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2010-06-14T00:39:00.000-07:00

so please check out my Tumblelog instead:

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Thanks

Raf

Blog Update

2010-03-29T00:10:00.000-07:00

To anyone reading this,

I am thinking of blogging again when this semester ends. Probably redesign the page too. Keep your fingers crossed...

Til the next episode... Peace

Raf

When the love is gone, it's time to move on....

2010-01-07T23:35:00.000-08:00

Leaving blogger for a while. I have my reasons. I don't know when I'll be back. Maybe tomorrow, maybe next month, maybe next year; only God knows for sure........

Goodbye blogspot. Hope to see you again soon.

For now visit my Tumblelog. It's quite cool. I promise :)

Til the next episode... Peace

Raf

Year In Review: Best Remixes & Mashups of 2009

2009-12-30T23:18:00.000-08:00

It's impossible to narrow down all the great remixes from the past year in a shortlist. I probably have more remixes in my iTunes than original songs so it was really difficult for me to pick my faves. You can check out my Top 15 below in no particular order (a Top 10 list wasn't enough). I probably missed a few good ones but I think every remix on ths playlist is worth listening to.......

Tracklist:

1. El Barto & Liam B - Peculiar Symphony (Marvin Gaye vs The Verve)
2. Friendly Fires - Paris (Aeroplane Remix) (Ft. Au Revoir Simone)
3. Metric - Help I'm Alive (The Twelves Remix)
4. La Roux - Quicksand (Alex Metric Remix)
5. Coldplay - Fix You (P.E.S.T Remix)
6. Nightriders - Take My Hand (Justin Faust Deep Mix)
7. Killa Kela - Everyday (Lifelike Remix)
8. The White Panda - Stuntin Like My Energy (Birdman & Lil' Wayne vs Keri Hilson)
9. Fabian - Heatwave (Russ Chimes Funkwave Remix)
10. Frankmusik - Confusion Girl (Don Diablo Loves to Slow Dance Remix)
11. Phoenix - Lisztomania (Classixx Version)
12. Jay-Z & Marvin Gaye - Hello Brooklyn (Remix)
13. Digitalism - Taken Away (Gooseflesh Remix)
14. The Hood Internet - Back That Sleepyhead Up (Passion Pit vs Juvenile) (DJ Set Rip)
15. Anoraak - Nightdrive With You (Fear of Tigers Remix)

Til the next episode... Peace

Raf

Year in Review: Best Mixtapes of 2009

2009-12-23T21:42:00.000-08:00

The Twelfth Hour by The Twelves is hands down the best mixtape of the year. It's an aural delight from start to finish. Anyone feeling the need to party and have fun will enjoy this great mix.

The Twelves - The Twelfth Hour

Honourable Mentions:

Any of Aeroplane's Monthly Mix Charts

All of Aeroplane's monthly mix charts are pretty awesome. Some people say the August one is the best but I really like the September mix. Above is their most recent set. Check out some of their other mixes in SoundCloud.

Drake - So Far Gone

Obviously I can't forget about Drake's So Far Gone. Everyone's favourite Canadian rapper pleased hip-hop fans around the world when his mixtape came out early in the year. I'm sure most people have heard it by now so I won't post a link to the whole thing but you can listen to my favourite song from the mixtape below.

Til the next episode... Peace

Raf

Year in Review: Best Music Videos of '09

2009-12-20T22:04:00.000-08:00

I've seen my fair share of music videos in '09, but one that clearly sticks out in my mind is the video for Cinnamon Chasers - Luv Deluxe. It's easily my favourite video of the year. The cinematography and storytelling are great, and what makes it more impressive is that it was all done with a camera that anyone can pick up at their local electronics store.

I guess the moral of the story is that no matter what you do in life, a girl will wind up screwing you over in the end :P

Honourable mentions go out to:

M83 - We Own The Sky

Earlier in the year, M83 had a contest asking fans to create the official music video for We Own The Sky. This vid did not win but I still think it was a fantastic entry (the winner was pretty good too and you can watch it HERE)

Duck Sauce - Anyway

I posted this vid before and I still love the retro dance theme.

There's no way I can list all my faves but I think you'll agree that those three videos are better than your average video.

Til the next episode... Peace

Raf

100% Fresh Year in Review: Favourite Sports Moments of 2009

2009-12-17T23:42:00.000-08:00

And we're back!

Exams are finally over so I guess it's back to blogging. It was a rough semester for me so I'm just glad it's done....

Now that the year (and technically the decade) is coming to a close, I thought it would be fun to take a look back at my favourite things, music, people, events etc from 2009.

To start things off here's my favourite moment in sports:

Manny Pacquiao defeats Miguel Cotto

I was looking forward to this fight all year and my hero did not disappoint. I was actually nervous before the fight because I was unsure about Pacquiao's ability to absorb Cotto's power, but he showed everyone that he could take a welterweight punch and give one too. The first three to four rounds were great and the two knockdowns were a big surprise. Through this performance, Manny proved that he is simply the best. Can you believe that this win earned him his seventh title in seven different weight classes? Now, he only has to beat Mayweather in 2010 to truly establish himself as a legend in the sport....

Here's some video highlights and post-fight analysis:

Of course there were plenty of other great moments in sports this past year. Here's some honorable mentions:

Bulls vs Celtics Playoff series

The best series in years. Too bad it wasn't the finals.....

USC wins Pac-10 Tourney for the first time and DeRozan is named MVP

I'm sure there were other sports moments that I liked but these are what stood out.

Check back daily for more end of the year favourites.

Til the next episode... Peace

Raf

My Tumblr Blog

2009-12-06T13:18:00.000-08:00

Today, I started using Tumblr. I've been looking over their features and so far I've been really impressed by their user-friendly interface. I'm gonna try it out for a bit to see if I like it. There's no way I'm getting rid of this blog since I put in a lot of time in customizing the layout, but Tumblr might be more convenient for me to use when school starts up again because it's set up well for doing quick posts. If you've ever thought about doing your own blog, I recommend Tumblr as a starting point.

Check out my Tumblr blog here: rafsblog.tumblr.com

Til the next episode... Peace

Raf

A Little Blog Update

2009-12-03T19:29:00.000-08:00

Hey kids,

I know posts have been few and far between but don't worry once exams are done everything will be back on track. I'd be lying if I told you studying has been taking up the bulk of my time because the truth is I've been gaming way too much ever since I got Modern Warfare 2 and FIFA 10. Mat's also been pretty busy but he'll be blogging regularly again soon. We are going to have a "Favourite Things from 2009" feature before the end of the year so be on the lookout for that....

I can't end this post without adding something new so here's a new video featuring Usher, Young Jeezy, Rick Ross and Drake. I usually don't hate on guys but I personally think DJ Khaled is a bonafide loser. The other four artists ~~barely~~ make up for it though....

PS I also updated the music player if you're wondering....

