Thursday, September 30, 2010
Ut-oh Cinco
From ESPN:
"The phone number is supposed to connect callers to Feed the Children, which benefits from sales of "Ochocinco's". But because the box has the wrong toll-free prefix, they get a seductive-sounding woman who makes risque suggestions and then asks for a credit card number."
Kroger Co. should have learned a very important lesson from the movie Office Space:
"Monday morning details" are decently important when putting a phone number on a cereal box.
True Story.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
(Un?)Necessary Rap Wednesdays
New Naughty by Nature, "I Gotta Lotta" off their upcoming 2010 "Anthem, Inc".
Just some Classic Hip Hop Honored OG's (Class of '08) holdin' down a filthy beat with a hook from one Mr. Smif.
That's it, that's all. Move Along. Nothing to see here...
...except some of that crazy Illtown flow we know you love, America.
Yes, this means YOU 'Zel.
True Story.
Just some Classic Hip Hop Honored OG's (Class of '08) holdin' down a filthy beat with a hook from one Mr. Smif.
That's it, that's all. Move Along. Nothing to see here...
...except some of that crazy Illtown flow we know you love, America.
Yes, this means YOU 'Zel.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Alternative Awesomeness
Track/video from The Roots' EXCELLENT new album from this past summer. An amazingly chill/laid back/grooved out album that you need to listen to if you want any of these feelings.....
Wait.....this sounds kind of familiar? Why is that?........
Any Alt-rock/folk fans out there?..................
Boom!
Crazy what happens sometimes when genres listen to each other, right?
When Public Enemy samples Buffalo Springfield, you realize The Roots weren't really that far off tradition with this one.
True Story.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Movies to look forward to???
...we know we are.
Exhibit A:
Wait what?
From NY Mag, this is ACTUALLY going to happen:
"Previously, RZA wrote a kung fu movie with Eli Roth called The Man With the Iron Fists that he would both star in and direct, and got Universal to finance it for $20 million. Now: RZA says Russell Crowe will co-star with him in it as "the baddest man alive." Whether RZA picked Crowe because of their previous work together on American Gangster (the pair reportedly even recorded an unreleased song then), or because of Russell Crowe's natural affinity for punching things, this seems like a
fortuitously bonkers collaboration."
Where can we get this unreleased song? Please? Pretty please? RZA continues his fascination with kung fu/being awesome. In fact, this has been going on for a while now:
Exhibit B:
Excuse me?>
1. Keanu looks good, right?
2....Our reaction to this?
True Story.
Exhibit A:
Wait what?
From NY Mag, this is ACTUALLY going to happen:
"Previously, RZA wrote a kung fu movie with Eli Roth called The Man With the Iron Fists that he would both star in and direct, and got Universal to finance it for $20 million. Now: RZA says Russell Crowe will co-star with him in it as "the baddest man alive." Whether RZA picked Crowe because of their previous work together on American Gangster (the pair reportedly even recorded an unreleased song then), or because of Russell Crowe's natural affinity for punching things, this seems like a
fortuitously bonkers collaboration."
Where can we get this unreleased song? Please? Pretty please? RZA continues his fascination with kung fu/being awesome. In fact, this has been going on for a while now:
Exhibit B:
Excuse me?>
1. Keanu looks good, right?
2....Our reaction to this?
True Story.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
(Un?)Necessary Rap Wednesdays
Straight from True Story enthusiast Lady Dubbz from the land where the news never sleeps, we present to you "Bed Intruder".
Now, this video has been making the rounds all over the interwebs for some time now. And we, America, do NOT condone the initial circumstances that led to this interview and selection.
Hell, this Particular Writer sleeps like straight up Casey Jones to make sure that no one storms the True Story Castle during them evenin' time activities.
We do, however, condone gratuitous Auto-Tune Remixes.
And honestly, that unsub better take his Soul of Mischief and Chill from 93 'till Infinity, because after that video there is no doubt that "they gonna find him" so he can't bother anyone Never No More.
So you can run and tell THAT, America.
True Story.
Now, this video has been making the rounds all over the interwebs for some time now. And we, America, do NOT condone the initial circumstances that led to this interview and selection.
Hell, this Particular Writer sleeps like straight up Casey Jones to make sure that no one storms the True Story Castle during them evenin' time activities.
We do, however, condone gratuitous Auto-Tune Remixes.
And honestly, that unsub better take his Soul of Mischief and Chill from 93 'till Infinity, because after that video there is no doubt that "they gonna find him" so he can't bother anyone Never No More.
So you can run and tell THAT, America.
True Story.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
(Un?)Necessary Rap Wednesdays
Kanye ft Pusha T - "Runaway"
from Sunday's MTV VMA's
Now, a few things.
First, the way Aziz Ansari reacted to the Taylor Swift thing is exactly how We reacted to it.
