30 Seconds To Mars x This Is Actually War.

1. Escape.
2. Night of the Hunter.
3. Kings & Queens.
4. This Is War.
5. 100 Suns.
6. Hurricane.
7. Closer To The Edge.
8. Vox Populi.
9. Search And Destroy.
10. Alibi.
11. Stranger In A Strange Land.
12. L490.

Considering that they’re one of my favorite bands, I became extremely excited to know that their EP (This Is War) was releasing earlier this week. I went out, purchased a copy for myself and took a listen on my way home. “This is War”  equals a brilliant piece of work. There is nothing like hearing instruments on a record and the construction of beats added. Front man Jared Leto, justifies every track with his raw and stouthearted voice. Jared manages to shear affection and emotions that bleed on the title record: This Is War, as well as other tracks: Stranger In A Strange Land & Vox Populi. The entire EP is a serious body of work and really showcases the struggles and hardship this band went through to release this album. From beginning to end I enjoyed this record and I know all of you will as well. “This Is War” is a extraordinary must have. Below is their music video for the Track “Kings & Queens”. My review of the video can be read Here.

The group consisting of frontman Jared Leto, his brother Shannon Leto, and Tomislav Miličević, sat down with Nylon TV for a little interview where they discussed their record and the band.

Now in other news, Jared Leto took the Cover of “Nylon Guys” for their January 2010 issue.

Here are some photos of Nylon guys issuse.

Filed under: Editorial., Fashion., Magazine, Music., 30 Seconds To Mars, Jared Leto, Kings & Queens, Music., Shannon Leto, Thirty Sec, Thirty Seconds To Mars, This is war, Tomislav Miličević

Kid Cudi & His Pursuit To Happiness.

I’m not a heavy listener of rap nowadays – considering the state of the genre and the music being release under it lately however, their are a few Artist who are keeping me glued. Intriguing, relevant in growth and sharpness of his genre, Kid Cudi proves he’s here to stay. As a new comer, he released his forth coming album “Man on the Moon” earlier this year and its a distinctive record. One of the tracks that stood out for me was “Pursuit of happiness”. After listening to this individual track, I knew they had to release it as a single eventually – so they are. The video was shot and it is well done. I’m blown away by the simplicity of it as well. The concept is repeated, but its handled stylishly. Another Artist that is redefining the genre of rap itself is Drake. He makes an appearance in the video that is Directed by Brody Baker.

Filed under: Music Video, Music., Drake, Kid Cudi, Man on The Moon, Pursuit to Happiness

LINCOLN CENTER BIG “50″

The Lincoln Center has always established it self as a great place for the performing arts and this  celebration will last up until Jan 16, 2010. Go and enjoy what LC has to offer in Music, art, theatre, and  dance . I know I will be there.

For more information on tickets and events you can visit Here.

This is going to be great.

Filed under: Fashion., Films., Music., Politics., Theatre., Art, dance, lincoln center, Museum, Music., Theatre., vintage

Rihanna Vs. Lady GaGa.

Two well known Artist release their LP’s today: Rihanna and Lady GaGa.

1. Mad House.
2. Wait Your Turn.
3. Hard feat. Jeezy.
4. Stupid In Love.
5. Rockstar 101 feat. Slash.
6. Russian Roulette.
7. Fire Bomb.
8. Rude Boy.
9. Photographs feat. Will.i.am.
10.G4L.
11.Te Amo.
12.Cold Case Love.
13.The Last Song.

“Rated R” is Rihanna’s fourth studio album and really reflects a dark era in her life after her altercations with fellow Artist and former boyfriend Chris Brown. Rihanna went to production of “Rated R” and really developed a new image, sound, by pouring her emotions into each track – the birth of a fighter had manifested. “Russian Roulette” was released as her first single off of the CD and is a great setup to the other tracks on the album. Personal tracks I recommend are: “Cold Case Love”, “Hard”, “Last Song”, “Wait Your Turn”, and “G4L”. These really reflect an emotional  and new Rihanna. Even though it isn’t a full track, “Mad House” is well done and should have been a full record. One down side of the album would be the track “Photographs” which was produced by Black Eyed Pea’s front man, “Will.I.Am”. The track doesn’t match the tone of the album. Rated R is a must have and I really vouch for it.

1. Bad Romance.
2. Alejandro.
3. Monster.
4. So Happy I Could Die.
5. Speechless.
6. Dance In The Dark.
7. Telephone feat. Beyoncé.
8. Teeth.

At first, this LP was labeled an deluxe edition of her first album. GaGa was quick to clear the air and informed everyone this release is indeed her second effort. Even though it is an eight track release, the construction of the tracks are good. At first listen though, its hard to get into but, when you take another listen, the songs begin to grow on you. I’m not a fan of the lyrics because most of it sounds concurrent with one another – not always a bad thing. The tracks I recommend are “Bad Romance”, “Telephone”, and “Speechless”. Over all its a good album and she seems very passionate on what she creates and its hard to find artist like that nowadays.

Here are the music videos to both of their first singles:

Rihanna’s “Russian Roulette”.

Lady GaGa’s “Bad Romance”.

Filed under: Music Video, Music., Album, Bad Romance, CD, Fame Monster, GaGa, Hard, Lady GaGa, Rated R, Rihanna, RiRi, Russian Roulette, Speechless

Reggae Interpretation Of |Kind Of Blue.

Jeremy Taylor masterfully covers the legend Miles Davis’s classic LP, “Kind of Blue”. He enlists a group of Jamaican Musicians and skillfully is able to manifest this great piece of work. However, weeks into the production Jeremy had passed away and  no one could have imagined this fine piece of work would ever see the light of day – Never say never. This album is a very special LP. Crafted by the late Jeremy Taylor, “Reggae Interpretation Of |Kind Of Blue” represents a master mind at work. What makes this LP memorable are the newly covers of the tracks: “Blue In Green” & “So What”. The grittiness, the raw strings, and the arrangements manage to pull you in again and again.

Filed under: Music., Jazz, Jeremy Taylor, Kind of Blue, Miles Davis, Reggae, Secret Stash