Onyileatron5000

Those of you who know what I've been doing the past couple years know that I'm in the cusp, the fold, the circle, or, if you'll indulge my prose for a moment; I am knee deep in the reeking armpit that is Nerd Rap. I generally hang out on a nerd rap message board, chat in nerd rap irc, email beats, disses and props to my nerd rap brethren. I've seen all kinds of guys doing this all over the world, From Australia to the UK, from California to Florida. But the one band that really sticks out in my mind is Onyileatron5000.

Their first release "Year of 5000" is never skipped on my i-pod. Frontman Wholemilk and his partner, The Sauce, throw rhymes out like men possessed by the ghost of the Hamburglar. With fast food raps and mustache odes, this duo keeps a fevered pace not commonly seen by DIY rappers. They duck and swerve around acid basslines at a BPM that 50cent only hears in his nightmares. They show the production skill and cultural presence needed to make it in music and I'm sure they will. Kudos to these two and I hope for two things.

1. That their next album rocks me just as hard as the last.

2. That I get to work with them more soon.

w3rd
-IllGill

Who the $#%* is Teri Horton?

I'll tell you who Teri Horton is, a staunch broad who knows that anything in life worth having has to be fought for. In the documentary, "Who the $#%* is Jackson Pollack", Teri Horton takes on the Art World and all their malarkie. Teri is a 73 year old trash talking truck driving grandma who buys a painting for $5 from a thrift store. After deciding it was really too ugly to keep she puts in a yard sale. Much to her surprise, someone says it might be a Jackson Pollack.

From that point on Teri decides to prove that this painting is an actual JP. Hiring forensic scientists and lawyers, she peels back the layers of class warfare in the elitist art culture. I found her grit to be refreshing even when the movie seemed to lag. There is no cinematic zip to this made-for-tv feeling documentary.

If you are looking for something that is interesting and funny then I suggest you check it out. I have new found respect for people that can teach me to hold my ground. In the words of Barbra Streisand in "The Way We Were"..."People are their principles". Thanks Teri for inspiring us to be true to ourselves at any cost.

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10. Professional Skin Care - I am currently obsessed with all things involving my face! My new favorite product is Cosmedix Eye Believe Liquid Crystal Serum. This amazing liquid crystal serum replensishes damaged, thinning skin around your eyes. The ultimate eye serum, Eye Believe's alpha lipoic acid, along with copper peptides, stimulate collagen and elastin formation for lasting reduction of fine lines. It also contains coconut extract, a potent strengthening ingredient, delicate enough for sensitive eye tissue.

9. LOST - If you have become bored with this ABC drama you are weak! I am so thankful that network TV has a show that makes me wiki people like Nikola Tesla.

8. Nikola Tesla - (Serbian Cyrillic: Никола Тесла) (10 July 1856 - 7 January 1943) was a world-renowned inventor, physicist, mechanical engineer and electrical engineer. He was born an ethnic Serb subject of the Austrian Empire, and later became an American citizen. Tesla is best known for his many revolutionary contributions to the discipline of electricity and magnetism in the late 19th and early 20th century. Tesla's patents and theoretical work formed the basis of modern alternating current electric power (AC) systems, including the polyphase power distribution systems and the AC motor, with which he helped usher in the Second Industrial Revolution. After his demonstration of wireless communication in 1893 and after being the victor in the "War of Currents", he was widely respected as America's greatest electrical engineer. Much of his early work pioneered modern electrical engineering and many of his discoveries were of groundbreaking importance. In the United States, Tesla's fame rivaled that of any other inventor or scientist in history or popular culture, but due to his eccentric personality and, at the time, unbelievable and sometimes bizarre claims about possible scientific and technological developments, Tesla was ultimately ostracized and regarded as a mad scientist. Never putting much focus on his finances, Tesla died impoverished at the age of 86.

