A Nostalgic Video and Old Sounding Standards Made New

Kicking off the theme of this post (Nostalgia with an update) this song by Theophilus London is nearly as good as the original. Marvin Gaye first released "I want you" in 1976 as a progressive soul track. London has taken its essentials, sped them up, and added his own unique style of rhyming on top. It is a great listen.

Theophilus London - I Want You

This song begins with an English translation of a French standard, but quickly kicks into a hash out of hip hop and pop beats. Jamie T is a 24-year-old artist from South London. He has a flare for experimentation and a sound, which could draw comparisons to Elvis Costello. Most of his songs are on the lighter side, but this song is up-tempo and will inevitably get stuck in your head.

Jamie T - Earth Wind and Fire

I think you will enjoy this mash up. 99 problems is one of my favorite songs by Jay Z. It's an aggressive hit that is almost more rock and roll than hip hop. But if you peel back the guitar riffs and thumping base, the lyrics are quite smooth. The next half of the mash up is The Dap Kings. They have been on the block for 15 years and they helped revive funk and soul in the 1990s beats. When combined with Jay Z the result is a killer.

Jay Z and the Dap Kings - 99 Problems (Ballard Remix)

Mark Ronson continues to reinvent himself as a music icon and artist. His early days of hip hop and Motown infused production caught on terrifically. He was able to create terrific pop collaborations with the likes of Amy Winehouse. He is in full stride once again. This time he has moved into heavier electronic beats with a stronger dose of synthesizer. I posted one such track last week called Bang Bang Bang and this week I thought (and for the nostalgia of it) I would post this new video of his. It is a tribute to the video game Zelda.