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Dec

Reader Best of 2008: Lizelle of Stereo Cupcake

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This year, instead of just having me yap on about my Best of lists, I reached out to several of our readers to give their Top 5 of the best releases of the year. I’ll be profiling a new reader each day until the end of the 2008. Today’s reader is Lizelle of the music blog Stereo Cupcake, which is one of the best music sites I’ve stumbled upon in the past year.

Name: Lizelle
Location: Brooklyn/Switzerland
Blog: www.stereocupcake.com

Top 5:
1. Sam Sparro - Sam Sparro
2. School of Seven Bells - Alpinisms
3. J*Davey - Land of the Lost/Beauty in Distortion (even though technically the material isn’t from ‘08)
4. Santogold - Santogold
5. One Ting (Dabrye remix) - King Midas Sound

Tags: j*davey, King Midas Sound, Sam Sparro, Santogold, School of Seven Bells, Stereo Cupcake

Oct

Video: J*Davey - Mister Mister (Future Screw Mix)

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Even though the whole situation from Warner is up in the air (2009?), J*Davey is still getting music to the hands of the people. Their double CD dropped in July and can be found at a Best Buy near you. I know a few people are salty that their release contains material that has been floating around the Internets for years, but I for one, am glad that they are getting something in the hands of the people while Warner drags their feet.

And now they are dropping new videos for the project. However, this video for the Future Screw Remix of Mister Mister still can’t compare to the original (for obvious reasons).

Original Mister Mister

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Sep

Video: J*Davey on Ellen

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I don’t know when this show ared (seriously, could you see me watching Ellen??) but I think this might be J*Davey’s first national television performance. The track, “Dollar Or More,” is one that we previewed back in May and, for all intents and purposes on the upcoming “Warner Brothers” release due in 2009. Yes, “Warner Brothers” is in quotes for a reason.

Jack Davey used to work at the Ellen show for 2 years, so I think this is more as Ellen’s favor to Jack than an actual hint that their damn album will come out. But I’m still hoping…

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Sep

New Music: Kardinal Offishall feat. J*Davey - Digital Motown

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Kardinal Offishall feat. J*Davey - Digital Motown

I can confirm that this track is off of Kardi’s upcoming album Not 4 Sale which drops next week. I’m loving this track, and even though my homegirl Jack Davey only sings the hook, she definately holds her own.

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Jul

J*Davey TONIGHT at Liv

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Wow, didn’t know that J*Davey was BACK in DC after they killed it last month. And just like in June, Muhsinah and Sound of the City will also be there. Could this be a start of a once a month thing for J*D in the District? Who knows, but I wouldn’t complain.

I won’t be in attendance thanks to my damn job, but I’m sure its gonna be a hot show nonetheless.

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Jun

5 Songs I Can’t Get Outta My Head Right Now….

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So I’m starting this new (hopefully) weekly post of the 5 songs I can’t get outta my head, based off of aSOHH’s Soul Rebel post I saw a couple weeks ago. Here is my top 5 for the week. It’s a little left-field and melanin deprived for some of y’all, but it is what it is.

Adam Tensta - Dopeboy

I’ve been diggin’ Adam Tensta for a hot minute now, as most of y’all know, and I finally decided to cop his album. Again, there is something in the water in Sweden, which has officially replaced the UK as my go-to country of choice for new music. “Dopeboy,” isn’t what you think. Instead of glamorizing the trap-rap lifestyle, Tensta actually addresses the racism that he and his crew face while trying to enter an all white downtown club. The techno beat is added for irony as a backdrop to the whole mess and the chorus, “Do You Think That I Sell Drugs? plays off the beat perfectly. It’s a creative and clever song, on a great album that keeps it street, yet remains “bling” free.

