Pink & Blue

Mr. R@ger

2010-08-17T21:05:00.001-07:00

Blue: If you listen to Cudi's music you really dont know what to make of it at times. But you gotta admit its fucking awesome as fuck anyways. This is off his upcoming LP but I wont mention it since it seems my posts are taken down cause they dont like us sharing.

The Roots - Right On (Ft Joanna Newsom)

2010-07-18T19:05:00.000-07:00

Blue: The Roots have always been a remarkable band. But with their current gig as Jimmy Fallons house band I kind of lost interest in a way. I guess they made this album to prove they still got it. This track just jumped out from the rest. I'm a fan of Joanna Newsom, so when I heard that she was on this I quickly fast forward to this track. It doesn't disappoint. Classic Hip Hop sampling and solid verses made this one of my favorite tracks this summer.

Best Coast - Crazy For You

2010-07-10T15:16:00.001-07:00

Pink: I love this band. I love this song. Noise pop has never sounded so glorious and so sweet.

Blue: First time I ever heard Best Coast was on that track she did with Kid Cudi And the dude from Vampire Weekend. I need to start trusting your musical tastes dude, cause this is fucking awesome. Ive had it on repeat all this Sunday Morning.

Big Boi - Turns Me On Ft Sleepy Brown & Joi

2010-07-03T16:46:00.000-07:00

Pink: Outkast rappers debut solo album Sir Lucious Left Foot does not disappoint in the slightest. Fun as hell, as one would expect from a member of hip-hop legends Outkast. This track is so good. Production is infectious and his verse's are exactly what you'd come to expect from such a gifted MC

Blue: I have to admit I havent listened to Sir Lucious Left Foot in it's entirety, and I'm probably missing out. With that being said, every track I have heard off of Big Boi's second solo album (Speakerboxx... ahem ahem) has been amazing. Shutterbug played in heavy rotation around here as well as the gem that didnt make it on the album "lookin for ya" featuring Andre 3K. Great song, great album, I guess I'm stupid for not copping this album yet.

The-Dream - Yamaha

2010-06-25T16:18:00.000-07:00

Pink: Words can't express.....just listen

Blue: ....

Robyn - Dancehall Queen

2010-06-24T01:04:00.001-07:00

Pink: This track is at least a month old by now but i feel the need to champion it. Taken from the album/ep Body Talk Vol 1 this cut is so infectious it almost feels like a disease. Sounding at first like standard Swedish pop this might not grab you straight away but you'll be finding yourself humming, not the melody, but the slick, bouncy production by revered DJ/producer Diplo

Katy Perry - California Gurls (Inner Party System Rmx)

2010-06-23T14:55:00.000-07:00

Pink: I've never been a fan of Katy Perry and do you know what? i'm still not. I am, however, a fan of a good remix and this is exactly that. Let it get going and if you're not dancing in your chair then i'm a seals dick

Hot Chip - I Feel Better

2010-04-06T21:46:00.000-07:00

Blue: My friend Amy posted this one video on her Facebook that was just fucking bizarre yet amazing. I was familiar with Hot Chip for a while but never thought they would crank out a song quite like this one. It sounds kinda dancehall-ey. As a bonus you should definitely check out the video.

Pink: Sorry to break up the post like this. I've never been much of a Hot Chip fan outside of a couple of tracks. I like this. I like it quite a bit actually. The use of strings might not be as effective as, say, Kelley Polar but this a catchy and intense song. Colour me pleasently surprised.

EDIT: just want to point out that i'm aware those are not real strings

Miike Snow - Animal (Punks Jump Up Remix)

2010-04-06T21:15:00.000-07:00

Blue: Lately I've been using my friend's Dj set-up to learn to mix. Every trip I take down to his place I take some mp3's i find to see if they sound good to mix in. This remix is probably my favorite track to play. It's just a really fun song and I cant get it out of my head.

Jeff Buckley - Everybody Here Wants You

2009-10-27T22:41:00.000-07:00

Blue: I know I might get a lot of shit for this but I dont care. Jeff Buckley was an amazing talent who's life ended too shortly. Even with only one Album out and one in the making you could see he was destined for something great. Sketches of my sweetheart the drunk shows him making his way into a more soulful sound. Everybody Here wants You Clearly sounds like something that would be played on an R&B station. Im a sucker for Sweet love songs, and this is no exception.

Ryan Leslie - Promise Not 2 Call

2009-10-27T12:09:00.001-07:00

Pink: This song has been out there for a while but i'm posting it now as it seems it's getting an official release as a bonus track on Leslies forthcoming album Transition. It's typical Leslie really, which fans will already know, is a smooth sound reminiscent of early Neptunes and is filled with infectious hooks that won't leave your head for days.

Blue: Man, Ryan Leslie wont stop until he's the G.O.A.T. This dude is a beast with beats and can also hold a tune. I also really enjoyed this track before the album release. I'm prolly gonna piss you off with this next comment Pink, but I think I prefer Ryan Leslie Production over The Dream.

