Detonate

Brandon Roy: All Star; Travis Outlaw: Idea Man

2010-01-11T15:52:00.001-08:00

Brandon Roy's All-Star Video is amazing. It makes me love Travis Outlaw and B-Roy more than I already did.
I know, is that even possible?? Anyway, vote for them both on the NBA All-Star ballot. (You'll have to write Travis in)...

Blazers Christmas

2009-12-20T08:07:00.000-08:00

Happy Holidays! Watch the Blazers sing Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer (Albeit poorly)...

Yo

2009-12-04T15:36:00.001-08:00

Gabba Gabba, that is. This show's amazing soundtrack "Music is Awesome" is among the most played album in my house. Ok, I do live with a toddler now, but really, it's super well done. And includes bands like the Roots, The Shins, Of Montreal, and Chromeo (to name a few). Amare Stoudamire did this guest spot which is hilarious. Go Crazy!!

Amare
Uploaded by bsap11. - Classic TV and last night's shows, online.

The Puppy Channel!

2009-11-19T15:03:00.000-08:00

Last week on This American Life, Molly FitzSimons explained her fathers well thought out idea for a new cable channel: 'All puppies, all the time'. No narrating or any of that stuff, just adorable puppies!! Well, it didn't get picked up by any of the networks. Obviously, this guy was ahead of his time. But anyway, the Puppy Channel is now on the internet! Yay puppies! My favorite is Labrador Puppy & Rabbit.

Detonate - November 11, 2008

2008-11-11T20:20:00.000-08:00

Word. Its time for Detonate again!! Check out the show here....

What will you hear??

Artist	Title
Jay-Z	History
J.Period	Q-Tip for President Ft. Q-Tip
Wale	Ice Cream Girl (Konrad Remix)
The Klaxons	No Diggity
Janelle Monae	Mr. President
Bill Withers	Lovely Day
John Legend	Can't Be My Lover Ft. Buju Banton
De La Soul	All Good (Ft. Chaka Khan)
Kid Sister	Get Fresh
M.I.A.	Far Far
Architecture in Helsinki	That Beep (Radioclit's French Mix Ft. Marina)
Brazilian Girls	Good Time (Diplo Remix)
Free Blood	Grumpy
Diplo	Blow Your Head (DJ Eli Remix)

Gobama!

2008-11-05T12:27:00.000-08:00

Amazing, there are not words to describe how exciting today is. I think the song that describes my mood best is Bill Withers "Lovely Day". Download it and listen over and over!!

Thanks America for voting right!!!

Bill Withers - Lovely Day

Election Day Special

2008-11-04T20:34:00.000-08:00

That's right, check out Detonate this week. Its an Election Day Special!

Artist	Title
Mos Def	If I Were President
Nas J.Period	Election Night Ft. Green Lantern Q-Tip for President Ft. Q-Tip
Common	The People (Ft. Dwele)
Kidz in the Hall	Work To Do (Obama For America Remix ft. Bun B & Talib Kweli)
6th Sense & Mick Boogie	Ignite The People (Like Obama)
Q-Tip	Shaka (Ft. Barack Obama)
Evidence	For Whom The Bell Tolls feat. Phonte, Blu, And Will.i.am
Eric B. & Rakim	Eric B. For President (Inst)
Cocoa Tea	Barack Obama
Jill Scott	Golden (Nicolay Remix)
Lee Dorsey	Yes We Can Pt1
Sunnyland Slim	Be Careful How You Vote
Sam Cooke	A Change Is Gonna Come
Free Blood	Grumpy
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings	This Land Is Your Land
The Spoiled Chefs	Happy Election Day!

Check it out!

It's a Big Day!

2008-10-28T11:12:00.000-07:00

Yep, finally opening day for the Blazers season! Tonight, the Blazers play the Lakers at the Staples Center. Tough (nationally televised) opening game v. the Western Conference Champions. I have faith, though.

The only problem I have is deciding who will be Deanne Rhyme's favorite player. Which is a highly coveted honor, let me tell you. Players are vying for that spot as hard as PT minutes. Word.

Also, keep an eye out for Detonate tonight. You might have to download it, since I know you all will be watching the game!

Where in the world is Deanne Rhymes?

2008-09-30T20:21:00.000-07:00

I fell off the face of the earth and was gone for the last couple weeks. Bummer, huh?

Well, nothing happened in the last couple weeks anyway... Well, almost nothing... Unless you count the collapse of our economy or the most awesome VP selection, like, ever.

Detonate Playlist - September 9, 2008

2008-09-09T20:18:00.000-07:00

That's right, time for Detonate again! Listen here for all the HOT SHIT!!!

Artist	Title
The Cool Kids	Delivery Man
Common	Announcement Ft. Pharrell
Mos Def	The Glow
Jake One	Trap Door (Ft. MF Doom)
Lauryn Hill	World Is A Hustle
The Foreign Exchange	Sincere (Inst.)
Electrik Red	Drank In My Cup
Santogold	You'll Find A Way (Remix)
Lykke Li	I Don't Mind (Jump On It)
Justin Timberlake	My Love (DJ Roctakon Uptempo Remix)
DJ Sega	Breakfast
Izza Kizza	Millionaire
DJ Tim Dolla	Swagga Like Us
John Legend	Green Light (Feat. Andre 3000) DLake Remix

Beyonce at JC Penney?