Second, one of the more interesting things behind this song (besides the whole, "Let's give a toast to the douchebags..." chorus, and the reason it was even written in the first place) is that he's straight up making a MOVIE for the video.
You hear that, America?
40.
Effing.
Minutes.
They previewed a clip of that video/movie before the VMAs and it looks absolutely ridiculous.
Third, check out what the man himself says about the movie/video/ Kanyexploitation:
.....Duh. That's clearly the angle We were thinking. Don't worry Kanye, We've been definitely "Feeling the Phoenix" too...whatever the hell that freaking means.
Actually...that DID get us thinking, America.
What Phoenix is 'Ye feelin?
Who knows, really.
All We know, America, is that:
A) Kanye needs a hug.
B) He makes great music regardless of how batsh*! he is and
C) He might have just dropped the biggest and best "Woe is me kinda/I'm Still going to make more Money than you ever will/but still this song is Catchy as Hell and an explanation of how you'll never explain my antics because you don't know who I am or where I come from" song since Naughty by Nature's "Everything's Gonna Be Alright".
...Except Kanye is deducted points, since he doesn't carry a Machete around.
Sounds about the same, yeah?
True Story.
from Sunday's MTV VMA's
Now, a few things.
First, the way Aziz Ansari reacted to the Taylor Swift thing is exactly how We reacted to it.
Second, one of the more interesting things behind this song (besides the whole, "Let's give a toast to the douchebags..." chorus, and the reason it was even written in the first place) is that he's straight up making a MOVIE for the video.
You hear that, America?
40.
Effing.
Minutes.
They previewed a clip of that video/movie before the VMAs and it looks absolutely ridiculous.
Third, check out what the man himself says about the movie/video/ Kanyexploitation:
"It's the story of a phoenix fallen to Earth, and I make her my girlfriend, and people discriminate against her and eventually she has to burn herself alive and go back to her world. I've been feeling the idea of the phoenix. It's been in my heart for a while."
.....Duh. That's clearly the angle We were thinking. Don't worry Kanye, We've been definitely "Feeling the Phoenix" too...whatever the hell that freaking means.
Actually...that DID get us thinking, America.
What Phoenix is 'Ye feelin?
Who knows, really.
All We know, America, is that:
A) Kanye needs a hug.
B) He makes great music regardless of how batsh*! he is and
C) He might have just dropped the biggest and best "Woe is me kinda/I'm Still going to make more Money than you ever will/but still this song is Catchy as Hell and an explanation of how you'll never explain my antics because you don't know who I am or where I come from" song since Naughty by Nature's "Everything's Gonna Be Alright".
...Except Kanye is deducted points, since he doesn't carry a Machete around.
I been a deadbeat, dead to the world and dead wrong
Since I was born that's my life, oh you don't know this song?
So don't say jack, and please don't say you understand
All that man to man talk just hot damn
If you ain't live you couldn't feel it, so kill it, skillet
And all that talk about it won't help it out, now will it?
And Illtown feel like I stuck-up props, got shot
Don't worry, I hit Bob, flurry, and his punk-ass dropped
But I'm the one who has been labeled as an outcast
They changin' schools, I'm the misfit that will outlast
But that's cool with the bull, smack 'em backwards
That's what you get for f$#%^n' with a ghetto bastard
Sounds about the same, yeah?
True Story.
Friday, September 10, 2010
We like sports.
We also like comedy. Glad we established that. Without further ado:
Quite possibly the greatest sports interview in 5-10 years. So good, in fact, that Jimmy Rome doesn't even know how to react to most of it. Some main points:
1. Dude is coming in strong with that beard. REAL strong. The only thing that contends with that facial hair is this fine display of upper lipness.
2. Jim Rome: You get fined a thousand bucks for orange spikes.....What was the fine for?
Brian Wilson: "Duhhuhhpssst....(unamused)....having too much awesome on my feet?"....(Rome laughs, Wilson still unamused)..."clearly, that was the reason."
3. Scroll to 7:20....please.....and see him break out this and this.
New favorite closer? No? ummmm, moving on?
Old Spice continues its dominance of the commercial with one of their most ridiculous ones to date. We don't even know where to begin with this one....Wow. Lets shift to some more football:
Sorry, we tricked you on that one. We forgot to say (Un?)American football. Nonetheless, we feel like no one mentions this anymore. Yes, this did actually happen in 1997. Yes, that is Brazil playing France. Yes, that France team went on to win the 1998 World Cup. No the goalie didn't even move. Yes, it was just proven a few weeks ago by a French scientist that it was, physically repeatable:
Best free kick ever by Roberto Carlos was no fluke, claim scientists
As the Independent reported:
"Using tiny plastic balls and a slingshot, the French research team from the École Polytechnique in Palaiseau near Paris varied the velocity and spin of balls travelling through water to trace different trajectories.
