Eminem vs. Pitbull

So a while ago I posted about Eminem's new song We Made You, and the awesome video that went along with it. There is also a series of "Making Of" videos on YouTube, so you can see how much work went into it.


They have like 4-5 different sets/scenes, with a pretty big cast, one that includes Dr.Dre (legend) Even with so many complicated plots/themes, the whole shooting takes two days.

On the other hand, Pitbull, another rapper, currently has the #16 spot on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 with his song "I Know You Want Me." Now, I have nothing against Pitbull. Since I'm not a music snob, I admit that his songs are pretty catchy. But here is his "Behind the Scenes" of his music video:


After watching the first eight seconds you'll get the basic idea for the rest of it, and also Part 2. Basically Pitbull is in a nice suit and sunglasses, kind of moving his body from side to side, while a hot girl slinks around him. What a tool.

Hmm this sounds familiar - oh yea, that's what he has been doing for all his music videos! Suit+sunglasses+hot girls. While Eminem is practicing his dance moves and getting in and out of crazy costumes, Pitbull can't even do a simple two-step. He lets all the girls do the dancing instead. This is why Eminem is way more awesome.

Okay so after all that hard work Pitbull does standing around, this is the final result:

Looks like it took a whole two minutes to make. He might as well have hired me and I could have churned up. In fact, he should hire me for all his future videos. I would just loop a clip of him standing there while a girl grinds up against him. BAM. Done in one minute.

5 Awesome Songs

music-related picture of a violin. Favorite violin concerto: Sibellius ^^

In the spirit of not being depressing, here are the top five of my favorite songs of all time. (As in right now) In no particular order:

1. Interpol - No I in Threesome
I had a friend in high school who was obsessed with Interpol. So after much consideration I finally downloaded some of their songs. They sat around in my iTunes for the longest time until one day, I started to really listen, loved their lyrics, and this one is my favorite. The song itself doesn't make much sense and is open to interpretation, but still yay!

2. Stars - Take Me to the Riot
This song was one of the first of many that my friend sent to me last year, after discovering we had similar musical tastes. Most songs tend to grow on me, but this one was love at first... listen? Since then, Stars (Canadian band too!) has become one of my favorite bands :)

3. Ne-yo - Because of You
Aww Ne-yo! I didn't really start liking this song until last year when I put on my friend's awesome headphones. This song was played, it was totally enveloping... I should get some cool headphones like those.

4. Asian Kung-fu Generation - Rewrite
This is from Fullmetal Alchemist love. Even though I have very little idea as to what all the lyrics mean, it reminds me of Ed and I love AKFG. Their songs have been used for a lot of anime opening sequences (Naruto, Bleach)... After Dark is one of them and I find the music video very entertaining.

5. The Postal Service - Nothing Better
A cute song I've liked since high school. The girl parts are so cute! FYI, the link above is not the actual music video. This one has survived a while... hehe.

Yea so I had to reformat my whole computer this week... I lost a lot of my music library. :( So now that I'm replenishing, your musical suggestions are welcome!

Eminem's We Made You

No one makes music videos like Eminem. Not even Britney Spears. I've listened to this song maybe 5-10 times, and I like it. Need to watch the video a few more times though.

So the first Eminem song I ever heard was Slim Shady, back in 5th grade. Granted, I did not understand most of it, but it was catchy and the content sounded funny. I don't really remember when I got over all the swearing and obscenities (maybe I only listened to the censored versions back then), but I do remember sneaking home one of his EPs from the library, despite my friend's disapproving comments. (inner rebel at a young age)

When his Encore album came out, I somehow persuaded my mom to buy it for me. She probably did not realize what the PARENT ADVISORY sticker meant... and I can be very persuasive >] Towards the end of middle school I knew most of the lyrics to Superman during 8th grade promotion (Superman at a middle school dance, srsly?), and in high school memorized ALL the lyrics to Just Lose It.

Since college, I haven't listened to Eminem as much (maybe because he hasn't had a new music video in maybe, 5 years??), but I am still loyal. He's like almost 40, and still really hot.

Womanizer

I just realized that Britney Spears' new video is out. And wow, much as I make fun of her and scorn her, I have to admit that this is really good. At least a huge improvement over her videos for Gimme More and Piece of Me, where all she did was wiggle around a little, half-asleep. Granted, in this one she wiggles around naked and wet, but I can definitely see the old Britney in here.

Ah, what is it about her that makes it impossible for me to hate her? Perhaps the childhood memories associated with her Oops I did it Again album? How cute and innocent and pretty she used to be? I think I've just forgotten how attractive she still can be.

Ok, so things I liked about the video:
-The guy that whips around and gets dressed just like that
-Britney whipping around and magically changing her clothes and hair
-The bit at 2:09 where everyone's hair gets blown around, that was way hot

Yes that's about it. In some parts she tosses her hair and grabs ties a bit too much, but at least she seems energetic. Also she plays like 4 different characters! So talented. And that was sarcastic. But I'd have to say this is a decent comeback for her.