2008-09-03T20:23:00.000-07:00

Whoa.

Lykke Li Live on Conan

2008-08-30T21:47:00.000-07:00

Lykke Li performed live on The Conan O'Brien Show last week. Also, check out the CSS remix of Little Bit.

Lykke Li - Little Bit (CSS Remix)

Good Morning

2008-08-26T19:12:00.000-07:00

It's hard out there for a Teddy Bear.

Detonate - August 26, 2008

2008-08-26T12:02:00.000-07:00

It's Tuesday and Deanne Rhymes thinks that you should listen to Detonate. Don't just read the playlist, actually download the show. That's the way to really experience the whole thing. Just sayin'.

Artist	Title
The Pharcyde	Passin Me By (Hot Chip Remix)
The Cool Kids	Pennies
The Game	Angel Ft. Common
Jay-Z	Jockin' Jay-Z
Que B.I.L.L.A.H.	I Got Colors Ft. The Cool Kids
Izza Kizza	Millionaire
Swizz Beatz	That Oprah
GZA	Life Is A Movie Ft. RZA & Khan-Acito
Missy Elliott	We Run This (Inst.)
Janelle Monáe	Sincerely, Jane
J*Davey	Slooow
Nola Darling	Chat Ms. Dee Jay
Santogold	I'm A Lady (Diplo Mix Ft. Amanda Blank)
Lykke Li	Little Bit (CSS Remix)
Tigerstyle	Balle! Shava! (Sinden Remix Ft. Vybz Kartel, Mangi Mahal and Nikitta)

Tigerstyle - Balle! Shava! (Sinden Remix Ft. Vybz Kartel, Mangi Mahal and Nikitta)

Lightening Bolt

2008-08-25T15:37:00.000-07:00

Ok, I have to be honest and admit that I don't know exactly what these guys are talking about, but what I got is that there is now a new dance called the "Lightening Bolt" that's modeled after Usain Bolt's post-race antics. I think.

Running Mates

2008-08-23T22:40:00.000-07:00

"As Barack Obama has said many, many times in the past, rap lyrics today too often perpetuate misogyny, materialism, and degrading images that he doesn't want his daughters or any children exposed to," campaign spokesman Bill Burton said in an e-mail statement Wednesday. "This song is not only outrageously offensive to Sen. Clinton, Rev. Jackson, Sen. McCain and President Bush, it is offensive to all of us who are trying to raise our children with the values we hold dear. While Ludacris is a talented individual he should be ashamed of these lyrics."

Um, whoa.

Ludacris - Politics as Usual

Just Text Me When You Ready

2008-08-23T22:31:00.000-07:00

Seattle artists, Stretch and Eclipse, (AKA Parker Brothaz) put out one of the funniest song I've heard lately! Tons of texting acronyms. And it's star-studded too, Big Pooh and Talib Kweli chime in on their texting habits. "Love is free, but my phone bill not." Tell me about it.

Parker Brothaz - Text Me (Remix Ft. Big Pooh, Talib Kweli & Naledge)

Detonate Playlist - August 19, 2008

2008-08-19T20:28:00.001-07:00

Yep, yep. Yea, yea, you know it's time for Detonate again. If you didn't get to listen live - download the show at KPSU.

Detonate Playlist

Artist	Title
Santogold	I'm A Lady (Diplo Mix Ft. Amanda Blank)
Nola Darling	The Answer (Ft. Melo-X)
Nina Sky	Curtain Call Ft. Rick Ross
Mary J. Blige	Work That (Remix Ft. Mystic)
Ghostface KIllah	Back Like That
Khaled Fix	Go Hard Instrumental
The Cool Kids	Pennies
The Game	Angel Ft. Common
Que B.I.L.L.A.H.	I Got Colors Ft. The Cool Kids
Izza Kizza	Walk The Dawg Ft. Missy Elliot
Wale	Breakdown (DJ Infamous Remix)
Lupe Fiasco	Black Out
Lykke Li	Little Bit (CSS Remix)
The Dream	I Luv Your Girl (Morsy Mix)

Que B.I.L.L.A.H. - I Got Colors Ft. The Cool Kids

Ani's New Album

2008-08-18T22:29:00.000-07:00

Ani Difranco is releasing her 20th studio album (Red Letter Year) next month! Wow, the lady's prolific. Here's a video of her recording the song "Alla This".

Ani Difranco - Shameless (live in Philadelphia, May 2008)

Hot!

2008-08-17T03:54:00.000-07:00

If you are wondering why there haven't been more posts on Detonate lately, well, it's because it has been way to f-ing hot in Portland. 102 degrees hot. Too hot to do anything, especially blog.

Brandon's Knee

2008-08-14T19:50:00.000-07:00

I just about lost my shit when I found out that Brandon Roy was undergoing knee surgery today, but the surgery was successful and Kevin Pritchard says B.Roy is going to be OK. Close one. Feel better soon, Brandon.

No Detonate Tonight

2008-08-12T16:36:00.000-07:00

Boo for Beavers. Deanne Rhymes is going to see the Portland Beavers tonight and so there will be no Detonate. I know, I know. Calm down - I'll be back next week.

