B-Rad's Real Talk

Movie Review: Shine A Light

2008-05-06T08:07:00.000-07:00

So...where is everybody?Movie Review: Shine A LightQuick Overview: Well...it's a movie, and it's about the Rolling Stones. Honestly, there isn't much more to it than that.Plot: N/AI couldn't rate this aspect of the movie, because there essentially was no plot. It was more or less a 2 hour (or so) concert by the Rolling Stones and a few guest artists. There were a few ironic blips thrown in

Movie Review: The Bank Job

2008-03-23T13:01:00.000-07:00

Movie Review: The Bank JobQuick Overview: Well...I'm told they....rob a bank? It's actually a little more complicated than that, but if you can read the title, you have a pretty good idea what this movie is about.Plot: A-The interesting thing about this movie is that it is based on (to use the words of the film studio) the "most infamous bank robbery in history." The fact that this is based on

Return of the King

2008-02-13T15:06:00.000-08:00

Yes, yes, it has been awhile. No- a long ass time. But I have not forgotten thee! Though it seems the current condition of "Real Talk" is bleak and I don't know if anyone will even read this, I will give you an update...on me :D*I'm going to the Los Angeles Recording School and only have 3 months left. O_O I know!*I'm currently interning at URB magazine and have a published piece in our latest

Game Review - Rock Band (360) + Mini Review (Obscenely Long Post)

2007-12-21T13:25:00.000-08:00

Quick Notes: What's this game all about?It's a rhythm game similar to "Guitar Hero," but it includes more instruments, namely vocals and drums. If you've ever wanted to play in a band but lack the talent / motivation / music sense, this may be just the game for you.Pros:- Great party game- Good song selection- You get to play drums!- Create-a-character Mode- Living out your world-touring band

Game Review - Super Mario Galaxy

2007-12-21T11:55:00.000-08:00

Quick Notes - Pros:- It's a new Mario game! Do I need to say more?Cons: - The game is too easy (in my opinion).- The noises some of the lumas make freaks me right the f@#$ out.- Game play can leave some players nauseous. Initial Impressions - I suppose I am a little biased. I've been playing Mario games since the NES days. I have very fond memories of Super Mario World 3, but that is a

Movie Review: I'm Not There

2007-12-15T11:12:00.000-08:00

Movie Review: I'm Not ThereQuick Overview: An exploration of the life of Bob Dylan through various fictional characters.Plot: C-The plot is basically what I mentioned above. As the movie poster suggests, different actors represent different parts of Bob Dylan's life, from his early years, to his drug use and beyond. This the execution of this concept lead to two specific, and fairly severe

Guess Who's Racist

2007-12-05T12:15:00.000-08:00

Yes, racism can be found in even our most prized childhood boardgames. The classic "Guess Who" has a move that allows you to win instantly under the right parameters. Check out the video below.In a sense, Milton Bradley was trying not to be racist by implementing one person of color in the game. Thanks guys! It actually had an opposite effect.Even on the cover of the game, everyone in the picture

This Week's Hottest Tracks

2007-11-25T18:54:00.000-08:00

Yeah, it's that time again. Get your CD burners ready and download these new tracks.1. Gangsta Rap Made Me Do ItBy: Ice CubeWestcoast legend lays down some lyrical pain on this Maestro produced track. Sounds like something that could have been on the 2001 album. Basic drums over an intoxicating piano beat. Very quotable chorus. Remember "Why We Thugs"?2. Hip HopBy: Yung CaliNewcomer set out to

Movie Review

2007-11-23T08:27:00.000-08:00

Hitman: Movie ReviewI have to admit, going into this movie, I didn't have particularly high hopes. I hadn't read any reviews, but I had a bad feeling about it. I know some people might object on the grounds that the really liked the games, but hear me out. You may just change your mind.Plot: C- (On a good day).It should be noted that for a movie based on a video game, they really took a lot of

Electronic Music Festival

2007-11-19T14:12:00.000-08:00

Alright kids! We have another really good event coming up for those who don't know, its called Electronic Music Festival! This is not a massive but it will be just as good! Some of the artists playing many know already like Darude, he is the man who made the song Sandstorm. Everyone knows that one. Darude is like my father of techno, I listened to him since the beginning. It is in the

50 Still Pushing "Curtis" with release "I Still Will"

2007-11-13T22:39:00.001-08:00

Even after losing by sales to diva Kanye West, Fiddy continues to dish out singles. Choosing more of a cinematic movie feel for his 5th single "I Still Will" he attempts to bring street to mainstream. Like that has ever worked before. (It has, but not often.) Regardless, the video comes to be yet another good Fiddy video, containing one of the sickest beats in hip hop currently."I Still Will" (

Ok, my personal blog is up and running again

2007-11-13T09:14:00.000-08:00

No, I didn't make a blog because B-rad made one :-P I actually had one first. How big was it? Lemme put it this way...smaller than a newborn mouse's penis. So why am I restarting it? To advance my career. Yeah, I'm a whore, I know. But isn't the banner pretty?

