Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Very Sick! A 3-D History of Video Games!
I just realized how spoiled I am, because I think I had all of these consoles except the Atari stuff....THANKS MOM! LOL
A Short Visual History of Videogames from Kyle Downes on Vimeo.
A Short Visual History of Videogames from Kyle Downes on Vimeo.
I still love H.E.R....Teriyaki Boyz ft. Kanye West.
...proof that music is universal, no matter what language.
I couldn't post the video, so check it out on Youtube...
I couldn't post the video, so check it out on Youtube...
I HAD TO STEAL THIS FROM HERFECTION.COM....
This man has personified every emotion I've felt toward Hip-Hop beef, especially the corniest one between Joe Budden and Ransom (who the hell is Ransom?)...
I hope '09 brings in more creative rap battles...(50 cent & Lil Wayne *cough cough*)
: )
I hope '09 brings in more creative rap battles...(50 cent & Lil Wayne *cough cough*)
: )
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Fresh album art!!
After 30min. of brainstorming a cover for the Sim-PLEX mix-tape, I gave up. The result was me finding some covers from mix-tapes due to release around the sametime as "......Sim-PLEX is not a word". More inspriration....I guess.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!! HERE'S A GIFT FROM ME TO YOU!
HILARIOUS VIDEO OF TERRY TATE, THE OFFICE LINEBACKER. CHECK IT OUT. SIM-PLEX '09!
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Friday, December 19, 2008
Thursday, December 18, 2008
I still haven't changed my mind....
I still think N.E.R.D had the hottest album in '08....
(Here's the statement I made about a month ago..)
"....this was the hottest album of 2008. Yes, the hottest! Not saying albums like The Roots "Rising Down" or "Untitled" by Nas were not dope, they just lacked something. N.E.R.D.'s "Seeing Sounds" just provided a different feel on an album that I've never heard in Hip-Hop. They gave me something original in an ecclectic manner. This is why I chose this album as the hottest of the year. The year is far from over, and big name albums like Kanye's "808s and Heartbreak" and 50 Cents "Before I Self-Destruct" have the potential to blow Seeing Sounds out the water. But until then, The Neptunes have earned my respect in '08! I'm looking forward to the next one."_Jazz
(Here's the statement I made about a month ago..)
"....this was the hottest album of 2008. Yes, the hottest! Not saying albums like The Roots "Rising Down" or "Untitled" by Nas were not dope, they just lacked something. N.E.R.D.'s "Seeing Sounds" just provided a different feel on an album that I've never heard in Hip-Hop. They gave me something original in an ecclectic manner. This is why I chose this album as the hottest of the year. The year is far from over, and big name albums like Kanye's "808s and Heartbreak" and 50 Cents "Before I Self-Destruct" have the potential to blow Seeing Sounds out the water. But until then, The Neptunes have earned my respect in '08! I'm looking forward to the next one."_Jazz
New "Google maps" 3D!
"Google has updated the 3D maps of New York City in the Google Earth. It looks like a real photo New York City. The pretty 3D models in Google Earth."
(Click on image for a bigger picture.)
(Click on image for a bigger picture.)
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
8 Mega Pixel Camera Phone!
THIRST?
"The Samsung 8-Megapixel Pixon Phone coming to US, and only available for AT&T 3g nextwork. The FCC has approved the Samsung M8800L Pixon. Samsung M8800 Pixon featuring 8MP Camera(autofocus, flash, face, smile and blink detection, anti shake, video at WVGA@30fps, QVGA@120fps), 3.2 inches touch screen and built-in GPS. The unlocked Samsung M8800 Pixon(HSDPA 2100 version) already available in the Amazon for $570 price tag."
-Likecool.com
"The Samsung 8-Megapixel Pixon Phone coming to US, and only available for AT&T 3g nextwork. The FCC has approved the Samsung M8800L Pixon. Samsung M8800 Pixon featuring 8MP Camera(autofocus, flash, face, smile and blink detection, anti shake, video at WVGA@30fps, QVGA@120fps), 3.2 inches touch screen and built-in GPS. The unlocked Samsung M8800 Pixon(HSDPA 2100 version) already available in the Amazon for $570 price tag."
-Likecool.com
N.E.R.D- Sooner or Later Video
One of my favorite tracks off the "Seeing Sounds" album finally has a video.
Saturday, December 13, 2008
WHY.....???
...Why is Charles Hamilton taking this beef with Soulja Boy seriously? This has to be a publicity stunt from Interscope or something....IT'S NOT THAT SERIOUS!!!!!!
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Twit for Tat.
Myspace pages, Facebook profiles and Blogs. All internet sources of the "lazy mans" communication. "Lazy" in a sense that, no one needs to "call you", to find out what you're doing or where you have been in the recent months. I am apart of all three websites and just jumped on the bandwagon for the fourth, "Twitter". Twitter seems to be replacing blog entries and facebook status' in a blink of an eye! Why? I have no clue. Twitter is a huge on-line "status" checking universe, where you can choose to follow celebrities, family or friends profiles. Along with, obtainung updates on what they're doing as of that moment. Now, being new to Twitter sucks, because if no one is "following" your status, then it kind of defeats the purpose of joining. But the more interactive you are with following other people, or obtaining your own personal followers creates another huge source of communication on-line. Soooooo, with that said. JOIN TWITTER AND ADD SIMPLEXOFFCIAL AS A FRIEND!
_jaZZ
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Friday, December 5, 2008
Rapper Drake over the Kanye beat "Say You Will".
Homeboy def. beat me to the punch on beat selection....but it's cool. He did the instrumental justice.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Feed back for C.R.A.K off of the Nsomniak Compilation!
Feedback is extremely helpful, especially towards an upcoming artist. But not just any feedback, constructive criticism is the backbone of all fan support. Big love to the writer of this review. Check it out, feedback for C.R.A.K! (Create Rhythms and Kill'em)
New postPosted: 03 Dec 2008 11:44 pm Post subject: Nsomniak Compilation - C.R.A.K. Reply with quote
Nsomniak Compilation
C.R.A.K.
(Copy and paste link to hear the track)
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=886898&content=songinfo&songID=7008791
The lyrics on this track really have a poignant message, I feel like we are all guilty bystanders in the topic. Just listen to the lyrics and see if you can call yourself innocent of all the substances they mention. Almost none of us use/abuse all of the things they rap about, but everyone has a hand in the cookie jar that they describe. You understand, they are talking about YOU. Stop and think about it, a little bothersome how invasive the topic is. Good HH track that makes you stop and think.
I don’t want to give it all away, don’t want to be too specific, I want you to listen and think for yourself because I think that’s the tracks best feature.
This track is fairly unique among rap tunes, the callback vocals and the guitar tracks ring like “world”, reminds me of reggae music, they bring some other genres into the act.
Also the hook has a perfect down-on-it stress to it. The vox are all up front and clear. Very accessible and listenable stuff.
But uh.. I think these guys need and mature audiences warning…just to be official.
Maybe abrasive, maybe the track is shocking, bothersome, boisterous, but they wanted it that way. The message they bear is not something you would politely mention to someone, it’s something that has to be shouted.
So you’re stuck in your car behind somebody with no clue. Let’s say they are talking on the cell phone and you are stuck waiting to pass around them. They are oblivious that your car is waiting. So you have a few choices.
a. Get out of your car and walk up to them and quietly and calmly alert them to the situation, ask them nicely to move.
b. You stick your head out the window, honk the horn and yell, “Hey move it a**hole!
They chose option #2. But that fits and I like it that way. The style of delivery fits the story. It is just restrained to enough to stay in control, but unrestricted enough to have free speech with a punch.
It’s to move you to think about it. The song is a strong commentary about US. What we accept as normal, what we don’t stop to think about anymore. Well, maybe they’re right, you should stop and think about it.
_________________
kinda retro, kinda new, rocked up stuff
New postPosted: 03 Dec 2008 11:44 pm Post subject: Nsomniak Compilation - C.R.A.K. Reply with quote
Nsomniak Compilation
C.R.A.K.
(Copy and paste link to hear the track)
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=886898&content=songinfo&songID=7008791
The lyrics on this track really have a poignant message, I feel like we are all guilty bystanders in the topic. Just listen to the lyrics and see if you can call yourself innocent of all the substances they mention. Almost none of us use/abuse all of the things they rap about, but everyone has a hand in the cookie jar that they describe. You understand, they are talking about YOU. Stop and think about it, a little bothersome how invasive the topic is. Good HH track that makes you stop and think.
