Maxwell

You know that feel when someone ask you "yo man, what kind of music do you listen to?" and you don't know what to say since you heard like almost everything? I posted everything here from Boyz II Men to Mew, from Alekesam to The Whitest Boy Alive, from A Tribe Called Quest to Bon Iver, from Chet Baker to Mos Def, from The Strokes to Michael Jackson. Today, let's talk about Maxwell.

Everybody knows who Maxwell is. He's one of the musician back in the early 90s that helped "Neo Soul" to grow as a sub-genre of soul movement alongside names like Raphael Saadiq, Erykah Badu & D'Angelo. Without them, there will be no Musiq Soulchild, no Bilal, no Maliq & D'Essentials, no nothing. Memorable quote from him from an interview with Rolling Stone magazine, he said, "It bothers me how women are treated in pop songs. I'm doing my best to pay some long-overdue respect to African-American women.", and yet he's still keeping his words to now.

Born a New Yorker, no surprise that he'd wear a Supreme

I still remember back in around '97 when i was still in school around 5th or 6th grade, my sister's friend came to my house bringing his mixtape that contains one of Maxwell's, Whenever Wherever Whatever, and i instantly hooked up to that track. But it's up to the album, "Now" (2001), that i really gotten to get into Maxwell and his music. I started to buy his other albums like Urban Hang Suite and the MTV Unplugged and really enjoying it at the moment. I remember listening to Sumthin' Sumthin', 'Til the Cops Come Knockin', Fortunate, and Lifetime over and over again.

In 2002, he finished his tours and decided to take a break from music. He surprisingly made a comeback in 2009 (with no 'fro) after a 7-year hiatus with his new album, BLACKsummers'night, and literally brought neo-soul to another level. His music has nominated and won him lots of awards including BET, Soul Train, and Billboard Music, but his 2009 comeback grant him 6 nominations in 2010's grammy awards, and won Best R&B album and Best Male R&B Vocal Performance.

He's always surrounded by great musicians, but last year in VH1 Storytellers, Maxwell and the band (notice that Robert Glasper on the piano) once again bringin' his songs to the higher level. Just like he did back in the 90's at MTV Unplugged, he got intimate with the crowds for this 2011 VH1 Storytellers. Check the video below and learn how some of his music was created.

Check out his other music below

On Oxen - I am Oak

This singer from Netherlands is good. Share this video.

Bloc Party - Octopus

Ah yes, only 4 posts in the month of June. And it's almost mid-July already. Let me return with this new visual from Bloc Party's new single "Octopus" from their upcoming album, "Four".

Boyz II Men

Been a fan since the 90s, and still am. Safe to say that they are the best R&B vocal group ever since the late 80s and i haven't heard any group who are comparable to them. After being around for more than 20 years and even though they are not in their prime age anymore, their 3 or 4 part vocal harmony is still one of the best out there. Been worked with the names like Babyface, Brian McKnight, Mariah Carey, and even Justin Beiber, their old songs like "I'll Make Love To You" & "End of the Road" are timeless classics. *Posted before on this blog somewhere, but this is a great performance of Motown Classics with Levert Brothers (R.I.P.).

"In the 1990s, Boyz II Men gained international celebrity behind unprecedented success on the pop charts. The group's first single to reach Number 1, 1992's "End of the Road", a phenomenal hit, reached the top of charts across the globe. "End of the Road" would set a new record for longevity, staying at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 13 weeks, breaking a decades-old record held by Elvis Presley. Boyz II Men would exceed even that record later in the decade with hits "I'll Make Love to You" and "One Sweet Day" (with Mariah Carey), which each set new records for the longest period of time a single remained at number 1. As of 2012, "One Sweet Day" still holds the all-time record with 16 weeks at the top of the Hot 100. In short, Boyz II Men ranks at the top of the list three times -- at the number one, three, and four spots -- for the longest running Number 1 singles in Billboard history. Furthermore, when "On Bended Knee" took the number 1 spot away from "I'll Make Love To You," Boyz II Men became only the third artist ever (after The Beatles and Elvis) to replace themselves at the top of the Billboard Hot 100. Boyz II Men are among a select group of artists that have held at the number one spot for at least 50 weeks cumulatively, placing them just fourth on that list behind Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and Mariah Carey. These achievements were enough to earn Boyz II Men recognition as Billboard Magazine′s most successful musical group of the 1990s."

*A bit off pitch but still dope yo *Amazing vocal skills from Wanya and B. McKnight *Is Nate rockin' a pair of Jordan Concord?

Happy Brithday Hugh Hefner & Marc Jacobs (NSFW VIDEO)

A humorous art / fashion film that merges the worlds and celebrates that of Marc Jacobs and Hugh Hefner, who share the same birthday as Director, Claire Edmondson (April 9th). A combination of Hef's and Marc's favorite things, like LV and partial nudity.

Random Good Music for Today

Somebody That I Used to Know - Walk off the Earth (Gotye Cover)

Epic performance by the bearded guy on the right.