Til the next episode... Peace

Raf

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New Music: B.o.B. and Xuman

2009-11-26T20:58:00.000-08:00

It's been a while since I posted some music so here's a couple of new tracks that I've been enjoying:

(Click the song to listen and download)

First up is B.o.B.'s new single Nothin' On You. Nowadays, most new rap and r&b songs leave me disappointed so this track was a pleasant surprise. You know the feeling that you get when you first hear a song and you instantly know that you love it? This song gave me that feeling. I haven't felt that way about a song in a long time. The instrumentation is perfect, Bruno Mars' vocals are amazing, and B.o.B.'s rhymes are on point. I got the goosebumps from all the awesomeness. Just listen for yourself. It's definitely my new favourite.

B.o.B Feat. Bruno Mars - Nothin' On You

Next up is a track from the folks at Binary. It's the end of the semester. For many of us, there's a lot of final projects due and exams are creeping up. If you're like me, you're probably behind in your readings and you're wondering how you're going to learn everything before exams. Well this song is for you. It's a disco-funk-pop track by Xuman that captures the essence of being in full panic mode. Enjoy!

Xuman - Panic

Til the next episode... Peace

Raf

Raw Denim

2009-11-22T01:41:00.000-08:00

Thanks to the style icons at Street Etiquette, I came across this neat informative video about denim. If you are just getting into the premium/raw denim scene or you just want to learn more about jeans, this video is a good start:

The subject of denim has actually been on my mind a lot recently, because I've been wanting to invest in a new pair. For many years, choosing denim was very easy for me. I stood by Levi's 501s for a long, long time. Despite being really affordable, they still had a great classic look and feel. The thought of buying any other kind of jean never crossed my mind. In fact, I still love the several pairs hanging in my closet today.

Earlier this year, I finally invested in a pair of high quality raw denim. Although my style can be flashy at times, I like my jeans to look simple and clean. Buying something like True Religion was out of the question. Even though I had the full intention of buying a more expensive pair of denim, actually purchasing them was a difficult process. I would walk into the store, find the jeans I like, stare at the price tag, shake my head, then leave empty handed. One day, I manned up and purchased a pair of Nudie Jeans. All I can say is that I definitely do not regret my investment. You won't know the true feeling of loving a pair of jeans until you invest in a really good pair....

My Nudies are almost ready for their first wash (maybe in a month or two), so I've been contemplating on what to buy next. I'm pretty nervous about washing them for the first time, but hopefully they will turn out okay. Right now, I think I'm gonna get something by Naked & Famous. N&F is the premier Canadian denim brand in my opinion. All of their jeans are raw, selvedge denim made with the highest quality fabrics from Japan. Currently, I'm choosing between the N&F WeirdGuy Green Selvedge or the N&F SlimGuy Cashmere Denim. If I was ballin, I'd get both, but my bank account is in a sad state at the moment.

<--- Naked & Famous WeirdGuy Green Selvedge

You can't really tell from the pic, but if you see these in person, this jean has a really unique colour. I've never seen a pair like it before.

Naked & Famous SlimGuy Cashmere Denim --->

I tried these on once. The cashmere makes them feel very comfortable. "No Undies Needed!"

I think I've rambled on enough about jeans. If you have any suggestions on what I should get, leave a comment or message me on Facebook.

Til the next episode... Peace

Raf

"Up In Da Club" A Short Film By Wong Fu Productions

2009-11-21T03:56:00.000-08:00

Thanks to my friend Pat for showing me this short by Wong Fu Productions on Friday. It's been out for several months now so you may have seen it already. The film is about a geek who is invited to a nightclub by the girl of his dreams. Having never been to a club before, he asks his "cool" friends for a few pointers about clubbing, and they do their best to train him for his date....

"Up In Da Club" is just a really well put together short. It's got humour, drama, romance, and great music. Behind all of the funny antics, there's actually a lot of truth to what the guys say. There's definitely some good advice in there for rookie club goers. I also found the main character quite easy to empathize with, plus I kinda dig the cute accountant ;) . The ending is especially sweet. If you're bored and have some free time, check out this film. It's been split into four episodes and you can view them all below:

Til the next episode... Peace

Raf

Flashback Friday: Swollen Members - Deep End

2009-11-20T23:53:00.000-08:00

Just a quick post while I got a couple minutes to spare. Whether it's a late night chillin with my friends or working on school projects, this track always fits the bill....

Til the next episode... Peace

Raf

My Hype Machine

2009-11-16T00:15:00.000-08:00

It seems like lacking time to update is becoming a recurring theme for this blog but once again I'm too busy to do my weekly music update. The semester is almost over and the amount of work I need to do just continues to pile up. In fact, I should be working on a research proposal as I am writing this but I guess it shall have to wait....

For the kids who visit this blog for music, I decided to add a Hype Machine widget to the sidebar. It will have a list of songs that I currently "love". Everytime I choose to "love" a song on The Hype Machine, it will be added to the list instantly. Updates on there should happen more frequently. I'm still gonna post tracks here but this is just an additional tool for me to share music with you.

If you haven't used The Hype Machine before, it is a popular music blog aggregator. Basically, it collects songs from thousands of blogs and posts them as they are updated. When I first came upon the site last year, I visited the site everyday. I felt like a kid in a candy store, with countless of options to choose from and not knowing where to start. There was so much new music waiting to be discovered and I loved finding great songs that I had never heard before. Without The Hype Machine, I probably would not know some of the artists I listen to today.

I haven't been visiting the site as much anymore because the amount of tracks on it is just way too overwhelming, but I'll try to go to it more often now that I added the widget. Although I think that The Hype Machine is a great site overall, it takes too much time to listen to each track and filter out the crap from the good stuff, plus not all the tracks are new. I prefer sticking to my shortlist of favourite music blogs. Visiting individual blogs is a much more rewarding experience especially once you find one that caters to your exact musical tastes and has interesting commentary.

Hopefully, this blog will be featured on The Hype Machine in the near future....

Til the next episode... Peace

Raf

LMFAO - Shots (feat. Lil Jon)

2009-11-13T19:04:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone, this is the new video for the song Shots by LMFAO feat. Lil Jon. The video is pretty wild and I'm sure we'd all like to be there since it looks like a blast! Pretty fitting for the song i suppose haha.... Well take a look!

Thats a wrap... and I'm out
Peace

Mat

Freestyle Rap At Its Finest: Feat. Eli Porter, Urban Rage, & The Boss

2009-11-12T22:28:00.000-08:00

It's been awhile since I've seen rappers that can rival the talents of the legendary Eli, but today I think I've found two guys that could challenge him for the title of best freestyle rapper in the world. If you haven't seen Eli's epic battle against Envy, you need to watch that first. Here's the link. He got robbed by the judges, but I still view him as the best. Below are the guys I would like him to face, if he ever decides to come out of retirement.

Challenger #1: Urban Rage

How many people do you know that can freestyle for 4 minutes straight on their first try? Probably none. This guy's got really sick flow. His rhymes are fast but the words he spits are easy to understand, and that's a quality many rappers are lacking.

Challenger #2: ???? (aka The Boss)

Don't know this rapper's name so let's just call him The Boss, because he is the BOSS. He is a certified P-I-M-P. This dude knows how to throwdown. One word that describes his style is "dirty". Listen to his rhymes and you'll know why. He's definitely a guy I would not want to mess with.

I would pay to see these guys battle Eli. I don't think they have a chance at beating him, but it would be fun to see them try.

Til the next episode... Peace

Raf

Final Fantasy Versus XIII

2009-11-10T20:13:00.000-08:00

I was looking through the old blog posts and I saw the one that Raf had made about Final Fantasy XIII. The game looks amazing and I can't wait for it to come out, but another Final Fantasy that looks promising is Final Fantasy Versus XIII. This trailer has been out for a while, but if you haven't seen it the game looks amazing. I suppose that this will be released a while after FFXIII is released but I'm hoping that the gameplay is as stunning as the games visuals.

Thats a wrap...and I'm out
Peace

Mat

Weekly Music Update 11/9/09 featuring Dragonette, The Hood Internet, Gucci Mane, Bassment Jaxx & more.....

2009-11-09T00:10:00.000-08:00

Sorry kids it looks like I'm a day late again. Whatever, it's better late than never right? Here's my top ten for this week:

(to download song: right-click and "save link as" or "save target as". to preview song: left-click or click iPod player in the sidebar---->)

1. Dragonette - Pick Up the Phone (Richard X Radio Edit)
I can't get Dragonette out of my head right now. Not a big fan of this band but Pick Up the Phone is just too catchy! I barely watch tv but whenever I do, it seems like the Pick Up the Phone video is playing either on MTV or MuchMusic. And to my surprise, they even play this on the Beat! Anyway, this is my favourite remix of the song.
2. Dragonette - Easy (Buffetlibre Remix)
Another good remix by Buffetlibre. Great feel good type of track.
3. The White Panda - What Lonely Girls Do (Lil Jon vs Oceanlab vs Eminem)
At one point in my life, I was really into trance music. Oceanlab was one of my favourite artists in the genre and I never imagined one of their songs being mashed together with Lil Jon and Eminem. The White Panda decided to do it and surprisingly it works quite well. It definitely got me reminiscing about the trance songs I used to listen to.
4. The Hood Internet - Anyway You Want (Consequence vs Duck Sauce)
Cool mashup featuring Duck Sauce's aNYway and some Consequence rhymes. The Hood Internet is probably the most popular mashup duo right now. They can be hit or miss sometimes but this track is solid.
5. The Hood Internet - Just A Friendomania (Biz Markie vs Phoenix vs Classixx)
Classic Biz Markie over the tunes of my favourite remix of Lisztomania.
6. Nightriders - Take My Hand (Justin Faust Deep Mix)
Some good ol' nu-disco music to help you get your groove on. Justin Faust continues to make some amazing remixes and this one is no exception.
7. Plastiscines - Barcelona (Lifelike Remix)
Once again, Lifelike impresses me with another one of his remixes. His production values are just too good. He did a great job on this Plastiscines track.
8. Xaphoon Jones - Swimming In The Sky (Notorious B.I.G. vs Passion Pit vs Beyonce)
The Xaphoon Jones mixtape has been out for awhile but I didn't get a chance to listen to it until now. This track really stood out to me. It's short and since it's part of a mixtape it gets cut off at the end, but whatever it's all good.
9. Lady Gaga - Dance In The Dark
New song from Lady Gaga's upcoming album. It's pretty standard Lady Gaga stuff. If you're not a fan, this won't change your mind.
10. Robin Thicke feat. Jay-Z - Meiple (Me I Play)
Cheeky little track by Robin Thicke and Jay-Z.

Video of the week:

Once again I couldn't decide between two videos so here's both of them. The first one is by Bassment Jaxx. All I can say is that it's got some pretty cool visuals that you need to see for yourself...

The second one is by Gucci Mane and Usher. Sadly, it's not as creative or artistic as the first one. It's set in the ~~boring~~ standard urban club setting most rap/r&b videos are known for, but I still posted it because Spotlight is probably my fave rap/r&b song at the moment. I'm definitely bumpin' it in the car whenever I go out. It's just too bad that Gucci Mane's verses are just average because I think Usher absolutely kills the hook.

Til the next episode... Peace

Raf

Supra Skytop II

2009-11-05T17:54:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Hypebeast, the first shots of the highly anticipated Skytop II have finally been released. I'm not really feelin it, but I bet a lot of Supra fans will still love it. I personally think that the original Skytop looked a lot better and I'm not even a big fan of that shoe either.

In other Supra news, I'm glad to hear that the company has decided to release the X-Games TK Society to the general public. The TK Society is my favourite sneaker model at the moment. I wear my purple or black TKs almost everyday. Only 600 pairs of the X-Games edition will be released. Hopefully I can get my hands on the pink one....

Til the next episode... Peace

Raf

"This track is dedicated to all da ladies out there, who like to go to da movies...."

2009-11-04T18:03:00.000-08:00

"Hey shorty, you really lookin nice, let me take u to da movie because I know u like...."

Wow this guy is legit. This is definitely a hit lol

Til the next episode... Peace

Raf

Trey Songz - I Invented Sex

2009-11-04T15:08:00.001-08:00

This is a world video premiere of Trey Songz' new single "I Invented Sex". This song is a song off of his new album "Ready".

Thats a wrap...and I'm out
Peace

Mat

Probably the worst parking job i've ever seen?

2009-11-03T21:17:00.000-08:00

Hey guys this is Mat, this is gonna be my first post I've been pretty busy recently so I haven't had any time to drop any posts, but I have a lot more time on my hands now and I'll be contributing regularly. This video I just wanted to show is probably one of the most ridiculous things I have ever seen. Me and my friend were just in class today when he came across this video and it was real difficult to keep myself from laughing out loud haha. Well hope you enjoy it because I'm sure the people watching the cameras did. This is the original footage taken from teh DVR.

Thats a wrap....and im out
Peace

Mat

New LMFAO Video???!!!!

2009-10-29T22:45:00.000-07:00

Is this really LMFAO's new music video?? It's not completely done so it's been split into three parts. Watch each one and let me know what you think. LOL

That was just a little preview of what's to come on Halloween night.....

Til the next episode... Peace

Raf

Halloween Music Video Reel

2009-10-29T02:03:00.000-07:00

I noticed that a lot of blogs are posting Halloween mixtapes and playlists already. Rather than following what everyone else is doing, I'm going to share some of my favourite music videos that fit the Halloween theme. The first one by Bats For Lashes is exceptionally creepy. Check them all out:

Til the next episode... Peace

Raf

Weekly Music Update 10/25/09 feat. Marvin Gaye, The Verve, Chromeo, Hey Champ & more...

2009-10-25T01:59:00.000-07:00

I listened to a lot of mashups and remixes this week. Someday I'm gonna post all my favourites but today I just wanna focus on one that really stood out to me. It was a mashup by El Barto & Liam B. They did their own take of The Verve's Bittersweet Symphony, adding Marvin Gaye to the mix. The original Bittersweet Symphony is terrific but the addition of Marvin Gaye's vocals makes the song even more special. It is a perfect mashup and is this week's number one. I couldn't resist playing it over and over again, especially because it's so short and sweet.

