Thursday, April 29, 2010

5 years ago i used to wonder where i'd be in 5 years. Now that i'm here i dont know what to make of it.


Kinda having trouble getting my thoughts together right now. I know what i wanna type about, just dunno exactly what point i'm trying to make. Or even if i'm tryna make a point. Or maybe i'm just stating the obvious. Dunno.
In life we're always tryna get to a certain 'destination', somewhere we'd like to be in our lives. And sometimes, we get so caught up in getting to where we wanna be that we miss out on everything that passes us by. Or everything that we pass by. It's like being on the bus and only looking straight ahead, through the front window, just worrying about getting 'there'. You end up of missing out on all the life that's taking place to your left and right. And maybe if you turn your head every once and again you'd see something that'da make you smile, like a girl or a dad chasing his kid. Or you'd learn something, like the name of a street or that 'lavanderia' means 'laundry mat'. Occasionally you'll see something that makes you get off the bus, it makes you forget about where you're tryna get to. After checking out that stop you might get back on the bus or you might realize that where you're going isnt really where you want to be after all. You might've found something better or just learned something about where you wanted to go.
I trip out on life. Often, the way it works leaves me itching my head with a raised eyebrow. The unexpectedness of it. I mean, you have it all figured out and then, out of the blue it switches up on you. It doesnt necessarily have to be big, drastic events. And it can be good and/or bad. I like that. It makes living a lot more interesting. Life's better with spontaneity. It makes me excited to find out where i'm gonna be in the future. At the same time though, i dont care about getting there. The bus ride there is so interesting that i dunno if i even wanna get there. But than again, you could say you never get 'there', that you're always going from one 'there' to another 'there'.
I still dunno what im trying to get to, but something minuscule yet really big (i know this is a contradiction of sorts) happened yesterday. It was bueno and unexpected, though i did plan on it happening eventually. It just happened unexpectedly and without me being involved. And the outcome was better than i'd pondered up. Just kinda tripped me out cause if you had asked a couple hours earlier i wouldve told you it wasnt gonna happen. It reminded me that life can surprise you in so many different ways.
If you cant already tell, it's left me stumped. Stumped like Paul Bunyan lol. Anyways, my brain hurts and i'm muy tired and mucho hungry. Have a great weekend.
One last thing, Super Gracias to DK and BAKIR!!!

/_\/_\Randoms/_\/_\
electronic music
Mt Eden Dubstep - Silence (rmx) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nymjfq2kXnI
Jack Beats - Little Secrets (rmx) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lVEmdJbXt8
The Bloody Beetroots - Boyfriend (rmx) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6S3nbATl9M4
Fake Blood - Little Boots (rmx) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6gxG6wSl34
Sebastian Ingrosso & Dirty South - Silvia (rmx) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQ7TlsI1KHc
Bob Sinclair - Love You No More (Chuckie rmx) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AUb-DvptBg

hip hop/rap - Be sure to check out Eminem's new single.
Chiddy Bang - Sooner Or Later - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GR6iBrEhbxI
Example - Watch The Sun Come Up - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtTLnVXrj0E
Seefor Yourself & DJ Warrior - Kind of Like A Big Deal - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HD7jlaTE0SY
Nas & Damian Marley - As We Enter - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SnpV46gD8Q
Drake - Sooner Than Later - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sp83rGv7vgI
The Kid Daytona - Air Born - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBpCROFEoOs
Kid Cudi Ft. Wale - Look Up In Da Stars - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUYQYxKySks

alt/indie/rock
BRMC - Devil's Waitin' (live) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyncWlOlIxY
Miike Snow - Black and Blue - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oKQSAt4c4c
Bloc Party - Signs (live) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuX6JQnXoWc
The Temper Trap - Science of Fear - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXJSN6Z9gGo
General Fiasco - We Are The Foolish - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcQBB6ntDgM
General Fiasco - Rebel Get By - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQCzV8MJxgw
The Walkmen - In the New Year - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXQ-BNiR9vU
The Strokes - What Ever Happened - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5tGThVDR7o
Taylor Swift - Today Was A Fairytale - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lge_8PDq-Jc

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

The only thing the night's missing is the sun.

Sometimes, at night, i stay awake listening to music, wishing that the sun was out and i was on my bike with music blaring through my ears. It never happens but i find it weird that i love the night yet not the very thing that makes it what it is.
Couple of months back, i bought this book "Untitled." about street art as a counter culture. There's a haiku poem in the book that's been in my head since i first read it. Figure it's worth sharing.

