NEW: "Lotus Flower Bomb" by Wale ft Miguel [Live on Conan]

Not only do I love the studio version of this song, but I think this is a great live performance!


Wale did a superb job of delivering and singing the rap/song. Also, very creative use of live instruments. I especially like how the DJ and drummer made the beat on the fly with their drum machines on stage. Dope stuff from Wale! 


Lotus Flower Bomb is off Wale's new album Ambition, in stores now. 


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NEW: "Extra Well" by Chiddy Bang ft. Chip tha Ripper

Via: IllRoots

Chiddy Bang links up with Chip for this song produced by Xaphoon Jones & Theodore Grams. I like the electronic lead, but I'm still not sold on Chiddy's raps. Check it out for yourself:

Chiddy Bang - Extra Well (Ft. Chip Tha Ripper) by illRoots

Six Flags Great Adventure: King Cobra

Via YouTube, "Six Flags Great Adventure, America's largest regional theme park, today announced the addition of King Cobra, an intense and visually-stunning, 32 mph racing tube slide, opening at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor in Summer 2012."

Looks crazy! Can't wait for summer.

Nugged Up!

Have you ever seen two girls Nugged Up in the same Nuggs? Donnie has! 

Great find! Bad look. 

Alex Morgan Bodypaint SI Swimsuit [Video & Photos]

Via: SI.com

Here is what you have all been waiting for! Check out US Women's soccer player Alex Morgan wearing nothing but paint in the 2012 SI Swimsuit edition. Nice.

Dayglow: L!FE IN COLOR Tour

On Friday, February 24, 2012 the "World's Largest Paint Party" is coming to Finch Field House on Central Michigan University's campus in Mount Pleasant, MI for the second time this year. This time around, 3LAU is headlining the event. 

18+ VIP Tickets includes: Express Entry, VIP Bag, Dayglow CD, Towel, 16oz. Paint Bottle, Dayglow Shirt, & Dayglow Shades.

I went last year and it was dope! So don't miss your opportunity to go this year!

Get your tickets now HERE! Or check out the official Dayglow Facebook page HERE.

My Thoughts: Music vs Design

Since the Master G Blog focuses primarily on music, design, and art I thought I would hit on a topic I have been thinking about lately.

In more ways than one, music and design are very closely related. Both Master G and I have been making art and music for most of our lives and formal art training has taught me that both share the same principles.

Both art and music creation require rhythm, repetition, balance, and variety.

• Rhythm (also known as a pattern) is essentially the repetition of elements such as a drum line or multiple lines in a painting. Rhythm can give the work a sense of movement or direction.

• Balance is the arrangement of elements or instruments so that no one part of a work overpowers any other part. Without balance, music is no longer pleasant and art is no longer visually appealing.

• Variety is the quality of having different forms. In music, variety is using different instruments to create a cohesive song. 

So as you can see, music and art are more closely related than you may think! And remember, I've learned that sometimes arranging elements of design or music in a slightly imperfect way can yield better results than a robotic-like, perfect arrangement.

Have Fun!