New Song, Huge Announcement
So as many of you who personally know me may already know, I’ve been busy at work putting together a mixtape to be released in the near future.
As of right now, it’s slated to be released in two or three weeks. Shooting for an early March release. It’ll be destributed mostly via DL so you can get a copy of all the songs that way. More details are to follow so check back often!
It’s going to have some exciting features and some good ol fashioned great music. To commemorate this special event, here’s a preview of one of the singles from the mixtape.
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out with the old, in with the new
today, the friendly folks at guitar center had a big presidents day sale. I went over to the Glen Burnie store near my school and decided to have a look around. I wasnt looking for anything in particular, and wasnt exactly in the mood to part with my money but it inevitably happened.
for the first time, I saw the emu 0404 USB 2.0 audio interface sitting on the shelf in person. Ive only seen it online… and I could hear it calling it out to me. Of course I just stood there dissapointed because it had a nice bright price tag that read $199.
Far East Movement & Ken Oak
for those of you who follow indie asian music, here are two super talented artists that collaborated for a track and video.
my take on the Far East Movement is that they are a super energetic, crowd moving, hard working buncha guys. from what ive heard, you dont know the FM crew unless you’ve seen them live. i hope to have that opportunity one day soon.
In terms of lyricism, they may not be the most complex or talented, but they are true, and speak from their heart, and their music shows it.
Ken Oak is someone I remember hearing 3-4 years ago, with the song Ending Credits. I’ve seen him get a lot of exposure the last couple years and also hope to catch him live. He is part of a band called the Ken Oak Band, and does something he dubbed cello rock. It’s good stuff. I definately recommend you to give him a listen.
Anyways, here’s a link to their newest video. It’s a bit on the creepy side, but wonderfully produced and a good watch nonetheless.
..a little gift…
hey wassup everyone. since its vday and all, i thought i’d share some free music with you.
first up is a free mixtape download for you hip hop fans…
DOWNLOAD DJ Mick Boogie and Little Brother’s “And Justus For All” NOW!!!!
Download the new mixtape for Little Brother right….no, right now!!! You can also download the album cover as well. The new mixtape features production from Khrysis, Focus, the Kickdrums, Nottz, Oddisee, Babu and RJD2 as well as guest appearances from Talib Kweli, Ray Cash, Kardinal Offishall, Rhymefest, Skillz and Aftermath artist Bishop Lamont.
tracklist:
1) Big Pooh: Intro (Poobie’s Song)
2) Little Brother and Chaundon: Can’t Stop Us (Produced by Young Cee)
3) Little Brother and Oddisee: Delusional (Produced by Oddisee)
4) Interlude: The Purpose Of Mixtapes
5) Little Brother and Skillz: Life of the Party Remix (Produced by Nottz)
6) Little Brother f/ Legacy: Best Kept Secret (Produced by RJD2)
7) Interlude: Wack Freestyles
8) Little Brother f/ Rhymefest and Supastition: Do It To Death (Produced by Focus)
9) Phonte and Von Pea: A Word From Our Sponsors (Produced by Khrysis)
10) Interlude: The Justus League Crew
11) Phonte: Last Day
12) Little Brother: Never Leave (Produced by The Kickdrums)
13) Interlude: Mick Boogie, The A&R
14) Big Pooh f/ Ray Cash: Bring It On
15) Big Pooh, Bishop Lamont and Jozeemo: Without You
16) Interlude: Myspace Etiquette Part 1
17) Little Brother: The Pressure (Produced by Khrysis)
18) Little Brother and Joe Scudda: Fan Mail (Produced by Babu)
19) Interlude: Favorite Duos
20) Little Brother, Mos Def and Talib Kweli: Let It Go (Blackstar Version) (Produced by 9th Wonder)
21) Big Pooh and O-Dash: One Eleven
22) Interlude: Myspace Etiquette Part 2
23) Little Brother f/ Kardinal Offishall: Cross That Line Remix (Produced by 9th Wonder)
24) Little Brother f/ Cormega: Back At It (Khrysis Remix)
25) Little Brother f/ AZ: Rise And Fall (Produced by J. Cardim and Phonte)
26) Little Brother f/ Talib Kweli: Grown Man (Produced by Midi Mafia)
27) Little Brother: Outrolude
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next is something a little more vday appropriate…
Peanut Butter Wolf
Valentine’s Mixtape
www.stonesthrow.com/pbwolf/valentinesday.html
Track list:
1. How Could You Break My Heart – Bobby Womack
2. Don’t Cha Love It – The Miracles
3. I Wanna Be Where You Are – Marvin Gaye
4. Blacks & Blues – Bobbi Humphrey
5. Blues Away – Micheal Jackson
6. Equal Love Opportunity – Clear
7. Pretty Music – New Birth
8. Go For What You Know – Archie Bell & The Drells
9. Aint It Funny – Roetation
10. Telephone Lovers – Alladin
11. Dance With Me Tonight – Holt Brothers
12. I Want Your Lovin – Backyard Construction
13. Loves Traffic – Loves Traffic
14. Someday In Your Life – GQ
15. Need To Be – Stereolab
16. Bring Me Coffee Or Tea – Can
17. Sirens Of Salo – Jimi Tenor
18. Ballata – Barry Forgie
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ok everyone, enjoy!
Hello World
Hey everyone, how you doing? This is the official opening of GiftedThought.com, and I’m real excited. Theres a lot planned and in store for the next few weeks, so check back every so often to see what’s new. Basically this is how its going to work, I’ll update this main page with a post about what’s new when anything has changed, along with assorted random posts. I’m still a bit unsure as to the scope of the blog portion of this site, but I imagine that it will be sorted out as we go along.
For now, I encourage you to check out the different sections of the site, leave comments (by clicking on the title of the post), etc. Right now, it’s really all kind of bare bones but as I said, hopefully that will change very soon. Alright, that’s it for now, but take care and God Bless.
-GT
ps. I’ll leave you with this little bit of entertainment….
RIP James Brown.
Gifted Thought 