Writers on Strike.......And I really don't care

2007-11-12T10:23:00.001-08:00

If you don't already know, all of the current television writers have grouped together and began to strike against the shows they write for. I'm guessing over money issues. But, how will we survive without new episodes from hit shows like "Heroes"? The real question is how will we not survive? Despite "Heroes" already shitty writing, there are tons of more forms of entertainment that you have at

Ca$his likes to eat at Philly's Best

2007-11-07T15:00:00.000-08:00

What are the chances that I would meet today's hottest upcoming rapper at a local food joint. I happen to glance up at the man when he entered. I was like "Cashis?" That moment he remembered me from a post I left on his Myspace about a week earlier. This muthafucka is for real, no joke. We hit it off and are planning to do an interview for his upcoming LP "Loose Cannon" set to release December

Game Review - Guitar Hero 3: Legends of Rock

2007-11-02T13:38:00.001-07:00

Well, as promised, here's my review for Guitar Hero 3: Legends of Rock.Quick Notes - Pros:The ControllerMost of the songsThe GraphicsMost of the CharactersThe Ending (totally sweet)Cons:Frustrating / Poorly Balanced Boss BattlesStrange Co-op mode game design choiceSome of the unlockablesNo create-a-character!Anarchy In The UKInitial Impressions - Out of the box, I was very impressed with the

Music Review - Firewind

2007-10-28T23:13:00.000-07:00

Music Review - Firewind Firewind - Allegiance (or) A Great Power-Metal Band You've Never Heard OfHow many of you have heard of Dragonforce? How many of you like Dragonforce? How many of you would like a band that is more technically impressive and can put on an amazing live show? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, and you have even a passing interest in Power Metal, be sure to

DUMBLEDORE IS GAY!

2007-10-23T20:44:00.000-07:00

I FUCKING KNEW IT!

Monster Massive 2007

2007-10-23T13:18:00.002-07:00

Hey everyone! It has been a long time since I have posted, but that shouldn't be a problem right? Before I begin, I just found out a few days ago that I am now on google! A buddy of mine said that my post for Nocturnal Wonderland is somewhere on google on the first page. Just search "Nocturnal Wonderland" and I'm there! I made it! Yay! This just gave me inspiration to make another post

The OC fighting a devastating fire (California will make it through)

2007-10-22T15:30:00.000-07:00

One of the largest fires I have ever witnessed in the OC began last night. I was heading over to the Irvine Spectrum when Charlie and I noticed a large orange glow coming from 133 tollroad. I drive that road a lot when I need to go to riverside and have noticed smoke come from over there before. At that time it was only because of some random factory. This time however, they closed down the 133

This Weeks Hottest Tracks

2007-10-16T15:48:00.000-07:00

Here are the tracks that should be running through your car's playlist this week.1. Duffle Bag BoyBy: Playaz Circle featuring Lil WayneYoung Weezy is marking his stay in the rap world with another great collaboration. Very catchy hook. Birdman Jr. is definitely known for his creative wordplay2. Me FirstBy: Jihad featuring Ca$hisHonestly, I only checked this song out because Ca$his contributes a

MY URB.COM DEBUT!!!!!

2007-10-16T09:50:00.000-07:00

Ok, it looks like the features on new artists I've been working on for the past couple weeks are up! Just go to http://www.urb.com/promotions/next1000/ to check them out. I wrote for Kafani, Kokayi, Muja Messiah, Othello, Tigarah, Triple C, V8 & Yea Big+Kid Static so you can just do a search if you can't find 'em otherwise.Yeah, I didn't particularly like all of the artists I had to write on, but

Do you have love for New York?