7. Chiropractors - I am currently under the care of Dr. Travis Davis. I go every MWF! I have 100% loss of the curve in my cervical spine and with the help of Dr. Davis I can correct phase one of spinal decay.

6. Chris Made... - My summer project will be to design the brand Chris Made. Chris (my bf & bf) makes slamming hummus and guacomole as well as other tasty dishes. I want him to sell his dips at local co-ops, grocery stores and farmer's markets.

5. Country Living Magazine - As the quintessential indie rocker grandma I must admit that this mag brings a smile to my face once a month as I peruse their flea market finds and glorious spreads of garden parties in the Hamptons.

4. Being Cell-less - I live to see the look on someone's face when I say I don't have a cell phone.

3. Home Study - I will be deciding soon on whether I will enter either a Master Herbalist or a Nutrional Consultant program through an online course. I love the fact that I can sit on my couch and change careers at the same time.

2. Little Edie Bouvier Beale - I have an interal dilemma. I can't decide if I want to be Little Edie or if I am in love with Little Edie. This is what always happens to me. I once felt this way about Fonzie, Jesco White and Jack Black.

1. Pinot Noir - It's my prozac. I hated "Sideways" so don't begin to associate my choice of wine with Thomas Haden Church.

In the days when you were hopeless before, I just liked you more

In the continuing tradition of my affinity to lists, I’ve made a new playlist. Here are some of my favourites and why I love them. (If you don’t already love these songs, you must download them!)

1.“Red House” – Jimi Hendrix
A brilliant opening. The guitar in this song just has so much soul! One of my most favourite Hendrix tunes.

2. “Half a Person” – The Smiths
No other song has ever made being creepy as endearing as this one. He’s spent 6 years on her trail, and only wants 5 seconds of her time. How absolutely darling.

3. “Ashes to Ashes” – David Bowie
Such a danceable and sexy song. The music is so good it just needs to be sampled as many times as possible.

4. “Grand Hotel” – Francoise Hardy
This song makes me think of lovers in French films drinking champagne and slow dancing. It’s in French, but the jazzy piano, violins, and her voice are all so seductive, it almost doesn’t matter what’s in the lyrics.

5. “Houseboat” – Camera Obscura
I’ve felt this way about almost every boy I’ve had in my life. Le sigh.

6. “Walk on the Wild Side” – Lou Reed
The bass line on this is also sample-worthy…and apparently it has been sampled a lot in hip hop. I want to make a film for the sole purpose of using this song.

7. “Too Drunk to Fuck” – Nouvelle Vague
This is probably my favourite band these days. Who would have ever thought of taking a Dead Kennedys song and doing a lounge version? I’m gonna go out on a limb and say it’s better than the original (most of their songs are!).

8. “Femme Fatale” The Velvet Underground
I love this song because it’s about a different type of femme fatale—a charismatic artsy girl who charms all without even knowing.

9. “Spiral Staircase” – Kings of Leon
This song is crazy awesome. A throwback to when rock and roll was bluesy and had true spirit.

10. “Wild Horses” – Rolling Stones
What a beautiful moment it must have been when Marianne Faithfull woke up from a drug-induced coma and told Mick Jagger that wild horses couldn’t drag her away. There is nothing more romantic.

11. “Los Angeles, I’m Yours” – The Decemberists
This song describes LA perfectly. Angelenos have such a love/hate relationship with the city. It can be a viciously intimidating place, but it’s not for the faint of heart. There is no other place like it.

12. “Over Time” – Lucinda Williams
Her voice on the backdrop of the guitar tremolo and brush drums are heartwrenching.

13. “Stephanie Says” – The Velvet Underground
This is my all-time favourite song. It was written about who I was in my college years, which is the most memorable time of my life to date.

14. "Punkrocker" - Teddybears featuring Iggy Pop
Dance dance dance! And is Iggy Pop the last living rock star?

15. “Age of Consent” – New Order
The perfect ending to any playlist.