G5: Childish Gambino
1. I dig this video for “Freaks and Geeks” from Donald Glover, fun production on the track too. Initially I though his Childish Gambino side project was something he did for fun, almost as a joke. Over the last few months, it’s become clear that rapping is something he takes seriously, and expects fans to take seriously as well. He certainly comes with a lot of energy. I’ll be seeing him in concert sometime next month, will report back when I do.
2. McSweeney’s “What Your Favorite Classic Rock Band Says About You” is a regular barrel of laughs:
Ted Nugent: Your hair has at some point been caught in a ceiling fan, boat propeller, or lathe.
AC/DC: You only remove your socks to shower, and then only reluctantly.
Allman Brothers Band: You do not own a bong, but can quickly make one from a piece of fruit or an abandoned toilet.
Cream: You know a guy who knows a guy who worked on Star Wars.
Journey: You own those running shoes that are shaped like feet.
3. The Village Voice’s interview with Douster on his influences, Robyn and synesthesia is a good read.
4. Yes, yet another Noz link (the guy’s productive, what can I say?): the 50 Greatest Rap Commercials (link goes to my personal favorite, Jordan Brand’s use of Mos Def’s “Umi Says”).
5. The always enjoyable Maura Johnston mounts a mild defense of Ke$ha and raises some valid points. If forced to add anything, I’d say that whoever is picking her beats is does a solid job.
