Speaking of N.A.S.A....

Some of the lyrics from KiD CuDi's "Space Dreams" speak of another dimension- one that may be hard for people to envision if you haven't gobbled up some shrooms or dropped acid, as I'm sure the artist has. This artistic rendition of a "Gifted" by Kanye West, Santogold, and Lykke Li helps us visualize the lyrics of this eerie song in ways that our imagination can't normally stretch. If you have ever seen any other work by the Three Legged Legs, you already know what kind of amazing art they produce and this video that they directed is no exception.

We as critical viewers of media tend to classify music as music and art as art, failing to combine the two into the same genre of art. This video does a superb job of combining the two schools of thought, by creating a very trippy, yet reflective video. This video deserves much more than one watch, as it is very difficult to take everything in, but it is important to do so because the themes and symbolism presented in the video are planted perfectly into the musical context of the piece. All I have to say is the end took me by surprise, and while it may just be me, I can completely relate to how the main character must have felt. If the video is just too much to take in, just be happy that Kanye spits in this song, something I miss terribly. So I hope this video takes you somewhere unique in your thought because I would imagine everyone perceives the various images differently. Thanks to Alon Mark for the heads up on this video.

Be sure to watch the video in full screen HD to catch every crazy detail.

Nasa Music 2: Space Dreams

With the necessity of caffeine and all of the intriguing things to be discovered on the Internet, I know there are other insomniacs just like me that do nothing but stare at the ceiling when they get into bed. Thankfully, KiD CuDi and the folks at G.O.O.D. Music are constantly trying to coax my insomnia with laid back, dreamy music that's bound to have me drifting off in no time at all.

This new mixtape shows that CuDi's creative gears are still turning and he is still trying to shake off his attachments to mainstream Hip Hop. What he came together with is a tape that conjures up unique emotions and sends my mind into what sometimes feels like, well, a space dream. His approach on this tape feels closer to hypnosis than rap, but with his voice and a little swagger, the mysterious artist makes it work for him in every way. My particular favorite song is "That Girl" and its already beginning to top the charts (at least on my iTunes top 25). There are a few repeats from "Man on the Moon" on the mixtape, thus making it more of an EP type thing, but the new stuff is incredible if you can depart from IYAZ and Jason Derulo for one moment. Thanks for the sleeping medicine CuDi. Dreeeam onnnn.

To listen and download just give the album artwork a click.

Let's Air This Out

Jeremiah Masoli, Garrett Embry Accused of Robbery by Fraternity Kids : Buster Sports

Okay, so I was thoroughly heated after I read this article by Buster Sports about last weekend's happenings in Eugene. I don't want to focus on the events that transpired (that, as far as I'm concerned are still speculations) as much as I want to highlight the ignorance of this prematurely released article. Considering the amount of shit that was stolen from the SAE house (two computers, a guitar, and a projector), it would be wrongful to criticize the SAE fraternity for reporting theft from their house, even if it was star quarterback Jeremiah Masoli. I don't care if its President Obama walking into my house, but if you're going to steal my MacBook Pro, I'm definitely going to try and take him down.

Also, Buster sports calls out the SAEs as "rich fraternity kids" and if that's not an ignorant generalization that is meant to justify the Ducks Football player's actions, I don't know what is. Being in a fraternity myself, this is utterly offensive as I have brothers that come from all walk of life and sit in various financial stituations, for better or for worse. I commend the SAE fraternity for handling business the only way they knew how.

That said, this whole situation is being blown wayy out of proportion and we as students need to begin to shift our attention to more important incidences. Starting Ducks Football kicker Rob Beard was admitted into the hospital in critical condition the same night as the suspected thievery, but people would rather focus on the idea that Masoli might have stolen something form SAE, even though he's not even a suspect. I think that we need to put Rob in our prayers and begin to talk about who could have nearly killed our starting kicker. I would be totally fine with Darren Thomas running shit next year, after he proved himself in his first collegiate game against Boise State. So let's just let Masoli do what he does and have karma take care of the whole thing. That sounds pretty damn kosher to me. Keep pushing Rob, we love you.

Breakfast With Curren$y

CURREN$Y - BREAKFAST from Creative Control on Vimeo.

Okay, well its more like brunch now, but I'm still in college and love to sleep in. I always wondered how Curren$y manages to deliver such consistently relaxing music for the people to burn to. This short video offers a little insight into what makes this guy so damn chill. It seems as though a little bit more of Wiz Khalifa has rubbed off on the up and coming artist as his music has taken a 180 degree turn for the best from when he was a Young Money groupie. This is what I woke up to today and now I'm feeling like a million bucks. So if you're stressed out today, just watch this video and imagine what it feels like to wake up as this guy does every day. I see you Spitta.

Forever feat. Lebron James

I'm just waiting for the mixtape to drop. Honestly, what can't the man do?