Black Star (Mos Def / Yasiin Bey & Talib Kweli) on Jimmy Fallon

Suddenly remembered that i haven't post these videos yet. These are the performance by Mos Def (Yasiin Bey) & Talib Kweli backed by The Roots Crew on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Performing "You Already Knew" & the J.Dilla produced track, "Little Brother". If you haven't check these video out then you should do it now. Rest in Peace J. Dilla, J.Dilla Rest in Peace!


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Jean Dujardin's Villain Auditions

This dude is a genius. After his big american break with "the Artist" has given him many awards including the recent Academy Award win for Best Actor in Leading role, Funny or Die came up with this funny twist on Dujardin's fame and what will he be doing next. Check out the video!

Bon Iver at AIR Studios (4AD/Jagjaguwar Session)

I've been a fan of Justin Vernon or Bon Iver since the days of "Skinny Love" or "Blindsided". Recently offered on the internet via Bon Iver's YouTube page, a 24 minutes video of Justin Vernon and Sean Carey performing songs just by the two of 'em.

"Recorded in AIR Studio's Lyndurst Hall - a building that was originally a church and missionary school designed in 1880 by the great Victorian architect Alfred Waterhouse (designer of the Natural History Museum) - Vernon was joined only by Carey, with the pair positioning themselves opposite one another at two grand pianos. Although neither Justin nor Sean's first instrument is piano, they were able to remodel the songs in a way that showcases their complimentary vocals and, perhaps more strikingly, a seemingly effortless ability to experiment with form and structure.

As such, fans are treated to jaw-dropping interpretations of several songs from both the new album and the 'Blood Bank' EP, as well as a cover of Bonnie Raitt's "I Can't Make You Love Me". And interpretation is an apt word, as these songs are artfully abstracted from their original incarnations. Rather than layer the sound as on 'Bon Iver, Bon Iver', the focus is on paring back, in part evoking the minimalist approach of contemporary classical music, while remaining true enough to the source material to retain those elements characteristic of Bon Iver.

As on "Babys" and "Hinnom, TX", Vernon's trademark falsetto is positioned centre stage, framed by subtle and unexpected instrumental flourishes that render the performance simultaneously weighty and airless. It's quite an achievement that songs so widely-known and loved in their recorded form are able gain in emotional impact, and stands as testament to Bon Iver's singular talent. "

Track List :
1. Hinnom, TX
2. Wash.
3. I Can't Make You Love Me
4. Babys
5. Beth/Rest

Tika & The Dissidents - What I Mean is I Don't Know What I Mean

Fanfare #01 - Tika & The Dissidents - (Pt.3) What I Mean Is I Don't Know What I Mean from King Wrong's Fanfare on Vimeo.

It's been a while since the last time we sees her singing. Thanks to Red & White, now i know that she will be releasing her new album in the near future.

Korallreven - Sa Sa Samoa

Check out this video from Korallreven - "Sa Sa Samoa", directed by Filip Nilsson.

Merry Christmas!

Bon Iver - Holocene (Live at Fallon 2011)

Coldplay - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

Amy Winehouse - Halftime

Iron & Wine - Walking Far From Home (Live at Austin)

The Antlers - I Don't Want Love

Mayer Hawthorne - Christmas Time is Here

SIGNS (a short, 11mins movie worth watching)

Watched this short movie with my friends at the office this afternoon. And all of us (4 dudes) did a lame but manly "aawwww". Watch this movie to understand why the hell that we did that shit. I bet most of you will fucking do it too. btw, this movie is one of the 2009 Cannes Lions winners.

Mars & Venus, METRO Indonesia's newest Icon

Find out more about Mars & Venus at METRO Indonesia

W_Music Series Vol. 5 : Indra Lesmana

This is so exciting! the 5th volume of Whiteboard Journal's W_Music Series, with one of Indonesia's finest jazz musician, Indra Lesmana. Read full article at W_Music!

DSL - Supalove (Official Video)

Horrible Scene of Violence from UK Riot

Thank you 9gag member for sharing this awful video.

Tesco Homeplus Virtual Subway Store in South Korea

Brilliant idea by grocery chain (as part of a campaign by advertising agency, Cheil) in South Korea, Tesco Homeplus supermarket. By installing a large billboard along the waiting platform, They recreating a supermarket display with QR codes (Quick Response Code) in each product.



Using smartphones to shop, simply by scanning the QR code for each product and it will automatically added to your online cart. When the online purchase is done, it will be delivered directly to your home address. This is a creative way for saving your time and so your lazy ass doesn't have to go to supermarket at night anymore.

Source : Streething

Not Working Films - Pac Man

Not Working Films is doing some re-imagination of the legendary PacMan game into a tense chasing movie. You can feel the dark and cold ambient in this video.

PAC-MAN HIGHWAY - Level 1 (gameplay) from NotWorkingFilms on Vimeo.

Source : NotCot