Cee-Lo Green – Fuck You [OFFICIAL VIDEO]
Well, the dog days of summer are behind us, and in front of us lumbers Cee-Lo Green’s next album Cee-Lo Green is the Lady Killer. Seeming to have stemmed around his latest omnipresent track Fuck You, Cee-Lo has struck that special spiteful chord within the collective music blogosphere, and excitement for his fall album is reaching fever pitch.
Anyhoo, the video is outstanding. Young, high-school, college, and lady-killing Cee-Lo are all depicted by both Cee-Lo and younger counterparts, with each one seemingly getting progressively more and more pissed. I’ll let you get to watching though, enjoy.
Mayer Hawthorne – Easy Lovin’ [VIDEO]
Nearly jumped outta my seat this afternoon firing through my news readers and seeing Mayer’s latest video for his hit “Your Easy Lovin’ Ain’t Pleasin’ Nothing’ off of his debut album Strange Arrangement.
Repeat after me, “Mayer Hawthorne’s Music is Pleasing Everything” – as is this video. Nostalgic production chops, scantily clad retro-hunnies (plural of hunny, eh?), and our favorite Motown revivalist crooning the hell out of life in a throwback suit and dunks. Can’t ask for much more.
Urbanian Exclusive: Matt Alonzo
If you’re not familiar with Matt Alonzo, we suggest you keep reading because you definitely have seen his work. Matt Alonzo is the mastermind behind some of our favorite music videos like Soulja Boy’s “Turn My Swag On” and the New Boyz’ “You’re A Jerk.”
Matt Alonzo is the head director/editor for Skee TV; a premier content platform and production company, which boasts 100 million+ views and Top 50 YouTube channel of all time.
The Urbanian got a chance to talk to him about his road to success, some words of wisdom, and what he is working on now.
The Urbanian: For our readers who haven’t heard of you, which music video would you tell them to go Google?
Matt Alonzo: If I had to choose it would be a three way tie between Game Ft. Travis Barker “Dope Boys”, Soulja Boy “Turn My Swag on” or New Boyz “Tie Me Down.”
TU: Tell us about your struggle to get where you are today?
MA: I started filming when I was around 6 years old, got out of high school and my parents didn’t have enough money to send me to film school. During Junior College I started helping a good friend of mine who was going to film school. I started filming and editing all his projects. He began to get good grades and he convinced my parents that film school was the place for me. So they put up the house and sent me to Brooks Institute. During my three years there I did as many internships and projects as possible. By the time I got out I had a full time salary job working for a record company directing/editing music videos.
After about 6 months I realized there was no opportunity for growth with the label I was at, so I left. I really didn’t have much of a plan; I just knew I wanted more. I struggled for a couple months doing any jobs I could find. I got an opportunity to film the opening act for a Lil Wayne concert. I talked to Waynes people and was able to film Waynes concert as well.
I edited “Gossip” that night and had it posted a day later. It ended up getting a few million views and DJ Skee saw it. He reached out and we met up. The rest is history…. We were shooting Kardinal Offishall Ft. The Clipse and The Game Ft. Travis Barker a month later.
TU: Do you think DJ Skee discovering you on YouTube was fate (Weezy video)?
MA: Yeah I definitely think it was fate. It was funny because before he reached out to me, I was looking at Skee TV and telling my partner at the time, “this is where we need to be.” I actually sent him an email first, and then about a month later he reached out to me. You can call it luck or fate, I’m just glad it worked out.
TU: What is your greatest accomplishment you would say you achieved so far in your career?
MA: I think the greatest accomplishment so far is overall being in the position I am in now. I have only been out of school around 3 years and most kids are still struggling looking for a job. I am fortunate to have a great career, and a great company (skee.tv) behind me. I was able to get in early and not only be the top Director/Editor but also own equity in the company. Now I am going to add another hat and become the head of film/video production.
TU: What is your ultimate goal in your career?
