Monthly Archives: January 2011

Menacing Looks by Bambu x Krondon

Menacing Looks by Bambu x Krondon

Bambu and Krondon (Strong Arm Steady) throw down over this Paper Son beat! “Menacing Looks” adds some empowering messages throughout the video like end police terrorism, money for schools not wars, free all political prisoners, organize the masses, stop U.S. imperialism, decriminalize immigration, and more hot button issues. The song is one of the bonus songs added to the re-release of …exact change… On April 29, 2011, Beatrock Music will re-release the remastered version of …exact change… with 8 bonus songs on a second CD. They will only release a limited quanitity, so make sure you get it when it drops! Other tracks on the album include Quit and Crooks & Rooks

Menacing Looks by Bambu x Krondon

Around the Bend by Long Nguyen

Around the Bend by Long Nguyen

Los Angeles based singer Long Nguyen released a music video for his song “Around the Bend” off his “Shoebox Letters” album. The soulful crooner shot the music video last year in China. It follows the development of a couple’s relationship throughout a night of fun. Great visuals all around. You can get the song on Around the Bend - Shoebox Letters or amazon.

(Thanks Long P. for the tip)

Around the Bend by Long Nguyen

More about Long Nyugen
Long Nguyen is a talented singer/songwriter who was born in Vietnam. He and his family immigrated to the United States when he was a child. Growing up in Orange County, Long enjoyed singing in 90′s grunge cover bands. He attended UCLA, where he began writing and singing his own songs at open mics throughout Los Angeles.Long collaborated with musicians and spoken word artists, performing at many venues including universities, bars, clubs, and local radio shows. Long’s music has also been used in soundtracks for films in the Asian American indie film community. His music is often described as acoustic rock with folk influences. He looks forward to promoting his music while doing two of his favorite activities: traveling and performing.

Olivia Munn in Maxim February 2011 issue

Olivia Munn in Maxim February 2011 issue

Olivia Munn landed her second Maxim cover. (See her on last year’s Maxim.) This year it’s just in time for the Super Bowl. She’s the cover girl for the February 2011 Maxim issue (on stands soon). Check out a sneak peek at her interview here. Watch the video to see what she would do as the editor of Maxim. If you get the issue, Olivia Munn is also offering you a rainbow. You can see her weekly on Perfect Couples and the upcoming movie “I Don’t Know How She Does It” (alongside Sarah Jessica Parker).

Olivia Munn in Maxim February 2011

Smile Through It All by J.Reyez

Smile Through It All by J.Reyez

J.Reyez dropped a new single “Smile Through It All”. The track is about persevering through the tough times in life. The seemingly autobiographical single has him rapping about his abusive father and his growth to adulthood. Although it maybe seem like it in the beginning, the track is very inspirational with a lesson about forgiveness.

The song marks the first time J.Reyez has put a song on itunes. Support him by buying the single on Smile Through It All - Smile Through It All - Single. Also listen to his latest collabo track including ReIntroduction and Maybe One Day

Smile Through It All by J.Reyez

Robot Chick by Jargon

Robot Chick by Jargon

Rapper Jargon released the music video for his auto-tuned song “Robot Chick.” The futuristic visuals complement the sci-fi laced track with references to Lost in Space, Transformers, Robocop, Terminator, and more. He’s got a robot chick controlled by his robot stick. Look for more coming from Chicago-based Jargon coming in 2011.

Robot Chick by Jargon