Jumping in Headfirst

I'm extremely late to the party, but gimme a break. Just getting back into the Japanese R&B/Hip-Hop game. And this is one of the first tracks I ran across. FIRE. ...No comment on the male singer's name and trim, though. I just...no comment.

Unlike a lot of the "hardcore" anime watching population, I am usually unable to stomach J-Dramas. With a few notable exceptions, I find them all to be quite boring. Tokyo Dogs, with former Kamen Rider Mizushima Hiro ("Walking the path of Heaven...") as a main protagonist, is one of these notable exceptions. In addition to being hilarious, the end theme is awesome. Another case of EXILE doing good work.

Novel idea in the hands of two dope (if quirky) rappers. Check: OG Original Gamer. I gotta know what their gang sign is. The Pac-Man symbol?

I am just different. That's the only answer. One of Gambino's most clever songs. That's saying a lot.

Getting down to the last few. One of my favorite m-flo and hip-hop songs of all time. The original's a little cooler than this one, but lives are awesome. Watch m-flo - Mirrorball Satellite 2012/flo jack in Music   |  View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com

Exile's usually hit or miss for me. I want to like them as a fan of Japanese music, but they're a little too boy band-ish for me, so I don't offer them any extra credit that I might give to another artist. When they're dope though, I still give them a shot. Like in this track. [PV] EXILE - FIREWORKS - The most amazing videos are a click away

What happens when two of your favorite artists work together on a song? Well, generally, it depends. Sometimes there's just too much concentrated awesome, and they can't control it right, so it cycles back around to suck. That doesn't happen here. Childish Gambino teams up with mc chris to bring a song with one of the sickest beats this side of...well, Gambino's Culdesac, really. (Ya'll heard that shit by now.) Enjoy.

Got the B-U-B to the B-L to the E to the G-U-T (S)... EVERYONE'S had this problem before... I'd have shown ya'll the video but...nobody needs to see that.

Basically BASIC was the first language I spoke... Your hustle ain't always gotta be on the streets. Real Talk.

Saving the epicness for today. This is seriously *the* best Rock song I heard all year. Naruto fans have no doubt heard this song a few times, but I encourage you to try listening without generic opening credits.

Back with the comedic raps. But still dope. It's less comedic, and more a re-do of Estelle and Kanye's "American Boy". I think this is the superior song, to be honest. That should do it tonight. I'm coming back with a flurry of updates when I wake up.

Back with my boy, Childish Gambino, AKA Mr. More Talented Than You. One of my favorite songs of his, especially in the last verse, where he slowly builds up his intensity and momentum, until you're like a full minute into his last verse and you realize through all these SICK punchlines he hasn't taken a single breath. It's that serious. Album should be out 2011. For now, go over to http://www.culdesac-album.com/ to get his mixtape. It's legal, so don't get anti-piracy--support dude. Also, I'm recommending his website, IAmDonald , if for no other reason than he has some FINE women on his front page. *bites lip, looks back at the page* The things I would d...*coughs* Okay, okay...on to the next song. I'm filling iPods up today. (Mainly 'cause most of 'em have crap for space.)

'Cause I'm doing all these updates at like, 3AM...this song is definitely my joint and I identify with it for obvious reasons.

From serious to epic. Fairy, where are you going... Seriously, Funkist NEEDS to be Fairy Tail's opening singers. The actual video for the first theme. I love that the lead singer puts so much emotion into singing the song, actually getting excited as they hit the dramatic parts of the song. Slowly but surely, you're walking your way...

Pause for a bit of seriousness.... Traphik = Truth. That needs a full song, by the way.

Another game-related song. This one's not as cool as Kirby Krackle's Take It From Me, but it's epic in it's own right. Favorite beats: Wood Man, Air Man, and the Wily Stage. Everyone else's? Favorite line: "You old geezer/I'll take your old ass down anyday/You'll never be as smart as Dr. Light is, anyway." Awesome.

Last song. It's a tad late, but Merry Christmas, folks. More updates to come.

Requested by a friend.

This man was blessed with real talent, and had no problem praising the one who gave it to him.