MA: My ultimate goal is to Direct feature films. Ever since I was young, I wanted to make films. I graduated from Brooks with my BA in Feature Film and it has remained the overall goal.
TU: What words of advice do you have for young directors on their grind trying to make it in the industry?
MA: My advice to all the kids out there is to keep the end in mind at all times. We all go through ups and downs but as long as you know where you want to go, you will never get lost. Most importantly do not give up. It might take years to get to where you want to go, so just remember it is a process. Don’t get discouraged if it doesn’t happen tomorrow, as long as you keep working.
TU: Did you ever feel a little hopeless before you made it, if so what did you do to “bring yourself back”?
MA: I never felt hopeless because I had confidence in my talent and my work ethic. I knew there was a place for me in the industry, but it was frustrating at times not knowing how to get in. You have to look at the big picture everyday and your overall goals. You can’t let the small things get to you.
TU: What are some projects you are working on now?
MA: We just released E40 Ft. Snoop Dogg, Too Short, and Jazze Pha, I have three music videos coming up with Ice Cube and a video with Fashawn as well.
TU: Anything we didn’t ask that you would like to add?
MA: Thanks to Carissa Rossi for putting this piece together!
TU: Thanks for doing it Matt!
For more on Matt Alonzo, check these out:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Matt-Alonzo-Director/42321278048?ref=sgm
Interview: http://vimeo.com/13162371
Carissa Rossi
All Out Everything [Download]
The Urbanian interviewed All Out back in May (2010) before the drop of their new mixtape “All Out Eerything” (http://theurbanian.com/2010/05/20/all-out-teams-up-with-clinton-sparks/). The boys didn’t fall back on their word when they said the mixtape would be:
- Really tight
- Legit full-length
- Free
There has been some talk that these guys sound a lot like 3OH!3 but we don’t see it. All Out sets themselves apart by working with upcoming artists like XV and Shawn Chrystopher rather than already popular artists. The fact that their sticking with new school artists like themselves is huge. They are showing the world this is the new generation of music about to take over.
So what are you waiting for check these boys out before you have to actually pay for their album!
Check these links out to preview/download All Out’s new music:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VMZ7oofV6E
Lights remix ft. XV: http://www.divshare.com/download/12376072-bfc
http://bit.ly/allouteverything
Carissa Rossi
The Coachella Guarantee
Mainstage at Coachella
From the moment the line-up is announced, tickets go on sale and you purchase your pass, you’ve known you want to be there. But what can you expect from the major US music festival?
Nearly 100 days after this year’s Coachella festival the public is still thinking about it. As a guest at the 2010 event and other festivals this summer, a recent article in LA Weekly made me look back, try to relive the experience and consider what do you get when you attend?
I’ve created a list of the standout qualities of what Coachella’s all about.
1. Miraculous Performances
Artists on stage will deliver some of the most outstanding performances of their day to a sea of enthralled fans. If you’re lucky enough to be there, you’ll experience firsthand some of the pinnacle moments of what live music is all about; when our spirits come together and at the same time everything else goes away.
2. Discovery of New Bands
By chance or curiosity you’ll stumble upon stellar live performances that leave you wanting more. No doubt you’ll leave the fest with a list of bands you love, that you never knew. And there’s no better way to get turned on to a new band than seeing them for the first time at Coachella.
3. A Sense of Community
One thing that’s rather amazing is the overwhelming sense of community. Strangers are no longer considered as such, we’re all friends here to help each other through and enjoy the good times. When it’s all said and done camping neighbors feel more like life-long friends. Often it’s hard to believe you met only days ago.
4. A Rock n Roll Playground
The vast venue and campgrounds are created for a weekend of fun in the name of rock n roll. Band members, producers and fans co-mingle in one sacred environment, constructed out of thin air or perhaps sound waves. It’s another lifestyle, where you wake up and go to sleep to a line-up of live music. And if you aren’t at a show, you can ride the Ferris wheel.
