Empire of the Sun's Walking on a Dream. It's not heavy shit like Three 6 Mafia, but it's definitely an electro track with some funk in it.

Download: Theophilus London - Humdrum Town

KOL x LYKKE LI

2009-11-17T20:32:00.000-05:00

This is pretty old, but after spending the weekend in Toronto, MLG reminded me how much I love the Kings of Leon. And Lykke Li? What a doll. If you haven't heard of her, she's a Swedish indie singer, and does awesome shit like THIS. She's definitely one of my biggest celebrity crushes of the year. Anyways, listen to this song, it was on nonstop repeat for me last year right about the time when Sex on Fire and Use Somebody were destroying the radiowaves nationwide, I hope y'all dig it as much as I did. This song took a chill pill, for sure.

Download: Kings of Leon - Knocked Up (Lykke Li vs Rodeo Remix)

MACKLEMORE x RYAN LEWIS

2009-11-09T13:51:00.000-05:00

MC Macklemore and producer Ryan Lewis are coming out with an album called "VS." in late November that's going to be donation-based release. I'm so unbelievably stoked for this album, because they sample tracks like Red Hot Chili Peppers (like the track here), Beirut, The Killers, and The Arcade Fire. You psyched yet? I sure am.

“Otherside” (the first leak from the project) mashes big drums and orchestral pieces over Anthony Kiedis’ classic song about battling with heroin addiction. Macklemore now tells the story of Hip-Hop’s experience with drugs and a first person narrative about his own struggles with drug addiction and rehabilitation.

I FUCKING LOVE IT.

Download: Macklemore/Ryan Lewis - Otherside

this doesn't even need a title.

2009-11-03T22:15:00.000-05:00

it's just awesome.

KANYE'S DEAD?!? BRITNEY'S COOCH?!?

2009-10-21T19:30:00.000-04:00

For the record..........Kanye isn't dead. I don't know why everyone believes everything they read on the internet. Like if I said that I had 17 inch sausage, you wouldn't believe me......(racist assholes). So even though that dude that you met at a party 2 years ago updates his facebook status with "_____ is dead!!!", that doesn't mean it's true.

BUT BELIEVE THIS..............this track is good.
Kanye West. Britney Spears. Both alive. Both had/have similar buzzcuts. But only one has their genitals on the internet (which was such a letdown).

Download: Kanye West vs. Britney Spears - Touch 3 Skies (The White Panda Mash)

MAJOR LAZER

2009-10-09T10:35:00.000-04:00

I will bet you my left testicle that this shit is going to blow up on the scene if it hasn't already. Major Lazer (aka Diplo and Switch) have been ripping it up for the past few months, so enjoy my cornucopia of musical delights. Happy Thanksgive'r!

Download: Major Lazer feat. Ricky Blaze and Nina Sky - Keep It Goin' Louder
Download: Major Lazer feat. Ricky Blaze and Nina Sky - Keep It Goin' Louder (Diplo Remix)

TIESTO ft. EMILY HAINES OF METRIC

2009-10-04T12:31:00.000-04:00

Where is this coming from? Since when did Tiesto do collabs with artists like Tegan and Sara? and now, Emily Haines of Metric? luvzzzz it!

Download: Tiesto feat. Emily Haines - Knock You Out

What the fuck happened....?

2009-10-01T19:02:00.000-04:00

Stefani Germanotta performing 'hollywood' at The Bitter End, circa 2006:

....and what she calls herself now...Lady Gaga. Just watch the first 10 seconds.

drizzaaaake

2009-09-24T19:55:00.000-04:00

Remember that token paraplegic black kid from Degrassi; The Next Generation? I sure do. I guess the real question is...why was I watching D;TNG?

Download: Drake - Best I Ever Had (Grandtheft Remix)

SHE WOLF

2009-09-23T20:35:00.000-04:00

Now you may be asking....where the funk have you been?
Well I haven't had a working laptop for the past few weeks, and the move-in/school was a bitch....not that you really care.

