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Look, I appreciate the subject as much as the next guy…who appreciates the subject. It’s got a good beat and most of the video has some pretty cool effects which according to stereogum:

The big special effect in this video has shown up a lot lately, from The Other Guys to those TNT promos. The method (from what I’ve read) is using a motion-capture camera that moves exactly the same way each take, then using background extras that are models and dancers, people really good at holding their bodies in one position for a long time. The dollar bills, tipped glasses, etc., are added in post-production, and any wires are removed. This video shows how it’s done. – Via Stereogum

Alright so cool, the song is about Kush, from what I gather the high makes shit freeze when you’re in the club sippin some Ciroc (which is actually pretty good as a side note). I guess I don’t know what I expect Dr. Dre to rape about now but I feel like Kush must be a pretty competative keyword at this point when searching for music videos. Oh and I wouldn’t think even Dr. Dre would get air traffic control to allow them to fly through a major city between buildings and shit but what do I know, it’s a documentary. Anyway, enough of the hate, enjoy the video.

You can also download the single at itunes here: Kush (feat. Snoop Dogg & Akon) – Kush (feat. Snoop Dogg & Akon) – Single

Vampire Weekend’s new video definitely doesn’t disappoint. A goofy Joe Jonas, Wu-Tangs RZA, Lil John and of course most importantly a drunk Jake Gyllenhaal. Vampire Weekend make a great choice for their next single if you ask me and the video more than delivers.

Thanks to Spinner.com

So I have something to admit.  I should come clean.  It’s all too common for me to become so enamored with a band, musician, musical act, sparkly thing, whatever. I will repeatedly listen to nothing but one album for hours, days, sometimes I will even suffer months of addiction.  I’m not horribly ashamed to admit it I suppose, I just generally keep it to myself.  I spend a lot of time listening to music, I know I’m not nearly as knowledgeable about musical composition and production as Brent and I don’t have the encyclopedic knowledge of all things music like Kevin but I am an avid consumer.

Why did I waste your time right there? Well because I have what, I can guarantee is a new obsession. Yesterday Yeasayer’s new album Odd Blood hit stores and despite no previous knowledge of the band (ignorance I know) I have it. I’m not an album reviewer, I don’t have the background or skill set required but I do think I have a fairly good track record and ear for music to know when something will be or should much bigger than it was previously. I don’t pretend to obsess over the obscure, I’m not a pretend “Innovator” but I try to be an early adopter or at least in the early majority. (Yes we’re talking Everett Rogers here)

Now before I catch any shit from my fellow writers or potential readers for sounding cocky, listen, watch, enjoy.
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Animal Collective’s new music video for Brothersport is out and it’s true to their, “How much acid did I take with my morning OJ,” form. I enjoyed it, but then again, maybe I really am one of “those” people afterall.