Until then, check out some new shit:

Lupe Fiasco, Wale & Kardinal Offishall - Dope Boys (Remix)

Jay-Z - Jockin' Jay-Z

Blu

2008-08-10T22:47:00.000-07:00

All I know is that this artist Blu's wall painting animation is one of the most amazing things you will see on the internet.

Paris For President!

2008-08-09T16:29:00.000-07:00

See more Paris Hilton videos at Funny or Die

Paris responds to John McCain's ad linking her and Barack Obama. See you at the debates, bitches.

6th Sense & Mick Boogie - Ignite The People (Like Obama)

Blazers Release Schedule

2008-08-06T23:20:00.000-07:00

The Blazers announced their 2008-9 schedule today. Yay. Only 82 days until the season starts! I can hardly wait.
Check out their schedule here.

Also, on a down note - I officially found out that Travis Outlaw has a girlfriend. He claims her in this Portland Tribune article. Boo.

Detonate - August 5, 2008

2008-08-05T20:10:00.000-07:00

Hope you have your dials locked on 1450 AM for Detonate with Deanne Rhymes. If not, download it at KPSU.org.

Artist	Title
Mary J. Blige	Work That (Remix Ft. Mystic)
Jay-Z	Roc Boys
Kid Cudi	Is There Any Love Ft. Wale
Big Boi	Something's Gotta Give Ft. Mary J. Blige
Alicia Keys	Teenage Love Affair (Remix Ft. Al Be Back)
Nina Sky	Curtain Call Ft. Rick Ross
Vinia Mojica	Anything Is Possible
Nola Darling	The Answer (Ft. Melo-X)
Daft Punk	Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger (Neptunes Remix)
Santogold	I'm A Lady (Diplo Mix Ft. Amanda Blank)
M.I.A.	Paper Planes (Remix Ft. Freeway)
Izza kizza	11ven 12wleve
Kardinal Offishall	Dangerous Ft. Akon (Soca Mix)
The Dream	I Luv Your Girl (Morsy Mix)
Chris Brown	Kiss Kiss (Ft. T. Pain) (A!AN AST0R Remix)

Nina Sky - Curtain Call Ft. Rick Ross

Nola Darling

2008-08-05T09:26:00.000-07:00

These girls from NYC, Nola Darling, put out a dope "mini-mixtape" (I especially like the song "The Answer").

Go download the "Pretty Gritty Mini-Mixtape" over at Rappers I Know.

Nola Darling - The Answer Ft. Melo-X

Gimme Some Ice Cream

2008-08-04T16:49:00.000-07:00

Kids like ice cream and KPSU.

Did you listen to Detonate last week? Hurry, download it before you get behind and don't know what's up.

Also, speaking of ice cream, tomorrow is the Mississippi Avenue Ice Cream Social. I can't wait. Come by Mississippi Avenue between 6 and 7 pm for all the free ice cream you can eat!

Charizma & Peanut Butter Wolf - Ice Cream Truck

Second Chances

2008-08-02T11:44:00.000-07:00

Lykke Li is coming back to Portland. I am definitely going to make it this time (I missed her last time she was at the Doug Fir).

Lykke Li Tour Dates:

8/25/08 Los Angeles, CA @ Hotel Café
8/28/08 New York, NY @ Le Poisson Rouge
10/19/08 Washington, DC @ Black Cat
10/23/08 Boston, MA @ Paradise
10/24/08 Toronto, ON @ Mod Club
10/25/08 Chicago, IL @ Empty Bottle
10/28/08 Vancouver, BC @ Richards on Richards
10/29/08 Seattle, WA @ Neumo’s
10/30/08 Portland, OR @ Doug Fir
11/1/08 San Francisco, CA @ Independent

Check out the video for Breaking It Up:

Lykke Li - Breaking It Up from SylvAïn (DiscoattacK) on Vimeo.

Lykee Li - I'm Good I'm Gone (Black Kids Remix)

You Either With It Or You Not

2008-08-01T22:19:00.000-07:00

I was driving in my car today and this Mystic song came on that I hadn't heard in a minute. This was my jam back in the day (and btw its a total feminist anthem). If you haven't heard it, you might be amazed. This one is for all my independent women out there. Word.

Mystic - Once A Week

And Part II - I came across this DJ Chela remix of Mary J. Blige's "Work That" Ft. Mystic.

Mary J. Blige - Work That (Remix Ft. Mystic) (zshare)

A Milli

2008-07-29T22:15:00.000-07:00

Everyone is feeling Lil Wayne right now. Like really really feeling him. So I thought I'd post Nadastrom's remix of A Milli for all y'all. These guys flip the whole thing. Bangin.

Lil Wayne - A Milli (Nadastrom Remix)

Detonate Playlist - July 29, 2008

2008-07-29T19:00:00.000-07:00

Damn, is it really Tuesday already? The summer has been flying by. I hope you are ready for a smoothed out Detonate, cuz it's all R&B this week. Do it to it.

