Baxojayz - Centricity: June 2011

Thursday, June 30, 2011

Turtle Thursday: In the news

Pictured above: The world famous DBT, Dante who passed away one year ago (on July 4th).

We still miss the little guy.

Air traffic at New York's JFK International airport has been snarled due to accomodating the nesting of local diamond back terrapins. More here:

http://nycaviation.com/2011/06/pregnant-turtles-delay-air-traffic-in-new-york/#disqus_thread

Yesterday 150 DBTs assaulted the tarmac looking to nest causing 30 flight delays and rerouting of fights from that runway. More here:

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2011/06/29/flights-delayed-after-150-turtles-crawl-onto-kennedy-airport-tarmac/

Jane's Addiction Release Behind The Scenes Footage

JANE'S ADDICTION have just released behind-the-scenes footage from their "End To The Lies” video shoot. The Alex Bulkley ("Robot Chicken”) directed video was shot in Hollywood, CA at Studio 905 where the band members were filmed giving a live performance in front of a white backdrop so they could later be superimposed onto women’s’ bodies. Watch the clip to find out more about the concept of the video from the director and learn how it mirrors what the band is all about from guitarist Dave Navarro. “The band hails from Los Angeles, CA,” explains Navarro. “We come from the street and so I think that the combination of the angst in the song, and the street element, the artistic element and then of course the love of sexuality and sensuality fused together, is pretty much what this band has been about since day one." Fans can watch the official video in its entirety now.

For more information on Jane's Addiction as well as updates from the band, make sure to check out their official website, JanesAddiction.com, as well as their Facebook and Twitter pages. “End To The Lies” appears on their forthcoming album, The Great Escape Artist, due out later this summer on Capitol Records.

Goggles

30 Thriving Careers Your Children Should Consider

Ever wonder what your kids should consider for a career. Personally I always suggest accounting, but there's a very inteesting article that was sent my way:

http://www.accreditedonlinecolleges.com/blog/2011/30-thriving-careers-your-children-should-consider

Thursday, June 30, 2011

haw \HAW\, verb:

1. To utter a sound representing a hesitation or pause in speech.
2. To turn or make a turn to the left.

noun:

1. A sound or pause of hesitation.
2. The fruit of the Old World hawthorn, Crataegus laevigata, or of other species of the same genus.

interjection:

1. Used as a word of command to a horse or other draft animal, usually directing it to turn to the left.)

Haw has many senses, but the origin of this sense is uncertain, possibly imitative of the sound.

index finger discount

similar to the five finger discount in that it involves stealing/illegally obtaining items. however the index finger discount applies only to the index finger on the hand which you use your mouse for clicking and downloading illegal music, movies, etc.
i.e. pirating

I recently obtained a shitload of music using the index finger discount

Trivia

What is the name of the charitable organization set up by baseball legend Willie Mays?

The Say Hey Foundation. Mays’ baseball nickname was the Say Hey Kid. His foundation promotes educational and enrichment opportunities for disadvantaged youngsters.

History

The Great Blondin: French acrobat crossed Niagara Falls on a tightrope; walking from the US to Canada took him eight minutes (1859)
Tunguska event: 2,000 sq. km of central Siberia were flattened in an explosion likely caused by a meteor disintegrating above the Earth's surface (1908)
Gone With the Wind: classic Civil War-era novel was published (1936)
26th Amendment: was ratified, lowering the US voting age to 18 (1971)

Birthdays

Lena Horne (1917-2010): blues singer, "Stormy Weather"; musicians Stanley Clarke (60), Hal Lindes (57) and Fantasia Barrino (27) share this birth date
Vincent D'Onofrio (52): actor, Law and Order: Criminal Intent; other actors born on this date include Nancy Dussault and Tony Musante (both 74), David Alan Grier (56), Rupert Graves (48), Brian Bloom (41) and Monica Potter (40)
Mike Tyson (45): youngest man to become heavyweight boxing champ

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Hasselhoff Wednesday: RAW

OMG. Is there a more frightening concept?

Fubar launch Battle of the Bands competition

Social party platform FUBAR have started to accept entries for their new Battle of the Bands competition that features cash prizes of $10,000 for each monthly winner, and daily prizes for winning bands. FUBAR will be posting songs from entrants every day to compete in a head to head battle voted on by fans and FUBAR users. Daily winners will be chosen based on the amount of votes your song receives and awarded $100 for the victory. The winner of each daily contest will be entered for a chance to compete for the grand prize of $10,000! To request a band profile on FUBAR you can enter your band's information here.

Once you have created and pimped your band profile, make sure to spread to word and tell all your friends and fans to vote!

http://www.fubar.com/

Lloyd Performs on Lopez Tonight

R&B singer, Lloyd, stopped by Lopez Tonight to serenade the audience with the love anthem, “Cupid,” from his upcoming album King of Hearts. Lloyd will drop, King of Hearts, next Tuesday, July 5th.

Lloyd will be hitting the road next month with Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Keri Hilson, and Far East Movement. For tour dates, video blogs, news and updates, be sure to check out Lloyd’s official site, Facebook, and Twitter.

Direct Link to Lopez Tonight Performance: http://www.lloydmusic.com/news/default.aspx?nid=35875
Official Site: http://www.lloydmusic.com/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/lloydmusic
Twitter: www.twitter.com/lloyd_yg

Natalia Kills Returns with Killer Summer Single Free Featuring will.i.am

BUY NOW

LISTEN EXCLUSIVELY TO 'FREE' HERE

'PERFECTIONIST' TO DROP 8/16/11

(WILL.I.AM/CHERRYTREE/INTERSCOPE RECORDS)

Natalia Kills is unleashing her brand new single ‘FREE’ today, featuring none other than will.i.am, who joins her on this unmistakable hit of the summer that tells the tongue-in-cheek tale of being broke but feeling fabulous.

“Wanna be like Midas, but my bank account is minus”

Hailed for paving the Dark Pop path since 2010, Ms. Kills has had quite the year since entering our radars with her debut hit single Mirrors. Since then, Natalia has sold thousands of singles, received millions of hits on youtube, performed for the former president of the United States at Austria’s prestigious Life Ball, collaborated with FrankMusik, LMFAO, Far East Movement and will.i.am, has performed at some of the worlds most respected venues from Radio City Hall to the Stade de France as well as completing her debut album ‘Perfectionist’ in the studio which boasts collaborations with Kid Cudi, “The Godfather of Chicago hip-hop” Dion Wilson aka No I.D and Akon.

In just under a year Natalia Kills has gone from being an underground buzz artist on the internet, after releasing a series of short films titled Love, Kills written and directed by the cinemaphile herself which led attention to her first unofficial video and single named Zombie, also produced by Jeff Baskher better known for producing Kanye’s last 2 full-lengths and directed by Kills herself.

‘Perfectionist’ includes an A-list of who’s who in the pop-music production world, with collaborations and productions by the notoriously talented hit-makers Jeff Bhasker (Kanye West: 808 & Heartbreak and My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy), Theron Feemster (Micheal Jackson, Mary J. Blige, Busta Rhymes), Martin "Cherry Cherry Boom Boom" Kierszenbaum (Lady Gaga, t.A.T.u), and Fernando Garibay (Britney Spears).

Natalia Kills was recently featured on LMFAO's 'Champagne Showers' single and video, the follow-up to the record breaking, world-wide number 1 smash hit 'Party Rock Anthem', and will also be hitting the road in Europe this summer with The Black Eyed Peas, Bruno Mars and LMFAO before returning for a North American club tour and dates with Ke$ha this summer soon to be announced.

Perfectionist will be released via will.i.am/Cherrytree/Interscope Records on

August, 16th 2011.

BUY FREE ON iTUNES

Going to heaven?

cred to ou

Limp Bizkit release Gold Cobra, unleash video for single

Limp Bizkit have just released the video for their current single "Gold Cobra" which features dancing "cobrettes", a gold Lamborghini, and the band rocking out on a rooftop in LA. "Gold Cobra" is the title track off the band's long awaited 5th studio album, which is available everywhere today.

Gold Cobra comes in several configurations. The standard release features 13 new songs while the deluxe edition (available digitally only) features 16 new songs. Additionally, fans can purchase a physical CD that has 17 original songs exclusively at Best Buy, and that same release of 17 songs will be available digitally at Napster.com.

To stay up-to-date with all the latest news 'LIKE' Limp Bizkit on Facebook and check out their Official Site.

"Gold Cobra" video URL: http://youtu.be/_i_qxQztHRI
Facebook: www.facebook.com/limpbizkit
Official Site: http://www.limpbizkit.com/

You sick bastard

Cali Swag District's The Kickback Now Available For Pre Sale on iTunes

Cali Swag District’s highly anticipated album, The Kickback, is now available for pre-order on iTunes. The band’s debut release features the multi-platinum selling track “Teach Me How To Dougie,” as well as the brand new single, “Burn Out (Drive Fast).”

