Archive for December, 2009

Terrace Martin Jazzes It Up With 808s & Sax Breaks!

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

Despite producing numerous standout tracks for the likes of Snoop Dogg and Kurupt, Terrace Martin’s first love remains the saxophone. It’s fitting then, that his latest release is titled 808s & Sax Breaks. Inspired by Kanye West’s acclaimed 808s & Heartbreaks, Terrace selected the original album’s strongest tracks and reinterprets them as enchanting, sax-infused numbers. Adding a refreshing dimension to an already excellent body of work, 808s & Sax Breaks allows Terrace to display his gifts as a jazz musician.  His passion and soulfulness is clearly reflected on this exciting new release that should be embraced by Hip-Hop and jazz fans alike.

Make sure to watch the above video as Terrace Martin speaks about creating 808s & Sax Breaks and gives you a glimpse of the production.  808s & Sax Breaks now available on iTunes for only $2.99 and will be available on Amazon shortly!!  A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Locke High School’s music program!

adidas x Star Wars Death Star Superlaser Attack App

Monday, December 21st, 2009

(Ryan this one is for you)

I don’t know what it is, but lately “the force” has been lingering around the office!  Thus, we found yet another cool item to add to our list.  In conjunction with their upcoming Star Wars Collection, Adidas has just launched their newest initiative – a special Death Star Superlaser Attack Application, as part of their social media initiative.  Connecting directly with Facebook and Google Maps, the app allows you to destroy your friends’ streets and neighborhood via the Death Star.  Check out the video below and get the app here!

Cashmere Agency’s Top 5 Albums of 2009!

Thursday, December 17th, 2009

Recently we’ve compiled each member of the Cashmere teams favorite albums of 2009. The choices display a wealth of different records embraced by staff, although there were a few recurring choices.  Cashmere client Raekwon popped up on the majority of Top 5′s, and with good reason – Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, Pt II has been lauded by fans and critics alike as one of the best albums of the year, irrespective of genre. Other popular picks included Maxwell’s latest and A Strange Arrangement by soul-kid Mayer Hawthorne.  Overall, there are some fantastic releases recognized below and if you haven’t heard any of the selections, you’re well advised to check them out!

Staff choices follow (*denotes lists in no particular order):

Ted:

1.Snoop Dogg- Malice N Wonderland
2. Mayer Hawthorne- Strange Arrangement
3. Drake – So Far Gone
4. Major Lazer – Guns Don’t Kill People, Lazers Do
5. DJ Spair – A Tribe Called Quest ‘Bootlegs, B-Sides, and More’

Ryan:
* Raekwon - Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, Pt. II
* Rick Ross – Deeper Than Rap
* J. Cole - The Warm-Up
* Mayer Hawthorne - A Strange Arrangement
* 50 Cent – Before I Self Destruct

Jeff:
* Jadakiss – The Last Kiss
* Cam’ron – Crime Pays
* The Alchemist – Chemical Warfare
* Raekwon – Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, Pt. II
* Kid CuDi – Man On The Moon: The End Of Day

Matt:
1. Alice In Chains – Black Gives Way To Blue
2. Halestorm – Halestorm
3. CKY – Carver City
4. Coheed And Cambria – No World For Tomorrow
5. Mastodon – Crack The Skye

Seung:
1. Raekwon - Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, Pt. II
2. Clipse – Til The Casket Drops
3. Jay-Z – Blueprint 3
4. Kid CuDi – Man On The Moon: The End Of Day
5. Snoop Dogg – Malice N Wonderland

Justin:
* Nirvana – Live At The Reading Festival ’92
* Sene & Blue - A Day Late And A Dollar Short
* Kid CuDi – Man On The Moon: The End Of Day
* Blakroc - Blakroc
* Snoop Dogg – Malice N Wonderland

Kiki:
* Mariah Carey – Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel
* Maxwell – BLACKsummers Night
* Trey Songz – Ready
* Taylor Swift – Fearless
* Snoop Dogg - Malice N Wonderland