I don’t want to give it all away, don’t want to be too specific, I want you to listen and think for yourself because I think that’s the tracks best feature.
This track is fairly unique among rap tunes, the callback vocals and the guitar tracks ring like “world”, reminds me of reggae music, they bring some other genres into the act.
Also the hook has a perfect down-on-it stress to it. The vox are all up front and clear. Very accessible and listenable stuff.
But uh.. I think these guys need and mature audiences warning…just to be official.
Maybe abrasive, maybe the track is shocking, bothersome, boisterous, but they wanted it that way. The message they bear is not something you would politely mention to someone, it’s something that has to be shouted.
So you’re stuck in your car behind somebody with no clue. Let’s say they are talking on the cell phone and you are stuck waiting to pass around them. They are oblivious that your car is waiting. So you have a few choices.
a. Get out of your car and walk up to them and quietly and calmly alert them to the situation, ask them nicely to move.
b. You stick your head out the window, honk the horn and yell, “Hey move it a**hole!
They chose option #2. But that fits and I like it that way. The style of delivery fits the story. It is just restrained to enough to stay in control, but unrestricted enough to have free speech with a punch.
It’s to move you to think about it. The song is a strong commentary about US. What we accept as normal, what we don’t stop to think about anymore. Well, maybe they’re right, you should stop and think about it.
_________________
kinda retro, kinda new, rocked up stuff
Monday, December 1, 2008
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
DRAGON BALL Z IS BACK!
So I'm at work crusin' through Youtube, and I wanted to find out what I've been missing in the anime world. Since the only anime show I watch is Dragon Ball Z, I ended up searching Goku lol. But anyway, I found 4 episodes of DBZ that have released in Japan, so I've posted the 4th. Hopefully more episodes will circulate.
_Jazz
_Jazz
Something Different.....Vegatable Art.
Artist Ju Duoqi poses next to her work "Vincent Van Gogh Made of Leek"
Ju Duoqi's works 'Mona Tofu' (R) and 'Cabbage Monroe'
Ju Duoqi's work 'Pickled Cucumber on the Volga '
Ju Duoqi's works 'Mona Tofu' (R) and 'Cabbage Monroe'
Ju Duoqi's work 'Pickled Cucumber on the Volga '
Monday, November 24, 2008
OC venting on "Fake Boycotters" lol
OC from Nsomniak speaks his peace about Facebook users attempting to boycott the internet site.
"Ok here's the deal. It has come to my attention that there is a group/event called "The Facebook Blackout." I believe that this group was created in order to boycott the unfair treatment that Facebook users "suffer" from these constant changes. In order to combat these "injustices" the group creator decided to stay off Facebook for one day. Sigh.....
First of all Facebook did not turn itself into a multi-million dollar business by catering to the likes of YOU. Second, Facebook is a business in the business of technology. If we know anything at all about technology (and we all should know this much), we should know that technology does not have the time to waste waiting for YOUR uninformed opinion. Technology changes all the time and if your not on the decision making end then all you can do is accept (or reject).
With that being said, lets talk about this boycott. There seems to be a recurring trend in these so called "boycotts" of this generation. THEY ARE ALL WHACK!!!! What is the good in boycotting any business for one (1) day? Whether it be gas or facebook, one day of "no support" is not going to do shyt! If this is what our generation calls an attempt to make change then Im very disappointed in us.
Facebook does not get paid for your use. They give us all these services for free don't they? There is probably an advertisement to your right...thats how Facebook gets paid. Thats based on the fact that at almost any given moment there will be hundreds of thousands of people who will view any posted ads.
I will close with this. The Montgomery Bus Boycott started by Martin Luther King and comrades in 1955 (Dec. 1) lasted for over a year. That's how you hurt a business. Cristal said he don't wan't hip hoppers (black people) endorsing his drink so Jay-Z STOPPED supporting (for those of you still drinking Cristal like its kool, smh).
If we are really upset at Facebook and want to make serious changes then lets get a million people to shut down their facebook accounts. When we're ready to take it there then I'll jump on board but until then I think a lot of you need to STFU!"
Jay Z - http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/13350034/
Martin Luther King - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBgj5oSUKfk
"Ok here's the deal. It has come to my attention that there is a group/event called "The Facebook Blackout." I believe that this group was created in order to boycott the unfair treatment that Facebook users "suffer" from these constant changes. In order to combat these "injustices" the group creator decided to stay off Facebook for one day. Sigh.....
