Feelin' like a Million Bucks!

Yes I know....the headline of this post 'should' be "Long overdue". I saw this movie a little while ago. Enjoyed the hell out of it.....but never told you to go see it (I know, how could I?). I'm a busy man....besides, by time I get a chance to write a post about something fun I just did, Im already doing something else fun. Im too busy having fun guys.




Anyway, This movie is great. The child actors?....Amazing. Hands down these children have put forth the best performance I've seen in a long time.

Men....Black men. This is your chance, yet again, to prove to that woman of yours, she is worth more than a trip to Linden Multiplex, Jamaica ave, Magic Johnson, or Court Street Theatre.
Take her to the BAM, BAM rose cinemas to be exact...or if you rather manhattan, take her to the Angelika. Google it.




Great. Movie.

Colin Munroe: Piano Lessons

So Colin Munroe has released Unsung Hero Mixtape [Marked Music/Rowdy Records; 2009], as you already know if you keep up with this blog, and on it is this beauty "Piano Lessons" produced by Black Milk. Personally, I loved this song when I heard it on the mixtape because it was so simple. Did you peep the Dr. Seuss's Put Me In a Zoo book? Interesting way to transmit a message.

Mr. Munroe with his sarcastic hook "Don't bet on me, I'm a long shot," I think summarizes the thought in all of our heads when we are forced to do something. But don't forget, "In a million, you might be the one." So, on that note, I am going to attempt at playing my little dusty keyboard, wish me luck! haha!

By the way, Theophilus London put on a wonderful performace last night at Webster's Hall Studio. He definitely jumped into the crowd and onto my head, but it was all LOVE! I am soo anticipating This Charming Mixtape, dropping January 26, 2009.

Theophilus London-This Charming Mixtape-Exclusive Interview

We at Writer's Block are highly enthused with the talent of Theophilus London, I know I am, so in order to keep the movement moving we did an exclusive interview with the fellow himself. We asked the questions that you always wanted to ask. So read and be enlightened!

And make sure you download the Introduction to This Charming Mixtape-Grey X Sage (Misty Night). Click the link.

1. What made you change your name from Thelonius Kapps to Theophilus London?
I was born Theophilus London II - named after my great grandfather. But I hated it growing up. I got teased, no girls wanted me (laughs). I always wondered about changing my name to some simple sh-t. I had to learn how to spell it at the age of 4. Grew up, got in the "In crowd" started studying and researching music and I stumbled across Thelonius Monk. Really clinged to it and my nick name was Kapps. So it made sense. I began to grow as an artist, gain self-knowledge, affect lives and connect positive peeps thru music and it just felt so real to just be me. Why portray a character?? I rather just give me. So I made the switch.


2. Explain the significance of the name of This Charming Mixtape?
This Charming Mixtape is a collection of Mood and Desires contrasting with attitude and Soul. Its Charming and dark at the same time. Very mysterious and str8t forward Pop music. With all my musical backgrounds such as Hip Hop, Punk, and Soul.

3. After the mixtape what’s next?
I'm gonna tour the mixtape. 35 cities in the States. And then head over to the UK to promote as well. My goal is to get this mixtape in everyone's home, ipod, and clubs. People are starting to understand excellent music.

4. If you could collaborate with anybody who would it be? Why?
Solange Knowles-Why? Because me and her together are gonna destroy sh-t coming this fall. Her new album is gonna be serious. I promise.

5. What do you do to alleviate your Writer's Block?
I hum melodies and dance. Also I have many inspiring friends. For instance, if I went around one, all they would have to do is say one word and ill be inspired. I'm sure you have a friend like that..

This Charming Mixtape will be free online at the end of this month, but until then:

MeanRed presents
Theophilus London's Ultraviolet/Ultraviolent release party at Webster Hall (studio)

Live Performance + Live Djs

Melo-X

Dj Will Gates

Click the picture to RSVP!

Peep Theophilus London and Jesse Boykins III working in the studio on the mixtape...

La science des rêves (The Science of Sleep)

Sometimes I wake up from a dream, and it was so nostalogic that I just wanted to write down every second of REM that I could. But usually as soon as I find a pen and paper the imaginatory thoughts dribble out of my consciousness like a leaky cup.

Well it seems as though all of the REM goodness has funneled itsel into this french film, The Science of Sleep. I am a BIG FAN of French films, espcially the ones that curse in french and then write the words out in English in the bottom of the screen captions.

I just watched this film today, and my mind is blown by its awesomeness. It is like the inversion of dream and reality in art form. So yeah here is the trailer:



I mean the film is in French, but there is an English version avaliable, and it came out in 2006. The use of cardboard, water, and felt (with obvious stitches), all make the film become that much more real. As if the paper mache 3-D is more realistic than life itself.

Dillagence

"See I'm hip-hop born, and I wear the cardigans 'cause they keep me warm"

So I already introduced you to Rhode Island's hero, Theo, but now you get to see him for yourself. I like the authenticity of this video, no glitz,

no glamour,

just the real.

The artist and the music, the most important part. So peep the video, that is now featured on www.onsmash.com.

Floetry-Poetry = Marsha

"I've been gone for a min, but now I'm back with the jump off!"

Well, no so much the jump off, but a jump on.
Like you really need to get onto this new Marsha Ambrosius mixtape. I mean so far, I kinda like this mixtape, but honestly the only track that hits me is Cloud 9, because it brings up some good memories of that special person :)
Okay, but enough about me. Focus did all the beats on the mixtape. So download it and let me know what you think. Hit up the comments with your thoughts.

The Movement is Movin'!

Need I say more?