The Inglewood rappers, comprised of rappers Smoove Da General, Yung, JayAre, and resident dancer M-Bone, have stormed the rap scene with their unique production and high-energy stage shows. Nominated for Best Group at the 2011 BET Music Awards, Cali Swag District exploded onto the music scene with “Teach Me How To Dougie.” The song catapulted a Dougie dance sensation that has swept the nation captivating American Idol’s Ryan Seacrest and Jennifer Lopez while the first lady Michelle Obama did her own version during her “Let’s Move!” initiative. Cali Swag District turned the song and dance into a pop culture phenomenon with everyone including Ellen DeGeneres, Justin Bieber, CNN 'Situation Room' host Wolf Blitzer, Wendy Williams, the cast on Glee, Oliver Stone, Mo’Nique, Chris Brown and Kim Kardashian getting their Dougie on. Altogether the Dougie movement has taken over YouTube with over 100 million video streams.

Cali Swag District will release The Kickback on July 12 via Sphinx Music Entertainment/319 Music Group. Make sure you pre-order the album on iTunes now and stay up to date with the latest CSD news on the rappers official Facebook page.

Frankmusik Compiles Do It In the AM Remixes on One Album

Since Frankmusik released his new single "Do It In the AM" the track has re-imagined by many respected remix artists, everyone from hip up-and-coming DJs Kids at the Bar to Grammy-nominated producer Dave Audé. The UK export has collected 10 of these versions on his new digital compilation Do It In the AM: The Remixes, which also includes Frankmusik's own Crystal Palace remix (iTunes / Amazon).

Frankmusik's US debut album of the same name is set for release later this year on Cherrytree Records. He recorded a series of quirky short videos to promote the upcoming release - watch them on Frankmusik.com.

Soundcloud of a few remixes: http://snd.sc/erUWnu

iTunes: http://bit.ly/mBEoIr
Amazon: http://amzn.to/jbepUm

Barbershop Video: http://youtu.be/PV49g9BqlBw

Artist Links:

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

aphorism \AF-uh-riz-uhm\, noun:

A terse saying embodying a general truth, or astute observation.

Aphorism comes from the Greek aphorismós, "definition."

Bronies

The male, older fans of my little pony: friendship is magic.

Bronies internet convo:

Brony "yo man, you seen the new episode last night?"

Brony 2 "totally, midnight sparkle was the bomb with that friendship blast."

Trivia

In boot-shaped southern Italy, what region is known as the toe; what region as the heel?

The toe is Calabria; the heel is Puglia (Apulia, in English).

History

Globe Theatre: London theatre that showcased Shakespeare's plays burned down; it was reconstructed in 1997 (1613)
Townshend Acts: were passed by the British Parliament, imposing import duties on paper, tea and other items shipped to America; they led to the Boston Massacre (1767)
Furman v. Georgia: the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that capital punishment could constitute "cruel and unusual punishment" (1972)
Atlantis: space shuttle docked with Russian space station Mir; together they formed the largest man-made satellite to orbit Earth (1995)
iPhone: went on sale in the US amid enormous buzz (2007)

Birthdays

Nicole Scherzinger (33): lead singer of Pussycat Dolls, exotic beauty
George Goethals (1858-1928): civil engineer, supervised construction of the Panama Canal
George Ellery Hale (1868-1938): astronomer who invented the Hale telescope
James Van Der Zee (1886-1983): photographer, captured scenes of Harlem life
Stokely Carmichael (1941-1998): civil rights activist
Dan Dierdorf (62): football hall-of-famer; baseball hall-of-famer Harmon Killebrew (75) shares this birth date
Don Dokken (58): rocker

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Testing.

What do you think?

Last update for today

Made the last bits of graph paper vanish.

Next I'll clean up the edges.

Hopefully tomorrow.

Coming Soon... Part 2

First pass through photoshop.

Coming Soon!

A new banner!

This is an early version scanned from the ink and graph paper original.

Thank YOU!

Review Tuesday: In the cinema - Bad Teacher

There's nothing like a good, raunchy, adult comedy. When the trailers for BAD TEACHER hit the screens, it caught my attention right away.

Elizabeth Halsey (Cameron Diaz) is a BAD TEACHER. She is really in search of some sugar daddy who will bankroll her selfish needs. But when her charms fail her, she leaves no stone unturned so she may afford a new weapon for her arsenal - a pair of big fake boobs. The movie is about her adventures as she tries to gather the money so she can buy the bigger bosom, and how teaching the children, in a way, teaches her a life lesson about being a shallow bitch.

The concept is ridiculous, but this is a raunchy comedy, so it works. The cast isn't good. It's BRILLIANT. Everyone does their job perfectly. There are a lot of laughs, and a lot of douche-shudders. But it's all necessary to drive the point home. This is an adult comedy. There are curses. There are adult situations. There's really bizarre sex acts. And it's all perfectly in line with the concept of the movie, nothing is gratuitous.

Definitely a funny movie if you have a sense of humor. There are several mirthless ogres out there who found this movie unworthy of their time, but they all need an attitude adjustment. Or maybe they see a little too much of Elizabeth Halsey in themselves.

Check out this movie if you need some comedy in your life.

We heard you like pizza...

So we put pizzas on your pizza so you can have pizza while you're having pizza!

AWOLNATION perform "Sail" on Hoppus on Music

AWOLNATION recently stopped by the FUSE TV studios to perform on Hoppus on Music. The group performed their new hit single "Sail" and it can be seen in its entirety here. "Sail" recently cracked the Top 10 U.S. Modern Rock Chart, and also reached #2 in Canada. "Sail" is the first single off of the band's debut full-length album, Megalithic Symphony, which was recently featured on iTunes as one of the "Great Albums of 2011."

AWOLNATION are slated to play North American dates throughout the summer, as well as the Austin City Limits festival in mid-September. For a complete list of dates and to stay current with all things AWOLNATION visit their Official site and Facebook page. To check out the new "Blame it on my A.D.D." merch designs visit http://www.blameitonmyadd.com/ "Sail" Hoppus on Music performance URL:

Megalithic Symphony is currently on sale now for $7.99 at Best Buy.

http://www.fusemusic.com/hoppus/video/player?pid=CGy3WX3uBoycvAt9bmw_nWexX7_6xhta

Best Buy sale link:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Megalithic+Symphony+%5BDigipak%5D+-+CD/2122254.p?id=2188343&skuId=2122254&st=awolnation&lp=1&cp=1

Pimps of Joytime Album Release Party @ Brooklyn Bowl (7/9)

The Pimps of Joytime are bringing the funk back to Brooklyn on 7/9 to celebrate the release of their brand new album, Janxta Funk!, recommended by Soultracks.com

Details for General Admission:

Location: Brooklyn Bowl (61 Wythe Avenue Brooklyn, NY)

Doors: 6:00pm
Show: 8:00pm
Price: $8
Age: 21+

The Pimps of Joytime ft. Roy Ayers - Honey

http://official.fm/tracks/254418

Over the course of the past four years, the Pimps of Joytime have evolved into a road tested and audience approved groove machine. They have excited crowds at over 100 club dates and festivals in 2010 and this year’s ongoing “All The Way Live” tour far exceeds the volume of previous years. Amazingly, their stage performance improves each night as the electricity between the band members rises to new heights. This fluidity is not something you can manufacture, it is an authentic and exciting collaboration that is the Pimps of Joytime. With the “All The Way Live” tour, The Pimps are offering their fans and music lovers alike a chance to experience the electrifying rhythms that lace the upcoming album, Janxta Funk! (June 21 – Wonderwheel Recordings).

Hailing from Brooklyn, NY, the Pimps of Joytime are paving their own unique path in the world. What do you do when there isn’t a phrase to describe your sound? You coin a new one of course! Janxta Funk, as Brian J describes it " is a style that is part gangsta, part janky." Janxta Funk ranges from Latin inspired rhythms to deep funky grooves and hot dance beats. Those who have experienced a Pimps show agree that you have to see the band live to truly understand their unique combination of musical elements, including afrobeat, rock, hip-hop and electronica. The exponential growth of the band's fan base is attributed to their artful blend of musical styles framed by bandleader Brian J's classic songwriting along with the band's undeniable swagger on stage. Their live synergy consistently inspires dance parties wherever the band appears!

Brian J is a charismatic and soulful visionary, whose well-crafted songs invite the listener to enter a world of infectious dance grooves and indelible melodies. He spent his formative years in New York City, New Orleans and Los Angeles, honing his craft to become an accomplished live performer, multi-instrumentalist and producer. He is joined by the lady of rhythm and soul, Mayteana Morales. Fans lose themselves in her beats and are captivated by her distinct voice. Completing the front line is Chauncey Yearwood who adds funky flavor to every song with tasty conga grooves and his classically soulful voice. Filling out the rhythm section is super talent David Bailis on bass and synth and rotating cast of top notch drummers.

In 2005 Brian assembled this group of righteously soulful vocalists and musicians to bring to life the musical concept that would become The Pimps of Joytime. The band’s diverse sound and spirited attitude is strongly influenced by the Brooklyn DJ culture and live music scene from which they emerge. The new album Janxta Funk! features collaborations with legendary artists Cyril and Art Neville of the Neville Brothers and Roy Ayers have helped vitalize the band’s connection to its roots.