First of all Facebook did not turn itself into a multi-million dollar business by catering to the likes of YOU. Second, Facebook is a business in the business of technology. If we know anything at all about technology (and we all should know this much), we should know that technology does not have the time to waste waiting for YOUR uninformed opinion. Technology changes all the time and if your not on the decision making end then all you can do is accept (or reject).
With that being said, lets talk about this boycott. There seems to be a recurring trend in these so called "boycotts" of this generation. THEY ARE ALL WHACK!!!! What is the good in boycotting any business for one (1) day? Whether it be gas or facebook, one day of "no support" is not going to do shyt! If this is what our generation calls an attempt to make change then Im very disappointed in us.
Facebook does not get paid for your use. They give us all these services for free don't they? There is probably an advertisement to your right...thats how Facebook gets paid. Thats based on the fact that at almost any given moment there will be hundreds of thousands of people who will view any posted ads.
I will close with this. The Montgomery Bus Boycott started by Martin Luther King and comrades in 1955 (Dec. 1) lasted for over a year. That's how you hurt a business. Cristal said he don't wan't hip hoppers (black people) endorsing his drink so Jay-Z STOPPED supporting (for those of you still drinking Cristal like its kool, smh).
If we are really upset at Facebook and want to make serious changes then lets get a million people to shut down their facebook accounts. When we're ready to take it there then I'll jump on board but until then I think a lot of you need to STFU!"
Jay Z - http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/13350034/
Martin Luther King - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBgj5oSUKfk
Asher Roth on "Cannon"! Very Sick (Shout out to Deron hahaha)
Sounds like Eminem if Slim Shady went to college. lol
Not a fan of all of his material, but this particular track is innovative. (By what he says, not by the choice of beat.)
"If Jason Bourne was to record, and join forces with Zach Morris they'll form my performance..." ahhhhhhh!!!!! (White guy punch line!)
Asher ROTH! Off of the "Green House Effect".
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Finally...LG Prada ii....with wi-fi
"We’ve had word from LG that it’ll launch the awesome new Prada II mobile on Tuesday, confirming it’ll arrive in stores before the end of November!
"We simply can’t wait to get our hands on the new fashion phone, which LG has already confirmed will pack a 5 megapixel camera, slide out QWERTY keyboard and expandable memory.
Those specs mean it’ll rival the iPhone, BlackBerry Storm and T-Mobile G1, although it remains to be seen whether LG will let apps be developed for it.
Of course, the touchscreen will remain, with a 3-inch display running 400×240 resolution.
We’ll bring you more details as soon as we can, as well as a first hands on next week. In the meantime, you can check out the first official photos of the phone here! Stay tuned!"
http://www.electricpig.co.uk/
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Call me crazy but...
....this was the hottest album of 2008. Yes, the hottest! Not saying albums like The Roots "Rising Down" or "Untitled" by Nas were not dope, they just lacked something. N.E.R.D.'s "Seeing Sounds" just provided a different feel on an album that I've never heard in Hip-Hop culture. They gave me something original in an ecclectic manner. This is why I chose this album as the hottest of the year. The year is far from over, and big name albums like Kanye's "808s and Heartbreak" and 50 Cents "Before I Self-Destruct" have the potential to blow Seeing Sounds out the water. But until then, The Neptunes have earned my respect in '08! I'm looking forward to the next one.
_Jazz
Fresh Obama Art!
I agree! The brotha isn't Jesus. But I "hope" he inspires you the way he has inspired me. Anything is possible.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Leaders of the New School. XXL Edition.
2007 Cover
2008 Cover
I feel my music, though not similar to, but is comparable to, those on the cover of this months XXL "Leaders of the New School" issue. (Which is why I aim to be on the cover next year.) As opposed to last years issue, this year provided a much more even match up between up-and-coming solo artists who bring something different to the hip hop table. Last years issue only provided 2 successful artists (Lupe & Plies) and plethora of one hit wonders and even artists who have yet to land on the scene. Not saying this years edition will provide a huge change in the amount of "sucessful" artists produced, but I do believe the gap between successful artists and the under-acheivers won't be as great.
Let's see if I'm right!
Congrats to all those who made the cover. See ya'll next year!`
Also check out the "The Leaders of the New Cool Mix-Tape"!
