J.Cole
J. Cole- Lost Ones
J. Cole released the video for his song Lost Ones off his debut album Cole World. Directed by BB Gun, the video was made before signed he got a record deal and features a younger Cole and his girlfriend arguing whether or not to keep their child. *sorry folks-gotta visit youtube to peep the vid*
The video and song reminded me a lot of Common’s Retrospect for Life. I felt it did what it was supposed do-provide visuals for a song. I must say though, both songs provided slightly different view points on pregnancy, young mums/paps to be, abortion, growing up without a father and relationships.
Check out Common ft Lauryn Hill- Retrospect for Life in comparison.
J. Cole: Vevo Go Show
If you frequent my blog you know by now that I love J. Cole. His highly anticipated debut album was released on the 27th in the States- J. Cole- The Sideline Story. Projections are he’ll sell about 20 000 to 250 000 units in his first week putting him at number 1 on the billboard charts (we’ll have to see)
So I hopped on itunes today to buy my copy, my first paid album purchase since either the Game’s The Documentary album or 50 cent’s Massacre album(which ever came later) BUT I have to wait till the 3rd October to get mine.
Here’s his impromptu performance organised by Vevo
Music Updates: J.Cole, Beyonce, Tyler the Creator ft Frank Ocean
J. COLE REMAKES ESPN’S “BASEBALL TONIGHT” THEME SONG
As the NBA season begins to wind down, the National Baseball League is also beginning to take center stage in sports for the summer. Worldwide leader in sports, ESPN enlisted rapper/producer extraordinaire J. Cole to remake the legendary theme song for their flagship baseball highlight show (SOURCE)
Beyonce- Best thing I never had
TYLER, THE CREATOR F/ FRANK OCEAN – ‘SHE’
I love Frank Ocean, his mix-tape Nostalgia,Ultra is a must have. Tyler’s eyes creeped me out jus a lil in the vid. I like this video, it kinda reminds of the MJ’s thriller video as far as the twist on reality goes. Pess play to see what I mean,
Newsbits: J.Cole album, PomCRS Morning Tea…
J. Cole promises no more hold ups
J. Cole is finally gearing up for the release of his debut album, promising fans that there will be “no more hold up.” Speaking at a press conference for the 2011 BET Awards, Cole said he was preparing to get deep into the promotional cycle with the release of an as-yet-untitled new single.
“Now it’s time,” he said. “I always had the material for the album. The hold-up was always picking the right single. I think we knew that there was so much on the line and the potential that I had, so we were kind of hesitant…. [Now,] there’s no more hold up.”
Read on here
Disgusting – J. Cole by HDMI44
Port Moresby Cancer Relief Society: PNG’s First Biggest Morning Tea
POMCRS invites you to either host your own Biggest Morning Tea at your office or come and join us in front of BSP Bank, Port Moresby (near Deloitte Tower) and help ensure that every cup counts in the fight against cancer.
See here for more details.
Sony resuming PlayStation Network
Sony has said it began a phased restoration of its PlayStation Network games service on a country by country basis and expected the process to be complete by May 31.
The PlayStation Network, which enables PlayStation games console owners to download games and pit their skills against rivals, has been offline since April 19, after Sony discovered hackers had breached security and accessed personal details on 77 million accounts.
It shut down the network and its Qriocity online music and movie service, frustrating many users, but later found out that a separate online games service had also been accessed, forcing a further shutdown.
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Tidbits: KFC’s Double Down, Let Femi Kuti Motivate Your Workout…
KFC Double Down – the review
By Lachlan Forsyth
I’d expected the meat sweats.
I’d envisaged the hot flushes.
I’d even anticipated the urge to have a sleep on the Campbell Live couch.
What I hadn’t expected was to be seeing stars dancing about my desk and hearing snippets of Jimi Hendrix songs wafting about the office.
I glanced around to see where that ghostly rendition of Purple Haze was coming from, but couldn’t see past the shimmering rainbow over by the photocopier. Then it hit me – I was in the clammy grip of food-related delirium.
Maybe it was time for that lie-down.
An hour earlier I’d been working my way through KFC’s notorious Double Down burger, part of a crack-team of chicken-eaters who were prepared for a calorific head-trip in the name of entertainment.
Where better to source a group of excitable Double-Down devotees to attend an advance taste-test than online? The Double Down Facebook page (read on here)
Frugivore Playlist: Let Femi Kuti Motivate Your Workout via Frugivore
Nardwuar the Human Serviette VS J. Cole
I’ma sucka for J. Cole but I also thought this interview was good. Nardwuar really does his research.
Check out his interviews with N.E.R.D.
Rising Icons: J.Cole
I’m itching to hear his début album and The Warm Up is one of the most played rap albums (its actually a mix-tape but I reckon its good enough to be a album)that I’ve listened to since The Game’s The Documentary.
I like his story telling ability and that he is not your bubble gum/dope selling/all about yo paper “rapper”. His style kinda reminds me of Tupac,Nas,Common. Aside from this he is a breath of fresh air in the stagnant pool of rap and I can’t wait for his album Cole World.
Anyways, after an evening prowling youtube for some new music I was glad to come across this BET special so check it out to get a glimpse of the artist.
Rising Icons Part 1
Rising Icons Part 2
J. COLE: My Favourite Verse
He IS one of the best rappers to come along in a while and I must say that I am ABSOLUTELY loving his music so I’m sharing!
hiphop seems to be looking better?
Between you and me I am currently enjoying some of the hiphop that is out there at the moment. I’m loving Thank Me Later and other material by J.Cole (look out for Cole World) and Prote-J as well as the veterens like Big Boi, Kanye and Eminem and how could I almost not mention T.I.
Thought I’d post up a few links and share 😉
1. J.Cole- who dat
2. J.Cole- higher
4. J.Cole- last call
5. Prote-J- So Sick
6. Kanye West- Power
finding forever 