Daily Archives: October 15, 2010

Big Bank Hank by Blue Scholars

Big Bank Hank by Blue Scholars

Blue Scholars dropped a new track “Big Bank Hank”. It’s a catchy upbeat song that materialize almost accidentally. While working on this track, the Blue Scholars had the beats and the verses, but not hook. After a bit of indecision, this is how they got the hook:

…Geo shrugs his shoulders, steps to the mic, and starts shouting “Watcha gon do today?”

I recorded it.

While I’m playing back the recording, he starts answering himself by shouting random stuff he plans to do that day. It was an odd choice, but I ended up recording that too.

When that take was finished, we played it back… kinda sat in silence for a second.. looked at each other… said something to the effect of “$@# it!” then hi-fived in a way that wasn’t lame and went and got some Crispy Ginger Chicken at the Kauai Family Restaurant.

Here’s the final track for Big Bank Hank

After listening to the song, “Watcha gon do today?” If you don’t know, then check out these other Blue Scholars tracks : HI-808, Paul Valéry, and Coffee and Snow.

Big Bank Hank by Blue Scholars

Bruno Mars on Ellen Degerenes Show

Bruno Mars on Ellen Degerenes Show

If you missed it yesterday, Bruno Mars stopped by to perform his #1 song, “Just the Way You Are” on The Ellen Degeneres Show. He personalized the song for Ellen including singing to her toward the end. Be sure to get his album Doo-Wops & Hooligans. Bruno Mars was also the musical guest for Saturday Night Live (SNL) last weekend.

Bruno Mars on Ellen Degerenes Show

More about Bruno Mars

Peter Hernandez, better known as Bruno Mars, has had musical talent since he was a child. At the age 4, he was a young Elvis impersonator for his uncle’s band. In high school, he continued impersonating famous stars until he graduated and moved to Los Angeles.

Bruno Mars struggled when he first arrived, but met songwriter Phillip Lawrence. The pair teamed up as The Smeezingtons. Together they wrote songs including “Long Distance” for Brandy and “Right Round” for Flo Rida. After writing top song, he ventured in to singing. Bruno Mars teamed up with B.o.B. for the song “Nothing on You” and Travie McCoy for “Billionaire”. At the beginning of October, he released his debut album, “Doo-Wops & Hooligans.” His first single, “Just the Way You Are,” hit #1 and has sold over a million digital downloads.

Token with Kulap Vilaysack

Token with Kulap Vilaysack

On TV and movie, we always see the token minority character. The comedy short “Token” takes it one step further. When two minorities enter the same room the tension build like a John Woo gun standoff. it pairs Kulap Vilaysack (Office, The Sarah Silverman Program) & Brandon Johnson (HBO’s Funny or Die Presents, Get Him to the Greek) in a farce about needing to be the only minority in any room. The two battle to decide who will be…the token.

Kulap Vilaysack does double duty for the short. Not only is she on camera, but she’s also the co-writer with Kevin Seccia (Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness, Premium Blend). Catch the short below or on the home page of Funnyordie.com today.

Token by Kulap Vilaysack

Lowkey Lover by Illmillion x Lil Crazed

Lowkey Lover by Illmillion x Lil Crazed

Illmillion and Lil Crazed teamed up to drop the hot track “Lowkey Lover.” The song is about a secret romantic relationship with an older woman. It’s in the same vein as Lovers and Friends and the Bedrock Remix. These guys turn up the heat for this song. Keep this on the down low.

Lowkey Lover by Illmillion x Lil Crazed

Lyrics to Lowkey Lover by Illmillion x Lil Crazed

[CHORUS]
i can’t get her out of my mind,
never knew she was my type,
but together, we must hide,
she’s my lowkey lover,
lowkey lover,
i started teasing, she gotta reason,
it’s a secret, it’s a secret, baby,

[VERSE 1]
gotta keep it on the lowkey,
i’ma keep her from the homies,
when i’m with her, she my only,
we kissing, she’s my prescription, & i’ma od,
she got it, didn’t know she want it,
babygirl i’m on it, them lips i keep em open,
no emotions, but her hands i’m holding,
i’m in control even though she the oldest,
it don’t matter, nobody will know,
take her clothes off, gotta see her whole body fasho,
all up in my bedroom where nobody will go,
then i’ll make her bedrock, nobody’s below,
oh, i’m all about the business,
i’m loving yo kisses,
they only see we know each other,
but really you my lowkey lover,

[CHORUS]

[VERSE 2]
i’ve been seeing her the whole week,
she’s messing with an og,
but now she’s never lonely,
we touching, we loving, no strings,
she ain’t gotta worry bout it,
ain’t nobody tell a birdy bout it,
everything she say is safe with me,
baby it’s okay, play with me,
i be standing in her doorway, waiting for the foreplay,
she takes me to the hallway, i been waiting all day,
now it’s time for her to give it up,
get it up, me & my baby gon live it up,
oh, i’m all about the business,
i’m loving yo kisses,
they only see we know each other,
but really you my lowkey lover,

[CHORUS]

[LIL CRAZED]
we stay lowkey while she make that high pitch,
holdin’ back screams while i’m watching both her eyes twitch,
aha, and we just vibe til the suns out,
then kick it all the way til the moon comes out,
same route, comin’ back late nights,
nice and slow, gotta keep the pace right,
then do the deed, a good deed she likes,
and when we go, we don’t stop, green light
next day leave, express delivery,
cuz i aint ready to let the homies know that she’s feelin’ me,
and that i feel her too, but when i feel her smooth,
curves curve around my body, i feel so ouu,
i can’t even explain it,
but i keep all my attention on her like she’s famous,
but keep her nameless, one day we can change this,
hopefully, but for now we keep lowkey

[CHORUS]

[BRIDGE]
oh, i’m all about the business,
i’m loving yo kisses,
they only see we know each other,
but really you my lowkey lover,
but really you my lowkey lover,
but really you my lowkey lover,
but really you my lowkey lover,
but really you my lowkey lover,
oh, i’m all about the business,
i’m loving yo kisses,
they only see we know each other,
but really you my lowkey lover,
baby, i’m loving yo kisses,
baby, i’m all about the business,
baby, i’m loving yo kisses,
but really you my lowkey lover

[CHORUS]

Game Fly

Game Fly

Game Fly is a special effected laden short about video game rentals. When a gamer forgets to return his game to game fly, the company decides to send the best of the best to make sure he pays his due. The Game is on…. It’s like Heroes meets video games.

It’s amazing that this was created in just one day. Game Fly stars Sam Puefua & Adrian Zaw (The Resistance series). Also watch the behind the scenes footage to see how some of the effects were done.

Other video game shorts to check out include Live action Time Crisis, Turbo, and Rocket Jump.

Game Fly

Game Fly (Behind the scenes)

Who’s That?! by Bambu

Who's That?! by Bambu

Rapper Bambu took a Das Racist song called, “Who’s That? Brooown!” off the Sit Down, Man mixtape and remixed it. He managed to get his hands on the track and throw a couple of verses over it. His “power to the people” message offers social commentary on how the government treats certain people.

Peep more Bambu videos including Slow Down, Crooks & Rooks, Quit, Old Man Raps, and Paper Thin.

Who’s That?! by Bambu (contains profanity)