Artist	Title
Miles Davis	Freedom Jazz Dance Ft. Nas & Olu Dara
Erykah Badu	Real Thing (Music Is Everything)
D'Angelo	Shining Star Ft. The Roots & Erykah Badu
Big Boi	Something's Gotta Give Ft. Mary J. Blige
Jagged Edge	Lets Get Married Remix
Janet Jackson	Got til It's Gone Ft. Q-tip & Joni Mitchell
Justin Timberlake	Cry Me A River
Natasha	So Sick Ft. Clipse
Beyonce	Me, Myself and I (Sexy Remix)
Mary J. Blige	Grown Woman Ft. Ludacris
Amerie	1 Thing
Estelle	Wait a Minute
Janelle Monáe	Sincerely, Jane
Rihanna	Breakin' Dishes

Big Boi - Something's Gotta Give Ft. Mary J. Blige

Kizzaland

2008-07-29T12:32:00.000-07:00

Two of my favorite dudes, Izza Kizza and Nick Catchdubs have collaborated to put out a brand new mixtape - Kizzaland.

Download it now!

Izza Kizza - Kizzaland (Mixed by Nick Catchdubs) (zshare)

Classic R&B

2008-07-28T15:55:00.000-07:00

DJ Soul created this mix for Puff Daddy to listen to while in St. Tropez. No really. And if it's good enough for Diddy, it's good enough for Deanne Rhymes (that's my motto). So check it out for a dope mix of classic r&b. You can find the playlist and more info at DJ Soul's blog Mic Check...

Diddy x DJ Soul - The St. Tropez Mix (zshare)

Seattle

2008-07-26T09:38:00.000-07:00

I'm going to Seattle today. I thought I'd let you all know. Also, I know I'm a little late on this, but here is the new Kid Kudi mixtape presented by 10 Deep. Download it.

Kid Cudi - A Kid Named Cudi

Tonight

2008-07-25T20:04:00.000-07:00

I'm about to head down to the spot and I just wanted to remind y'all that DJ Exile will be in Portland tonight. We're not blessed with talent like this every night here, so you all should hop in your Subaru or on your bike and head down to pi-rem for Heavy Rotation. Yep.

Blu & Exile - Blue Collar Worker

Detonate Playlist - July 22, 2008

2008-07-22T20:00:00.000-07:00

It's Tuesday at 8 pm - Do you know where your radio is??
Hopefully, it's tuned to KPSU and about to pick up this week's episode of Detonate. Right?

Artist	Title
Izza kizza	11ven 12wleve
Kid Cudi	Is There Any Love Ft. Wale
Jay-Z	Roc Boys
Talib Kweli	The Perfect Beat Ft. KRS-ONE
Big Boi	Something's Gotta Give Ft. Mary J. Blige
Busta Rhymes	Let Me See Ft. Machel Montano
Santogold & Diplo	Guns of Brooklyn (Doc & Jon Hill Dub)
Aaliyah	If Your Girl Only Knew (Siik remix)
T.I.	Ride With Me High (B.Cause Remix)
B.O.B	Mellow Fellow
The Cool Kids	Black Mags (Inst.)
J*Davey	Slooow
Kleerup	Until We Bleed Ft. Lykke Li
Justice	D.A.N.C.E. Ft. Mos Def & Spank Rock (Benny Blanco mix)
Chris Brown	Kiss Kiss Ft. T. Pain (A!AN AST0R Remix)
Trick Daddy	Drop (Yeah Yeah Yeah) (mr. jeigh remix)

Izza Kizza - 11even, 12welve

Wackness

2008-07-21T23:51:00.000-07:00

I went to see The Wackness at Cinema 21 tonight (It's there through Thursday). I thought it was pretty good. Although the theme was kinda played out (male bonding and evil women blah, blah, blah) it totally brought me back to 1994. Rolling down I-90 in my girl's Chevy Citation bumping Biggie and Meth. Yea, the soundtrack was bumpin':

1. The What - The Notorious B.I.G. feat. Method Man
2. You Used To Love Me - Faith Evans
3. Flava In Your Ear - Craig Mack
4. Summertime - DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince
5. Can't You See - Total featuring Notorious B.I.G.
6. I Can't Wake Up - KRS-One
7. The World Is Yours - Nas
8. Can I Kick It? - A Tribe Called Quest
9. Heaven & Hell - Raekwon
10. Bump N' Grind- R. Kelly
11. Just A Friend - Biz Markie
12. Tearz - Wu-Tang Clan
13. Long Shot Kick De Bucket - The Pioneers

Damn, even though you probably already have all these tracks somewhere, it's cool to hear them on a movie.

Notorious BIG - The What Ft. Method Man

I'm Back...

2008-07-20T20:05:00.001-07:00

Yay for you!! Deanne Rhymes is back from NY and Detonate is back in effect.

Um, New York is totally crazy. A few things I did...

Saw Wale and Blu at SOB's - crazy packed and hot show. Wale played with UCB - a live go go band from DC
Went to Brazilian Beat Brooklyn at Black Betty.
Went to see a comedy show at Rafifi called Sweet Haven. Funny.
Ate so much delicious vegan food - including a pizza roll, dim sum, and ice cream!
Some tourist shit...Central Park, the Met, etc.

Here's a map of some of the places I went. Keep checking Detonate for updates - it's been a crazy week!

View Larger Map

Nas - Talk of NY

Thanks to all the people who made my visit possible... inlcuding Dr. Delay and the boys at 99 Sutton (Forrester, Sam, and Jon).

Streets of NY

2008-07-10T12:44:00.000-07:00

Yea, thats right. I'm going to NY tomorrow. You can check out where I'll be. I'll holla when I'm back in PDX.