The Pimps of Joytime are poised to bring their audacious sound to savvy audiences around the planet. Their forthcoming album, Janxta Funk! (June 21 – Wonderwheel Recordings) is a new chapter in the book of the Funk and a testament that real funky music is alive and kicking!

--------- TOUR DATES ---------

Jun 30 - High Sierra Music Festival - Quincy, CA
Jul 01 - High Sierra Music Festival - Quincy, CA
Jul 03 - Electric Forest Fest - Rothbury, MI
Jul 07 - Camp Bisco - Pattersonville, NY
Jul 08 - Midsummer Meltdown Festival - Schuylkill Haven, PA
Jul 09 - Brooklyn Bowl - Brooklyn, NY *Album Release Party*
Jul 29 - Floyd Fest - Floyd, VA
Jul 30 - Floyd Fest - Floyd, VA
Aug 08 - Indian Lookout Country Club - Pattersonville, NY
Aug 13 - Royal Family Affair - Bondville, VT
Aug 18 - Camp Barefoot - Bartow, WV

For additional details and ticket info visit: http://www.thepimpsofjoytime.com/tour-info/

The Pimps of Joytime

Janxta Funk!

Wonderwheel Recordings - Available on iTunes Now

Connect w/ The Pimps of Joytime:

www.facebook.com/pimpsofjoytime

www.twitter.com/pimpsofjoytime

www.youtube.com/pimpsofjoytime

http://www.pimpsofjoytime.com/

Drake Bell's New Music Video for Terrific, EP Out Today

Get four times your daily dose of actor/musician Drake Bell in his video for new single "Terrific," which premiered recently on NY Post's Pop Wrap. Filmed in black-and-white, the video is split into four screens to capture multiple angles of Bell's intimate performance.

"Terrific" is featured on his EP A Reminder, available today on on iTunes. A Reminder is the first music release in five years for the busy Bell, who - in between two successful albums and a number of sold out tours - has been working on a number of acting projects for Nickelodeon.

Visit DrakeBell.com or find him on Twitter and Facebook for all the latest news and updates, as well as buy links for his upcoming shows - Bell will kick off a string of summer tour dates on June 30th at NYC's historic Gramercy Theater.

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Video Link: http://youtu.be/DFhW1OBgSOA

A Reminder Buy Link: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=445843528

Official Drake Bell Sites:

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

catawampus \kat-uh-WOM-puhs\, adjective:

1. Off-center; askew; awry.
2. Positioned diagonally; cater-cornered.

Catawampus arose in the United States around 1840, during a particular vogue in elaborate coinages. Cata- stems from cater-, a now-archaic root meaning "diagonal," while the source of -wampus is subject to debate.

Freudian Click

Sending an email to someone by mistake.

A second after I hit "send", I realized that I had made a Freudian Click and emailed a love note to my ex instead of my boyfriend. So embarrassing!

Trivia

What Hollywood leading man appeared as himself in a cameo in the 2004 film Ocean’s Twelve?

Bruce Willis, who had turned down the role of Danny Ocean in Ocean’s Eleven (2001) because of scheduling conflicts.

History

Ned Kelly: Australian bushranger was captured at Glenrowan; he was later hanged for murder (1880)
Franz Ferdinand: archduke and heir to the Austrian throne was assassinated, along with his wife, in Sarajevo by a Serbian; the event precipitated WWI (1914)
Treaty of Versailles: was signed, ending WWI (1919)
Stonewall riots: patrons of a Greenwich Village bar resisted a police raid, sparking the gay pride movement (1969)
Mike Tyson: boxer bit Evander Holyfield's ear during a heavyweight title fight; he lost the match and gained a 16-month suspension (1997)
Elian González: was returned to his father in Cuba (2000)
Slobodan Milosevic: former Yugoslavian leader was turned over to the UN war crimes tribunal (2001)
Iraqi Interim Government: took power after US handover (2004)

Birthdays

Henry VIII (1491-1547): England's king who had six wives
Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640): Flemish Baroque painter
Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778): political philosopher and writer
Richard Rodgers (1902-1979): composer of the Broadway musicals Oklahoma! and The Sound of Music; playwrights Luigi Pirandello (1867-1936) and Mel Brooks (85) share this birth date
John Elway (51): the only quarterback to have started in five Super Bowls
John Cusack (45): actor appearing most recently in 2012, and as the voice of Igor in the eponymous animated film; also, actors Pat Morita (1932-2005), Türkan Soray (66), Bruce Davison (65), Gilda Radner (1946-1989), Kathy Bates (63), Alice Krige (57), Mary Stuart Masterson (45), Gil Bellows (44), Tichina Arnold (40) and Alessandro Nivola (39)