Reflection Eternal f/Estelle "Midnight Hour"

Who doesn't like Reflection Eternal? Even if you've never heard of them, it's my bet that you'll like at least one track from their first track.

So, let me give you a bit of the back story - and I do mean just a bit. Reflection Eternal is Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek. That collabo is one for the history books. And they've done well for themselves individually too.

Now, the duo is back at it and the project will officially drop on Tuesday. The track "Midnight Hour" is already out there.

I must admit, that I was not feeling this to start, but I do like Estelle and I wanted to see how it would work out. I do like the way that Kweli adapts his flow on this song (I likes to see some versatility in an artist's style; especially since Kweli's been around. Because you know, some folks have been around and are doin the same ole, same ole). Of course, I like the tempo. I like uptempo music ... and the retro-soul sound is becoming; it gives the song a non-hip hop vibe.

I'm diggin it. You diggin it hip hoppers? Let me know. kfox.

Midnight Hour feat. Estelle CLEAN (main) by Sneakattackmedia

A Review of The Roots on Tour

So I've been a bit quite on The Roots lately. No good reason. I still troll around on Okayplayer (and you should too). But my fav band is on the road and not coming to a city near me. I am in no way surly about that, but I will want to see them perform live in the very near future.

Meanwhile, someone let them loose in NYC and they did what they do. Check out the article in the New York Times:
A Hip-Hop Performance Only a Band Can Deliver

Love that.

Anyway, the guys are out there w/Gym Class Heroes and Estelle. You know if they are in your hood, you better peep them. For real hip hoppers, for real. kfox.

The Roots Fall Tour Sked

The Roots are always on the road; always! So after they complete their international festival schedule they posse up and bring it back home.

Here's an article w/the details. The fellas are touring w/Gym Class Heroes and Estelle:

Oct. 3: Baltimore (Rams Head Live!)

Oct. 4: Norfolk, Va. (The Norva)

Oct. 5: North Myrtle Beach, S.C. (House of Blues)

Oct. 6: Atlanta (The Tabernacle)

Oct. 7: Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (House of Blues)

Oct. 8: Miami (The Fillmore at Jackie Gleason)

Oct. 10: Houston (Meridian, w/ Estelle only)

Oct. 11: Dallas (The Palladium Ballroom)

Oct. 12: Austin, Texas (The Backyard)

Oct. 14: Phoenix (The Marquee)

Oct. 19: Las Vegas (House of Blues)

Oct. 21: Denver (The Fillmore Auditorium)

Oct. 23: Milwaukee (Eagles Ballroom)

Oct. 24: Chicago (Congress Theatre)

Oct. 25: Detroit (The Fillmore Detroit)

Oct. 26: Toronto (Sound Academy)

Oct. 28: New York (Roseland Ballroom)

Oct. 30: Worcester, Mass. (The Palladium Downstairs)

Oct. 31: Asbury Park, N.J. (Asbury Park Convention Hall)

Nov. 1: Albany, N.Y. (Washington Avenue Armory)

Check out Okayplayer.com or some other happening webbie if you want to overindulge on info. Stay clear of the haters ... kfox.

Google Software Test - Estelle Vid

So Google has this PowerPoint-like software program where you can create a presentation. You can add video and images, but I did not see where you can add audio.

Anyway, here is the test: