My favorite rapper

I have a crush on Mos Def.

While everyone else was copying the thug look, Mos was expressing own his unique style.

But he's not just style, he's a true artist - one of the best lyricist around. 

Mos Def - Umi Says - Black on Both Sides

Mos Def - Quiet Dog Bite Hard - The Ecstatic

The Clash memorabilia

I've been wanting some Clash adornments for my house. I guess hours of listening to Joe Strummer BBC while working all week will do that...  Oh to see them live.

Going on ebay, thinking, oh maybe I'll picture up an old Clash shirt...

or maybe I won't! The cheapest here is $150 and one of these is $1200. I'll let you guess which one.

Looks like I might be pulling one of these:

Happy Birthday Strummer

On this day 1952 in the capitol of Turkey, the stars aligned to bring the world a rare breed of musical talent, political consciousness, style and good humor. I am speaking of course of Clash frontman, Joe Strummer.

Public Radio Exchange has re-released a radio show Strummer did in his later years for the BBC radio. I love it. Not only was he an outstanding musician, he was true appreciator. You get a sense of his international upbringing with his love of world music.


xoxo

New Music: Tame Impala

New tunes.