Photo by Berenice Abbott. From the New York Public Library Collection.

Alicia Keys - NY State of Mind Ft. Nas and Rakim

DJ Exile

2008-07-09T16:57:00.001-07:00

In honor of his coming to Portland, Jyant posted this mixtape of beats produced by DJ Exile (mixed by Flip Flop)... Check it out and then come to Pi-Rem on Friday, July 25th to see him rock Heavy Rotation.

Flip Flop - Exile Promo Mix (zshare)

I'm Bored

2008-07-07T22:07:00.000-07:00

By everything this week...

Except maybe the Santogold video for Creator.

Santogold - L.E.S. Artistes

When Something In the Deli Aisle Makes You Cry

2008-07-06T11:14:00.000-07:00

I first heard this song at The First Ever Experimental Filmmaker Karaoke Throwdown (which was oh so Portland and oh so awesome by the way) part of the PDX Film Fest and something you should remember to check out next year...
I instantly fell in love and now am a big fan of The Blow. With lyrics like these how could you not fall in love?

When you're holding me
we make a pair of parentheses.
There's plenty space to encase
whatever weird way my mind goes,
I know I’ll be safe in these arms.

The Blow - Parentheses

Trick Loves Da Kids

2008-07-06T10:58:00.000-07:00

Check out this mash-up by local Portland DJ mr. jeigh. And peep his blog for more mp3s and music stuff: Sh*t Yeah

Trick Daddy - Drop (Low, Low, Low)(mr. jeigh remix) zshare

Spine Magazine

2008-07-05T10:52:00.000-07:00

Spine Magazine re-launched this week with a slick new format. Check it out.

Mos Def - Stakes Is High (Live) zshare (courtesy of Spine Magazine)

Go Blazers

2008-07-01T23:03:00.000-07:00

Rudy Fernandez is officially coming to Portland next year.
It's on. The Blazers are going to the play-offs next year. I can't wait.

Detonate Playlist - July 1, 2008

2008-07-01T19:00:00.000-07:00

It's Tuesday! Listen to Detonate on KPSU from 8 - 9 PM PST or download past episodes...

Playlist

Artist	Title
Wale	Good Girls
A-Trak	Me & My Sneakers Ft. Lupe Fiasco
Mickey Factz	Rockin' N' Rollin' Ft. The Cool Kids (ILLFONICS Remix)
Daytona	Workin On It
Charles Hamilton	Closer Ft. MC Lyte
Talib Kweli	Hot Thing Ft. Jean Grae, Ne-Yo & Luther Vandross (Remix)
DJ Spinna	Glad You're Mine Ft. Angela Johnson
Robin Thicke	Magic
Pharrell	Heartbeat Ft. Nicole Scherzinger
John Legend	Green Light Ft. Andre 3000
Sophia Fresh	Super Bad Ft. CeeLo Green and T-Pain
Shwayze	Buzzin (CLASSIXX Remixx)
Diplo	Brew Barrymore
A-Trak	Say Whoa

My Sneakers More Cleaner Than Yours.

A-Trak - Me & My Sneakers Ft. Lupe Fiasco (zshare)

It's The Rub!

2008-07-01T12:58:00.000-07:00

The boys at The Rub have hooked you up with so much free music. Please go download some or all of the "History of Hip Hop" mixes - each one has over an hour of classic tracks mixed seamlessly!
What more can you ask for???

Three 6 Mafia x DJ Deeon - Gimme Head (DJ Ayres remix)

Honk For Fonk

2008-06-30T23:23:00.000-07:00

This has nothing to do with anything except that its hillarious.

Now dance!

Amy Winehouse is a Bad Girl

2008-06-29T21:59:00.000-07:00

But such a good singer. And maybe drunk off her ass at this performance at the Glastonbury Festival when she (allegedly - her people deny it) jumped off stage and punched a fan. Wow.

Listen to this...

Also, download this...

Amy Winehouse Ft. Pharoahe Monch - Rehab (Remix)

Wale and Blu in NYC!

2008-06-29T10:56:00.000-07:00

I got super excited yesterday when I saw this flyer and realized I am going to be in NY on July 13th! Finally, I get to see Wale live! Also, this is part of Blu's NY debut. History in the making.
Gonna be in NY? Snag Tickets Here...

Also, I hear Exile is going to be in Portland on July 25th @ Heavy Rotation's new home, pi-rem. Word.

Blu & Exile - Blue Collar Worker

Blu & Exile - Soul Amazin (Steel Blazin') (zshare)

Magic Touch

2008-06-28T10:30:00.000-07:00

Robin Thicke - Yea, Alan Thicke's son (something he'll probably never live down no matter how many albums he puts out??) - dropped Magic, the first single from his new album "Something Else" thats due out in September.

This is neo-soul at it's finest. Listen or download here...

Robin Thicke - Magic (z-share)

NBA Draft

2008-06-26T16:38:00.000-07:00

Can you feel the tension? It's the NBA Draft today... Follow it live online. And cross your fingers that Kevin Pritchard doesn't decide to do something silly.

Tonight!

2008-06-26T16:16:00.000-07:00

The one and only Spinderella at the Fix (Someday Lounge). Everyone's talking about it... Read what the Portland Mercury and WWeek have to say... I'll be there. Thats all I'm sayin.