Here's the rest of this week's top 10:

(All new entries this week can be downloaded by right-clicking the d/l link then clicking "save as". Preview the tracks by pressing play on the iPod playlist in the sidebar --> )

1. El Barto & Liam B - Peculiar Symphony (Marvin Gaye vs The Verve) *new entry* (d/l link)
2.White Panda - Ice Chrome Paint Job (Chromeo vs Dorrough) *new entry* (d/l link)
P.S. My friends and I decided that this is the new bowling pre-game pump up jam. Yes that does mean that I bowl nowadays....
3. Chromeo - Night by Night (Siriusmo Remix) *new entry* (d/l link)
4. Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Heads Will Roll (A-Trak Remix) *new entry* (d/l link)
This remix absolutely dominated the blogosphere this week
5. Duck Sauce - aNYway
6.. Erik Hassle - Hurtful (Penguin Prison Remix)
7. Big Boi ft. Gucci Mane - Shine Blockas
8. Killa Kela - Everyday (Lifelike Remix)
9. Marchand - Supernova
10. Whiz Khalifa - This Plane

Video of the Week:

This week's featured video is actually an old music video that was first released sometime in 2008. Knowing that this coming weekend is going to get real messy (friend's birthday Friday night & Halloween party on Saturday night), I tried to find a vid that captured what that type of weekend would look like. I think Hey Champ illustrated it very well with their video for their indie classic Cold Dust Girl, at least from a hipsterish point of view. Girls + Boys + Music + Dancing + Drinks = Fun Times. It's a very very cool video and I fell in love with the song because of it. Like Dave Chappelle once wisely said, "everything looks better in slow motion". Be sure to check it out.

Til the next episode... Peace

Raf

Pacquiao-Cotto Face to Face Interview

2009-10-24T14:30:00.000-07:00

Man I'm getting pumped for this fight. I admire how Pacquiao and Cotto have presented themselves thus far. You can tell from this video that they genuinely respect each other. Both guys are class acts in my book. I'm sick of guys who constantly talk trash. Let your fighting do the talking.......

Til the next episode... Peace

Raf

Flashback Friday #7 - Ron "Typewriter" Mingo

2009-10-23T01:17:00.000-07:00

This video isn't meant to be funny but it cracks me up everytime for some odd reason. I can't believe this was actually on tv back in the day....

Til the next episode... Peace
Raf

New Blog Contributors

2009-10-22T00:39:00.000-07:00

As I previously mentioned, school is keeping me real busy so I don't have as much time to blog. Because of this, I'm getting two of my closest friends to help contribute. My hopes are that with their assistance, the blog will be updated everyday. Expect at least one of them to have a post by this weekend....

My friend Joe will handle sports. I wanted to post about sports more regularly but it hasn't happened, so Joe will cover this category. I ~~never~~ don't always agree with his opinions (I usually cheer for ~~better~~ different teams/players) but he knows what he's talking about ~~most of the time~~.

Mat's posts will be a little more random. He plans to find funny videos and cool movie/game trailers. He will also take over some of the R&B music posts so that I can focus on other genres.

I will remain as the blog's ~~president~~ ~~BOSS~~ ~~king~~ ~~CEO~~ editor-in-chief so I will overlook their posts to make sure they are respectable and meet the quality 100% Fresh is known for. I will also continue to post the usual cool stuff that I always do....

Like Alicia Keys' new video for Doesn't Mean Anything. I thought the ending was kind of retarded (rock climbing???) but whatever the song's nice.

Til the next episode... Peace

Raf

Weekly Music Update 10/18/09: featuring Duck Sauce

2009-10-18T00:00:00.000-07:00

This was a good week for music. There was a lot of great stuff released from many different genres. However, it was a bad week for sharing music, at least for me, because of all the exams I needed to study for. It seems like I have less and less time to blog and post new tracks, so I may be getting some other guys to contribute to this blog. Stay tuned....

Anyway, here's the ten tracks I listened to the most this week. There's a few new tracks, and as always, you can listen to my top ten by clicking on the iPod music player on the sidebar:

1. Duck Sauce - aNYway *new entry*
2. Killa Kela - Everyday (Lifelike Remix)
3. Marchand - Supernova
4. Erik Hassle - Hurtful (Penguin Prison Remix) *new entry*
5. Chromeo - Night By Night
6. Wiz Khalifa - This Plane *new entry*
7. Jupiter - Mama Used To Say *new entry*
8. Big Boi - Shine Blockas (ft. Gucci Mane) *new entry*
9. Mariah Carey - H.A.T.E.U. (Remix ft. OJ Da Juiceman, Gucci Mane, & Big Boi)
10. Beyonce - Broken-Hearted Girl (Alan Braxe Dub)

This week's featured video is by Duck Sauce for their song aNYway. Duck Sauce is a new dj super duo formed by Dj A-Trak & Armand Van Helden. The video is a great tribute to all those classic r&b/funk/soul/disco bands from the 70's. I'm definitely lovin' the old school vibe. Of course the song is really good too. Check it out!

Til the next episode... Peace

Raf

Flashback Friday #6 - USC-Notre Dame Rivalry: A Brief History

2009-10-16T00:04:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow, the USC Trojans, aka the greatest football program in the world, play against their cupcake rivals, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, in their annual battle for the Jewelled Shillelagh. Keeping that in mind, I thought today would be a good day to look back on USC's dominance over ND in recent years...

Here's a few quick facts:
-USC has not lost to ND in 7 years.
-USC has outscored ND 284-95 over that span.
-In 2007, USC beat ND 38-0, shutting them out for the first time.
-USC has produced 3 Heisman winners in the last 7 years while ND has 0.
-USC has won 2 national championships and 6 BCS bowl games in the last 7 years. At the same time, ND gained the record for most consecutive BCS bowl losses.
-USC has more attractive cheerleaders than ND.
-USC fans are way better supporters than ND fans.
-Unlike ND, USC has model student-athletes who are great people on and off the field.
-USC is and will always be the better than Notre Dame in everything they do. Period.

Out of all their recent battles, the 2005 USC vs Notre Dame game in South Bend was by far their most memorable meeting. Notre Dame tried to pull off a few dumb tactics to try to win the game. First, they grew the grass extra long to slow down the USC players. Didn't they realize that their players would be slowed down by it too? Then they came out in their green jerseys. Sure the fans went crazy, but later on they would find out that jerseys don't win games, amazing USC athletes do....

The game was a back and forth affair, with Notre Dame taking a three point lead with less then 2 minutes left in the 4th quarter. They thought they had USC beat, but little did they know that Matt Leinart and Reggie Bush had a special, and I mean SPECIAL, play coming. After a spectacular throw from Matt Leinart to Dwayne Jarrett, the Trojans got close to the goal line, but were stopped with only 7 seconds left to go. The not-so-bright ND fans rushed the field thinking that the clock had run out and that the game was over. Hahaha it wasn't! Rather than going for the tying field goal, USC brought out a special formation so they could use their unstoppable goal-line play, The Bush Push! Leinart, with a slight bit of help from Bush, rumbled past the ND defenders and scored the game-winning touchdown, sending the ND fans and players home crying.

Below is video of the final play (full highlights can be found HERE):

Amazing play eh? Expect USC to continue their winning ways tomorrow. The domination begins at 12:30 and you can catch it on NBC.