Eyes out of window,
Revolution today,
Takes form of light rain.

<**>Randoms<**>
electronic music - every song here is a MUST listen
Little Boots - Meddle (Designer Drugs rmx) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2qz1sJYF6c
Example - Watch The Sun Come Up (DGZ rmx) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaUPK4TnkSs
Temper Trap - Sweet Disposition (Axwell & Dirty South rmx) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIDzHxb8b_s
Swedish House Mafia - One - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoLKzfej0ok
Boys Noize - Oh! (A-Trak rrmx) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LK3jGjiaLho
Everything But The Girl - Missing (Yuri Krotov rmx) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r97hHAM8uPc
Example - Won't Go Quietly (Wideboys Stadium rmx) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdyA2xiROv4

hip hop/rap genres
B.o.B - I'll Be In The Sky - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5EP3KHu-VI
Brother Ali - Take Me Home - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxUQ07NXB4c
Ras Kass - Interview With A Vampire - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdnDYaU8-qE
La Coka Nostra - - Nuclear Medicinemen ft. Immortal Technique & Q-Unique - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgAKnpBagp0
Cadalack Ron - Hollywood High - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldIC3PLuUd4
Strange Fruit Project - Crash - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3mP0i5NdrY
Chiddy Bang - Opposite Of Adults - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McRgkE_vgjU

indie/alt/rock genres
Something Corporate - I Woke Up In A Car (rmx) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByE00mA02Ys
Natasha Bedingfield - I Bruise Easily (acoustic) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2OKgLbI-sQ
Bryan Greenberg & Kid Cudi - You Can Run - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ScLlHJrkDg
LCD Soundsystem - All My Friends - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2V_ZT-nyOs
The National - Apartment Story - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnI28bdZylM
General Fiasco - Ever So Shy - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=As-Rulo-E4g
The Walkmen - Canadian Girl - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPdfZlm4d-c


Monday, April 26, 2010

I'm glad irony exist. It keeps laughter from being tears.

First things first, an ANNOUNCEMENT - The name of the blog is changing to 'LAS PALMAS'. I'm doing this for a couple of reasons, mostly cause it's been floating around in my head for awhile now and cause the old name might be too long. The web address will remain the SAME. Now for the rest of the post.

Saturday, i went to watch 'Exit Through the Gift Shop'. It's a documentary featuring Banksy and other street artists about the world of street art, what it started off as and where it is now. It's really really bueno and has a nice lil twist to it. It's playing at the Landmark Theater at the West Side Pavillion and the Arclight in Hollywood. What was kinda kool was that i was prolly the youngest person in the theatre. Half the people there were over 45. Here's an extended trailer for 'Exit Through the Gift Shop'.




I guess Banksy was in L.A. for the movie's premiere cause right around that time he did two pieces here and another two in San Fran.




The first two are in SF and the last two are in L.A. The third one was on La Brea and 4th but the entire white slab's been removed by the owner. Bummer.

I hope you guys had a good weekend. I did. Shout out to the Saturday Night Crew!!! Have a great week.

"_-_"Randoms"_-_"
electronic music
Chase & Status - Death (rmx) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zG1gmTKVyRQ
The Bloody Beetroots - Cornelius - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPUa67AHemk
Markus Schulz - Do You Dream - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ry3rX6kBCQ
Superstar (Wild & Klosman rmx) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyoGXD4Dib4
Felix da Housecat - Radio (Shinichi Osawa rmx) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyHFcYLNbSE

hip hop/rap
DJ Shadow - Six Days (rmx) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ykWgiZVJe0
Snoop Dogg ft. Jay-Z - I Wanna Rock Kings G-Mix - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kT-hPeYfKFk
Evidence - Solitary Confinement - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geWZ30aCnC4

indie/alt/rock
National Skyline - The Last Day - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvcAWu6a7jU
Bloc Party - One Month Off - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNX5Gbcl3Dk
White Lies - Unfinished Business - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78vtQQtaWFc
Editors - Put Your Head Towards The Air - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsxk4PCSQH0
Pixies - Where Is My Mind - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuuQCvIxbkI

Saturday, April 24, 2010

Featured Photography: IttyBittyMyMy

This is a new feature i'm adding to the blog. Every now and again, as often as possible, there'll be a post featuring photographs of an amateur photographer. This first f.p. post will feature Ms. Mayra Rodriguez aka IttyBittyMyMy. She's a nurse-o-grapher from Los Angeles (LOCAL!!!!). What's most impressive about her is that she doesn't rely on technology and equipment to capture great images. She's pure talent. For more visit her flikr @http://www.flickr.com/photos/mayrarodriguez
















Thursday, April 22, 2010

So big it's empty.