MGMT - Electic Feel

I first heard of MGMT when the DC hipsters tried to stage a riot cause these dudes played the backstage at the Black Cat and not the larger, upstairs room. I usually don’t buy into Pitchfork hype but MGMT is slowly looking like the real deal. Some of their other songs are a little to pop for my taste, but I have to listen to Electric Feel every morning on the Ipod for some reason.

Justin Nozuka - After Tonight

Last time I checked, I wasn’t a 17 year old white girl from Omaha, so obviously I’m not in the target market for this ish. But there is something about this track that I’m digging. I saw this video at 5 AM on VH1 (you know, the only time they don’t show Flava Flav), and was like “damn!” Sure, this dude is for the John Mayer/Jack Johnson crowd, but I’m a sucker for acoustic soul.

Little Dragon - Constant Surprises

Again, Sweden stays winning right now, and Little Dragon is one of the reasons why. I actually knew about Yukimi Nagaro when she was singing for Koop (check “Wherever there is You” off of their 2006 release). I never knew about Little Dragon until a few months ago, but now it’s on constant rotation on the iPod. Anybody want to help me bring them to DC?

J*Davey - A Dollar or More

I know I go crazy over J*Davey sometimes, but I’m getting pissed that it’s been almost 4 years since I first blogged about these guys and they still are in record label limbo. They are releasing their EPs next month, however, everyone is really waiting for that album to drop, and at last Thursday’s concert, Miss Jack Davey’s announcement that this song, titled “A Dollar or More” is on the new album has whet our appetities even more.

Word is that this song isn’t about sex (mind out of gutter…now) but more about expressing her frustration about the music industry in general. Her screams of “Gimme My Money,” are so appropriate right now.

Bonus: J*Davey - New Song from Couch Sessions on Vimeo.

Tags: Adam Tensta, j*davey, Justin Nozuka, Little Dragon, MGMT

Jun

Pictures: J*Davey and Muhsinah at Bohemian Caverns

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I want to introduce y’all to Tashir Lee, a long time reader of The Couch Sessions who answered the call for photographers. Tashir will be doing event and concert photography for the site, and maybe write as well cause his music knowledge is fiecre. The dude has photographed everyone from Questlove, to Q-Tip, to Robert Glasper. You will see more of his work on this site this summer so keep a look out!

More goodness from Thursday night’s show.

Muhsinah

Slimkat 78

Brook D’Leau

Miss Jack Davey

Bonus: Jack Davey on Ellen DeGeneres show (seriously?)

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Jun

Pictures: The Roots Picnic, Philadelphia, PA

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I’m really mad I missed this, because I heard it was live. Fortunately, Julian (of Bullets over Romance) was kind enough to offer up some pictures of Saturdays event, which featured such acts as The Roots, Santogold and Gnarls Barkley. I’ve been hearing nothing but good reviews of the thing, so they better put this on next year!

Esperanza Spalding (check her MySpace, I’m diggin’ her)

Jack Davey (with Questlove drumming)

DJ Jazzy Jeff

Sharon Jones

The Roots

Tags: DJ Jazzy Jeff, Esperanza Spalding, j*davey, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, the roots

Jun

J*Davey at Bohemian Caverns THURSDAY!

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So, you know The Couch Sessions have been down with J*Davey since the beginning of time it seems. Hell, most of y’all are readers of this site because of J*Davey. Well, J*D is going to be in the city this Thursday at Bohemian Caverns, and it’s always a good look when they’re in town. Get your tickets today because we all know Bohemian is a small venue and is gonna sell out quick!

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Bohemian Caverns
2003 11th St NW, Washington, DC
Metro: U-Street (Green Line)
(202) 299-0800

Tags: Bohemian Caverns, j*davey

Mar

Couch Sessions Appoved Artist, Hip-Hop, House/Electronic, Music News, Negroclash!

Announced: The Roots Picnic in Philly

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Wow. So Every weird Black person on the East Coast is gonna be at this event. Including me. More details as they come.

Tags: diplo, Gnarls Barkley, j*davey, sharon jones, the roots, tour dates

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