Salt 'n' Pepa - Spinderella's Not a Fella (But A Girl DJ)

Detonate Playlist - June 24, 2008

2008-06-24T19:00:00.000-07:00

You know the drill - Listen to Detonate on KPSU every Tuesday night from 8 - 9 PM PST.

Playlist

Artist	Title
The Pharcyde	Passin Me By (Hot Chip Remix)
Daytona	Lyrics 2 Go
Common	Go (K-Salaam & Beatnick Remix)
Mickey Factz	Rockin' N' Rollin' Ft. The Cool Kids (Illfonics Remix)
Kam Moye	Change Ft. Probz, Royce da 5 9
The Roots	Rising Up Ft. Wale and Chrisette Michelle
Wale	Back In The Go Go Ft. Bun B, Pusha T and Tre
Janelle Monáe	Sincerely, Jane
Teedra Moses	You'll Never Find (A Better Woman) Remix
Alicia Keys	Teenage Love Affair (Remix Ft. LL Cool J)
Santogold	Starstruck
The Cool Kids	Miami Beach
Izza Kizza	Theyre Everywhere
Diplo	Brew Barrymore

Diplo - Brew Barrymore

Spinderella

2008-06-23T18:28:00.000-07:00

I have been a fan of Spinderella since 6th grade (please don't do the math - I am admittedly old) and I first saw the Push It video. The opening shot of her on the turntables was the coolest thing ever. And now there is the BackSpin Radio Show - Spin reppin' for all us old people who still love 80's and 90's Hip Hop.

Anyway, Spinderella will be in Portland on Thursday (June 26th) at The Fix (Someday Loungue). You will be there.

Remix!

2008-06-22T15:34:00.000-07:00

Check out the new remix of Teenage Love Affair that features LL Cool J.

Alicia Keys - Teenage Love Affair (Remix Ft. LL Cool J) zshare

So Prolific

2008-06-20T19:58:00.000-07:00

Seems like you could blog all day about Wale - a new single pretty much every week...
Here's his latest, a homage to Lil Wayne and Jay-Z.

And he's coming to the NW - September 6 @ The Gorge Amphitheater (along with pretty much everybody else) - Rock The Bells.

Wale - Hey...Mr. Carter

Wanna Hear The New Clipse Single?

2008-06-20T10:24:00.001-07:00

You know you do. Blender got exclusive rights to the mp3, so go there to download it or get it here at Detonate.

Clipse - Fast Life (zshare)

Name Your Price

2008-06-19T23:05:00.000-07:00

The new Girl Talk album came out today and you can choose how much you pay for it. It's brilliant - choose to pay nothing or pay more for certain privileges like a real CD, etc. While I have mixed feelings about GT's talent (ever seen him live?), it should be fun to listen to.

Download/Buy it here...

BBC reports on Lil' Wayne

2008-06-18T16:46:00.000-07:00

Lil Wayne sold so many records this week that even the BBC reported on it. Whoa. I probably should post a song off of this obvious masterpiece, but my favorite song by Lil' Wayne got remixed by Catchdubs a while ago, so here it is. Fire.

Lil Wayne Ft. Robin Thicke - 88 Shots (Catchdubs Remix)

Poor Kobe

2008-06-17T20:51:00.000-07:00

The Boston Celtics KILLED the LA Lakers in game 6 tonight (131 - 92) to win the NBA Finals. Sorry Kobe.

Detonate Playlist - June 17, 2008

2008-06-17T18:00:00.000-07:00

Detonate in the house. Check out the new edition at KPSU right now. Also, check out these tweed A-lifes @ Complex. Word.

Artist	Title
The Game	Wouldn't Get Far (Instrumental)
Wale	DC Gorillaz
RZA - Bobby Digital	Straight Up The Block Ft. David Banner
Bun B	Swang On 'Em Ft. Lupe Fiasco
The Herbaliser	Nah' Mean Nah'm Sayin' Ft. Jean Grae
The Herbaliser	You're Not All That Ft. Jessica Darling
Janelle Monáe	Sincerely, Jane
Kanye West	Two word (Instrumental)
Usher	Best Thing Ft. Jay-Z
Missy Elliott	Best, Best
John Legend	Green Light Ft. Andre 3000
Marlena Shaw	California Soul (Diplo/Mad Decent Remix)
Rick Ross	Get Down Ft. Pharrell
Feadz	Back It Up Ft. Spank Rock
Chromeo	Fancy Footwork (RAC Mix)

John Legend - Green Light Ft. Andre 3000

Back In Action

2008-06-16T22:17:00.001-07:00

Yep, thats right, I am back! I missed a lot when I was in Chicago, so please be patient.

Detonate will be back in action tomorrow night at 8:00 PM PST - 1450 AM or KPSU.org.

But for right now, check out the new Erykah Badu track (Which you will not be hearing on my show tomorrow because of Pharoahe Monch's dirty mouth. Boo.)

Erykah Badu featuring Pharoahe Monch - The Healer (Hip Hop)

June 5th, 2008

2008-06-05T13:11:00.000-07:00

Great things that happened today/very recently...