So enjoy Shakira....remixed. (Did anyone else know she's like, 32 now? holy)

Download: Shakira - She Wolf (Villains Remix) FUCKING CEASE AND DESIST REMOVALS

AOKI!

2009-09-01T17:53:00.000-04:00

If you know me, then you know I love Steve Aoki. Anyways, new video for his single "I'm in the House" with Zuper Blahq, which I'm 99% sure is will.i.am
Kids who like tripping on acid will probably recognize some of this effed up video
Skip to 2:36, that's when they start shouting out the biggest names in electro. Wicked.

Kid Cudi x David Guetta

2009-08-27T21:17:00.000-04:00

As you can tell, I dig both of these guys, especially since they've both made appearances on this blog before. But so have the Black Eyed Peas, so that's not saying much.

Another catchy tune by David Guetta, aka DJ of miss universe or some shit that was on tv the other night. Expect to hear this shit to hit the fan soon.

Download: David Guetta feat. Kid Cudi - Memories

FIVE-OH SAID FREEZE!

2009-08-21T20:29:00.000-04:00

BAD NEWS.....I got some nasty Cease & Desist emails from the file sharing site, I guess copyright laws aren't just for pussies. But this is where I say "fuck da police" and give them the finger.

Sorry to the 4 loyal readers (stay true mom), I couldn't really blog from a ghetto ass computer in a hostel in Costa Rica, so this is where I get back on track. Don't worry, I've been a demon for the past few days compiling tracks, so I've got some tricks up my sleeve for you tricks.

This track is a mix for everyone. Everyone loves trip out on e or acid to Tiesto, and all the lesbian twins out there love Tegan and Sara. So why wouldn't you like both?

Download: Tiesto feat. Tegan and Sara - Feel It In My Bones

M-I-A-M-I

2009-08-05T14:31:00.000-04:00

Hey gang,

I'm currently in the land of fake titties, frosted tips, and thong underpants. Apparently there's a shortage of medium and large sized shirts, because every guy here wears size S shirts. I'm stuck with listening to the same 8 songs on every single radio station in the 305. Everyone loves Pitbull, Keri Hilson, and whatever else Ryan Seacrest plays for them.

So I'm following suit by posting up a song that I could totally imagine a straight up douchebag listening to in his 3-series with limo-tinted windows. What's the difference between a porcupine and a BMW? A porcupine has its pricks on the outisde! haaaaaa!

D-bag David Caruso FTW!

Download: David Guetta feat. Akon - Sexy Bitch

FUCK GIRL TALK AND E-603

2009-07-29T00:09:00.000-04:00

i know i said e-603 was the shit..........but scratch that. he's good, but he's not as cool as SUPER MASH BROS. not the most original name, but they put together some cool-like-fiyah tracks. so download the entire album for free! they have more tracks that you'll recognize, so it's bound to be a good time.

p.s. i'm outta here to miami and costa rica for a few weeks, so who knows when you'll hear from me next. maybe i'll have swine flu. anyways, DIG THIS SHIT!!!

DOWNLOAD THE ENTIRE SUPER MASH BROS - ALL ABOUT THE SCRILLIONS ALBUM

SUMMER FIYAH

2009-07-21T18:05:00.000-04:00

Okay so Edmonton is really heating up these days, and sweating has become my number one activity. So in honour of this heat wave, may I present to you one of the better mashups in recent memory.............David Guetta x Estelle. It's Guetta's Love Is Gone, until that part where it goes brap-brap-braaaaaaaaaaap-brap-brap, which is when Estelle (#1 champion) is about to get down.

So dig it.

Download: DJ Digital Dave - Estelle is Gone (Estelle x David Guetta)

DO THE HELEN KELLER AND TALK WITH YOUR HIPS

2009-07-17T14:34:00.000-04:00

I know, I kinda disappeared for a while. I'm sorry Ms Jackson....I am for real...I apologize a trillion times.