2008 Cover
I feel my music, though not similar to, but is comparable to, those on the cover of this months XXL "Leaders of the New School" issue. (Which is why I aim to be on the cover next year.) As opposed to last years issue, this year provided a much more even match up between up-and-coming solo artists who bring something different to the hip hop table. Last years issue only provided 2 successful artists (Lupe & Plies) and plethora of one hit wonders and even artists who have yet to land on the scene. Not saying this years edition will provide a huge change in the amount of "sucessful" artists produced, but I do believe the gap between successful artists and the under-acheivers won't be as great.
Let's see if I'm right!
Congrats to all those who made the cover. See ya'll next year!`
Also check out the "The Leaders of the New Cool Mix-Tape"!
Lets get it....Corey GunzxCharles HamiltonxMickey Facts
Sorry, I keep posting these guys....but damn
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Exclusive Nsomniak Radio Interview w/ Morgans own WEAA
Shout out to "Zea"! www.imeem.com/WMUR, check out other artist interviews and leave comments. Support Morgans own free radio!
_Jazz
_Jazz
Friday, October 31, 2008
Artist of the Week: Morgan States own "WMUR" Hip Hop Radio Show!
"MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY'S HOME OF TRUE RADIO"
My home girl Zea hosts her own hip hop radio show (Electric Relaxation) available on podcast on imeem.com/wmur. She is bringing exclusive cuts and interviews from up and coming artist such as U-N-I, B.O.B. & Marylands own Substantial just to name a few. Nsomniak just did an exclusive interview with Zea so look forward to it being posted on the blog soon!
My home girl Zea hosts her own hip hop radio show (Electric Relaxation) available on podcast on imeem.com/wmur. She is bringing exclusive cuts and interviews from up and coming artist such as U-N-I, B.O.B. & Marylands own Substantial just to name a few. Nsomniak just did an exclusive interview with Zea so look forward to it being posted on the blog soon!
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Asher RothxCharles Hamilton & Mickey Factz Freestyle!!!!!
Dope freestyle from "The Leaders of the New School"...check
Monday, October 27, 2008
Nsomniak Mixtape Compilation is here!!!
10-27-2008 is the beginning!
Exclusive cuts from the long awaited Nsomniak Compilation is here on whatssmootherthanjazz.blogspot.com.
Also, join the Nsomniak Movement on facebook.com! Keep yourself updated on everything Nsomniak has on the way.
DON'T SLEEP
Sunday, October 26, 2008
EXPECT THE UN-EXPECTED "CASSIDY FEAT. MURDA MOOK" YES CASS AND MOOK!!
Who would of thought? Cassidy and Murda Mook going in!! I think Mook had the upper hand tho...you be the judge!
Wale is doing his thing right now!
Not a fan of Wale...yet, but the brothah is getting there! His work ethic is something I admire about the D.C. native. But check the video, it's a couple months old but dude is def. on his grind...with all the Philly rappers! lol
_Jazz
_Jazz
Saturday, October 25, 2008
"Just give me 10 minutes......"
Its been a whole year since I quit smoking all tobacco products, and I am proud of it! But recently, I've started to envy some smokers especially after hearing Joe Buddens "10 mins" track off of his debut album, "Joe Budden". The track is on the page, but don't blame Buddens for my recent thoughts of smoking, blame society. See, on this particular track Buddens opens up about a lot of his own personal issues in his life and relieves himself by indulging in a cigarette. Damn I miss those days! I mean, going to class and work and washing the day down with a Black and Mild to reflect. But since I "quit", those moments of reflection are consumed with wasted time on the internet or useless talk with the roomates (no offense). I am not going to start smoking again, because I've come to far..but damn, I wish I had those 10 minutes!
_Jazz
10 Mins. Joe Budden
_Jazz
10 Mins. Joe Budden
Friday, October 24, 2008
Big Things Poppin!!!
CHECK OUT THE NSOMNIAK PROFILE!
http://www.thecheetahexpress.com/our-friends.asp
http://www.thecheetahexpress.com/our-friends.asp
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
The artist(s) of the Week: The Gorillaz!
This is a group I would like people to listen to for themselves. These guys are amazingly eclectic, no opinion needed this week. Just listen and learn for yourself.
El Manana: Pay attention to the art work...CRAZEE!!
Feel Good inc. feat. De La Soul
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