Eddie Murphy Rastas the fuck out with Snoop Lion. (And, shockingly, I sort of like it.)

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So I'm getting ready to go see Ziggy Marley last night, poking around on the internet while my ladyfriend was getting freshed up, and I see little story from the good folks over at LargeUp.com about Eddie Murphy, younger brother of comedy legend Charlie Murphy, teaming up with the ever-endearing Snoop Lion for a reggae track. More astonishingly, the song, "RedLight," is not just a mere one-off, but a track from an upcoming full-length record.

In even more baffling news, the song isn't half-bad. Actually, it's probably like 65/35 (Good/bad). It would probably be higher if it wasn't Eddie Murphy - a man who has thrown away most of his banked credibility, by seemingly unanimous decision, in a series of baffling, awful movie choices.  

Anyway, the song is pretty sweet. And though this is the first I've ever heard of Eddie Murphy being a socially conscious dude (There may be documents of this, but I know not of these), it's an admirable sentiment.

It's still hard to believe the song is by the same guy who sang this.

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Killer Mike and El-P continue their hot streak and give it to you for free.

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Cancer 4 Cure  and R.A.P. Music  were in-arguably two of the best records of 2012 in not just Hip-Hop, but music a whole. El-P and Killer Mike are building an empire out of intelligence, street-savvy and grime. Their combined presence in Hip-Hop in the last two years has been a blessing on any real Heads out there. And now, they've stepped it up even harder and released their new project, Run the Jewels. It's a mind-bending, drug-riddled attack on every ridiculous Hip-Hop cliché and stereotype. And holy shit, Prince Paul!

Best of all, they've released the digital for free! Muthafuckin' FREE! (Get it below)

 

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I only know a bit about Dub FX, then Dub FX tells me a lot about Dub FX.

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I didn't know much about Dub FX other than some friends telling me to check him out. When he announced as a headliner for this year's Victoria Ska Fest (One of the major highlights on the Victoria music calendar)  I took the opportunity to check him out. After hearing "Made" I was hooked. I jumped in the rabbit hole and quickly decided I needed to track him down as part of my Ska Fest run-up for a little chat before his return to Victoria. Intelligent and warm, we had a great chat about his musical roots, the terrible music we both listened to in the past, Snoop Lion and the joys of playing music with the woman he loves. It's a bit of a long one this time, folks, but it's a good one. Much respect to Dub FX.

 

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Andrew WK cements his status as World-Record holder for Awesome Partying.

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I don't usually associate MTV with awesomeness these days, but they have thrown their name into the party hat, reporting that Official Spokesman of Partying and former regular Overcompensating character Andrew W.K. is going to attempt to set the world record for "Longest Drum Session in a Retail Store" with a 24-hour drumstravaganza at something called the "O Awards," this Wednesday (June 19).

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I continue to be fascinated by Hawksley Workman. (Part 2)

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Here is the second part of my interview with Hawksley Workman that was originally for Feedback magazine but after the disappearance of my editor the article went to the my familiar stomping grounds, the Martlet. We talk about his new project, Mounties, oppression and manipulation through media, and the changing social landscape of Canada. One more thanks to Hawksley for being so open and thoughtful during our exceedingly long chat.

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