rae morris | do you even know? | video


Rae Morris (of Blackpool, UK and African Express alum) puts out a mighty fine and verily artful video for her lead single Do You Even Know? courtesy of Atlantic Records. We can also look for her as yet untitled debut album release in the near and dear future. Word is production work is being handled by the beyond capable Ariel Rechtshaid (Charlie XCX, Sky Ferreira and Vampire Weekend, etc.).

And in describing the song and accompanying video check out what Ms. Morris had to say,“I wanted people to be able to feel the discomfort and awkwardness of feeling misunderstood. I wanted people to see me as a mannequin shining on the outside but with the inside well hidden. The end of the video is my favourite part. My figure, the static character, begins turning and spiraling out of control through a form of stop frame animation. At the end, the spiraling stops and I’m no longer in the chains of the statuesque stillness from before, but moving more freely and dancing. To me, that symbolises an acceptance and shy confidence knowing that it doesn’t really matter if people know you or not…”

Take in a listen and see if I didn’t bring you some good stuff. May 6th is the date, and Do You Even Know? is the 4-track EP. You can pre-order the bugger Peace. Continue reading “rae morris | do you even know? | video”

marina & the diamonds + charli xcx // ♡ just desserts ♡ = free download

The track Just Desserts is all kinds of fancy sexy, it’s got swagger galore and a popstastic sheen worthy of you ear’s undivided attention. Marina & The Diamonds join forces with Charli XCX to ill effect, both lovely ladies laying down vocals and a healthy dose of feminine machismo over the old M&TD demo The Other Foot. It works, and that’s all that matters. Peace. Continue reading “marina & the diamonds + charli xcx // ♡ just desserts ♡ = free download”

lupe fiasco // bitch bad

Always love to hear new material from one of Chi-Towns finest Lupe Fiasco. You can always depend on Lupe to drop something conscious and thought provoking with an ill beat. “Bitch Bad” and the track “Around My Way (Freedom Ain’t Free) for which I have the video, is no exception. Both above fare cuts are taken from Lupe’s forthcoming September 25th release Food & Liquor 2: The Great American Rap Album and of course you can cop this, as well as additional material from Lupe Fiasco on iTunes. Peace. Continue reading “lupe fiasco // bitch bad”