Til the next episode... Peace

Raf

Current TV: Special Embedded Episode Featuring Mos Def

2009-10-15T16:18:00.000-07:00

Current recently did a special episode of Embedded featuring my favourite hip-hop artist Mos Def. The crew followed him for a week in Japan, showcasing some of his live performances, the Harajuku fashion district, Tokyo Giants stadium and more. This episode further proves that Mos Def is the coolest person in the planet right now. Check it out below:

Til the next episode... Peace

Raf

Book of Eli

2009-10-14T21:01:00.000-07:00

Earlier today, a friend of mine mentioned Book of Eli, a new movie starring Denzel Washington, so I decided to check out the trailer. I'm probably going to enjoy this film because I've always found post-apocalyptic dystopian worlds interesting. My first thought after seeing the trailer was, "Hmm this looks a lot like Fallout 3". My second thought was, "Wow, Denzel Washington is a beast"!

Book of Eli is scheduled to be released on January 15, 2010. Check out the trailer below:

Til the next episode... Peace

Raf

New Music: Leighton Meester ft. Robin Thicke - Somebody To Love

2009-10-13T21:59:00.000-07:00

After being featured on Cobra Starship's summer hit Good Girls Go Bad, everyone's favourite Gossip Girl, Leighton Meester, has finally released her debut single. It's called Somebody to Love and it features Grammy award winning R&B singer, Robin Thicke. I must admit, with a slight bit of guilt, that it's a pretty catchy pop song. You might be ashamed to admit it, but the more you listen to this track, the more you'll like it. It should be on heavy rotation at a radio station near you....

Check out the song below:

Leighton Meester ft. Robin Thicke - Somebody To Love

Til the next episode... Peace

Raf

P.S. Be on the lookout because 100% Fresh could be expanding soon.....

Weekly Music Update 10/11/09: featuring Major Lazer, Q-Tip, Mariah Carey, MSTRKRFT, & much much more....

2009-10-11T01:34:00.000-07:00

Before we get to the music, happy thanksgiving everybody! I want to thank all of you who visit this blog. It's been doing really well lately. If you like the blog, don't forget to spread the word. Also, you can always contact me or leave a comment if you have any suggestions. Thanks!

Okay now onto the music. From now on, every Sunday I will update my top ten tracks and my featured video. Both can be found on the right sidebar.

My Top 10 This Week:

1. Killa Kela - Everyday (Lifelike Remix)
2. Beyonce - Broken-Hearted Girl (Alan Braxe Dub) *new entry*
3. Meroz - Your Lover
4. Chromeo - Night by Night
5. Kid Cudi - Up Up & Away
6. Trey Songz - Holla If You Need Me *new entry*
7. Mariah Carey - H.A.T.E.U. (Remix) ft. OJ Da Juiceman, Big Boi, Gucci Mane *new entry*
8. Marchand - Supernova *new entry*
9. Trey Songz -Invented Sex ft. Drake
10. Alicia Keys - Doesn't Mean Anything

Video of the Week:

I couldn't decide between Major Lazer and Q-Tip so there's gonna be two featured videos this week:

The first one is the video for Keep It Goin' Louder by Major Lazer. This was one of my favourite songs of the summer and they finally made a vid for it.

The second one is the video for Life Is Better by Q-Tip and Norah Jones. I love this song and I love this video.

Since I was busy with essays, I wasn't able to post all the tracks that I wanted to this week. So as a bonus, here's a few hot tracks from the past week.

(click the song to listen and download)

Let's start off with some rap and r&b:

Mariah Carey - H.A.T.E.U. (Remix) ft. OJ Da Juiceman, Big Boi, & Gucci Mane
This is a really good remix. It has a totally different vibe than the original.

Birdman - Written On Her (Remix) ft. Jay Sean, Flo Rida, & Mack Maine
A new remix of Birdman's latest single. I actually think the original had better verses but other than that, they sound practically the same.

Plies - Medicine ft. Keri Hilson
There's been a few different versions of this song. This time it's Plies rapping the verses while Keri Hilson sings the hook. Yes this is the clean version but that's ok. Cursing is overrated anyway....

Jay Sean - Do You Remember ft. Lil' Jon & Sean Paul
After releasing a stable of hits in the UK, Jay Sean has finally gained some success in North America with his single "Down". He should continue to get radio play with this new single.

Robin Thicke - Sex Therapy
Another soulful slow jam from none other than Robin Thicke. This should be a hit with the ladies.

Snoop Dogg - Gangsta Luv ft. The-Dream
It looks like Snoop Dogg is back. Despite what the title might suggest, this track is far from being 'gangsta'. It's not far from decent though. The-Dream does a nice job on the hook.

Jennifer Lopez - Fresh Out The Oven ft. Pitbull
Don't ask me why but there's something that pisses me off about J.Lo and Pitbull. Even if I'm not a huge fan of either artist, this new single definitely has a chance to become a hit so it's worth posting.

Kristina Debarge - Future Love (Remix) ft. Fabolous
A couple of my friends and I were recently talking about Fabolous and how he's been underappreciated all these years. Sure he's gained some mainstream success, but we think he deserves way more love than what he's gotten. Once again, in the small part he has on this remix, he kills it.

Wale - Fly Away
Wale released this track on his twitter sometime on Friday. If you're not a fan of Wale, this track is not gonna change your mind. Wale fans, like me, will love it.

Now here's some songs for the dance/electro/indie-pop fans:

MSTRKRFT - Heartbreaker (Three Fingers Remix) ft. John Legend
My love for this song has been rekindled with this Three Fingers remix. I don't know how long this remix has been around but I just found it this week....

Marchand - Supernova
This is an amazing dance track from Marchand. Although he's Dutch, he manages to emulate the French electro sound that I enjoy so much. I could listen to this for days.

Miami Horror - Sometimes
This new song from Miami Horror should please plenty of electropop fans. Personally, I'm not in love with the vocals on this one, but the intro hooked me in. It's still a good track overall; it's just not one of my faves.

Ellie Goulding - Under The Sheets
Ellie Goulding's vocals + solid production from Starsmith = nice little pop song.

Keenhouse - Ari-es (Hemingway's Starlight Yacht Remix)
Hemingway did a great job remixing Keenhouse's new track. This smooth mix is perfect for those late night playlists.

That's it for now. If you are ever in need of a music fix, remember to come back every Sunday. Better yet visit everyday. You never know what I could be posting next.....

Til the next episode... Peace

Raf

Toy Story 3

2009-10-10T13:59:00.000-07:00

My little brother was watching Toy Story 2 the other day and that reminded me that Toy Story 3 is coming next year. Toy Story was one of my favourite movies as a kid so I have high hopes for this one.

Til the next episode... Peace

Raf

Flashback Friday #5 - Shaq & Notorious B.I.G. - You Can't Stop The Reign

2009-10-09T18:35:00.000-07:00

While we're on the topic of Notorious B.I.G., here's one of his other more obscure collabos: "You Can't Stop The Reign" with Shaquille O'Neal. I guess this isn't as strange because he's with another rapper, but it's Shaq and we know him more for his dominance on the court than his rapping skills.

