Monday Jams- Alec Lomami

So.. it's been a while since I posted a Monday's Jam. Hell, It's been a while since I posted anything. So.. i'll try to blog more frequently... I'll even "try" to post on something other than music. How about that for a change?! But today it's monday. The jam of the day is actually my own! I have been working on a 5 songs free EP (more details on that later) and the first single is finally available for public enjoyment, scrutiny and ridicule. Be that as it may, the song is an homage to Kinshasa my hometown! You can stream/download it here or here... and check out my music page here!

PEACE!!!

Youth Sounds

Hey guys... Check out the blog I wrote for invadenola magazine on the band Youth Sounds. Read it  here  and go grad their two EP here and here! Oh yeah... make sure to facebook like 'em... and stalk 'em on twitter - I'm sure they won't mind!
I'll leave you with one of my favorite song of the first records. Enjoy!

A Strangers Would

Hip Hop made in France

 Contrary to popular belief, I am one of those who believes that Hip Hop is in great shape. A butt-load of emerging MCs have been infusing new life in the Hip Hop scene. This new wave has been felt not only in the US, but in England and France. I want to share a few French rappers who have been a part of this awkening. The artists I chose falls under two "arbitrary"categories.
The first group of artists can be labeled as revivalist, advocating a return to old school Hip Hop aka "real hip hop" while the second group are more or less innovators who are trying to push hip hop beyond its comfort zone by learning from the past while looking forward, challenging the musical status quo.
Although both groups are stylistically different, they both emphasize the importance of lyrics which was pretty much lost in the mainstream arena - which is gospel to my ears. But anyways, enough rambling time to hear some musique.

Group 1

Nekfeu

3010

Sneazzy

Group 2

Wilow Amsgood

Download the mixtape here



The Et's



Clone x

Download the mixtape here

Dabaaz - Monday Jam

 Today's jam comes from the French rapper ( and entrepreneur... he makes some pretty dope Tees) Dabazz. I started to loose faith in French hip hop - you know, the whole hip hop is dead thing - But cats like Dabaaz reminds me what I love about French hip hop. It's heartfelt, sincere, and unpretentious. Bref, It's vintage hip hop! So Dabaaz, we are eagerly waiting for your next LP mec!

Dabaaz - Ça fait un bail

Oh Land - Monday jam!

So... every Mondays, I'll feature a song/artist that I just can't stop listening to! Right now,  Oh Land self-titled EP has been playing nonstop on my Ipod. I hope you like it as much as I do.If you do, you can buy it here.

White Nights


Sun of a Gun

I love Music part 1

Growing up in Africa, I got used listening to music I didn’t understand. I listened to just about anything, Afro-Cuban, Zouglou, American hip hop,soul, rock, pop, French folk music, you name it. I learned early to appreciate music not merely for cerebral or educational reasons.
Music for me was an existential affair; it made me appreciate other cultures; it made me feel alive, angry, happy, sad, joyful. So yeah, I love music and I would like to introduce, or reintroduce as the case may be, some of my favorite francophone artists. Sure you may not understand what’s said, but, if you listen with an open ear, you may enjoy it nonetheless.

Coeur de Pirate - Canada



La Patere Rose - Canada





Stromae - Belgium/Rwanda





Baloji - Congo/Belgium





Smod - Mali



Féfé - France/Nigeria


Fefe - Dans ma rue CLIP Exclu 2009
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Kaylynn Marie Photography

Kaylynn Clark is one of my favorite photographers. I’m always in awe of her artistry. Her editorial-style wedding pictures could make a nun want to leave the convent in search of The One!

Maybe I’m being a bit hyperbolic, but I’m not far from the truth. Her work is minimalist, beautiful, and warm. As impressive as I find her wedding and engagement pictures, I think Kaylynn’s editorial work is nothing short of amazing. Anyhow, let me stop rambling – see her work for yourself, and tell me if I am wrong. Check out her blog here.