Cheryl Cole Ft Will.I.Am - 3 Words

2009-10-25T10:28:00.001-07:00

Pink: I really didn't expect to like this album and to be honest i didn't at first. It seemed tired and a bit bland. However i gave it a couple more listens and it really opened up for me. The melodies are nice and, contrary to my original impression, they sound fresh. It really reminds me of late 90's r'n'b melodically and the music is almost a low-key mix of the current synth trend and late 90's Timbland esque drum lead beats. If you're expecting Girls Aloud then you're gonna be disappointed and if you're expecting vapid X-Factor trash then you're also gonna be disappointed. Just give it a (couple of) listen(s) and see what you think

EDIT: I should say that the impressions i posted were of the whole album. This track is actually more of a cold, synth lead floor filler, the like of which you usually see when a pop artist is trying to achieve some credibility. it works

Blue: That pic....O_O. Its so weird that Will.I.Am reminds me of Finlay Quaye. But this is far from being a club filler. Until a good remix of this comes out, it cant propel people to the dancefloor easily by itself.

Video Special

2009-10-22T15:03:00.001-07:00

Johnny Foreigner - Ghost The Festivals

2009-10-13T15:50:00.001-07:00

Pink: Man i love this band. So much energy and so much fun. Taken from the forthcoming Grace and the bigger Picture this is typical exciting fare for JoFo, meaning barked male and female vocals over some of the most energetic punk/brit-pop guitar you'll hear this year. Not bad for a band from the talentless black-hole that is Birmingham, UK.

Blue: Why does this remind me of Maximo Park? why? I dunno but I've always enjoyed songs like these. You can actually feel the energy these guys put on this record. I guess that's why the remind me of Maximo Park both have really energetic sounding records. Good stuff.

The Dears - Lost In The Plot

2009-10-11T11:00:00.000-07:00

Blue: Many years ago when I was gradually letting go of hip hop because of the lack of creativity a friend of mine gave me a cd with a bunch of music I had never heard before. On this CD lay this beautiful song.

"Take me for drive to the coastline
Pull me to the depths of the sea
Leave me in the middle of the ocean
I can walk the rest of the way"

Cmon', with those lines who needs Morrissey?

Pink: Dude sounds like Damon Albarn. In fact the whole song sounds like late Blur. Pleasant enough

The Beach Boys - Darlin'

2009-10-11T10:42:00.001-07:00

Pink: I'm going for something a little different this time. This is probably my favourite Beach Boys song and consequently one of my favourites songs of all time. Written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love this song only peaked at 19 in the US charts and 11 in the UK charts, to say this is an underrated classic would be fair. Just listen, this is one of the best bands and of their best songs doing soul like no other white artist was doing at the time.

Blue: This song, is awesome, replayed this 4x's and I love this. It's kinda hard for these white dudes to do Soul, but beach boys pulled it off like it was nothing.

Dead Man's Bones - In The Room Where You Sleep

2009-10-07T11:19:00.000-07:00

Blue: Such a great sound from these 2 guys. I'm really glad i found this cause i havent stopped listening to this song since. It sort of reminds me of the Munsters theme, but way more awesome.

Mariah Carey - Ribbon

2009-09-28T11:01:00.000-07:00

Pink: Another great track written and produced by The-Dream/Tricky. This one comes from Mariah's forthcoming album Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel which is her eleventh studio album. As we already know from Touch my Body and Obsessed these two are a really exciting team

Blue: I dunno bout this one, it really doesnt go anywhere. I like The Dream tracks but I cant get into this track.

Elkland - Apart

2009-09-25T16:17:00.000-07:00

Blue: In 2005 a little band called Elkland released this song "Apart" it didnt get the buzz I thought it deserved. Reminded me of Erasure for some reason. Very Synth Heavy. I had to scour the internet to bring you this lost gem. Hope you like it.

Pink: Fun song. Good find. Singer sounds like Robert Smith

Klashnekoff - The Revolution (Will Not Be Televised On Channel U)

2009-09-25T15:19:00.000-07:00

BONUS: Terrorise The City

Pink: This track (and album) is almost a rarity. It's British rap and it's not grime. It's hip-hop. See what you think

Blue: See if there was more music like this coming out from British artists I would be really happy. I guess for now I'm going to have to look up more stuff from this dude.

Little Dragon - Looking Glass

2009-09-20T13:46:00.000-07:00

Blue: I think it was about a year ago when I first heard this on track called "infinite love". Thing is this track wasn't on any album it was a promo track for Cartier. So I figured if i can like a commissioned track so much their album stuff must be amazing. My logic was correct. Their previous album was great and now their new Album is equally as amazing. But this track is my favorite. Its the sound of Soul embracing the mechanical coldness of the electronics and making babies.

Dizzee Rascal - Dirtee Cash

2009-09-19T17:02:00.000-07:00

Pink: Man, just listen. If you don't like this then click the little red box on your tab and never return

Blue: Hey, you know what? I liked this, so im going to illegally download his album. Then most likely buy this later on. How you feel about that hmmm? Sometimes I wish I could speak like Dizzee, and freak out all my friends.

