"It's always fun to watch idiots on the screen - getting surrounded by them is a pathetic situation to handle!"

Today was the start of the Spring semester. And already i'm falling asleep in class. Oh bother.

I think this'll be the first post where i wont post any electronic music. I love electro, dub step, DnB, trance and all that good stuff but the more i listen to it the more i need to listen to what i grew up on, Hip Hop and rock.

John West - I saw him perform on the Promenade this Sunday and was really impressed by his live set and music. He's a soul/indie singer from Luisiana. Look for him at 3rd street on weekends.

Loved You Tonight - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFklYQ0cI8w

Keep It Together - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0kPZNN4AMA

Umbrella (remix) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQ_WeU_nPdE

check out his myspace for more.

http://www.myspace.com/johnwestsongs

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akoustic. rock. related genres.

The Clash - London Calling - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiVvA9YQpiI

The Bravery - Slow Poison - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rl__ssT255I

Phoenix - 1901 (acoustic) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HNgLBWVurw

Coldplay - Death and All His Friends - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_wcRxGbqdU

Santana ft. Ozomatli - One of These Days - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amQ9BLn4ju4

The Roots - The Seed (2.0) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojC0mg2hJCc

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - Weapon Of Choice - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94c7fdAxTas

Everlast - Ends - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdZT2FQJnpg

Wouter Hamel - Lisztomania (cover) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o98CH_j-xoo

Miike Snow - Animal (live) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bemh3-IDzAA

hip.hop.rap.

Method Man and Redman - A Yo - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-E2dl4H9nkU

Warren G - Lets Get High - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1P6AwTGQ7_c

Intuition - Al Bundy - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmxN0hZdUeA

Dumbfoundead - She Don't Care (rmx) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WH824MhIXGg

Drake - Successful - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7w8F14gk3s

Evidence - Beats Like This - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qk1VyPUMQD8

The Alchemist - Therapy - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjBDcGOCP4U

Provoked - People Are Strange - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvkX0scB_1Q

Damian Marley - One Loaf Of Bread - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCqqAs4al00

Snowgoons - Hey Young World - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRH8eZBow74

My life is like ooh ahh ooh ahh.

I finally got internet at my house so hopefully the posts will be more frequent. Over the past 3 weeks i've found a lot of good music, new and old, from artist that you do or dont know. Also, i may start making downloadable podcast for every post. But that's still in the works. I hope you folks are doing well and enjoying this wonderful weather.- Humza

La Coka Nostra - hip hop/rap super group made up of the legends, Everlast, Danny Boy, Dj Lethal (of 'House of Pain'), Ill Bill, and Slanie. It's been a long long time since there has been an act this solid and good.

Cousin of Death - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dicn1qsVKwU

I'm An American ft. B-Real - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53GrVNFArHQ

Bang Bang ft. Snoop Dogg - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjInI_Lgpm4

Lupe Fiasco - Probably the most underrated MC around (along with Evidence). He has a new album, 'Lazers'. It should've came out but his label is giving him a hard time with it. Most likely 'cause his lyrical content is actually intellectual and informative rather then stupid and commercial like 99% of mainstream music out. The person that posted these songs up had added a lyrical analysis of each song. I REALLY REALLY URGE YOU TO READ WHAT HE'S WRITTEN. IT'S VERY INTERESTING AND EYE OPENING.

Shining Down - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjTncuE7YTI

I'm Beamin - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbiOexUs22E

The Instrumental - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7yCE4GV9i0

this is the official website of his new album, 'Lazers'. The opening montage is very inspirational and really really worth watching.

http://www.wearenotlosers.com/

this an interview with Tavis Smiley about his second album, 'The Cool'.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BaDG42lXMw

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electronikalmuziq

Edward Maya - This is My Life - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EVE9YrHxt8

Lange ft. Sarah Howells - Let It All Out - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AD5b8YfiiY

High Contrast - Tread Softly - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zza9vyjuzo

Goldie - Inner City Life (Roni Size & DJ Krust rmx) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r65GYUxMJFE

Chicane & The Thrillseekers - Autumn Tactics (Bryan Kearney & Mike Nichol rewrk) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fml6wpXx-s8

Calvin Harris - I´m Not Alone - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8TPXFoXO5A

Gritz ft. Peppermint - My Life Be Like - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiRpXlFbYPw

Cirez D - Glow - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_P6OO-nRtK0

Basement Jaxx - Raindrops (Doorly rmx) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Dz6m6zvPXw

Daft Punk - HBFS/Around The World - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGECJP3phyY

acoustic/rockNroll/similar ishhh

Santana, Everlast - Put Your Lights On - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5di5EhZshdQ

Dallas Green - Hello, I'm in Delaware - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihnXuNOPo0w

Sky Ferreira - Animal (Miike Snow Cover) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilR5hUOuWk8

The Roots - Birthday Girl ft. Patrick Stump - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8hreqGYYiw

The Bravery - Hatefuck - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGLu_2uGRhk

Bloc Party - Two More Years - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3ds8aPXhfE

Voxtrot - The Start Of Something - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueFj9V6WWLg

Carolina Liar - I'm Not Over (Acoustic) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWkqEqR2uqY

Sarah Howells - Out of the Sky (Acoustic) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqFfJ2d4nWI

OneRepublic - All The Right Moves (Acoustic) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_QGWxV55cc