2007-10-15T21:44:00.000-07:00

No, but I still like watching the show. I find it funny how people actually find her attractive. She looks like a frog (As if her and Kermit were separated from birth). The only thing I'm staring at are her new implants. Those things jiggle all on their own. Either way, guys are fighting each other to death just to be with her. All the backstabbing, especially when one of the guys steals another

Relieve Some Stress

2007-10-11T12:14:00.000-07:00

It's always good to have a nice laugh once in a while. This week I came across two videos that I think will help you relieve some of the tension that life throws at you.First is "Shaun Of the Dead" & "Hot Fuzz" co-star Nick Frost. This clip is from a British comedy "Manstrokewoman", which he stars in.Walk In The ParkNext, is a song dedicated to that one perfect girl.The Perfect GirlLadies, that's

A Gross Statement about America

2007-10-10T08:42:00.000-07:00

Aight this is my first post so here goes.So yesterday, not too long, after I woke up, I decided to turn on el Television. Now for the time being I have very few channels I can watch so the only thing I saw that was on was Maury. Not don't get me wrong I like meaningless talk shows as much as the next guy but this episode was particularly disturbing.The episode was about these grossly overweight

Where Has The Father Of Rap Hooks Gone?

2007-10-08T21:28:00.000-07:00

I am talking about the one and only Nate Dogg. Born in his hometown of Long Beach, Nate has been featured on almost every big rap song known to man. Classics such as "The Next Episode" and "Regulate"; not to mention "Area Codes". His smooth unique voice lends the perfect tone to any beat. However, lately his presence has seemed to disappear over time. Where has he been? The last major hit that I

Black Rain

2007-10-08T20:59:00.001-07:00

Everyone on this blog has their own tastes in music, and my personal preference is metal. I'm pretty bad about keeping up with the latest trends (I still have loads of Iron Maiden to listen to), but when a new album comes along that grabs my attention, I'll bring it to you.On the chopping block today is Ozzy Ozzbourne's latest CD, Black Rain. Clocking in at 10 Tracks and about 45 minutes of

Summer Action Flick Of The Year (So Far)

2007-10-08T16:04:00.000-07:00

Movie Review: Shoot 'Em UpQuick Overview: Sex, guns, and violence. What more do you need to know?Plot: C (on a good day).The lesson of the day is: "If you come to a movie like this for the plot, you've come for the wrong reason." Seriously, this movie was extremely predictable. As is the norm for these kinds of movies, the plot (or lack thereof) is basically just an excuse to string together a

Hot n Bothered...(but mostly pissed)

2007-10-07T23:10:00.000-07:00

First off...to said post below..C-Money is a name that Sir Richard Giordano gave me back in like 10-11th grade, i feel very douchey sayin somethin about it, but i just had to.Now to business.I'm usually quite, and keep to myself, ppl know this...but every now and then, i get pushed enough to where i must say somethin or in this case, write it out...so I'm sorry in advance, maybe?Alright...I'm

The Beatles, Revisited

2007-10-07T14:52:00.000-07:00

Movie Review: Across The UniverseSuper-Quick Overview:A musical exploration of the 60's and 70's featuring the music of "The Beatles."Plot: B- / BThe plot is basically a run down of American history - if you paid attention at all in your High School History courses you'll probably be able to figure out where the story is going fairly easily. I thought it was a little tacky that the characters

Welcome to the ZOO!

2007-10-05T14:52:00.000-07:00

The first big release from Atlanta rapper/producer Gorilla Zoe, Alonzo Mathis, has a lot of people skeptical on how this newcomer will fair up to the many other rappers in the Bad Boy South Crew. First appearing with Yung Joc on the single "Coffee Shop" he shows a very unique blend of lyrics and flow. But, does his album stack up against the veteran rappers?Do SomethingI started laughing thinking

Trick or Treat it's SAW IV

2007-10-05T14:24:00.000-07:00

"I'd like to play a game." Believe me, we've heard that phrase used quite a lot throughout these movies and they are starting to feel like one big game. It amazes me that they can pump out these horror classics once a year. And this year especially takes shit to a whole another level. The new trailer shows the mastermind jigsaw dead, but the game isn't over yet. The detectives manage to find a

This makes me stop swerve'n

2007-10-04T13:32:00.000-07:00

**Disclaimer Explicit Content**So I'm sitting in the garden area at Cal State Fullerton, and I am just minding my own business listening to DJ Tiesto, Elements of Life to be more specific. I decide to lay down, so I do. I am just laying there relaxing and I notice theres like 30 people in the same area not doing anything. I dont have headphones on so i can hear the music and the people around

Serj Tankian going Solo

2007-10-03T22:14:00.000-07:00

Best known as the lead singer for political rock band System Of A Down. Now, working on his solo album, Elect The Dead, Serj has released his new single "Empty Walls." As of right now, the current status of System Of A Down is unknown and so is the likelihood of a new album. But, Serj always wanted to release a solo project.*That's What the Business Is"