Shaq made a video for the song too but sadly, Biggie already passed away when it was made.

Til the next episode... Peace

Raf

Notorious B.I.G. vs Miley Cyrus

2009-10-08T22:12:00.000-07:00

A mashup featuring Biggie & Miley Cyrus? Ya I definitely never saw this coming, but suprisingly the song isn't that bad. It's actually not that shocking. When you put a legend in the rap game together with Miley's catchy pop tunes, it's gotta turn out somewhat decent. I still find it funny seeing these two artists on the same track though. It's just a weird combination....

Click the song below and listen to it for yourself. I know you're curious.

Notorious BIG vs Miley Cyrus - Party and Bullshit in the USA (DJ Hathaway Mashup)

Til the next episode... Peace

Raf

Justice & Lenny Kravitz - Let Love Rule

2009-10-07T21:12:00.000-07:00

New video for the Justice remix of Let Love Rule. I really like the unique concept of this video. I don't remember seeing anything like it before. The song is decent as well.

Til the next episode... Peace

Raf

Usher, Wale, Colin Munroe, Lifelike, & Uffie

2009-10-06T03:45:00.000-07:00

Hey kids,

School is really hectic right now, and I'm sure a lot of you are busy as well, so updates are probably gonna be sporadic at best this week. Here's a few songs from the past few days. Sorry I'm really late on these ones....

Demon - Happy Therapy (Lifelike Remix)
First, some happy therapy from Demon and Lifelike to keep myself going during this stressful week....

Usher - Papers
This is Usher's newest single. I was pretty disappointed by it, but who knows it might grow on me. I just can't relate to a song about divorce. If you can, you are probably too old to be reading this blog.... just a thought......

Wale ft. Colin Munroe - Bittersweet
The "Bittersweet Symphony" sample is nice and all, but I really expected better vocals from Colin Munroe. I guess everyone has their off days. Wale kills it though.

Finally onto some video news:

Why is this vid making rounds in the blogosphere? This song is 2-3 years old. Isn't it too late to resurrect the career Uffie never had to begin with? If it wasn't for the cool asian guy at the 2:02 mark, I would not be posting this video. He's a pimp......

Til the next episode... Peace

Raf

Final Fantasy XIII Official US Trailer from Tokyo Game Show

2009-10-03T18:47:00.000-07:00

I am a huge Final Fantasy nerd so I cannot wait until this game is released. The graphics are absolutely stunning and the narrative should be epic as well. This edition is looking like the best one yet. Spring 2010 can't come soon enough....

Whether you are a gamer or not, I think you will appreciate this brilliant trailer. Enjoy!

Til the next episode... Peace

Raf

Human Freebord Game

2009-10-03T14:59:00.000-07:00

Whoa this video is pretty sweet. It's like a human version of tetris...

Til the next episode... Peace

Raf

Blog Update

2009-10-03T02:31:00.000-07:00

If this isn't your first time visiting my blog, you probably noticed that there's been a few minor changes:

-I felt that my webpage was too cluttered so I removed the left sidebar.
-I moved the "Featured Music Video" and "Random Songs" to the right sidebar.
-I replaced the 4 imeem playlists with a playlist called "My Weekly Ten". It's too difficult for me to maintain 4 music charts during school. This new playlist will have full tracks rather than 30 second clips. I also plan to actually update it every Sunday.
-The main body is now wider so I can post higher resolution videos and photographs.
-The webpage should load faster since there are less flash objects.

Other than that, everything else is the same.

Til the next episode... Peace

Raf

Flashback Friday #4 - Jin

2009-10-02T16:05:00.000-07:00

Remember Jin? This guy shredded the competition on Freestyle Friday. Nobody was even close to beating him on his way to becoming a member of the 106th & Park Hall of Fame. My favourite battle was week 6 when he faced Skyzoo. Both guys went hard and the "Got Urself A Gun" background instrumental made it extra special. I was shocked when Skyzoo ripped on AJ, but at least he was actually freestyling unlike some of Jin's previous opponents. In the end, Jin ripped him apart like all the others. Watch week 6 below (the rest of his battles can be found HERE)

Jin released some singles after being on 106th and Park but they were all pretty wack. Supposedly, he's a Christian rapper now...

On the other hand Skyzoo recovered from his loss to make underground classics with producers such as 9th Wonder (my favourite hip-hop producer of all time) and the late, great J Dilla. His new album "The Salvation" was released a a few days ago and you can pick it up on iTunes.

Til the next episode... Peace

Raf

Dance Music Update

2009-10-01T02:15:00.000-07:00

Hey kids,
It's another dull rainy day here in Vancouver, but one thing I know that can always brighten the mood on crappy days like this is some good ol' dance music! I thought I was back in hip-hop/r&b mode, but one night at the Venue has got me craving for more electronic type stuff. It's almost the weekend so here's a variety of dance tracks, old & new, to help you get your groove on. Make sure to check them all out. I don't think I've posted any of these tracks before. There's gotta be at least one you'll like.

(Click the song to listen & download)

Killa Kela - Everyday (Lifelike Remix)
If you can only choose one song to download from this list, choose this one. I've had this on heavy rotation for the past month or so. Lifelike's production values are simply amazing. He never disappoints on his remixes.

Ghosthustler - Someone Else's Ride
This song came out sometime in 2008. I rediscovered it while shuffling through my iPod and I haven't been able to stop listening to it ever since. It's just too bad that Ghosthustler had to break up. I'm still patiently waiting for them to get back together and release some new stuff. For now check out Alan Palomo's (Ghosthustler's former lead singer) other projects, VEGA and Neon Indian.

Hyper Crush - That's How We Roll (Feat. Kinetic)
Hyper Crush is one of my biggest music-related guilty pleasures. I shouldn't like them, but I do and I'm not ashamed to admit it. They have fun with their music, they have their own unique style, and they never hold anything back. They are second only to LMFAO in terms of my favourite electro-rap groups. I love their swagger on this song.

Justice - D.A.N.C.E. (Alan Braxe Remix)
A nice, laidback remix of a classic Justice song.

Hostage - I Get High
Hostage samples Freda Payne very well in this upbeat electro track. This song reminds me of the good times...

Munk - Back Down (Cut Copy Jackmaster Remix)
Cut Copy does a great job remixing Munk's new single. This is 100 times better than the original version. I didn't think much of this song at first. I listened to it, wasn't very impressed by the start, kept listening, still nothing good, waited some more, nothing, then around the 90 second mark the piano kicks in and BOOM, I fell in love.

Beyonce - Broken-Hearted Girl (Alan Braxe Dub)
Alan Braxe turns Beyonce's R&B hit into a very danceable house track.

Calvin Harris - Stars Come Out
Everyone probably has Calvin Harris' new album by now but I still felt like posting this track. It has recently replaced "You Used to Hold Me" as my favourite track from "Ready for The Weekend". I really wish I saw him perform at the Venue two weeks ago, but by the time I found out, it was too late. Make sure to pick up his album if you can because it's a classic. It should be lighting up dance floors for years to come.

Meroz - Your Lover *link fixed*
I don't have much to say about this song other than I genuinely love it. Trust me, it's real good. Who knows, you might even end up wanting to be Meroz's lover....

