Trailer Spotlight: Vanishing on 7th street

Yet another trailer for an upcoming movie.

The movie is called Vanishing on 7th Street.

what is the film about you might ask? well….

” A mysterious, seemingly global blackout causes countless populations to simply vanish, leaving only their clothes and possessions behind. A small handful of survivors band together in a dimly-lit tavern on 7th Street, struggling to combat the apocalyptic horror. Realizing they may in fact be the last people on earth, the darkness hones in on them alone.”

Sounds intriguing, and the trailer looks nice. The movie starts Hayden Christensen (Anakin Skywaler form the star wars movies) and is set to be in theaters by February 18th.

Detanfy’s Best of Music #20 – 16

Its Tuesday an with that  comes part two of my best of music 2010 list.

If you missed yesterdays list, I urge you to check it out HERE

Now lets get today underway, first up…

Chiddy (formerly known as Proto) from Philadelphia alternative (READ: good) hip hop duo “Chiddy Bang”, joins Eldee the Don in the #20 spot with their hit “My Guys Dem”.

This song is an anthem to the guys or “awon big boi’s”, this is the song you play when you go clubbing with the fella’s or just looking to have a good night with your bro’s. The song is over flowing with Swell (Chiddy’s new slang term for swagger). Its the definitive Entourage song. I remember blasting this song through New York with my cousin and his pals.

Eldee is a smart man, other Naija artists based in yankee would have probably  shunned Chiddy but Eldee embraced him and they made an amazing song together. As time goes by the Naija contemporary music movement is getting closer and closer to mainstream yankee music, next thing you know we will have a song featuring Eldee and Yung Joc, oh wait……

Chiddy lays down some tight rhymes in this song. I’m particularly impressed with the fact that he can balance both his yankee and naija styles to form something unique.

I also have a funky dance to this song and no one will EVER see it.

You can listen to the song HERE

Modest Mouse has been around for a LONG time and I have always been a casual fan of them. Their album “The Moon & Antarctica” is generally considered one of their best efforts to date. I wouldn’t say I have a favorite song from the album, but “Gravity rides everything” is definitely a stand out song for me.

The song uses gravity as a metaphor for the events that happen in ones life. There are just some things you cant change no matter how much you try. No matter how much you jump, you will always fall down. It is what it is basically. Oddly enough the song isn’t all that depressing melody-wise. Its melancholic? yes but it also has this vibe to it. Its like catharsis. The song is telling you what it is and how you cant change it and why you must accept it and grow from there. Its somewhat enlightening actually. Lord knows how many times I have listened to this song while looking out of the window at the world I cant change. ah well…

Listen HERE

Oh boy!

Yesi, native of Ibadan, Oyo state is definitely one of the best naija rappers out now.

He is currently based in New York and the man is a representation of the modern day Nigerian dream. He is smart, young, talented and (legally) successful. The man has the world in the palm of his hands right now. He manages to balance being a rapper with his day time job at JP Morgan (I think?), just like he manages to perfectly balance his naija and yankee influences. Listening to his song, I hear so many references to both Ibadan and Nigerian-American lifestyle. The man truly is something else.

His lady friendly song “U got it” has become that one song that automatically plays in my head when I see a sexy girl:

“Omoge je ka soro”………”she’s so hypnotic, swear her booty’s wired on hydraulics, her body’s talking and I  guess I’m hooked up on her phonics”.

The beat is raw, its exotic, its sexy. When ever I hear the song, I usually visualize one kind of out of this world “thick madam” walking/jiggling past me.

All that aside, its a great song, in a great mixtape. If you haven’t listened to Yesi yet, then I feel bad for you. The guy is made up of nothing but talent, and has passion for what he does. definitely a sensible role model.

Listen to his entire Break off mixtape HERE

You CAN NOT appreciate this song if you don’t listen to the entire album “We have the facts and we’re voting yes”, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the song.

Death Cab lead signer Ben Gibbard is an amazing song writer and story teller. It took me days to fully interpret what “We have the facts… ” is about. Basically the album tells the story of a girl Ben’s character met, starting with the opening song “Title Track” and ending with Scientist Studies, the album chronicles their entire relationship.

Scientist Studies acts as both an ending and a recap of the entire album.

*Spoilers*

The relationship ended badly, horribly actually. He killed her in the song before Scientist Studies called “No joy in mudville” and eventually himself in this song.

*Spoilers*

so why do I like this song so much? well I like a good story and this story/album had a well constructed ending and it also resonates with me in some ways.

This song is for those who have been in a relationship that was horrible. you went in  expecting great things, you thought he or she was the love of your life, but all you got were ” broken hearts and new addictions”. This song is catharsis for those who have lost everything good and only gained bad things from a relationship. Its an emotional release.

I urge you to listen carefully to the entire album starting HERE

but you can listen to just Scientist Studies HERE

Abandoed Pools, oh how I’ve missed you.

