Where the ladies at?

Seriously. Where are the ladies at? (Also a question heard around my apartment on a nightly basis.)

When you get a chance, read this Slate article on the dearth of female rappers.

Good overview on the history of the female rapper and why we don't see that many. Article ends on a hopeful note with mentions of hipster-favorite Kid Sister and current pop chart topper M.I.A.

Although who really knows when the long-awaited Kid Sister album will actually drop.

Here's the most recent single from Kid Sister. Wasn't a huge fan, but here it is anyway.

The Count & Sinden - Beeper (feat. Kid Sister)



And one of my favorite M.I.A. songs remixed with some verses from Wale.

M.I.A. - Boyz (remix feat. Wale)

(Thank you to CHROMEMUSIC for the free download. w00t!)

Ninja Weekday

(Opposite of Vampire Weekend?)

Last weekend, mtvU held its annual Woodie Awards, which it bills as, "The definitive college music awards."

First, I wasn't aware there was a single college music awards show, let alone many college music awards shows to necessitate a title such as "The definitive college music awards."

Second, Vampire Weekend and Chromeo did a pretty good collaboration at the show.

Vampire Weekend - The Kids Don't Stand a Chance (mtvU Woodies Awards Mix feat. Chromeo)

The 2008 mtvU Woodie Awards

And here's the official mix

Vampire Weekend - The Kids Don't Stand a Chance (Chromeo Remix)

(Thanks to Cream Team for the free download. w00t!)

Karl Marx(y)

... or another name that (sort of) rhymes with Charles Barkley / Gnarls Barkley.

1. Relatively new video from the dynamic duo

Gnarls Barkley - Mystery Man



2. Older video which I just recently saw for the first time

Gnarls Barkley - Who's Gonna Save My Soul



The group is supposed to be releasing a new album sometime in the near future. We shall see.

Catching up with Kanye...

So many items to post about Kanye. Am I obsessed? Mayhaps. And free downloads abound! w00t!

Kanye West - Heartless



Apparently, this video was inspired by a little known movie from 1981 called American Pop.

Also, in case you wanted to download the new mix and master for the track.

Kanye West - Heartless

Another Kanye track to keep you busy.

Kanye West - Amazing (feat. Young Jeezy)

And the Love Lockdown remix with everyone's favorite alleged pedophile.

Kanye West - Love Lockdown (remix feat. R Kelly)

Beyonce, will you be my fiancee?

That rhyme comes courtesy of Paul Rudd (from a promo for last week's SNL).

A couple of recent Beyonce song below which I have enjoyed.

Beyonce - If I Were A Boy



Beyonce - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)



What's up with the metal hand in that video?

Wednesday Night Jam

M.I.A, The Wire, blah blah blah.

Get out there and VOTE!

Europe - The Final Countdown

Also, for your viewing pleasure.

G. O. B. - The Final Countdown

Are we human? Or are we dancer?

Serious questions for serious times.

Seriously. Check out the new track from The Killers.

The Killers - Human



Also, check out this older track which I enjoyed thoroughly.

The Killers - All These Things That I've Done



This track was also featured in a relatively recent Nike commercial.

Nike - Courage

Stem Madness

DJ Earworm - Reckoner + Lockdown

DJ Earworm just dropped this mashup of Kanye West's "Love Lockdown" and Radiohead's "Reckoner"

See DJ Earworm's site for more info on stems.

Spicy Hot Link (Part II)

Mos Def for President (via The New Yorker's Sasha Frere-Jones)



I don't think he got The Cool Kids endorsement, so I don't think I'll be voting for him this time.

Also, while perusing the New Yorker, I came across this article, Beyonce's Guide on Successful Relationships.