"why she keep posting videos fo'?"

My hard drive=kaput. All of my recent photos and music were lost but at least I got my computer back from the crapple geniuses. I should be back up and running soon.  For now, some videos I've been excited about spotting.

First up, the modern day lady jay brown herself, Ms. Janelle Monae released her first music video and minifilm.  Like most others, I love that she's devoted herself to the challenge of making a concept album/EP out of Metropolis Suite, and is now applying that same creativity to her music videos. Yes!  Sure, Ye's done it in the past, we all know.  I'm just glad to see another artist restoring the anticipation and suspense in music releases, especially music videos (a la Mr. Jackson, Prince, etc.).  I don't have a TV, so missing videos is generally not a big deal, but now I at least have a reason to look forward to the character development and followup to Many Moons.  Diddy better ignore his legacy of trainwrecking and shelfing artists and do right by her. I still can't believe this match even happened.

[edit: link borrowed from mysteri-o] 

Janelle Monae . . . Many Moons

Janelle Monae . . . Many Moons

Janelle Monae . . . Beyond Many Moons

Next up is Murs. I don't usually follow Murs, but credit where it's due.  I saw and really enjoyed this video and track on first listen. Dig:

Murs . . . Can it Be

All Grow'd Up

Some things never grow old....

...like the King of Pop

Today Michael "King of Pop"/"Say what you will" Jackson turns the glorious age of fifty. What does that even mean? This guy has been twelve since the tender age of eleven. Nevertheless, we want to take a moment to give thanks to a lifetime of music that has inevitably shaped and influenced the sounds millions have grown up with over the last four decades.

MJ's not the only birthday boy this month, as my blogmates have both enjoyed their own festivities. I recently asked Jason and O to create short playlists of five songs, new or old, that they dug, doubted the other would have, and wanted to share in celebration of their respective born days. Rather than create one big compilation, we've instead made three short EPs. What resulted is a musical introduction to our tastes and personal styles. I guess you could say it's like your first "around the world" party minus the awkward walk of shame the morning after. Partake and have your fill of the All G'd Up EPs. But remember, slow sips.

Fifteen Sips of the Sizzurp

Jason's $5 Corona

Mr. O's Mystery Mix