Jake Shimabukuro (she-ma-boo-koo-row) continues to revolutionize our perception of the ukulele with the release of his new album “Peace Love Ukulele”. He’s been compared to the likes of Jimi Hendrix and Miles Davis with their respective instruments. With drums, bass, and even orchestral strings filling in the spaces behind the ukulele, his album conveys the complete musical vision of one of the world’s most original talents. “The ukulele,” he says, “is the instrument of peace – and if everyone played the ukulele, the world would be a better place.”

Standout tracks on ‘Peace Love Ukulele’ include Shimabukuro’s compositions “Go For Broke,” a tribute to Japanese-American WWII veterans and “143,” inspired by the numeric pager code for “I love you.” The rock-ukulele piece, “Bring Your Adz” takes his virtuosic playing to new heights while his version of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” adds another chapter to his growing repertoire of memorable interpretations. Here’s the full tracklisting:

1. 143 (Kelly’s Song)
2. Bohemian Rhapsody
3. Bring Your Adz
4. Boy Meets Girl
5. Go For Broke
6. Trapped 2010
7. Variation On A Dance 2010
8. Pianoforte 2010
9. Five Dollars Unleaded 2010
10. Ukulele Bros.
11. Hallelujah
12. Bonus Track: Bohemian Rhapsody – Live Version

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“Bohemian Rhapsody,” the only solo ukulele arrangement on the album, ambitiously recreates Queen’s epic rock and roll anthem. “It was quite a challenge considering the ukulele only has four strings and two octaves.” Shimabukuro said.

Get his album “Peace Love Ukulele” on or amazon. There’s also a full-length documentary about Jake coming soon. See some footage of him playing Blue Roses Falling .

Jake Shimabukuro performing his original “Bring Your Adz” off the “Peace Love Ukulele” album

Tommy C x Kiddbeatz x Beatbox Hitman got together for an acapella medley of a few songs including Love the way you lie, Broken Record, and Whatcha Say. Amazing what you can do without any instruments. Check out beatboxing meeting acapella singing. Previously, Tommy C and Beatbox Hitman collaborated on Nothin’ On My Head Bad.

Whatcha Say Medley by Tommy C x Kiddbeatz x Beatbox Hitman

IZ of 454 Life Entertainment released a music video for his remix of Snoop Dogg’s “Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang.” He spits about the thug life in his version “Ain’t Nuthin But A Street Thang.” The track give you a taste of what you can expect from his upcoming mixtape “It IZ What It IZ”. While you’re waiting for his new music, check out his previous releases: Paper Chaser, Never Fall 2010, Roll Wit a Gangsta. He’s also been in collabos including I Party, Famly Affair, Lay It Down, Girlfriend, and We International.

Ain’t Nuthin But A Street Thang by IZ (contains profanity)