The Burgundy EP Collaborators MED, Blu & Madlib Recruit DOOM for "Knock Knock" from Bad Neighbor Full-length (Rappcats)

"DOOM's verse was [an] interesting one. DOOM's concept was that it's a text message. He text messages me while I'm not home, so he comes to my house anyway and starts borrowing all kinds of sh*t, you know, villain-style," veteran Oxnard-bred emcee MED (aka Medaphoar) revealed about his recent sample-heavy collaboration with fellow West Coast emcee Blu, prolific Stones Throw producer Madlib, and masked rhyming supper-villain MF DOOM, "Knock Knock." "I was like, 'what the f*ck is that?' So, there's this whole verse about him going to my house, drinking my beers, [and] going through my DVD's. It's so hilarious and genius," MED ecstatically continued. MED Blu Madlib, as they've been collectively referred to as of late, first linked up on MED-curated Bang Ya Head 3 label comp. cut, "Your Life" produced by Blu's Below The Heavens collaborator, Exile. Madlib was almost accidentally brought into the fold when Blu unleashed an unauthorized "street album" composed entirely of 14-15 of his dusty, soulful hand-crafted beats titled ucla (2012) which was abruptly pulled offline almost as quickly as it was mysteriously uploaded to Bandcamp; MED appeared alongside Blu, Jimetta Rose, and Jack Spade on ucla cuts "burgundy whip" and Prince-evoking "what u c." Although, a few select ucla tracks would ultimately end up re-appearing in re-mastered form on Madlib-authorized The Burgundy EP and Mayer Hawthorne & Dâm-Funk-featuring The Buzz EP (2013).

"A couple years ago, Blu got a few Madlib instrumentals and put together a few demos. The rough collection became the foundation of what would become Bad Neighbor. MED, a long-time collaborator of Madlib, put the pieces together, bringing together an impressive group of [emcees] and vocalists to complete the album;" managing to recruit and unlikely cast of characters including Mayer Hawthorne, Dâm-Funk, "Wake Me Up" vocalist Aloe Blacc, Dilla affiliate Frank Nitt, DJ Romes, former Odd Future emcee Hodgy Beats, Jimetta Rose, Black Spade, Oh No, DOOM, Stones Throw's latest signee Anderson.Paak, Phonte, and "B*tch Betta Have My Money" (1991) wordsmith AMG. "We weren't in a rush, because we knew we were working with one of the most classic producers of all time [who produced] some of the biggest classics: Jaylib, MADVILLAIN, Quasimoto, Lootpack, you know what I'm sayin'? So, we had to give the people something nice. We had some great records to follow up on," Blu recently revealed to Rolling Stone, concerning the nearly three-year gap between The Burgundy EP and long-awaited Bad Neighbor. Rappcats currently has MED Blu Madlib's proper full-length "debut," Bad Neighbor available for pre-order in either CD or 2LP formats, which are scheduled to start shipping on October 30th and December 1st, respectively. "LA is the best place to be in the world. I just hope they feel the same way with having us here," @HerFavColor remarked in closing.

[W]reckless, Topless American Youth: Lana del Rey - "Born 2 Die" (Britney Spears Birthday 30)

Lana del Rey [Lizzy Grant] effectively became 2011's "It Girl" with the release of her phenomenal debut single, "Video Games" (Stranger) . Like many struggling singer-songwriters, Grant has been signed, dropped, and significantly changed her public image since bursting onto the scene (2009). With that said, it can be assumed that Lana del Rey has collected just as many "haters" as she has avid supporters. To be perfectly honest, the only other artist I can think of that made this much commotion... garnered so much wide-spread buzz/hate and critical acclaim -- right out of the gates -- with just one track is Britney Spears . And maybe in this post- Mike musical era, that's the true synthesis of Pop Culture: Britney Lynn Spears . After months of repeated teasing and speculation, Lana del Rey 's major label debut, Born 2 Die will [finally] be released this coming Jan. 30-31, 2012. Pitchfork reports that it will feature "Off to The Ra

"Let Me Shine for You:" Lindsay Lohan for Playboy (Winter 2011-12 Leak)

Lindsay Lohan essentially embodies exactly "What NOT to Do In Hollywood :" Fame, fortune, success... sex, drugs & Rock "N" Roll . Within a fairly short period of time, Lohan somehow managed to obtain a plentiful helping of POWER @ a very young age. This gradual rise-downfall was captured on film; Between 1998-2010, she portrayed a wide array of roles across the silver screen in movies including: Mean Girls, Bobby , Herbie Fully Loaded , Georgia Rule, Machete , and Freaky Friday . Between rapid-paced film shoots, Lindsay Lohan also found time to record 2 Pop Rock albums for Casablanca , Speak (2004) and A Litter More Personal-Raw (2005). Needless to say, Lindsay Lohan has gotten roped up in a lot of troubles and woes with the law over the last 3-5 years... a vicious cycle of drugs, arrest, court, rehab, "daddy issues," jail time [Repeat]. That's the pure basics of it - But Google that shit for additional info, if necessary. Towards the end of

All-around Breakdown: Sean Martin Discusses Debut Instrumental EP Introducing The Magician As No More Magic (Residual Effects)

Sean Martin is a multi-versed musician, producer, and tattooer hailing from Connecticut. As a guitarist, song-writer, and/or producer he has worked with a variety of well-known artists including Hatebreed, Cold Cave, Wear Your Wounds, Umbra Vitae, Twitching Tongues, Cage, Kid Cudi, House of Blow, Head Automatica, XO Skeletons, Jet Fueled Horses, Handsome Boy Modeling School, and more. His versatility and flexibility within music allows him to blur the lines in-between the confines of Hardcore, Electronic, Metal, and Hip-Hop. Martin is, also, a skilled tattooer at Brass City Tattoo located in Oakville, Connecticut promoting the traditional approach to the craft. Founded by Martin himself between 2020-22, No More Magic combines ominous melodies with downtempo beats to create a dizzying dream-like atmosphere. Paying homage to the golden era of Hip-Hop while forging ahead down its own dark road. For fans of Portishead, Massive Attack, and DJ Shadow. No More Magic's Introducing The

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