O, Yes We Did.

If you didn't already hear, I'm glad I could be the one to tell you, but you're kinda late on this.  Barack Obama will be our 44th President. My campus, like many others across the country (globe, potentially?) is going nuts.  I even saw the President make an appearance at the all campus party going on outside our campus center and on the football field/the hill.  I'd love to write a long critical post about the dangers of celebrating too quickly, potential spins on this victory and which people feel entitled to/should claim it right now--but I've got an all-nighter to pull, plus I don't want to spoil this moment too soon, so I'll instead share some music.

J. Kwest - I Am (Obama)

J.Kwest - I Am (Obama) from Endangered Peace on Vimeo.

So, second even bigger shout out to Mica.  I was just checking out this video on Blind I by J. Kwest for "I Am (Obama)" and recognized a bunch of shots of Pilsen and Mica's Mural--twice!  That's pretty cool.  The mural she worked on was part of a community art project organized through the National Museum of Mexican Art.

Some more music by Damu the Fudgemunk who produced this Yes We Can beat just for the occasion.  Aside from funky sound quality on my end, I'm really feeling what he did with this.  Check it out and get more info at Wonka Beats.  

Finally new Nas and Green Lantern recorded last night.  Seen on Miss Info.

ok ok ok, final post--cutest video ever. Just watched it on Feministing.

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