Friday, February 26, 2010

Do you know where your music comes from?


These days almost every song includes a sample. I'm not opposed to sampling especially when the song is a hit. Here are a few songs and the original songs they were sampled from.

Jay Z: Empire State of Mind



Here is the original The Moments: Love On A Two Way Street



Another sample used for Empire State OF Mind Issac Hayes: The Breakthrough



Kanye West: Champion



Original Steely Dan: Kid Charlemagne



Kanye West: Good Life



Michael Jackson: PYT



Mya: The Man In My Life (This is kind of a cover/sample)




LL Cool J: Hey Lover



The Original Michael Jackson: Lady In My Life




I will be posting more of these...

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Janelle Monae New Music - Tightrope (Feat. Bi Boi) & Cold War





Janelle Monae has released two new singles called Tightrope and Cold War from her anticipated album Metropolis Suites II & III: The Arch Android. I listened to tightrope and I honestly feel that its one of those songs I have to listen to five times then it will become my favorite song. It's a great dance track. I personally love the end of the song. The instruments sound so good with the scratching. She mixes retro and modern well.









Cold War is my favorite so far. I love the melody. When I listen to this track I instantly can relate to fighting in a Cold War. I relate it to grinding. Also as I listened to this song I couldn't help but to think of Gnarls Barkley's Song Going On. I have added the video for this song as well check it out and you decide for yourself.




Tuesday, February 16, 2010

I did a "small" start on my spring/summer wardrobe


Wet Seal Shades $7.50

Wet Seal Dress on sale $12.99 original price $32.00 ha!

West seal was having a sale! bought the the dress and got the shorts for a penny! lol

These are just too cool lol

Like I said...it was a small start, but I'm def in the spring/summer mood for clothing. Will be back with a post of the real deal! lol

Sunday, February 14, 2010

I got a tattoo and my nose pierced...Finally!










Oh yea these guys need their own show! LOL a guy got tazzed for 10 dollars! LOL!!! check out the vid below...



Here is me getting my nose pierced! LOL!!! YUCK AT 5:22!!!




420 Tattoos
14207 State Highway 249
Houston,TX 77086
281.445.8740

Valentine's Day?.hmmm Be careful how you USE my love...



My good friend (Nameless Beats) made this beat....Be careful how you use my love...just be kind to this heart of mine.




Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Live Performance Video by Ricquo Jones & Khadeem Major of Dakota Black






Wow that was just a taste of the show. I cant express how awesome they were. The live drums and keyboard was perfect! People were really feeling the vibe that Dakota Black was bringing. Even that guy you hear yelling out the lyrics to their other song Killing Me in the beginning of this video. Comments were made like "They are better than Cudi". Wow! If you missed the show don't worry this def won't be the last time you hear from Dakota Black. Sorry the cam was moving around I could help from dancing! lol Check out their blog here and follow them on Twitter here

Monday, February 8, 2010

How To Make It in America Leaked episode #1




Here is a little teaser of what I hope is to be my new favorite show How To Make It in America. With my favorite funny guy Scott "Kid Cudi" Mescudi. It premiers on February 14, 2010 on HBO. I must admit that I DO NOT have HBO, soooo looks like I will have to catch it online. Awww so snuggle up with your sweetie poos on Valentines and catch the 1st episode!

AWWW forget it I cant wait til then here is a leak of episode #1!!!!!! Enjoy!!

CLICK HERE TO WATCH EPISODE #1


Tell me what you think about it!

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Live Performance by Ricquo Jones & Khadeem Major of Dakota Black



Tuesday 2/9/10
Dean's
316 Main St
Houston, TX 77002
9:00 PM
NO COVER!!
Come out and enjoy different & refreshing sounds of Dakota Black! elecro alternative hip hop with a live band! I know its a week day but you wont be out too late show starts at 9PM.

Thursday 2/11/10
Club Heat
511 Main St
Houston, TX 77002

Refreshing Artist: Ricquo Jones


Ricquo Jones

Have you ever listened to an up incoming rapper or singer and ended up stopping the song before it finished simply because it was horrible or just plan out unoriginal and boring?? Yea me too. But every once and a while I run into a refreshing artist that has such a cool sound that I turn into a instant publicist and stylist just because I know they will make it far with their talent.
Well once again I have ran into a refreshing artist, songwriter, producer, and actor! Yes all of that! His name is Ricquo Jones and he is one part of a band called Dakota Black that also includes band member Khadeem Major. The genre is electro alternative hip hop.
My favorites right now are "used to be" and "She say that I'm a dog" Check out his music here and follow him on Twitter here. Keep an eye out for the interview!

For booking email ricquojones@gmail.com