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The buzz today is that The Beatles have finally come to iTunes. Yeah, yeah, yeah — that’s cool and everything, but what truly got my attention instead was the bizarre and catchy free Discovery Download. It’s a song called “Baby Monkey (Going Backwards on a Pig)” by Parry Gripp. Listed under “Children’s Music” and with …
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Last LeafOK Go | Myspace Music Videos It’s another OK Go video! And like the others, it’s very cool — although, it does represent a remarkable waste of bread (children in Africa, etc.). Via Vulture
For some reason I really like the pairing of Chelsea Handler and 50 Cent, especially when it yields even stranger pairings, such as 50 Cent with Internet sensation Keenan Cahill. The two joined forces on Chelsea Lately to perform an endearing lipsynch together, replete with choreographed head turns. Video and further details available here: Socialite …
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A few months ago I posted about R&B singer Steph Jones’ new song “BEAutiful,” and now I’m happy to report that the song has started to catch on, even appearing on the front page of Yahoo! Music on Monday (CLEARLY thanks to me. You’re welcome, world). Anyway, check out the new video above. I feel …
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If you’re looking to kill about nine minutes, check out this long lost footage from the 1984 American Music Awards. Back then, the award show sensitively featured categories like “Favorite Black Single” and “Favorite Black Album.” Things have changed a touch since then. Some things, however, are very much the same. Take, for example, Prince, …
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For those who enjoy synth-pop-80s-throwbacks in the style of Justice or Daft Punk, I implore you all to explore Grum. The British DJ not only has a way with catchy hooks but also puts out some highly entertaining videos (like this one I posted back in July). As an added bonus, if you like what …
Once again, Rihanna has a ubiquitous dance single with “Only Girl (In The World),” and so it was only a matter of time before creative types on the Interwebs decided to do their own covers of it. This one, performed by a classical music group named Aston, is particularly noteworthy as it translates the frenetic …
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I made no secret about my preference of Crystal Bowersox over Lee DeWyze during last season’s forgettable American Idol finale. However, I must admit that even though I wasn’t pulling for him to win, I do like Lee’s new single, titled “Sweet Serendipity.” Bouncy and fun, the song is the sort of generic rock that …
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Just in time for the new season of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, world renowned thrush Kim Zolciak has a new song out that will vie to erase seminal punctuality anthem “Tardy For The Party” from our memory. The tune is called “Google Me,” and if I’m not mistaken, it seems to have taken Fergie’s …
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Two weeks ago, CeeLo took the web by storm when he released his new catchy, awesome single “Fuck You” on YouTube. Now he’s just revealed the official video, which brings all the song’s fiery zest to an old school diner, complete with a trio of backup singers à la Little Shop of Horrors. Check out …
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