The Live Version of the Song is ALWAYS Superior to the Original (Pt. 1)

Tony Krash/Badu World

Can you believe this draft has been sitting since 2022?  I was vibing the other week and had a light bulb reminder.  I never published it!  What better time than now?  Half of the U.S. is snowed in today.   

Live versions are unique.  Typically filled with vivaciousness and exclusivity to that specific performance in all aspects.   It takes a special kind of everything to put a live song in the category of being considered better than the original/studio version.  That special thing where you prefer to hear the live version instead.  The common denominator is simply this.  It contains soul that the original just does not acquire.  

For instance... 

Marvin Gaye - Distant Lover

Could be the screams.. could be the horns... could be the yearning.  It's. just. there.

{Listen} :: The "Feels" Mix .... Valentine's Day Edition.

It's been a few years since I've done one of these mixes.  A random urge compelled me to do so today.  Handpicked in specific order, here are a select few of my 'feels' grooves.  I hope you enjoy J .  In advance,  Happy Valentine’s Day!

At Your Best (Remix)| Frank Ocean
That's What I Like| Bruno Mars

Partners In Crime III | The Internet

Show Me Who You Are | Jesse Boykins III

When I think of You | Janet Jackson
You're the One | Kaytranada x Syd
Tell Me | Groove Theory
Find A Way | A Tribe Called Quest
IFHY | Tyler, the Creator
The Law | Ab-Soul x Mac Miller x Rapsody
Love on the Brain | Rihanna
Whip Appeal | Babyface
Runaway | Tay Walker
Lost Inside of You | One Way
I Only Have Eyes for You | The Flamingos
3005 (Beach Picnic Version) | Childish Gambino

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Runaway | Tay Walker

"Don't you ever dream of waking up next to the one that you love..."
Never lets me down.  Tay Walker releases a new music mental escape.  "Runaway" is warped of many beautiful warm feels guided through acoustic vibes.  Set your daydream clock.  It begins the moment you press play...
"Don't you ever think about a better place.  
....say babe, what do you think about.. the idea of running away?"  

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Go (Gas) | Domo Genesis x Wiz Khalifa x Tyler, the Creator x Juicy J

OF's Domo Genesis steps up to plate as the debut of his first studio album is rapidly approaching- 5 days away.  Distinctively one of the slept on lyrical members, the first track offering of 'Go (Gas)' holds up to standards.  Produced by Tyler, who is also featured on the track-- my ear caught a wiff of his 'Goblin (Intro)' influence in the production.  Whether intentional or not, it sparked a thought of that within no time.  The 12 track-album 'Genesis' is set to feature Tay Walker, Anderson.Paak, JMSN, Mac Miller, and King Chip etc.  Pre-order on iTunes now.  Listen to the blaze below::

{Late Post} :: Top Albums of 2015

The annual tradition continues.  I didn't extend the submission invite to many compared to previous years.  Just a panel of 4 this time around.  I solely copy and paste the submissions with no alterations from the original to keep the generator's authenticity.  With all the good music that released, it was a difficult weigh in.. but we made it work.  Check out our Top Albums (projects) of 2015 after the jump!

Video :: Waste of Time | Tay Walker

***UPDATE from 4/21/15 post- Video added.  

I took all the bruises...
tell me was it all a waste of time??

As much as I would like to, I won't get personal on this one. lol.

New music from Tay Walker.  Long overdue.  Fans like myself have been waiting... but enjoying the journey of his growth on the way.  The anticipation for the album, which drops April 30th, is heightened.  

Listen to "Waste of Time" below::
"How could you play me like a game? ..."

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Album Stream :: 25HAD | Tay Walker

"See there's so many words...that I can use...When I am describing you..."
So here was the scene. It was cool and very cloudy. Mind racing. Finishing a home project I started. 25HAD was the backdrop to it. On repeat. For two hours.
This was absolutely worth every minute of the wait for the release. I've said many times- Tay's voice is incredible so that will always be a given. On 25HAD, he covers all aspects- singing, rapping, and poetry. I have deemed this the audible version of the movie 'Love Jones'. The lyrics and overall feeling the album provides in whole is just that. Simply put, this album is great.
Vibe out to the stream below::
"We can start off slow, just hit the cruise control..."

Video : Shadow Dance | The Internet

The night is young
Your taste is sweet
Lay with me
Until we find...

The Internet took it to RevoltTV last night to premiere their new video ‘Shadow Dance’ from the awesome Feel Good album. In black and white tint, the video most certainly executes the sexiness and smoothness of the song. Sure to make you feel some type of way. Check it out below::
‘Tell me that you love me babe'

There are times when I’m completely weirded out of how closely, countenance and mannerism wise, Syd resembles my ex. This is one of those times o_o.

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Pleasure | Tay Walker ( of 'The Internet' )

Cause when my body kissin on ya'
It can show ya'
The very best time of your life...

New music from Tay Walker (of the Internet) has hit the waves :-D. The sultry sounds of his voice intertwined with the bedroom material production heightens the intimate lyrics to a 'just right' degree. Tay even shows off and adds his rap skills to this one (as he does every now and then). Yes.25 Hours a Day is coming...
Listen below::
"Them other girls got nothing on ya, no competition..."

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Better Liar | Harry Fraud x The Internet

Should've been a better liar babe... 

 

 SHIT.  Harry Fraud and The Internet teamed up for a spectacular live instrument production of a record about lies and deceit.  If it sounds this amazing live.. one can only imagine how it sounds in person.   I hope they perform this when I go see them later this month.  This track lands on the Converse compilation "Cons EP Vol. 1".  Vibe out::

"All my trust for you disappeared.."  

 

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Pod Post Thursdays : Karma | Tay Walker (of 'The Internet')

I need the strength to walk away
And need not to state
The issue is…that I miss you baby.

"I wanted little pieces of things in it that makes you think 'why is life full of games. I know what it's like to have my heart broken and so does the world. This video is the exact feeling of that. This video shows how love can leave you alone with a lot of time on your hands to think about the games that are played between two people in love." – Tay Walker

The video and this song is a mood changer; “brown liquor song” for sure. You may have recognized Tay Walker’s name from his songs with ‘The Internet’ (he is a vocalist and the keyboardist in the group). I couldn’t deny his voice then.. and I damn sure can’t deny it on this solo track…Major talent. The soul. The rips. The emotion.
This will fall on his upcoming solo project ’25 Hours a Day’, set for release sometime during the Spring, featuring collabs with Casey Veggies, Mac Miller, Syd tha Kyd, Harry Fraud and more. I’m definitely looking forward to it. In the meantime…check out his latest solo effort below:

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s.o. to BillBoard