The McGangbang 2.0

We are truly on some next level shit with this one. For those of you who aren't avid fast food eaters, you might have slept on the original McGangbang (a Big Mac with a McChicken in place of the middle bun). The classic has treated us well for a while, but it was time to upgrade to version 2.0. This meant shoving a Spicy Chicken sandwich in the middle of a Double Western Bacon. Obese? Yes, but it's also extraordinarily tasty. If you're hungry at Carl's and feel like trying something new, this is your new favorite meal. Props to TJ for constantly displaying the infinite possibilities at fast food restaurants. Enjoy.

- Posted from my iPhone

Location:E 15th Ave,Eugene,United States

Day 'N Night

On a very rare, but beautiful day in Eugene, Oregon, my mind always tends to get greedy and want a little more sunshine and warmth than is currently available in the pacific northwest. I usually go straight to thinking about how great it'd be to wake up and walk down the Santa Monica Pier, for instance, but this beauty is unparalleled. Some people tend to shoot down to LA right away to thrive off of it's lively atmosphere, however I percieve Southern California much differently. For me, Los Angeles represents my goals and everywhere I strive to be in life.


With an application to USC staring me in the face, it's hard not to close up shop and leave this bitch behind (the bitch being Eugene), but if I were to head south I would lose myself. There is no doubt that I would get caught up in the superficial lifestyle that the congested city presents to people every day and also lose sight of what I need to accomplish right now.


Above all else, life in Oregon is simple and life revolves around school, rather than the external atmosphere. If I were surrounded by anything else but trees, there would be a lot more on my mind than just school and intrapersonal relationships.


This is why, despite the shitty weather and temptations from my sister, I'm going to see out what I started and strive towards my goal of living in the sunshine and beauty in my birthplace. Until then I will most likely continue to be the most negative person in the State of Oregon as I earn my goals and chase the sun.



- Posted from my iPhone

Location:Ocean Front Walk,Los Angeles,United States

The Long Road Home

Usually the only thing I expect the drive back to Oregon to be is boring and maybe a little scenic on the right day. Normally I just sit in my car and stare mindlessly at the road ahead, but this time I would have to get out of my car for a little more than gas. The thing that first notified me that I had an epically flat tire was most likely my rim scraping the asphalt- ouch.  The smell of burnt rubber and exceptional rumbling of my car definitely solidified my decision. When you pull over on the side of Highway 5 in California or Oregon there are a lot of things that are uncertain, the most concerning being your location, so I had no clue where I was or how long it would take for me to get my tire changed so I could drive to the nearest gas station. I wasn't too beat up over the fact that the road chewed my tire to bits, but rather that we were going to lose so much time on the drive after I had tried so hard to be punctual about our trip, a rarity for me and my friends. I know, Apple should probably be paying me, but I thank the iPhone once again for triangulating my location in the middle of nowhere so people knew where to help me.When the kind folks from AAA (that's triple A for those of you still trying to figure out the abbreviation) showed up, I expected to put on my shitty little spare tire and roll to the nearest gas station to cash out on a real tire; however, BMW proved their reputation in the clutch. When he reached into my spare tire compartment, out popped a slick new tire with a shiny new rim. My jaw dropped as my heart rose because we were only sidelined for about a half-hour.

I would like to send a shout out to BMW for saving the day, well,  at least partially. Later that drive I got a speeding ticket (I swear they don't post the speed limit enough) for barely cracking the limit, which kind of ended my 6 hour lucky streak and took me back off my high horse. You live, you might learn, but you'll always have the memories. Maybe I'll have better luck on the next road trip. Portland? Vancouver? San Diego? You never know, but I'll certainly let you know if my car fucks up again.

Twenty Ten

One thing you'll learn about me is that I love planning to have no plans. I thrive on spontanaity and all of the the ridiculous memories that always transpire. While it certainly won't help me for very long, I am having a damn good time doing it right now.

This is exactly what happened when me and wingman Dave decided to pack our bags and head to LA to kick off the new year. I was surprised when I had one of my best New Years Eves of my life. Just ask Dave how ridiculous the night was.. Apart from a pair of hangovers, we also figured out our resolutions for 2010: never drink hard alcohol again. Seriously. The shit just messes you up, nuff said. Being a college student it might be a tiny bit overly ambitious, but I'll try my best. I hope you have better luck holding true to your resolution and if you haven't made one yet, what the hell are you doing?

After the confetti cleared I had some time to take last year in retrospect and plan (I know I said I don't like to plan, but it's tentative so hush) how I want to approach the year ahead. It's going to be a totally different mindset for me as I try to fill some of my room for improvement. I have big moves planned for 2010 and if we only have two more years to live I plan to keep going hard. That includes blogging hard so keep reading. Anyways, here's to the ridiculous memories, people, and places that made 2009 . Happy New Years from TFD.

- Posted from my iPhone

Location:Betton Way,Topanga,United States