October Misses

Its been while since I've been able to put something in the Misses file. You knew I was going to bring it back, seeing that I foreshadowed the success of Pharrell's Happy, Lana Del Ray's Summer Sadness, and Lorde's Royals I had a little bit of free time today, so I decided to hit you with the 10 best songs you might have missed out on in October.

There's a lot of good diversity on this list. I hate to admit it, but Justin Goddamn Bieber almost made the list with his Hold Tight track that he released last month. If this kid pulls a Timberlake on me, so help me god!

Anyway, let's begin shall we. Oh yeah, before I forget, you're welcome.

New Music: Childish Gambino - Yaphet Kotto

Childish Gambino a.k.a. Donald Glover a.k.a. Troy Barnes is at it again, and thank god. In preparation for the release of his sophomore album, Because The Internet, the childish one hits us with this jewel. Currently, the hot trend in hip-hop is to name your song after a buzz worthy public figure (ex: Miley Cyrus, Michael Jordan, Bill Gates, etc...), which is why I think it's AWESOME that CG named this song after a supporting actor in 80s action flicks that nobody today could name. While I've got your attention, Google Yaphet Kotto, and you will find one of the ugliest black actors in history. He literally looks the way his name sounds.

Back to the song. This is pure hip-hop. A mellow beat decorated with creative and witty punchlines, similes, and metaphors. Childish Gambino is probably my sixth favorite rapper out there right now; right behind Dylan, Dylan, Dylan, Dylan, and...umm...oh yeah...Dylan (Chappelle reference, it's okay to giggle, people). This song is exactly what the game is missing. Don't just take my word for it, give a listen for yourself. You're welcome.

May Misses

Sorry about my tardiness.  I find it difficult to blog when my 9 year old is on summer vacation and hogs the damn computer.  Its amazing how much computer time a chocolate shake from McDonald's can buy you.
Even though I received no funds from the fast food conglomerate, this blog post is literally brought to you by McDonald's.  Enjoy the McList.

April Misses

Here we are again.  The critical point in time where I give you a list of the songs from this past month that were good, but did not warrant me ignoring my family to post about.  April started off kind of "meh," but finished strong, had to leave a few early favorites off the list. Oh, and for those expecting to see Daft Punk's new cut on here, I apologize now.  Its good, but let's face it, we all heard it...a lot.  Let's get to it.

New Music: Childish Gambino - Think Of Me

I know, I know, I'm a little late posting this.  What can I say, I'm selfish. I was trying to keep this one to myself for as long as possible.  Donald Glover a.k.a. Childish Gambino has done it again, this time for Funkmaster Flex's new mixtape, Who You Mad At? Me or Yourself? If I didn't love Community so much, I would wish that Donald would give up acting and focus full time on rhyming. I know, I'm being selfish again, but just listen to the track and you'll agree.  He kills it! He lends the perfect bars to this beat.  Good way to move into the warmer season (I refuse to call it spring yet, just warmer than winter, kinda).  You're welcome.