Mansion - Gasaida
I thought about posting this Mansion song awhile ago but I wasn't really feelin' it then. It's grown on me now though, and I have a feeling more than a few of you will like it.

Tesla Boy - Spirit of the Night (Bestrack Remix)
I blogged about Tesla Boy a few days ago. Go through the archives if you missed it. Here's a remix of one of their songs. If you haven't heard of Bestrack yet, look him up. Just like Lifelike, he is another great DJ/remixer/producer from France. As a matter of fact, it seems like many of my favourite artists are from France (Daft Punk, M83, Phoenix, Air, Justice and the list goes on and on....)

Madonna - Into The Groove (Bestrack Remix)
Bestrack is so good, one remix is not enough....

Shakira - She Wolf (Villains Remix)
This is my second favourite remix of "She Wolf", the first one being the Calvin Harris remix. The Villains give this song a much harder edge and it works out great.

Dizzee Rascal & Calvin Harris - Dance Wiv Me (Shazam Remix)
I prefer this over the original version but truthfully, I probably just got sick of the original.

Dmerit - Stuck On You
Be patient because this song has a long build up. 2 minutes to be exact. If you can't handle that then this song is not for you. Or you could press fast forward. The choice is yours.

Finally, here's the vid for Tinchy Stryder's upcoming single "You're Not Alone". This is an amazing track and should continue his current streak of hits in the UK.

Ok that's it. Get out and get dancing!

Til the next episode... Peace

Raf

New Featured Video: Consequence ft John Legend & Kanye West

2009-09-29T23:56:00.000-07:00

Til the next episode... Peace

Raf

Legion

2009-09-28T00:15:00.000-07:00

This movie looks pretty sick. Honestly, I can't see the humans surviving this one....

Til the next episode... Peace

Raf

Flashback Friday #3 feat. VC & T-Mac

2009-09-25T21:22:00.000-07:00

Who knows what could have happened if these guys stayed in Toronto? They have so much talent between the two of them. Some say it would have never worked out. Others think they could have been unstoppable. I guess we'll never know...

Til the next episode... Peace

Raf

New Singles: Chromeo and Young Money Entertainment

2009-09-24T18:15:00.000-07:00

Here's a couple of singles that were officially released yesterday:

Chromeo - Night By Night
This is Chromeo's new single. It's nice to hear some original material from them after doing a cover of the Eagles' classic, "I Can't Tell You Why". I'm a big fan of these guys and I can't wait for them to release another album. This is exactly the kind of stuff I've come to expect from them.

Young Money Entertainment (Lil Wayne, Gudda Gudda, Nicki Minaj, Drake, Tyga, Jae Millz & Lloyd) - Bed Rock
Is this really Young Money's follow up to "Every Girl"? I guess this song is alright and people will eat it up just because Lil' Wayne and Drake are on the track, but this is nowhere near as good as their previous single.

Also here's a couple of videos from The Sound of Arrows for their new song "Into the Clouds". The visual style of their music videos along with their airy dream-pop sound always make me feel like I'm in some kind of fantasyland.

Til the next episode... Peace

Raf

Video Tour Of Nike Campus World Headquarters

2009-09-23T20:04:00.000-07:00

Levi Maestro takes us on a tour of the Nike Campus headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon.

Til the next episode... Peace

Raf

New Music: Tesla Boy

2009-09-22T22:47:00.000-07:00

Tesla Boy is a relatively new band from Moscow, Russia. Despite being blogged about for the past several months now, I just discovered these guys last week. Their sound is reminiscent of eighties new wave with a modern electropop twist. I love eighties music and electropop so that's a solid combination for me. Plus how could I not like these guys when their logo matches my blog so perfectly? Their EP officially came out earlier this month so pick it up if you can. It's the perfect soundtrack for the drive home after a long night.

Here is the link to my favourite song on the EP:

Tesla Boy - Spirit of the Night

You can listen to the rest of the songs below:

Til the next episode... Peace

Raf

Flashback Fridays #2 - feat. MYMP

2009-09-18T02:07:00.000-07:00

Every Friday, I take a trip down memory lane to reminisce on some nostalgic material...

I used to listen to a lot of Filipino music while I was in highschool. I don't keep up with the current music scene in the Philippines anymore, but I still enjoy the old tracks that I have in my MP3 player. Below is the video of one of my favourites. It's called "A Little Bit" by MYMP. Whenever I want to feel more relaxed, this song can always do the trick. If you play the video and listen to the track, I think you'll agree with me that there's something soothing about Juris Fernadez's voice. If you're not Filipino, don't worry, the song is in English.

Til the next episode... Peace

Raf

P.S. I know I missed last Friday. My bad.

A Few Songs From My Week

2009-09-17T21:10:00.000-07:00

I've never been a fan of 50 Cent and I've never understood why he had such a big following. I always thought he was way overrated. Recently he's been pretty under the radar, overshadowed by the likes of Lil' Wayne, Drake, Jay-Z, and Kid Cudi. He released a new single last week though, and to my surprise, I actually liked it a lot. I thought it would be one of those songs I listen to once just so I know what people are talking about, but for some reason I can't stop playing it. I thought it was just an average track when I first heard it but it has really grown on me. I listen to it in the car. I listen to it on the bus. I listen to it while walking around the SFU halls. And I'm still listening to it right now as I'm writing this. Maybe it has something to do with my secret man crush on Ne-Yo (I guess it's not so secret anymore :s), but I just can't get this song out of my head. Now don't get me wrong, I don't think 50 Cent can surpass the current competition (Jay-Z and Kid Cudi's new albums are pretty much untouchable right now), but this is the kind of track that might get him some radio play again.

If you haven't heard it yet, check it out below. I've had it on repeat for so long, I'll probably be sick of it soon....

50 Cent ft. Ne-Yo - Baby By Me (Remix)

Here's some other rap and r&b tracks that I've been listening to during my recent travels on the 143:

(Click to listen and download)

Alicia Keys - Doesn't Mean Anything
1st single from her upcoming album due out in November. I've been looking forward to some new Alicia Keys songs after listening to "Empire State Of Mind" a billion times.

Amerie ft. Trey Songz - Pretty Brown Eyes
A decent R&B track. I love the beat on this one. I'm liking Trey Songz a lot lately too. His latest album ended up being better than I thought it would be.

Keri Hilson ft. Marques Houston - Slow Dance (Remix)
Liked the original. Like the remix too. Haven't found the CDQ version yet so this will have to do. ("Slow Dance" is also my Featured Video at the moment. You can find it on the left sidebar.)

Kid Cudi - Enter Galactic (Love Connection Part 1)
My current fave out of my many faves from his recently released album, "Man On The Moon".

Kid Sister ft. Phonat & Pitbull - Free Control Ocho (The Hood Internet Mashup)
I've been listening to quite a few of The Hood Internet's mashups recently. This one would've been better off without Pitbull's part. Its got a dance feel to it and its a solid track overall.

Leona Lewis - Happy
Her best song since "Better In Time" in my opinion.

Lloyd ft. Lil' Wayne - Pusha
Lloyd's new single. I kind of like the version with Juelz Santana better, but I guess if you wanna have a hit single, it doesn't hurt to put Wayne on the track.