Barack Obama cinched the democratic nomination - finally.
The Celtics beat the Lakers
The weather was really nice

and... I became an aunt!!!!

p.s. I promise to not make this a blog all about babies, but if you want to check something like that out go to tinyfingernails.blogspot.com

Chicago

2008-06-04T19:16:00.000-07:00

Due to an intermittent internet connection and a hectic schedule, I have been finding it difficult to post to the Detonate blog while I've been in Chicago. Boo.
Keep checking back; I will keep trying!

Ladies First

2008-06-03T15:08:00.001-07:00

I am a sucker for a good track with a woman MC on it. Much to my delight, themegatrondon posted a list of Just Blaze's favorite hip hop songs performed by women.
There is some really good stuff here to check out!

Top 10 tracks by women mc's...

Things To Do In Portland

2008-06-02T19:25:00.000-07:00

The Rock Box is a dance party at the Holocene every month with DJ Kez, Dundiggy, and KPSU's Mr. Matt Nelkin. Its a place where people actually dance in Portland! Anyway, this is kinda old, but Matt Nelkin posted a mix last month that you should definitely check out.

Mr. Matt Nelkin - Rock Box Mixtape (zshare)

Celtics v. Lakers

2008-06-01T23:48:00.001-07:00

Well, if you care or are paying attention, you already know that the Celtics are taking on the Lakers in the NBA finals this week. Like any good Portland Trailblazer fan, I hate the Lakers... so I am supporting the Celtics (um, if you wanted to know). And here's the schedule if you want to catch any of the games.

Thursday, June 5: L.A. Lakers at Boston, 9 p.m.
Sunday, June 8: L.A. Lakers at Boston, 9 p.m.
Tuesday, June 10: Boston at L.A. Lakers, 9 p.m.
Thursday, June 12: Boston at L.A. Lakers, 9 p.m.
Sunday, June 15: Boston at L.A. Lakers, 9 p.m., if necessary
Tuesday, June 17: L.A. Lakers at Boston, 9 p.m., if necessary
Thursday, June 19: L.A. Lakers at Boston, 9 p.m., if necessary

Best-of-7 series. All times Eastern. All games televised on ABC.

Destiny's Child ft. Kobe - Say My Name

Wale's New Mixtape

2008-05-30T08:46:00.000-07:00

As promised, Wale's new mixtape (mixed by Nick Catchdubs) came out today. You can download it below or find it on elitaste.com. All very exciting. Hopefully, its worth the wait!

Wale - The Mixtape About Nothing

Where I'll Be Tonight

2008-05-29T17:29:00.001-07:00

Should be fun. Come check it out!

Last Radio Show For A Minute

2008-05-27T20:39:00.001-07:00

Yea, you heard me right, this is the last Detonate for a while. I am going to Chicago to hang out with babies and dogs. So, listen to this episode over and over until I get back to Portland. Or check this blog, cuz I will be bored and posting like crazy.

Artist	Title
The Cool Kids	Black Mags (Instrumental)
Shwayze	Buzzin (Ft. Wale) (DJ Skeet Skeet and Cory Nitta Remix)
Almost September	Love Ft. KRS-One
Umar Bin Hassan (of the Last Poets)	Free Ft. Styles P
The Herbaliser	You're Not All That Ft. Jessica Darling
Katalyst	Say What You Feel Ft. Stephanie Mckay
Jean Grae	Love Thirst (Remix Ft. Busta Rhymes)
Teedra Moses	You'll Never Find (A Better Woman) Remix
Usher	Best Thing Ft. Jay-Z
Lil Kim	Respirator
Justice	Phantom (CFCF's Six Pack Remix)
Santogold	Shove It (Ft. Spank Rock)
Bun B	Swang On 'Em Ft. Lupe Fiasco
The Cool Kids	Jingling
Wale	W.A.L.E.D.A.N.C.E.
Estelle	American Boy (Ft. Kanye West) (Kill The Noise Remix)

My favorite song this week is...

The Herbaliser - You're Not All That (Ft. Jessica Darling)

A Mixtape About Nothing

2008-05-27T08:00:00.000-07:00

I am so excited because Wale's new Seinfeld-themed mixtape comes out Friday. It's not even out yet and already its critically acclaimed. Here are a few of the tracks that got leaked. Hope you enjoy em!

Wale - The Crazy

Wale - The Crazy - Catchdubs Remix

Wale - The Hacksaw JimDuggan Ft. Skyzoo

Pure Humor

2008-05-25T13:12:00.000-07:00

Last week, MTV aired it's list of Hottest MCs in the Game (2008). Ha. I don't have much to say about this, except "Really??" Guess Snoop got on there because of that Sexual Eruption song, right?

10. T.I.
09. Andre 3000
08. Young Jeezy
07. Lupe Fiasco
06. 50 Cent
05. Snoop Dogg
04. Rick Ross
03. Lil Wayne
02. Jay-Z
01. Kanye West

Well, at least the photo shoot was cool.

W.A.L.E.D.A.N.C.E.

2008-05-24T21:09:00.000-07:00

Wale "W.A.L.E.D.A.N.C.E." from Elitaste on Vimeo.

For those of you who regularly listen to Detonate, you probably know that I think Wale is the best thing since sliced bread. And Justice is amazing. So, putting those two together is bound to make something epic, right? Enter W.A.L.E.D.A.N.C.E. which was featured on the Catchdubs mixtape 100 Miles and Running. And now (finally) the video, directed by Todd Angkasuwan, is out. Check it!

