I love the internet. If
you look around long enough you will inevitably find something that
will make you feel like you've discovered electronic oil. This was the
case this weekend when I uncovered a song titled Real Thing (Music Is
Everything). The soulful, Madlib produced track is performed by
Erykah Badu, and if that wasn't enough to peak your curiosity, the two
apparently made it just because. I know a musician's job is to
make music, but it seems as if there have been a number of songs lately that
have been getting released because somebody randomly fell into a giving
mood. Don't get me wrong though, I appreciate the outtakes that have been
getting thrown our way. I just would like to see these gems fully
realized in the context of an album. Enjoy.
:Erykah Badu - Real Thing (Music Is Everything):
If I was talented enough to make music my only goal would be to create songs
as fun as this. I love how the funky horns and soul-filled harmony
sections are so retro that I can practically feel my sideburns extending
down the side of my head. Madlib really did a stellar job, and even
though the beaming-with-confidence vocal work by Erykah will be considered
by most to be the highlight of the track, I can't help but gush over what he
contributed. This is the proper way to kick start a new week.
The video below
is for Sa-Ra's Feel The Bass. Erykah isn't the
focus of it but she's in it, along with Talib Kweli.
The song has a really cool sound so be sure to give it a
chance to blow your mind.
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John Laird -
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