ANYWAYS,
You know those kids who made that semi-offensive track about Helen Keller from the 303 area code? And maybe you know that guy named Kid Cudi? What if I told you they were mixed into one track? You'd probably drop a tiny turd.

So I won't say much more, cause I know you broke kids are only reading this for the download. I promise to be a better blogger since I have internet again.

Download: 3oh!3 feat. Kid Cudi - Don't Trust Me (Remix)

This shit still blows my mind..

2009-07-10T01:29:00.001-04:00

Shot in one take, cover of Lil Wayne's Let the Beat Build, by kids from NYU. I know it's older, but it's still rocking my socks off. Enjoy.

Nyle "Let The Beat Build" from Nyle on Vimeo.

STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON...acoustic?

2009-07-08T01:36:00.000-04:00

So when you hear that phrase, you think NWA. And what's NWA? Badass shit.

But you would NEVER think that this blonde bimbo (pictured) would be dropping hot fiyah like "crazy mothafucka named ice cube, from the gang called n!ggaz wit attitude", in an acoustic, dreamy cover. Like what the fuck?

P.s. I won't drop the n-bomb cause KK will probably kick my ass later.

Download: Nina Gordon - Straight Outta Compton (NWA Cover)

MIIKE SNOW

2009-07-04T02:09:00.000-04:00

I know for you indie-hipsters that are already on the ball, these guys are old news, I know. For the rest of the population, may I present to you..........Miike Snow. I know from the picture, they look kinda freaky...but once you hear their music, you'll realize they're nothing like that. They're just an all-around feel good Swedish bands that's named after Japanese film director Takashi Miike (thank you Wikipedia), that know how to make you groove. And no, they don't sound like that guy who does all the radio ads for Ikea.

Since I've been slacking as of late on this blog, enjoy 3 awesome songs by Miike Snow. Now shut the fuck up J-M V-E D-S. Yeah. I said it.

Download - Miike Snow - Animal
Download - Miike Snow - Song for No One
Download - Miike Snow - Silvia

MSTRKRFT x Lil Wayne x Keri Hilson

2009-06-29T20:09:00.000-04:00

I was SUCH a huge MSTRKRFT fan back in the day, but ever since their album, Fist of God, came out.....I'm not feeling them so much. I know they've got that "signature style"....but they need to freshen things up. It's just kinda the same old stuff. But this track isn't too bad, because EVERYONE likes Lil Wayne. Even Gatorade. And the only real reason i listen to this song is to hear him say "I HOPE YOUR VAGINA TIGHT". And isn't that picture making you trip mad ballz?

Download: Keri Hilson feat. Lil Wayne - Turnin' Me On (MSTRKRFT Remix)

TONIGHT'S GONNA BE A GOOD GOOD NIGHT

2009-06-26T13:42:00.000-04:00

The first band that has been featured twice on Les Rues..............is Black Eyed Peas. What the phunk?
I won't lie, I'm really digging the original of the song. It's just one of those songs that helps you get psyched for your summer evening on the town, y'know? But the Barletta remix is one of the few remixes out there right now, and it's definitely better than the David Guetta remix.

So let's get it started/retarded. MOZELTOFF!

Download: Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling (Barletta Edit)

P.S. Don't worry, MJ tribute coming soon.

N.A.S.A.

2009-06-23T12:01:00.000-04:00

N.A.S.A. No, not the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. I'm talking North America/South America, the collab between DJ Zegon and Sam Spiegel (Squeak E Clean). You've probably heard of them already with all the hype that surrounds anything related to Kanye. But this track is unreal. It has this creepy gauntlet intro, like the kind you used to hear in video games when you were approaching that castle with that badass boss. Then these vocals kick in, and you're all "what the shit?". BUT THEN.....just wait.....about a minute and a half in, some beats are laid down. But the real stuff that makes my panties wet comes halfway through the song. So just listen to the whole song, and not the first 20 seconds and think its shit. It's unreal. Ever heard one of those songs that you can't help but bob your head to? This is one of those songs. Like a boss.

