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Has Bobby Ray Got Nothing On Bruno Mars?
For four strong years between 2006 and now, Bobby Ray couldn’t get any play from the ladies. Dude tried his best: he rapped, produced, played guitar, even sang his own hooks for the most part. The downside is that self-proclaimed weirdo thing, which doesn’t get the panties dropping like a hook from Bruno Mars.
Video: Lupe Fiasco & Kenna, “Resurrection”
This is the official video for the track these dudes made for Haiti, and accordingly it’s a collage of stunning, heartbreaking images from the destruction and recovery. It’s also a good reminder that the post-earthquake situation is going to affect the country for years, so don’t stop donating just because it’s not in the immediate news cycle.
Video: Erykah Badu Is Dolled Up In Her Window Seat
Technically it takes Erykah Badu 4 minutes and 20 seconds to do her makeup. The other 32 seconds of Ms. Erykah’s teaser is saved for mugging in the mirror, and a few funny faces (no fuck faces, sorry guys). Is she trying to send a message through “Window Seat”? She will grant fans intimate access to the treasured moment of beautification. Clearly vanity doesn’t kill. Erykah puts on her best. Now only if Vanity 6 could have got the memo back in the day for “Make Up.” See the video below.
Via RapRadar
Video: J*Davey, “Get Together”
This video is essentially: a bunch of people having a slumber party took ecstasy and caught feelings. Even the double vision part and the scary fox dude are pitch-perfect! You think we’re making stuff up? Check the lyric If you’re looking for a high/ well I surely got the guy/ let me take you there. Fox dude is gonna get ya! Stay clean kids!
Video: U-N-I f. Miguel, “Lately”
This is ABSOLUTELY the kind of slow jam we still fiend for since the physical copies of mixtapes got deaded in 2007 aka the year that Drama died. Which is also to say it’s not that 2010-sounding, but not everyone can be Kanye or Basement Jaxx or Will.i.Am or wait what? Nextel Chirp us if you wanna go out for a beverage this weekend, shorty, we’ll just be chilling thinking about the Left Coast.
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Solange, “Under Construction”
You never know what to expect from Solange but at least the lady keeps it interesting. We’ve been playing this song for 15 minutes on repeat. Why do we like it? To put it simply: it stirs the eternal J. Davey love that resides in our hearts. Stronger voice from Knowles (that sounds pretty damn great), similar sentiment. #notmadatall. -Judnick Mayard
Download: Solange, “Under Construction”
Video: Big Boi f. George Clinton & Too Short, “Fo Yo Sorrows”
This video is funkier than a fifty bag of OG kush grown under a bed in the projects. (We know nothing about any of this. We heard it from Snoop.) GAWDDAMN. Also three ridiculous OGs in one video, one being George Clinton obviously riding high on the purp, love it. Also love: Too $hort with a white goatee. Dude, salt and pepper beards are the shizz. Also the boy making it rain and the girl doing the MJ hip pivot: they are our children come back from the future. As if you didn’t already know. But seriously, you don’t think George Clinton is stoned in this? There’s only one thing left to say then: oooooo weeee BEEEEIAATCH! -Judnick Mayard
Headed to Austin? Download the Free Levi’s FADER Fort App!
If you’re headed to Austin this week, The FADER has a killer new app for iPhones and Androids for this year’s Levi’s FADER Fort. With the full schedule, streamable music from our bands, places to share your photos of the fun and an entire section called “useful info” (directions!), it’s a crucial—and free!—need for anyone attending the Fort. Even those of you attending in spirit.
Download the Free Levi’s FADER Fort App
Video: Teairra Mari f. Soulja Boy & Gucci Mane, “Sponsor”
OK, if you don’t know I have a shameful attraction to Soulja Boy that tortures my soul everyday but Teairra: an 18 yr old sugar daddy?!?!?! Oh that’s right you ain’t have no daddy around, you don’t give a fuck. Plus that chain will definitely blind you to foolishness. We see Dominicans every week too. Wait… ARE WE BALLIN? Anyway, since you got a sponsor can we hold down that bedazzled cut-out leotard? Shit is major. Been on the sugar daddy campaign since the shiny suit era!!! We’re glad to finally have a theme song that bangs and sponsor is such a classier term. However, Teairra we are worried about you having an eerie resemblance to this chick. (pause, no teeth) Can you help her out with a sponsor? Is Bow Wow cakin like that? Fine, hook it up. Last request: remix with Cassie? She’s the national spokesperson for sponsored women! YES!
P.S. GUCCI IS THE OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO NARRATOR OF 2010! -Judnick Mayard
DEDICATION: Biggie.
You already know. Here’s a classic smooth jam. RIP Brooklyn’s Finest. We’ll be back on your born day.