Rahia:
* Chrisette Michelle – Epiphany
* Rihanna – Rated R
* Jay-Z - Blueprint 3
* Ryan Leslie – Transition
* India.Arie – Testimony Vol. 2

Nick:
* Rick Ross – Deeper Than Rap
* Phoenix – Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix
* Blakroc - Blakroc
* Snoop Dogg – Malice N Wonderland
* Major Lazer – Guns Don’t Kill People, Lazers Do

Kate:
* Maxwell – BLACKsummers Night
* Mayer Hawthorne – A Strange Arrangement
* Brother Ali – US
* DJ Jazzy Jeff – He’s The King, I’m The DJ
* Lee Fields And The Expressions – My World

Russ:
* Mayer Hawthorne – A Strange Arrangement
* R.Kelly – Untitled
* Maxwell – BLACKsummers Night
* Rick Ross – Deeper Than Rap
* Snoop Dogg - Malice N Wonderland

Kristen:
* Mayer Hawthorne – A Strange Arrangement
* Passion Pit – Manners
* Mos Def - Ecstatic
* The Temper Trap – Conditions
* Maxwell – BLACKsummers Night

Theresa:
* Jay-Z – Blueprint 3
* Raekwon – Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, Pt. II
* Diamond District – In The Ruff
* Skyzoo – The Salvation
* Slim Thug – Boss Of All Bosses

Brianne:
1. Maxwell – BLACKsummers Night
2. Jay-Z – Blueprint 3
3. Snoop Dogg – Malice N Wonderland
4. Alicia Keys – The Element Of Freedom
5. Raekwon - Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, Pt. II

Rona:
* Raekwon – Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, Pt. II
* Snoop Dogg – Malice N Wonderland
* Major Lazer – Gun’s Don’t Kill People, Lazers Do
* Maxwell – BLACKsummers Night
* Passion Pit – Manners

Isiaiah:
1. Raekwon – Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, Pt. II
2. Snoop Dogg - Malice N Wonderland
3. Rick Ross – Deeper Than Rap
4. Black Eyed Peas – The E.N.D
5. Jay-Z – Blueprint 3

Kevin:
1. Young Jeezy – The Recession (says Kevin, “YES IT CAME OUT IN 2008 AND
IT STILL BUMPS!”)
2. Jay-Z – Blueprint 3
3. Eminem – Relapse
4. Snoop Dogg – Malice N Wonderland
5. Saigon & Statik Selektah – All In A Days Work

Kayla:
1. Dave Matthews Band – Big Whiskey & The Groogrux King
2. Alicia Keys – The Element Of Freedom
3. Wilco – Wilco
4. M Ward – Hold Time
5. Raekwon – Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, Pt. II

Anthony:
*Snoop Dogg – Malice N Wonderland
* DJ Quik & Kurupt – BlaQKout
* Alicia Keys - The Element Of Freedom
* Jay-Z – Blueprint 3
* Prince – LOtUSFLOW3R/MPLSoUND

Mireyda:
1. Robin Thicke – Sex Therapy
2. Kid CuDi – Man On The Moon: The End Of Day
3. Jay-Z – Blueprint 3
4. Wiz Khalifa – Deal Or No Deal
5. Wale – Attention: Defecit

Misty:
* Mariah Carey – Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel
* Alicia Keys – The Element Of Freedom
* Fabolous – Loso’s Way
* Maxwell – BLACKsummers Night
* Snoop Dogg – Malice N Wonderland

Conan:
1. Eminem – Relapse
2. Slaughterhouse – Slaughterhouse
3. Snoop Dogg – Malice N Wonderland
4. Rick Ross – Deeper Than Rap
5. Drake – So Far Gone

Kosta:
* Major Lazer – Gun’s Don’t Kill People, Lazers Do
* Raekwon – Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, Pt. II
* Gucci Mane – State Vs Radric Davis
* Cashmere Agency Presents Mr. Grustle & Tha Russian’s Dubstep L.A.Embrace
The Renaissance Vol. 1 Mixed By Plastician
* Zinc – Crackhouse E.P.