Matt and Kim - Daylight (Troublemaker Remix ft. De La Soul)
You might've heard the original from the Bacardi commercial. Well DJ Troublemaker gives the song some hip-hop flavour in this remix made specifically for NBA Live 10.

Playaz Circle ft. Bobby Valentino - Can't Remember
Nothing great but after seeing the video a couple times, it's stuck in my head.

Wale - Ice And Rain
Wale has really come a long way. This is one of his best tracks by far. I still remember in the summer of '07, I decided to play his mixtape, "100 Miles & Running", while driving somewhere with a couple of my friends. They kept saying "turn this crap off. This guy is garbage". Now the same guys are telling me, "have you heard Wale? He's pretty good eh?" smh

Anyways, that's it for now. Check out the playlists on the left sidebar if rap and r&b aren't your thing.

Til the next episode... Peace

Raf

Complex Best of 2000s

2009-09-16T22:47:00.000-07:00

I know I haven't updated in a while. A combination of work, school and my own laziness have kept me from blogging but I'm gonna try to post something at least once a week.

Anyway, Complex is doing a feature called "Best of 2000s" where they rank the top 100 albums, shoes, movies, shirts etc. from the past decade. I don't agree with all of their selections but it's fun looking back on stuff that you might've seen/bought/heard during the 2000s. There's something special about finding out that a shoe you bought 5 years ago is considered one of the best shoes that have come out in the last 10 years. Check it out HERE.

Til the next episode... Peace

Best Rap Battle Ever

2009-09-05T01:43:00.000-07:00

No words can describe this epic battle. Eli shows everyone how it's done. Watch and learn all you aspiring rappers out there...

Til the next episode... Peace

Raf

Flashback Fridays #1

2009-09-04T21:07:00.000-07:00

Every Friday, I take a trip down memory lane to reminisce on some nostalgic material...

Today's edition features Bran Van 3000 and their 2001 summer hit, "Astounded". I loved this song when it first came out. It blended the genres of soul and electronic music so well. Plus, the music video was pretty memorable...

Til the next episode... Peace

Raf

LeGarrette Blount Punches Byron Hout After Losing the Season Opener

2009-09-03T23:47:00.000-07:00

The 2009-2010 college football season kicked off today and it started with a bang. There were a couple of good games but what really made the news was Oregon's star running back, LeGarrette Blount, sucker-punching Boise State's Byron Hout after losing their season opener. Blount is considered by some as one of the top RBs in this class so this was a bad move for him. He will probably be suspended for awhile, maybe even the whole season, so he has really hurt his chances of making an NFL roster next season.

Watch the video of the incident below (I have a feeling this is going to be taken down so be quick on this one)

~~video~~

Til the next episode... Peace

Raf

The Hundreds Magazine 1st Issue!

2009-09-02T21:56:00.000-07:00

My favourite brand, The Hundreds, released the first issue of their magazine this week. What makes it even better is that it features one of my favourite people, Olivia Munn!

Only The Hundreds flagship stores and select retailers worldwide will sell the new mag, so I hope Livestock gets them in. If not, I'll be sure to order myself a copy when they become available at The Hundreds' online store next week.

See more of The Hundreds and Olivia Munn at their respective blogs HERE and HERE.
Til the next episode... Peace

Raf

My Laptop Broke Again :(

2009-09-01T16:16:00.000-07:00

So updates are gonna come in a little slow. I plan to get a new one this week though.

Also, just wanted to mention that Chris Brown is retarded. There's no way he can't remember what happened. SMH

Even this guy knows what happened and he wasn't even there.

The full interview with Larry King will be on CNN tomorrow at 9pm ET/6pm PT. It should be interesting....

Til the next episode... Peace

Raf

Welcome to my blog

2009-08-29T21:42:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone,

Welcome to 100% Fresh Version 3.0! It seems like forever since my last post but I'm finally back. I designed the blog myself this time rather than using default templates so I hope you all like the new look. Just like my previous blogs, I'm going to post about the things in life that I like: music, sports, fashion, movies, art etc.

Be sure to check out the features on the sidebar. I will update them regularly. I put music playlists on the side so you are always up to date with my current favourites. They mostly contain 30 second clips, but they are there for your convenience just in case you need some new music ideas. You can sign up on imeem to listen to the full tracks.

Anyway enough with the introductions.

Below are 8 things that I've wanted to blog about since my hiatus:

8. Rest In Peace DJ AM

One of the worlds best djs passed away this week. He will be missed. Here's some footage of him performing in Vancouver:

7. Best College Degrees by Salary

I ran into an interesting study about the best college degrees by salary last week. Since it's almost time for school, I thought I would share it with you. You can find the full article HERE.

Seven of the top ten are engineering degrees, so if you're in engineering it looks likes things are looking up for you. I was shocked to see business come in 35th place. Sadly, my degree (communications) came in 45th.

6. Supra TK Society X-Games Edition

Dear Supra/Terry Kennedy,

Please release these sneakers to the general public. Or contact me and send me a pair of size 10s. I don't know if a lot of people would rock them, but I definitely would.

Thanks,
Raf

See more pics HERE

5. Child Please

This is my favourite quote of the year. You can always count on Ochocinco to provide the goods.

4. Star Wars: The Old Republic

I usually make fun of people who play MMOs but this game is looking very impressive so far. It's one of my most anticipated games for 2010. Here's the first part of a 20 min preview/walkthrough by IGN:

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3. Vanessa Hudgens Fan

I found this video hilarious and disturbing at the same time. Please tell me that this is the only kid in the world who is like this....

2. Pitchfork Top 500 Tracks of the 2000s

Pitchfork recently released their top 500 tracks of the past decade. If you're not familiar with Pitchfork, it's a website filled with music reviews, artist interviews, videos, and other music-related news. Although their range of genres have been more widespread in recent years, their main focus is still on independent music so I was surprised by some of the songs that made their list. While browsing through their selections, I enjoyed hearing past favourites that I had forgotten about (like tracks #79, #23, and #17). Have a look at the list and maybe you'll feel the same. Check out the top 20 HERE.

1. End of Summer Music

I know it's sad, but there's only one week of summer left. Here's some songs that will hopefully end your summer on a happy note. I wanted to share tracks that are different from the standard Drake, Kings of Leon, Jay-Z, David Guetta songs that seem to be dominating the airwaves. I got nothing against those artists (check out my current charts if you don't believe me), but you gotta mix it up sometimes.

~~Digitalism - Taken Away (Gooseflesh Remix)~~

~~Calvin Harris - Flashback~~

~~Calvin Harris - You Used To Hold Me~~

~~Shakira - She Wolf (Calvin Harris Remix)~~

~~Black Kids - Hurricane Jane (The Twelves Remix)~~

~~Severin - The Edge of a Sunday (Breakbot Remix)~~

~~Frankmusik - Confusion Girl (Russ Chimes Remix)~~

~~The xx - Islands~~

~~Tim & Jean - Come Around~~

~~Tommy Sparks - Miracle (Grum Remix)~~

Til the next episode... Peace

Raf