The Media Drop

It’s Friday Random Ten time, so hit shuffle, listen to some morning tune-age, and post ‘em up here. Check out Rox’s list while you’re at it.

“99 Problems” - Jay-Z
“Shoot to Thrill” - AC/DC
“Stella 99″ - Jam & Spoon
“Built This City” - Diplomats
“I Want You” - Massive Attack (featuring Madonna)
“Error Free” - Crude Infinity
“25” - Veruca […]

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Yeah, yeah, it’s been awhile, but it’s time to do this anyway. Here’s my random ten from this morning. Make sure you check out Rox’s, and post your own.

“Strawberry Fields Forever” - John Lennon
“Tryin’ To See Another Day” - The Isley Brothers
“Don’t Stop ‘99″ - ATB
“Overnight Celebrity” - Twista
“Just Like This” - Limp Bizkit
“Say Goodbye” […]

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Reuters informs on Saturday that Jay-Z is looking to create a new sub-label within the Def Jam family. The “code name” for the project is “Def Jam Left,” according to Billboard.

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Last night, I wasn’t watching to the Katrina rescue concert on NBC, but I heard this morning that Kanye West made quite an impression on those watching when he went “off script” during his segment with Mike Myers. Somehow or other I missed it, probably by getting engrossed in some college football on ESPN, followed […]

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Like the DJs quoted in this article, I don’t expect this to become some sort of overnight sensation - but as the Cincinnati Enquirer’s Lauren Bishop reports, acting as your own deejay at a wedding or other social event isn’t totally unheard of. Bishop’s story includes details about a couple who have “invested” in a […]

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It’s been a while, but it’s a good time to get back into the swing of things with the Friday Random Ten. After you check out this one, head on over to Rox’s place and then post your own!
1. “Better” - Helmet
2. “Pimp On” - Twista featuring 8 Ball & Too Short
3. “Obsession” - Kylie […]

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Interested in getting free tix and residence at the upcoming Coachella music festival (April 30-May 1) in Long Beach, California? Details and link to the entry form found over at the fuseblog.
Oh, and if you need info about gigs coming along pre-clickthrough, the names Weezer, Chemical Brothers, Wilco, Keane, Jean Grae, NIN, and Roni Size […]

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Remember FIQL, the online playlist site mentioned a few weeks back? Well, in addition to having a ton of music compilations by the site’s users, they’ve added some editorial to the site to add to the user experience. Check out Robert Burke’s “Desert Island” playlist and discussion, which will surely create some commentary by the […]

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Michele’s banged out a Saturday night playlist, and I’m game for that. Here’s the last 15 tracks I’ve listened to.
Post yours in the comments or on your own blog.
“Anger Management” - Methods of Mayhem
“Stan” - Eminem featuring Dido
“I Remember You” - Skid Row
“Like A Pimp” - David Banner & Lil’ Flip
“Ground Zero” - Crude […]

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If you’re a bigtime audiophile who has a stack ‘o’ playlists and mixtapes/cds sitting around, and are always looking for a new mix of songs or trying to track down some new songs to download, then FIQL.com might be the place for you.
Yep, it’s pronounced “fickle,” and it’s a free spot to not […]

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