5. Audio, Visual Sensory Overload
Sculpture and other interactive art installations are sprinkled across the festival grounds, often adding to the fantastical environment. It seems there’s always more to see, and if you like to people watch there’s no better spot. There’s plenty of yahoo’s to gawk over.
As Paul Tollett, president of Goldenvoice, told LA Weekly, “We have to deliver for everyone the best feeling they’ve ever had”. Now that’s an honorable objective, but no easy feat. It’s a wild world and you can expect the unexpected; but one thing’s for sure: the above five qualities are a guarantee and the pros will almost certainly outweigh any cons.
Fun Fact: Fans have decided Coachella is such a blessed event, that they prefer to treat it as an annual holiday: wishing fellow attendees a “Happy Coachella”.
By Nicole Kilpatrick
Chris Akinyemi – Radio [TRACK]
Refreshing – that about sums it up. That is, Chris Akinyemi and his latest single Radio off his upcoming debut EP, “Autumn”. Akinyemi embodies this new age progressive pop meets R&B vibe that should make artists like Jason Mraz shake in their redundant repackaged rock pop boots.
Totally worth the $0.99 just to get a taste for the up-and-comer. If he continues to mold his career off tracks similar to his delivery in Radio, don’t be surprised to when you’re hearing him on it here soon. Below is a video of Chris discussing the production behind the track.
Chris Akinyemi – Radio [iTunes $.99]
10 Worst Lyrics from the 10 Richest Rappers
Preemptive apology to BuzzFeed, however I had to pull this story and it’s respective images into a post. It goes without saying that rappers make gratuitous amounts of money, and their lavish lifestyles off of – often - inane and complete bullshit. That my friends, is what we call the game, and here are some of it’s best players alongside their lyrics and fiscal worth.
Jay- Z – $63 Million
Diddy – $30 Million
Akon – $21 Million
Lil’ Wayne – $20 Million
Dr. Dre – $17 Million
Ludacris – $16 Million
Snoop Dogg – $15 Million
Timbaland – $14 Million
Pharrell Williams – $13 Million
Kanye West – $12 Million
Cee-Lo Green – Fuck You [TRACK]
Ah, Cee-Lo has yet again strummed the strings of my jaded, love-stricken soul. This time, with his latest track, ‘Fuck You’. The ATL-Native has transcended hip hop, pop, time, and space as of late; and with his fifth album, Cee-Lo Green – The Lady Killer on the cusp of release, the twang’ily-smooth jovial soul crooner has the foundation for a stellar album forged with auditory wildfire.
This track truly is iconic, in the sense that it epitomizes the final stage of losing that special someone worth saying ‘Fuck You’ to. You know, the stage where you’ve come to grips with loss, moved on, and want to say – well, you know.
Colin Munroe Covers Prince
I knew I had a good night ahead of me when I opened up my inbox to find an e-mail with Colin Munroe’s name attached to it.
Yes it’s true, while he’s popping up on all sorts of mixtapes, he’s finally putting out a solo song.
The track is I Would Die 4 U and is a Prince cover. Like his cover of U2′s Sunday Bloody Sunday, Munroe manages to take an already solid track and put his own spin and style on it.
Despite being just a cover song, if this is a preview of what to expect from Munroe in the near future, we are in for a treat. Consider this a small taste of what to expect.
Listen and download below.
Like Justin Bieber and Not Feel Bad About It
Despite being one of the most adored pop stars in some time, Justin Bieber also accumulates many haters wherever he goes. He gets called a lesbian, bashed as being a corporate toy, and thrown water bottles at during his own shows. It appears there’s a hater for every fan he has.
Well now, someone has gone ahead and significantly slowed down his song, U Smile, by 800 percent. The result is a Brian Eno-meets-Sigur Ros, trippy and experimental sounding track. It’s quite beautiful really.
The track an epic 35 minutes in length, and is sure to wow you. I finally like a Justin Bieber song.
J. BIEBZ – U SMILE 800% SLOWER by Shamantis
