A little “me” time


I figure now is as good a time as ever to just do a big post updating all of you on what I’ve been up to, musically. Since I get about five tweets/facebook comments a day saying shit like “Hey dewd, instead of posting jokes how bout you make some new music!”. First off, blow me. Secondly, I am and always have been steadily making music. So here’s a run down of some newer shit I’ve been involved with and what’s coming up:

By now you should know my newest album “interludes after midnight” BEEN out. Buy it on I-tunes, or at a store or from a guy in an alley…Whatever…just cop that shit…or go here:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_4_9?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=blockhead+interludes+after+midnight&sprefix=blockhead%2Caps%2C157

I also have a free EP I did with Illogic (more on that later) that you can download here:

http://illogic.bandcamp.com/album/preparing-for-capture

What else? Oh yeah, I did this remix for aesop’s single “Zero Dark 30″

as well as a remix for Billy Woods “DMCA”

http://www.divshare.com/download/18460718-d73

There’s also this remix I did for Premrock and Willie Green:

http://premrockandwilliegreen.bandcamp.com/album/radio-dial-blockhead-remix

Okay, and now the stuff that’s coming up…

Illogic and I have another free EP “Preparing for capture part 2″ dropping September 4th. After that, we plan to drop the full length album “Capture the sun” in 2013.

I’m working on an album with Billy Woods that’s mostly been recorded. It’s gonna be crazy. It was originally gonna be an ep but we decided to just make it a full length. I’m very hyped about this album.

I’m doing albums with Open Mike Eagle and Marq Spekt as well. both of those projects are still in the early stages but they should get rolling very soon. Mike told me he’s gonna bring out the Evil Mike Eagle for this record, which I responded “You should call your self Open Mike Evil” to which he responded “STFU”. Whatever, it’s gonna be awesome.

There’s also the album I’m doing with my group “The Mighty Jones” , which consists of singer Joanna Erdos, Guitarist Damien Paris (he’s the guy who’s played guitar on all my solo albums) , Jeremy Gibson (aka Sir Jarlsberg but he also plays like 20 instruments), and myself.
This is a song from that album…It’s gonna be ten songs long.

Beyond that, I plan to hit the road in the fall. There is talk of me finally getting back to Europe in late september…but it will be mostly eastern euro dates so, if you live in france or the UK get your local promoters to come holler at the kid. I’d love to get out there again…it’s literally been almost ten years. Regardless, I’ll announce all those dates when/if they get solidified.

As for US dates, I’m still working on that but I got a show in S.F. in august:

http://www.songkick.com/concerts/13520874-blockhead-at-public-works?utm_source=4181&utm_medium=partner&utm_source=kickalert.me&utm_medium=twitter

Okay? Cool. Well…thanks for reading this and supporting me. I’ve enjoyed it all.

Song of the day 6/29/12


Cobra Commander By Open Mike Eagle Feat. Danny Brown

http://limelinx.com/dmfkv

Open Mike Eagle has a new album out called “4NML HSPTL” and you should go buy it right now.
Mike has been one of the more prolific artists over the last few years dropping albums, ep’s and random tracks all over the place, all while maintaining a very high level of quality. The new album is no different. Good shit all around.
So , peep this song he did with Danny Brown. Also, Keep an eye out for music he and I will be making in the future. The wheels are rolling. I’m psyched. Yeah.

Song of the day 5/4/12


5ree thinkers By Open Mike Eagle

http://www.hulkshare.com/embed_mp3.php?fn=g0eao4s9wycp&bg=000000&fg=71C90C

My homeboy Open Mike Eagle is one productive motherfucker. in the last few years, he’s released 2 full length albums , and few free ep’s all while touring pretty consistently. He’s also got a little something brewing with your truly that I’m very excited about. But that’s not happening yet, so for now, enjoy this new song off his “Rent Party extension” EP. This, right here is my joint. If you like it, go download the whole ep from here:

http://www.okayplayer.com/news/audio-premiere-open-mike-eagle-rent-party-extension-ep.html

Song of the day 4/13/12


Frozen Sunlight by Billy Woods Feat Open Mike Eagle and Marq Spekt

http://limelinx.com/files/083d632fa4a7dffdeb63fa7b844ad2c8

It’s been a good month for rappers I like/work with doing songs together. Earlier Illogic, Marq Spekt and open mike eagle did a song and now, Open Mike Eagle and Spekt join Billy Woods for a non-album track banger produced by Willie Green.
In case you were unaware, Billy Woods released his album “History will absolve me” earlier this week. It’s literally the only thing I’ve been listening to. I can’t express enough how much you should buy this album. It’s on I-tunes or available at
http://backwoodzstudioz.com/
.