Tommy Walter aka Abandoned Pools is an amazing singer, song writer and multi instrumentalist. The man can play pretty much anything, but as he stated himself, his first love will always be Bass.

Abandoned pools has been one of my favorite artists ever since I heard the opening song he contributed to the short lived animated comedy series CLONE HIGH. I decided to listen to all his other songs and I fell in love.

Listening to his songs is a pleasure for me. His albums “Humanistic” and “Armed to the Teeth” have been on repeat ever since I discovered the man. I always listen to an Abandoned Pools song at least thrice a week. Abandoned Pools has always been slightly underground so its rare to hear his songs on the radio. His two previous albums released in 2005 and 2005 are 5 whole years apart. His latest album is coming out early next year and I can not be more excited, I’m actually going to BUY it……WITH MONEY! I know right?

I should probably talk about the song “Legionnaire”. Its Abandoned Pools first new song in years. The very first time I listened to the song, I could already hear that signature Abandoned Pools sound. Its booming and grand in scale yet simple and straight to the point. It gives off this feeling of distress and bad-assery.

“The song gets its title from the Bible verse “we are legion; for we are many”. Its about purging yourself of your own personal demons” – Tommy Walter

Is this my favorite Abandoned Pools song? not particularly, but it is a great song.

I’m glad Abandoned pools is back and cant wait for the entire album, and hopefully a concert.

You can listen to Legionnaire and download it  HERE

watch a video featureette with Tommy HERE

Listen to “The Remedy” from his first album HERE

or “Mercy Kiss” HERE

Alrighty folks, thats it for #20 – 16.

another diverse list of songs, each with their own unique and very personal value to me.

Join us on Wednesday for #15- 11

Have a great day!

Phylix’s Top 25 [#20 – #16]

number 20

“My name is Marshall Mathers I’m an alcoholic, I have a disease and they don’t know what to call it..”
This track is devoid of any reasonable, sensible message that can be passed on to the listener. Needless to say, if you’re looking for something demented, random, full of psychotic lines and still feverishly entertaining, here you go.
Maybe I exaggerated some point but still, this song gives that side of hip-hop that isn’t about blings, swags or hoes but about blending words to bring up stories that can freak and entertain you almost at once.
Listen here

number 19

Busta Rhymes’ repetitive word tongue-twisting and sudden quick sentence strings coupled with Estelle’s rosy voice brings forth this beauty for the ears. The beat is a quick succession of cymbals, claps, drums and techno. You could say it’s Electro-Hop (it probably is).
This is evidently one of those songs that would make you appreciate the existence, value and bass filter of speakers. With earpieces/headphones, it’s a musical heaven of background xylophone additions, backup singing and colourful instrumentals.
Apart from the party mood/relieving calm from this, the song also gives the message that money isn’t the only thing that makes the world go round. Ain’t that something?
Listen here

number 18

When it comes down to it, Lil’ Wayne is a really good rapper. And when he’s not on about ‘out of this world’ talks and dick pleasers, he’s on of those few artists who would string words in such a way that you can’t help but wonder at his lyrical power. And he knows how to use it judiciously and wisely.
Couple that ability with Eminem’s tactical delivery and you have a masterpiece to behold. Dedicated to those that claim they’re there for you and leave then come back to apologize, the song is based on you being a stronghold for yourself.
Agreed no man’s an island, still if you take that and interpret it to mean you should always rely on others you’ll keep getting your ass handed to you. If you decide to stand on your feet and hustle on, you’ll get to chase the bullies away;like the boy in the video.
Listen here

number 17

From thanking your haters, to questioning their motives, wondering what problem is and even challenging them to come over, this song has it all (besides the thanking part).
Personally, I love fast tracks. Not just any fast track, but a fast track with depth and feeling. To go so fast and question the motive of your haters should leave some of them wondering if it’s a good idea to get at you. The instrumental is a combination of medieval trumpets, sinister piano playthroughs, drums and a soft lady’s voice… mix this with Twista’s flow and an entertaining song reaches out. On top of it all, Twista asks his haters if they even know where he is despite threatening to kill him. In the end, it’s a simple note to them… Come and Get Me.
(As strange as this may seem,no links for this song yet.I’ll update when one comes by)

number 16

There are Rock bands, there are Alternative Rock bands, and there’s The Academy Is… (note the ellipsis, it’s part of the name). Sometimes you have to just wave away from the tongue-twisting and breath-sucking rap and slide into something decent and entertaining.
The Academy Is…’s album Almost Here is ripe with songs that grace your inner being and put you in a state of pure calm, as the Rock parts of the album even have moments of calm where you can reflect on what the song is about. Skeptics And True Believers is no exception to that wonderful formula. This song helped retain my sanity when things got kinda topsy-turvy… might do the same for someone else too
Listen here