I'm Not A Thug

We know that goes without sayin...I mean....I do have a blog, it's rather obvious that I'm more so the inverse of thug. Plastic Little, from Philadelphia aren't thugs either. Bullies maybe, but thugs they are not. They have just released their third single tittled what else but "I'm Not A Thug" in celebration of this fact, or mourning. Either way, they currently went to the UK to promote this new jam, so they wont be around the US too soon. To see if you enjoy this brand of brash and idiotic party music, viddy these two songs, to see how you fancy them (note the brit speak cuz their in the UK-holla):

Club Banger-








Dopeness-








Plastic Little myspace

Philly Hip Hopness

I lied. My mind slipped, and completely forgot to mention that Philly is comin back with such fervor that it hurts my spleen. So lets do a quick Illie Illadelph recap, to give love to the city that gives so much. Add these to the "Hot Releases of '07" list:


Freeway- Free At Last:
Freeway hasn't dropped a record since 2003's Philadelphia Freeway. This album, which comes out November 20th, 2007, will hopefully solidify Free in the annals of the Hip-hop's. It's been a long time comin for him, so in the very least, he's got something to say.


Spank Rock's Bangers & Cash:
This album came out early October, but it warrants mention because its just soo nasty. It's a Spank Rock meets 2liveCrew EP, and it's everything you love about dirtty Baltimore influenced club music with Philly's- "I'm the most ugly city and I don't care attitude". Plus- any man who can have fisticuffs with Jared Leto is okay in my book.


Beanie Sigle- The Solution:
I mentioned this earlier, but due out in December is the 4th effort from the Broad St. Bully. Beans has continued to progress, with each effort outshining his previous achievement. It's to be released close to a month after Freeway's album, and should anchor Philadelphia rappers return to supremacy at years end.


Peedi Peedi- Prince of The Roc: Roc Star
So this is just a rumor, but State Property prince Peedie Crakk is supposed to release a project in the winter of 2007. I'll put up more of this once I get the chance, but since there isn't much info on this, I'm obviously not gonna do it now. This is a "wait and seee" kinda deal.

"Phillies" Where I'm From

I was born in Philadelphia.
I love that town.
I was raised, much to the chagrin of my chums, on Atlanta Braves baseball. None of that front running nonsense. The first time I was hit with a baseball, it was in the ATL. When I got my first batter's helmet to protect my still soft skull, there was an white A on the front, with navy blue backing and a red bill. When the Braves were awesome, and Philly was stinktown, I never flaunted it, because that just wrong. And now, when the Philles make it further than my beloved Braves, I ain't bitter. I just hope that all the violence and anger of the city of brotherly love is bottled up, then beat against the brow of phillies opponents. Much like in this clip:



Good Luck today v Colorado.

This Is How I Disappear

Sooo...I'm back! I spent last weekend in Point Pleasant/Bay Head/ Tom's River, NJ and it threw off my timing some. My hat goes off to Trent at Pink is the New Blog, because I was never aware of how difficult it is to do some traveling and still post consistently. And I only went to one state over. Gah! I'm just going to jump into show posts, and the rest of the important news will follow.

Philadelphia, PA
-Of Montreal @ The Troc on March 7th, 2oo7
-Maria Taylor @ The First Unitarian Church on March 15th, 2007
- Explosions in the Sky @ The Starlight Ballroom on March 18th, 2007
-Appleseed Cast @ The First Unitarian Church on March 19th, 2007
- Battles @ The First Unitarian Church on March 22nd, 2007
-Cold War Kids @ The First Unitarian Church on March 29th, 2007
-Plastic Little @ Danger Danger on March 29th, 2007
-Do Make Say Think @ The First Unitarian Church on March 30th, 2007
-Menomena @ Johnny Brenda's on March 30th, 2007

New York, NY
-The Walkmen @ The Bowery Ballroom on March 8th, 2007
-Harlem Shakes @ Southpaw on March 8th, 2007
-Matt and Kim @ The Bowery on March 9th, 2007
-Of Montreal @ Irving Plaza on March 9th and 10th, 2oo7
-Amy Winehouse @ The Bowery Ballroom on March 13, 2007
- The Shins @ Madison Square Garden on March 14, 2007
-Appleseed Cast @ Knitting Factory on March 17th, 2007
-Explosions in the Sky @ Webster Hall on March 20th, 2007
-The Decemberists @ Landmark Lowes Theater on March 21st and 22nd, 2007
-El-p and Def Jux All Stars @ The Bowery Ballroom on March 22, 2007
-Cage @ Landmark on Main Street on March 23rd, 2007
-Menomena @ The Bowery Ballroom on March 28th, 2007
-Do Make Say Think @ Southpaw on March 28th and The Bowery Ballroom March 29th, 2007
- Bishiop Allen @ Mercury Lounge on March 30th, 2007
-Diplo @ Studio B on March 30th, 2oo7
-Bloc Party @ United Palace Theater on March 30th, 2007
-The Spinto Band @ Williamsburg White Room on March 31st, 2007

Los Angeles, CA
-Menomena @ The Echo on March 10th, 2oo7
-Mountain Goats @ El Ray on March 11th, 2007
-Diplo @ Safari Sam's on March 13th, 2007
-Dr. Dog @ Troubadour on March 13th, 2007
- Clipse @ El Ray on March 16th, 2007
-Amy Winehouse @ The Roxy on March 19th, 2007
-Bloc Party @ The Wiltern on March 19th, 2007
-El-p @ Troubadour on March 26th, 2007
- Gym Class Heroes @ House Of Blues on March 26th, 2007
-Lyrics Born @ Knitting Factory on March 3oth, 2007
-TV on The Radio @ Henry Fonda on March 30th and 31st, 2007

I thought I Told You That We Wont Stop

This was originally going to be part of my whole weekend post, but it is just too much fun for me to lose it in a larger post. For those interested in the Philadelphia's political arena, Milton Street has announced he is going to run for the position of "King Hood" of Philadelphia. That's "mayor" to the laymen. Luckily, he has filled all of the prerequisites necessary to become mayor of Philly.



1. Commit a Felony (Tax Fraud)
2. Do not reside in Philly (He lives in Jersey)
3. Be related to current mayor who is known for his "moral" standings.

Being very close to the political circles of Philadelphia & Camden, NJ, I feel that Milton's election must happen. There is a legacy to uphold, plus, the poor man's name is Milton. Also, there are the soundbites to consider. In a day and age where politicians are as essential to pop culture as individuals in the entertainment industry, we should really be looking for people who will make us laugh, not just corrupt our civility behind a canvas of good intentions. Here's what Milton has to offer.
In defense to the whole living in NJ thing:
"I sleep where I sleep." -Can't argue with that logic.
On KYW:
“Those that got a problem with what the federal government did to me, go vote for somebody else. Vote for Watermelon Man. I don’t care.”
...Go on about this watermelon man...?