About last Saturday...in one word supermuchobueno. And no, that's not three words joined together nor is it cheating. I was at the Flyball last Saturday night. Actually, i'm the new doorman. First off, shout out to err one that showed up, especially Bhaji, Moshi Bhai, and the homies. You guy's might have read about this in an older post. For those of you that dont know what it is, it's this event that takes place on the third Saturday of every month. There are 3 areas, one outdoor, two indoor. Inside they play top 40/hip hop/classics/reggae, while upstairs there are live bands, usually indie and experimental and a live art gallery going on. Outside they have a dance mat set up and spin vinyl. That's where all the dancer's are at. Shit, i feel like i'm doing a promo for it. Anyways, i danced a whole bunch, met some beautiful ladies and hung out with the homies. The vibe there is great. Everyone is really laid back and welcoming. The next one is on May 15th. Come. It's Disneyland for grown kids.
SHOUT OUT TO THE 4 AM SUBWAY CREW!!!!!!!!!
Btw, earlier this week the blog went over the 2,000 view mark. Thank you so much for supporting. There are gonna be a lot of new additons and features here. Have a great weekend.

=_=Randoms=_=
music of the electronic variety
Tocadisco & Nadia Ali - Better Run (Wippenberg rmx) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1ZyoB_8Bwc
Solarstone & Alucard - Late Summer Fields (Forerunners rmx) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHN7M5nhybU
Coldplay - Clocks (Gabriel & Dresden rmx) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sHDc4A3L0M
Ou Est Le Swimming Pool - Dance the Way I Feel (Armand Van Helden Club rmx) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZylCl-XHcg
Lake & Lys - La Tromba (Sour Grapes rmx) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vvm-TuACKo
Manu Chao - Bongo Bong ( DnBrmx) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaFoOuNtUao
The Toxic Avenger - Toxic is Dead (Designer Drugs rmx) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO0hsXnSuKg
Stanton Warriors - Good Vibrations - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKjVy__kvB8
Noisia - Sweet Dreams Are Made Of These (DnB rmx) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0mEaZbx2CI

music of the hip hop/rap variety
Shwayze - Get U Home (Travis Barker rmx) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PC_Gyvpbtgo
J.Cole - Losing My Balance - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6WThN_5GQs
Jay Electronica - Exhibit C - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOCaLPAVK0Q
Alan Lewis - Whatcha Say (rmx) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHNEvVa87uU
KiD CuDi - Fading In & Out (rmx) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2qCuDM1-v8
Jake One feat. Freeway & Brother Ali - The Truth - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aJYMYRMprY

music of the alternative/indie/rock genre
Mr Hudson - Everything is Broken - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmRB8PWc99M
Psychic City (Classixx rmx) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zssvSvOsDSA
LCD Soundsystem - Drunk Girls - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kH8_bWOUcwc
The Wombats - Kill the Director (CSS rmx) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUL1O16-vb4


*photo by IttyBittyMyMY. For more http://www.flickr.com/photos/mayrarodriguez


Monday, April 19, 2010

I'm pressed for time and today's post is supposed to be a lengthy one so i'ma tell you guys about how MUCHO BUENO Saturday night was in the next post.
I was kinda wondering if those of you that use twitter could 'tweet' the blog. Thanks muy much.
SHOUT OUT TO MY BROTHA FROM ANOTHER MOTHER, ADAM!!!!!
OVERLAND CAR WASH, ALL DAY, ERR DAY!!!

Dumbfoundead - Representing Los Angeles by way of K-Town. You may have seen him freestyling in the Grind Time video's. This dude is just so bueno, too bueno, with the most clever lines and a sick flow to go with it.
I Love Junior College (rmx) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wl6SJgm2pGI

Ezus Jesus and Courtesy Of - Member's of Ever ReadyRecords, EJ is another MC with clever lines and a sick flow. Check out the 3 tracks up on his artist profile.
CO is all West Coast in his beats and lyrics. It's actually refreshing to listen to someone who can take it back in the day to when we were still in undies.