While their research quickly confirmed the long known Magnus effect, which gives a spinning ball a curved trajectory, their research revealed fresh insight for spinning balls that are shot over a distance equivalent to Carlos' free kick."
Our question: Where are the physicists on this one?
What could top that? The finale:
To commemorate the start of football/Patriots season this Sunday, what better video to show you than a young a restless TFB. If only Tommy knew in this video that on September 9, 2010 he would be inches away from serious injury, only to sign the richest contract in the NFL later that day. Good omen? Good haircut?
True Story.
Quite possibly the greatest sports interview in 5-10 years. So good, in fact, that Jimmy Rome doesn't even know how to react to most of it. Some main points:
1. Dude is coming in strong with that beard. REAL strong. The only thing that contends with that facial hair is this fine display of upper lipness.
2. Jim Rome: You get fined a thousand bucks for orange spikes.....What was the fine for?
Brian Wilson: "Duhhuhhpssst....(unamused)....having too much awesome on my feet?"....(Rome laughs, Wilson still unamused)..."clearly, that was the reason."
3. Scroll to 7:20....please.....and see him break out this and this.
New favorite closer? No? ummmm, moving on?
Old Spice continues its dominance of the commercial with one of their most ridiculous ones to date. We don't even know where to begin with this one....Wow. Lets shift to some more football:
Sorry, we tricked you on that one. We forgot to say (Un?)American football. Nonetheless, we feel like no one mentions this anymore. Yes, this did actually happen in 1997. Yes, that is Brazil playing France. Yes, that France team went on to win the 1998 World Cup. No the goalie didn't even move. Yes, it was just proven a few weeks ago by a French scientist that it was, physically repeatable:
Best free kick ever by Roberto Carlos was no fluke, claim scientists
As the Independent reported:
"Using tiny plastic balls and a slingshot, the French research team from the École Polytechnique in Palaiseau near Paris varied the velocity and spin of balls travelling through water to trace different trajectories.
While their research quickly confirmed the long known Magnus effect, which gives a spinning ball a curved trajectory, their research revealed fresh insight for spinning balls that are shot over a distance equivalent to Carlos' free kick."
Our question: Where are the physicists on this one?
What could top that? The finale:
To commemorate the start of football/Patriots season this Sunday, what better video to show you than a young a restless TFB. If only Tommy knew in this video that on September 9, 2010 he would be inches away from serious injury, only to sign the richest contract in the NFL later that day. Good omen? Good haircut?
True Story.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Who Dat Who Dat ?!
NSFW
Us… Duh.
Yessir America, We’re back!
And by “We’re Back” we clearly mean we took 2 months off to handle some very important summer business and forgot to give you the heads up.
Woops. Our bad.
We Know. We Know. You're upset.
...But it's ok, 'cuz we have some more musical goodness coming your way!
Helping to (Un?)Necessarily welcome us back is the dude who’s also helping bring back the Roc, J.Cole (aka Hov’s first artist signed to RocNation)
Straight outta Fayetteville, NC, Jermaine Cole made his moves up to NYC and hit up St John’s to follow some of Hip Hop’s true legends in lyrics and fashion.
Oh, and also some other guy named Darryl McDaniels and his friends from Hollis, Queens.
You may/may not have heard of them.
Anyways, Dude’s blowing up after dropping a crazy mixtape in “The Warm Up” (which we highly suggest), getting featured on The Blueprint 3 and is currently on tour with another True Story fave Wale.
In the meantime, here’s a few other choice hits that we've been digging:
“Higher”
“Lights Please”
So No Worries kiddos, we got what you need. Until next time, Enjoy!
True North Cackalacky.
Us… Duh.
Yessir America, We’re back!
And by “We’re Back” we clearly mean we took 2 months off to handle some very important summer business and forgot to give you the heads up.
Woops. Our bad.
We Know. We Know. You're upset.
...But it's ok, 'cuz we have some more musical goodness coming your way!
Helping to (Un?)Necessarily welcome us back is the dude who’s also helping bring back the Roc, J.Cole (aka Hov’s first artist signed to RocNation)
Straight outta Fayetteville, NC, Jermaine Cole made his moves up to NYC and hit up St John’s to follow some of Hip Hop’s true legends in lyrics and fashion.
Oh, and also some other guy named Darryl McDaniels and his friends from Hollis, Queens.
You may/may not have heard of them.
Anyways, Dude’s blowing up after dropping a crazy mixtape in “The Warm Up” (which we highly suggest), getting featured on The Blueprint 3 and is currently on tour with another True Story fave Wale.
In the meantime, here’s a few other choice hits that we've been digging:
“Higher”
“Lights Please”
So No Worries kiddos, we got what you need. Until next time, Enjoy!
True North Cackalacky.
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