Nouveau Riche - Win Win Win

2009-09-18T15:44:00.000-07:00

Blue: First off, bad news, this band is now defunct. But they released 2 amazing EPs before their demise. Hailing from Philly this funk/hip hop group took many of it's cues from The Roots. The Only difference? Nouveau had Nikki Jean, who is now signed to Columbia Records. Nikki's sultry and playful voice added a certain soul that most funk/hip hop groups didn't have. I discovered this song after Lupe Fiasco had dropped "The Cool" and I gave "hip hop saved my life" a listen, it features her in the chorus. HHSML and Win Win Win both show that Nikki is going to be something fierce and beautiful at the same time.

Pink: Interesting stuff and not what i was expecting to hear. I liked that Lupe track she featured on (and the rest of The Cool) so i'll be checking out these EPs for sure

Basement Jaxx Ft Lightspeed Champion - My Turn

2009-09-18T02:51:00.000-07:00

Pink: Taken from the forthcoming album Scars, My Turn is almost a departure for Jaxx. I say almost because while it does sound like Jaxx it also sounds almost like a remix with them putting their trademark huge pop beats over somebody elses song. Despite this it's damn good and i can't stop listening to it

Blue: The dude singing, he used to be in "Test Icicles" right? Cause if I didnt know any better I wouldve thought he was Kele's Older brother. But anywho I woke up this morning really grumpy and sluggish, but once I heard this song this little smirk came over me. I also enjoy this song because its not your typical Jaxx song.

Mr. Hudson - White Lies

2009-09-17T11:55:00.000-07:00

Blue: About a year ago nobody here in the states had heard of Mr. Hudson. it wasn't until 808's & Heartbreaks came out that everyone started to wonder who this Mr. Hudson on paranoid was. This UK chap still doesn't have a huge following but with the small sample of "Straight No Chaser", Mr. Hudson's Upcoming Album, he's sure to make his mark. This song is just so powerful and gets me every time I listen to it. I first heard this when he performed it to a small group of people at the Troubadour in Los Angeles and when the bass kicked in, i was blown away. Great song recorded, but even better song live.

Pink: About a year ago nobody had heard of Mr Hudson in the UK. I have a soft spot for his debut and it's not something i like admitting but i do genuinely like the songs i've heard from his sophomore effort, this song is no exception.

Big Pink - Dominos

2009-09-16T21:18:00.000-07:00

Blue: C'mon now, with a chorus of "These girls fall like dominos!" How can this song not be good? I was introduced to this band a week ago, and I cant stop listening to this song. It's just great.

Pink: This is the third time i've heard this song now and it's really grown on me. It's just such a massive tune and i can really see it being shouted along to in pubs and bedrooms alike

Skepta Ft Jay Sean - Lush

2009-09-16T09:59:00.000-07:00

Pink: Here is a good example of the americanisation of grime. it still slams though so who the fuck cares?!

Blue: Ahhh fuck now that chorus is gonna be stuck in my head all day "im not in a rush rush.." Great tune, and I can hear how its Americanized. I remember you sent me some Skepta songs before and I wasnt feeling them all that much, and I feel awful now that I like this kinda toned down version of grime.

Kevin Cossom Ft. Drake - I Get Paper

2009-09-15T15:32:00.000-07:00

Blue: I dont think i can hate any song that has that little Suzanne Vega medley. The Drake verse is dope, but when isn't it? Im gonna keep eye on this young cat.

Pink: Polow beat right? the synths sounded a bit cheap to me but i liked the song anyway. i'm really digging Drake atm and this guy is promising too. I'd like to hear him over a Swizz or Kanye track

Blue: Actually the track is done by Toronto producer Boi 1da, whos been working with G-Unit and Luda. He Recently did that track "Forever" with Drake, Weezy, Yeezy, And Em. Kid Has promise tho right?

Pink: Ahh well that explains it, I didn't like that beat either.

Bue: He Did "Best I Ever Had" and he's working with Dre on Detox.

Pink: Well now i don't know what to think. The "Best I Ever Had" beat was sicc

Sugababes - Gotta Be You

2009-09-15T06:01:00.000-07:00

Pink: Little known track from '05 by everyones favorite panda-lookin' pop maestro The-Dream. Who'd have thought a Sugababes album track would be worth a damn?

Blue: How long do you think before The Dream fades out? I give him 1 more year. The production on this track is amazing, but these Sugababes don't do it for me. Im used to that DC type stuff.

Pink: Well he says his next album, Love King, will be his last but i think we'll be hearing The-Dream/Tricky beats and hooks for quite a while. I'm also not much of a Sugababes fan bar the odd single

Air - Sing Sang Sung

2009-09-14T14:21:00.000-07:00

Blue: I remember the first time I heard air was with "Cherry Blossom Girl". I was seduced by their soft and simple tunes so much that I wanted to have sex with these songs. Now with this song, I wanna play handball with them.

Pink: It sounds like some twee-ass shit to me. Pleasant enough though