Wale - 100 Miles and Running

Kidz In The Hall

2008-05-24T21:00:00.000-07:00

This song has been around for a minute, but someone asked me about the Kidz In The Hall yesterday, so I thought I'd post the El-P remix of Drivin' Down The Block for you all.

Kidz In The Hall - Drivin' Down The Block (El-P Remix)

And The Video

2008-05-24T20:59:00.000-07:00

Is Hilarious. Peep it.

Murs Eats Like He Gives A Damn.

2008-05-22T22:32:00.000-07:00

I just found out that Murs (of the Living Legends) is pretty much a vegan! Now I feel so much better promoting his music. I was just sitting around trying to find reason to post this Z-Trip remix of Murs.... And now I have one. Awesome.

Z-Trip - Kiss remix (Murs vs. Prince)

Design is curtosy of Herbivore Clothing. If you don't know about them... um, sorry.

Portland Elects New Mayor

2008-05-21T23:50:00.000-07:00

Word. He likes bikes and gay people. He has cool glasses. All right Sam, do us proud! Think he's down with The Cool Kids?? Um, well, maybe...

The Cool Kids - Black Mags (zshare)

Chillaxin' on Tri-met

2008-05-21T23:26:00.000-07:00

First of all, big huge ups to my boy Michael Walcott for hooking me up with this cd single. Dynamix takes it to the next level by rapping about tri-met. I mean, seriously? This takes me back to a few years ago when I was rudely awakened by these dudes rapping on a tricked out bus slowly driving down Alberta Street. You can't make this shit up. I quote "Me and my boys chillin' on the MAX and the bus/Lookin' both ways before steppin' dawg that is a must". Good lookin out, boys.

Dynamix - Chillaxin' on the Max

Barack Wins Oregon

2008-05-20T22:04:00.001-07:00

Well, like its any surprise, but Barack Obama (pictured above with The Cool Kids) had a resounding victory in Oregon today. Go Barack. I mean, c'mon, how many 46 year old dudes know who The Cool Kids are? Even if they are from Chicago. Thats gotta be worth something right? Definitely ups his "electability" factor.

The Cool Kids - Jingling

Boom! I Got Your Boyfriend

2008-05-20T21:38:00.000-07:00

Here's the playlist for Detonate 5/20/08. Click to listen or download.

Artist	Title
Annie	I Know Ur Girlfriend Hates Me (Get Shakes Remix)
MC Luscious	Boom! I Got Your Boyfriend
Avril Lavigne	Girlfriend
Mary J. Blige	Enough Cryin' (Instrumental)
Alicia Keys	Girlfriend
Aaliyah	If Your Girl Only Knew
The Pussycat Dolls	Don't Cha (Ft. Busta Rhymes)
Beyonce	Ring The Alarm (Jazze Pha Remix)
Rihanna	Breakin' Dishes
Ashlee Simpson	Your Boyfriend
The Gossip	Jealous Girls
Up, Bustle & Out	The Revolutionary Woman Of The Windmill, Part I
Jill Scott	Gettin In The Way
Doris Duke	To The Other Woman
Shirley Brown	I'll Be The Other Woman

Doris Duke - To The Other Woman.mp3 (zSHARE)

My New Favorite Song

2008-05-20T16:17:00.001-07:00

Ok, so I love this song. You won't hear it on my show this week cuz it doesn't fit the theme, but keep your ears peeled for it. And check out the remix courtesy of missingtoof.com

Shwayze - Buzzin’ (feat. Cisco Adler) (Villains Remix)

I Know Ur Girlfriend Hates Me

2008-05-20T15:11:00.000-07:00

Inspired by this hot track I played last week on my show - I Know Ur Girlfriend Hates Me (Get Shakes Remix) by Annie (You know, the Norwegian Disco Goddess) I have decided to go all out and do an "Other Woman" show.
Well, its not all about sisterhood, but I gotta rep for my man-stealing girls out there. So check out the show tonight. And hit me up if you have anything to say about it.

Annie - I Know Ur Girlfriend Hates Me (Get Shakes Remix)

Detonate Playlist - May 13 2008

2008-05-19T11:51:00.000-07:00

Artist	Title
Woolfy	That Lady
45 King vs. Wale	Strings
The Roots	The Grand Return Ft. Dice Raw & Wahud Ahmad
Vast Aire	Mecca And The Ox Ft. Vordul Mega
Zhigge	Rakin' In The Dough (Uptown Bounce RMX)
Duo Live	Caught Up Ft. Talib Kweli
Chromeo	Call Me Up (B.Cause Dancing In Space Mix)
Katalyst	Say What You Feel Ft. Stephanie Mckay
Marco Polo	Relax Ft. J* Davey
Nicolay And Kay	Through The Wind
Justice	Genesis (Chewy Chocolate Cookies Remix)
The Cool Kids	Miami Beach
N.E.R.D	Everyone Nose
Lykke Li	I'm Good, I'm Gone (Sumo Re-Edit)
Annie	I Know Ur Girlfriend Hates Me (Get Shakes Remix)

Chromeo - Call Me Up (B.Cause Dancing In Space Mix)

B. Cause keeps on killing it as far as I'm concerned.
I got the mix off of Attorney Street. Word.