Throwback track of the month. Big Pimpin is such a happy song. I remember when this video came out, I was kinda blown away because of the white letterbox instead of black – such a sick idea. (what other videos have white letterbox? should I start another mini compendium?) I also remember being perpetually complexed to what a B L A D was. Only recently (five minutes ago lol) did I figure out what it was. My best guess would have been a ‘blad, but somehow I don’t think that’s correct. Ten years ago Big Pimpin was on the charts for 22 weeks and peaked at 6. Super! Also of note: the past few throwbacks have been very heavy on the Timbaland tip. He kicked so much ass in the late 90s. What happened dude..
+ As I just sent out my last calendar (bigup Dale!), It’s only fair that I share the project with the masses: Promo Only Urban 2000 was the infographic calendar I made last December outlining all the hot tracks that came out in 2000, broken down by month. I had a lot of fun researching and making it, and I’m dedicating all my throwback posts this year to certain tracks I remember. When I’m not talking about music or photography I just might be designing something, and infographics are really interesting – and I don’t mean those halfassed “info graphic” bastardizations (INFAUXGRAPHICS!!) that have been becoming oh so popular around the interbutts lately.
+ Also on the flickr are some shots I took behind the scenes from the Snoop Dogg & Kid Cudi video for That Tree. You know my steez: film only. Snoop is pretty hilarious irl. The video just got premiered on mtv.com and you can peep here, I take some issue with the color correcting they did.. it’s all washy and shit.
+ Next Monday I’m playing some shit on wfmu, a big thanks to Trent for reaching out. Eastcoasters, check it out 8-11 or just peep the stream online.
+ Things been listening to lately:
Onra – Long Distance
New Boyz – Cricketz
Dilla Joints
Return Of The Ankh – this cd is thoroughly listenable. REALEST.
I noticed the washed out color on the “That Tree” video as well. At first, I thought something was wrong with my TV. It seriously doesn’t look the best.
Peace