A Country That Lacks Motivation

2007-10-03T21:11:00.000-07:00

I'm writing this for no other reason than to hopefully motivate you to go out and make something of yourself. Many people these days hit a brick wall in their life and instead of busting through that wall, they just give up and decide that's where their life journey ends. Nothing says unworthy than someone who gives up when they didn't even fucking try. Life is whatever you make it, and anyone

New singles from Mr. West and Mr. Jackson

2007-09-30T22:26:00.000-07:00

Yes we all know that CURTIS lost to Graduation as far as sales go, but Fiddy doesn't stay out of the spotlight. First, is Fiddy's 5th single "Follow My Lead" which features vocals from talented singer Robin Thicke. The video itself is very different as far as Fiddy's others have been. A stressed Mr. Jackson goes to see a psychologist played by Dustin Hoffman, who hypnotizes Fiddy to not to call

Halo 3

2007-09-30T09:31:00.000-07:00

Sorry about the below post, i hit the wrong button...Now, on to Halo 3, its a great game that really shines from its Online play...its quite fun :DIt finishes all the question from that piss poor excuse for a game called Halo 2. There are more Earth levels in Halo 3, which i think is quite nice, i found it better than fighting on some alien ring or a home base planet but not really, thing,

Yesterday was one of the best days of my entire life!

2007-09-29T07:39:00.000-07:00

No jk: I am not even jk-ing. It was truly amazing. Allow me to begin at the...beginning.Woke up around 9-ish (I don't really remember)? Went to check my e-mail and there it was! (*Back story time!* You see, about a week ago, I had applied for an internship with URB magazine (www.urb.com - get familiar). I applied for a music journalist internship and found that even though I wanted it, I had no

This will make you say W T F

2007-09-28T19:01:00.000-07:00

Alright so, I am trying to familiarize myself with what's going on in this world, and I came across this video. It is about how legislators vote. It makes you say WTF. Really.

AMERICA IS DUMB

2007-09-28T13:51:00.000-07:00

At least when it comes to music. When Britney Spears, Fall Out Boy, or the new rap-dance song are number one on the charts you got to ask yourself. How are these songs popular? Everyone I talk to hates shitty music. Maybe we're crazy and we are supposed to like this stuff. Fuck that. I want good music. I want fucking talent on the mic. Be a lil more creative than making another video of going to

Traffic....FUCK YOU!!!!!!

2007-09-25T18:31:00.000-07:00

Now i don't want to offend any of you traffic-lovers out there, but hear me out. I'm not talking about the traffic caused by bored day workers who are simply slowing down to see the bloody mess on the side of the road. The traffic that has been causing me a great deal of pain in the last few weeks is of kind that only God can create. It first appears when you're going 80 mph down the 5 freeway

Greatest Movie Of All Time

2007-09-24T17:38:00.000-07:00

It's damn near impossible to argue which movie is the best of all time. Every film is different and hard to compare with everyone's unique taste for certain genres. After long deliberation, it is safe to say that this movie deserves the number one spot. Yes, I am referring to Friday. This comedic masterpiece stars westcoast rapper Ice Cube as a recently unemployed teenager, Craig, and Rush Hour

If a picture's worth a thousand words, what's a video worth?

2007-09-23T14:51:00.000-07:00

This right here is probably my favorite music video of all time. And it's not because I'm a Fiona Apple fan or that this song is superbly written and produced...well, maybe it is because of these things but you gotta hand it to her: this is a brilliant music video.What happened? Videos used to be an art form! They told you a story. They titillated the senses and sucked the audience in. At least,

Nocturnal Wonderland

2007-09-22T15:52:00.000-07:00

Alright so since B-Rad pretty much has the hiphop / rap part of music down, let me try to tackle the Electronic scene. This isn't going to end well haha. A rave is coming our way Los Angeles! It's called Nocturnal Wonderland and this year its going to be pretty big. It's going to hit LA Saturday September 29th! We have some major names and big DJs coming in and playing. This is most

Go buy these TODAY!!

2007-09-22T12:58:00.000-07:00

Two great DVDs were released this week. First, is the classic grindhouse feature directed by Quentin Tarantino. A tribute to the old grindhouse and B movies, this movie follows a psychopathic stunt man who targets young women to kill with his death proof car. This film stars Kurt Russel as Stuntman Mike who you might know from the 2006 thriller Poseidon. Either way, this movie has great dialogue

Does Kanye's latest album graduate with honors?

2007-09-18T16:39:00.000-07:00

Kanye releases album number three, titled Graduation, with what might be the most creative album artwork hip-hop has ever seen . But how does Mr. West’s new collection of songs stack up against his previous albums? Good Morning(Intro)