Everywhere I look these days I come across yet another magazine or blog that’s compiled some sort of year-end list highlighting their best and worst picks of 2007 (i.e. music, gadgets, ideas, etc). While many of them do have a tendency to become a little redundant after while, it’s always cool to see whether or not my “projections on cool” were on point. Today I came across yet another list, this one highlighting the Top 50 Music Videos of 2007, according to Pitchfork. They’ve picked a little bit of everything here, not just hip hop, however some of the more notable hip hop acts that made the list include: Jay-Z (Roc Boys And The Winner Is), Snoop Dogg (Sensual Seduction), and UGK ft. Outkast (Player’s Anthem). They’re a couple things missing off their list, but hey, I’ll let that ride. Also, take a look at their list of the 20 Worst Album Covers of 2007 (Common and Remy Ma make appearances here), some of their picks here are quite interesting, to say the very least.

Gil sits down with Mobolaji Dawodu, of Fader TV, to talk music, kicks, and hoops.

(via The Fader)

Talib Kweli ft. Res - “Everything Man”
Produced by Madlib.

I can’t remember exactly how I stumbled across the Red Bull Music Academy (RBMA), but what I do know for sure, is that I lose track of time way too easy while surfing their website. No joke. I’ll head over to check out some of their latest updates, and before I know it, I’ve spent nearly two hours going through their collection of video lectures. It’s that serious. For those not yet familiar with the RBMA, it’s an annual event that brings together aspiring musicians from around the globe, and provides them with “a platform for the exchange of musical knowledge and ideas” (and if you couldn’t tell by the name, it’s sponsored by the makers of Red Bull Energy Drink). Among the many highlights of the two week long event, are the lectures/Q&A sessions which feature many well known figures of the music industry (think along the lines of “Inside the Actor’s Studio”). They’re all recorded and catalogued on the academy’s website for your viewing pleasure. A few of my favorites: The Mizell Brothers, DJ Premier, Questlove of The Roots, Just Blaze, Madlib, Phonte of Little Brother…damn, its just too many to name. So yeah, peep the full list here, and enjoy. While you’re at it, check out some of the participant profiles as well, there’s lots of talent to be found.

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(via Stones Throw)