<>Randoms<>
hiphopRap
Alan Lewis - I Am Not Chris Brown - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyycrhTSgeE
Intuition & Verbs - Hip No Ties - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMZWu3sB4Jk

electronicgenres
The Toxic Avenger - Saloperie de Minimale - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eN8_CA0Pzk
Phoenix - Lisztomania (rmx) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7U16stsEmc
Make the Girl Dance - Baby Baby Baby (Designer Drugs rmx) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-AjSY6xmXI
Mt Eden Dubstep - Sierra Leone - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iy2TOdvr8QY
Kevin Rudolf - I Made It (Mother Superior rmx) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEg4FW4iCCk
Benny Benassi - Handguns (Dada Life rmx live) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRNYpc8XxNs
Zarif - California (Danny Byrd rmx) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gArPoFjke6Y
Henry John Morgan - Dream (rmx) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92JA2SN1LDc
Wamdue Project - King Of My Castle - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbQCf8F1JsE

indieacousticrock
Miike Snow - Billie Holiday - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spWtx6teV1c
Angus and Julia Stone - Big Jet Plane - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFTvbcNhEgc
Gym Class Heroes - Live A Little - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMdeD3gafrk
Lykke Li & Miike Snow - Knocked Up (cover) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1hDq0WtvZ0
Bloc Party - I Still Remember - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziDdEAmsNBE
Mr. Hudson - Anyone But Him - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsNvS1P55Sg




Saturday, April 17, 2010

A dose of discipline.

This past Saturday was Bakir's bday party. It was super muy mucho bueno bueno fun. A total fiesta from beginning to end. To those that were there, thank you for making it special. For those that werent, you missed out and you may want to start thinking about befriending Bakir, me, or any of the other homies. I swear, we throw the best bday parties (THANK YOU DANI BHAI). Now that i think about it, if you add the pre-party, party, after party, and after party hang out, we celebrated for 12 hours. Bakir and i lost our voices singing karaoke non stop for about 4 hours. We now know Avril Lavigne's 'Complicated' by heart. And you know what, there's nothing non-masculine about that. Bakir also gave the BEST speech ever. It had something to do with balls, i cant really remember. Towards the end of the party a velociraptor ran through the house and attacked a few of the guest. Luckily there were no casualties. At least none that were reported. It was a great night, with a lot of great people and a lot of good conversation. Shout out to the 4am Fish Taco Crew (LAMIJA, RAUL, KYLE, BAKIR) and shout out to my buddy's JOSHER and DAVIDB. It was bueno bueno seeing you two after so long.
Lately, i've been getting lots of great feedback about the blog. Thank you to all that support. It means a lot. I hope you all have a super bueno weekend. Have fun and be safe.

RandoMusic
electricity
Stanton Warriors - Shake It Up - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVw8sr8PsTY
Lisa Miskovsky - Still Alive (Teddybears rmx) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5gEbUmm2oo
The XX - Islands (Nosaj Thing rmx) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDIYXDT7-Nk
Milke - Love Get Out of My Way (Designer Drugs rmx) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJ602bchk2Q
Tiƫsto - Here On Earth - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2sxXbCtA3E
Hearts Revolution - Switchblade (L.A. Riots rmx) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsA3vgamwBo
The Bloody Beetroots - Detroit (Ghetto Edit) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPQ515qGGzM
Mano & Yacek - Vida Espiritual - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9tSojuiy00

indieALTrocK
VV Brown - Shark In The Water (acoustic) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilqzeMy01EY
Beach House - Walk In The Park - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCghx2NvoOU
BRMC - Whatever Happened To My Rock N' Roll - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ot6FFSb5SzY
The Deadly Syndrome - Eucalyptus - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orzx6eSrvmg
Cold War Kids - Something Is Not Right With Me - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwVhCFi8PFQ
Miike Snow - Burial (live) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQWYEje2bM0

Hippity Hopp & Rap
MKULTRA - First of Forever - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5XbLWDTIx0
K-OS - I Wish I Knew Natalie Portman - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9SN96v1Mec
Drake - Forever (Nosaj Thing rmx) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=857qHBjmdJE
KiD CuDi - Ask About Me (Kickdrums rmx) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEDeFb0NEU0
Kato ft. Outlandish - Desertwalk - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JGxsxiLWzo
Who'da thought that i'd put up two post in 3 days. Not me.