Download: N.A.S.A. - Way Down (Dan Sena Remix)

If you like Girl Talk.....

2009-06-20T22:06:00.000-04:00

You'll fucking love E-603.
He does the exact same thing as Girl Talk, and maybe even better. His name is Ethan, and he's from New Hampshire (area code: 603). Thus, E-603. Rumour has it he puts out a better live performance than Girl Talk, which is pretty hard to believe.
His newest album, Torn Up, dropped online on June 19th, and it's up for grabs, FOR FREE. (Well, it's like the Radiohead/Girl Talk "donate what you want" idea.....except E-603 offers some pretty funky shit up for grabs when you donate)
This guy samples all artists from all ends of the spectrum, from Blink-182, to Interpol, to Beyonce, to Modest Mouse, Disturbed, to Passion Pit, to 50 Cent, to M83, to Notorious B.I.G., and to whatever else gets your dick hard. You'll get the hardest wood you've ever had once you listen to some of this. There's something for everyone in this album.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE ENTIRE E-603 - TORN UP ALBUM

Just remember.....you found out about E-603 on Les Rues. Remember that. I have no doubt in my mind that this will be one of the biggest albums of the summer.

PSYCHED

2009-06-17T21:21:00.001-04:00

You all know Travis Barker of Blink-182/TRVS x DJAM fame. And probably his remixes of artists like Soulja Boy, Rihanna, Eminem, etc.
You all know Shwayze, the ultimate duo with their own show on MTV, and creators of the ultimate summer track, Buzzin'.

Now check this.
Shwayze's upcoming single, Get U Home, remixed by Travis Barker. This shit is balls to the wall.

DEATH METAL DISCO SCENE

2009-06-16T02:12:00.000-04:00

Death Metal Disco Scene.
What the flip does that even mean?
1. They're not death metal.
2. They're not disco.
3. They're definitely not scenester.
So who are they?
A duo out of the UK that are remixing tracks left right and center, but forget all that. Listen to this. The track is called 21, and I'm hooked! It's a catchy, feel-good track. I love the intro where they gradually add more layers to the track along with the lyrics. You'll know what I mean when you hear it.
This isn't a track you'll be grindin' pussay to at the Ranch, sorry. It's a little feminine....but in the cool way, like Metric or Yeah Yeah Yeahs chick/chique-cool.

Download: Death Metal Disco Scene - 21

SUMMER BANGER!

2009-06-10T12:15:00.000-04:00

I've been receiving some peer pressure as of late to post up some tracks, so here it is. A big fat summer banger for those long nights of cruising with the boys, and hitting on fat chicks with cameltoes.

By now, everyone AND their mom has heard of Kid Cudi, the sensation of 2007/2008, that radio stations are FINALLY getting a hold of (especially the Crookers remix. seriously 91.7 the bounce, stop playing it. it was cool a year ago). BUT have you heard of Kid Cranberry??? Neither have I, until I heard this track.

Holy balls, listen to this. This is the money, right here. Cameltoe money.

Download: Kid Cranberry - Get Drunk (The Grenade Remix)

Phoenix - Lisztomania

2009-06-08T13:14:00.001-04:00

I'm a pretty big Phoenix fan, and I did a review for their new album, Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix, earlier this year. (Read it HERE)

Anyways, one of their singles is titled Lisztomania, and I think it's pretty self explanatory. But watch these videos that kids with too much time on their hands made. First up is a mashup of Lisztomania and scenes from The Breakfast Club, where they know how to get jiggy wid it. Second is a cover of the first video, but for some reason it's just a feel good video with a good vibe to it.

And don't worry, I'll post some downloads in the next few days, and not just videos, you cheap whores.

phoenix - lisztomania *brooklyn pack mashup* from ian parker on Vimeo.