I’m not about to write a review of the album but I can say it’s a real album. In the sense that it was made with consistent themes, it ties together musically, and Woods seems to have an overall concept behind the entire thing. To say that kind of thing is rare nowadays is an understatement. Not to get corny but this kind of thing is art. I generally hate that word and think throwing it around when discussing rap is extremely lame but there’s no other way to put it. It’s not always easily digestible but it’s something you can go back to , time and time again and pull something new out of. So, yeah, if you like hard rap with a head on it’s shoulders that somehow manages to be not at all nerdy, this will be your shit.

As I said, this song was a track that didn’t make the album and , that alone, is a testament to how strong this album is. Peep it.

Song of the day 3/8/12


Nightmares III By Open Mike Eagle Feat. Illogic and Marq Spekt

http://limelinx.com/files/a0072bac49c8b15fdbdf82f64da2de87

Here’s an awesome remix of an awesome song featuring three artist I both love AND am currently working with. We all win with this one.
Nothing more to really say about it. Download it and enjoy.

Song of the day 2/2/12


Rent Party Revolution (Remix) By Open Mike Eagle

http://limelinx.com/files/4262bf294ae6b81c231c77e0bdf888b9

In a continuing effort to spread the word of Open Mike Eagle, here’s a cool remix by Taco Neck for one of the joints of his album “Rappers will die of natural causes”. I like the original but this one takes it in a different direction that works really well.
Also, Mike and I are working on some music in the future and I’m pretty psyched about it. So, by association, you should be too.

Free Open Mike Eagle EP!


Open Mike Eagle is one of the handful of current rappers that I’m a big fan of. If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you’d know that,bro. Anyway, coming of his great “Rappers will die of natural Causes” album (released earlier this year) he’s back with a free EP. Including a song I did with him. So, you know, even more reason to want this.

EXTENDED NIGHTMARES GETDOWN (THE DARK BLUE DOOR)
1. Nightmares (Busdriver Remix)
2. Billy’s Quagmire (prod. Blockhead)
3. Four Days feat. Serengeti (prod. Busdriver)
4. The Secret to Negro Alchemy (prod. N/A)
5. Experimental Dream FLCL (prod. Awkward)

Download it here:

http://www.mediafire.com/?23919457eb59vh5

Enjoy.

On a side note, Mike and I are planning on making an Ep together so, definitely keep an eye out for that. I’m really psyched about it.

Song of the day 6/15/11


No Body Nose by Open Mike Eagle (prod. Loden)

http://limelinx.com/files/89b67da696910dcec46732fa18a35457

If you read this blog, you know there are very few new Mc’s I champion, but Open Mike Eagle is one of those guys. Pretty much everything he’s dropped over the last few years had been dope. Yesterday he put out his new album “Rappers will die of natural causes” on Hellfyre records. He was kinda enough to let me post up this song as my song of the day. So, yes, this is a sort of “exclusive” , if you will.

Check it out and when you’re done, go to Itunes and buy the whole album. you won’t be disappointed.

Also, I definitely plan on working with mike in the future so keep an eye out for that.

Song of the day 5/11/11

Nightmares By Open Mike Eagle

http://limelinx.com/files/da634272f4b0542586bfd1b355850ed5

This song has been making the rounds on lots of blogs this week. For that reason, I was gonna skip it but I just can’t help myself. I’ve pretty much been listening to it non-stop and it would be a shame to not pass it along to those of you who aren’t complete losers who spend all say on the internet.
Open Mike Eagle is a name that’s popped up a few times on this blog over the last year. He’s a rapper from L.A. (by way of chicago) who put out a great album on Mush records last year called “Art rap party”. His new album “Rappers will die of natural causes” is dropping soon. I’m very excited cause, as I’ve mentioned before, not a ton of new rap really hits for me so, when it does, it’s a welcome feeling.
Also, this one’s got a video , so you can check it out above. So easy. AMIRITE?!?!??!!?!

Song of the day 12/3/10

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Four years old By Open Mike Eagle

http://usershare.net/u1091l38zcre

I’ve mentioned Open Mike a few times in this blog.He’s one of my favorite newer artists. He’s part of LA rap crew the Swim Team and down with project blowed as well. His album “Unapologetic Art Rap Party” on Mush records is something you should really look into. This song is off his upcoming Ep “Art rap after party”.
I’ve been playing this song over and over the last few days. I love this shit.