Comics on PSP!

Thursday, December 17th, 2009

Gamers still running on a PlayStation Portable are getting a cool new tool toy to play with.  Included with today’s PSP firmware update, Sony threw in a new Digital Comics Reader app that will let PSP owners access full length comic books.

Using the PSP’s Autoflow feature, fanboys can stop worrying about getting creases on their comics and instead flip through the pages of their favorite books on their LCD screen.  PSP owners can download 550 titles right now, including some of ’ biggest comic franchises: Marvel’s Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Spider-Man, and X-Men; IDW’s TRANSFORMERS and Star Trek; and even old school brands like Archie Comics are available.

Most comics cost $1.99, with select comics available at $0.99 and $2.99. Hit up Sony’s Digital Comic website to get a promotional code to download a free trial issue today.

May the force be with you

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

Cashmere Agency’s Ryan Ford often inspires us with words of wisdom like “The force is strong in there today! Can you feel it?”  Thus, we were thoroughly excited when Mr. Ford was able to attend Seth MacFarlane’s Family Guy: Something, Something, Something, Dark-Side release party, hosted at MacFarlane’s private residence in Los Angeles.  The Star Wars themed party took it to the next level with performances by the Emmy Award-winning composer Ron Jones and his 40-piece orchestra and an Imperial guard dance off.  Oh, and believe only the A-list celebrities were in attendance, including Bill Maher, Alyssa Milano, Paris Hilton, and Robot Chicken’s creator Seth Green.

Check out this exclusive footage Cashmere was able to capture!

Also, did we forget to mention that actor Ray Park (who played Darth Maul) paid Cashmere a little visit?!  Although it may not be portrayed in the photo, Ryan was overwhelmed with excitement!

The best list

Monday, December 14th, 2009

2009 has been a long, but highly successful year for Cashmere.  We have endured many projects and have become a household name, as far as internet marketing and public relations goes.  The numerous late nights and weekend grinding has definitely paid off and we’re ecstatic to announce that two of our clients have made a “Best List.”

Deemed as one of  RollingStone.com’s “100 Best Songs of The Decade,” Snoop Dogg’s “Drop It Like It’s Hot” has made the list at No. 93!  It’s crazy to think out of all the songs put out over the past 10 years, one of Snoop’s song has made the list!  We are delighted for the D-O-DOUBLE-G and are extremely proud to work so closely with all of his projects.

Secondly, Raekwon’s Only Built 4 Cuban Linx Pt. II has been included in Time Magazine’s “Top 10 Albums of 2009.” Making the list at No. 7, proves that indie artists can make it – of course it doesn’t hurt to be the infamous CHEF!  Nevertheless, Cashmere is proud and honored to represent one of hip-hop’s greatest legacies.

Overall, this is what Cashmere has been waiting for and although 2009 is coming to an end, we are excited to see what 2010 brings us!!  So thank you to everyone who supports what we do here…your love and support is truly appreciated and we look forward to bringing you more heat in the years to come!

10 MOST EXOTIC ASIAN FOODS

Friday, December 11th, 2009

If there’s one thing we [Cashmere folks] are – besides digital marketing experts, it has to be food enthusiasts.  Anything from Pho to Korean BBQ to Cajun Cuisine to Soul Food to the Kogi Truck — we’re down to try it!  Recently, we stumbled across an interesting and somewhat disturbing article about the 10 most exotic Asian foods, from  dog meat to rooster…umm, well… see for yourself at MatadorNights.

Myspace Music Takes over Imeem!

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

After months of speculation, iMeem is turning over their keys to MySpace Music’s corporate buyout in exchange for $1 million in cash. Unlike the previous acquisition of iLike being bought out by Myspace.com, iMeem is being acquired by MySpace Music -a joint venture between MySpace and most of the major music labels.

iMeem has held a strong online presence when it comes to music.  They helped pioneer the free advertising-supported music model for online music, which let consumers to legally upload, stream, share music and music playlists for free by the support of advertising.  During iMeem’s successful six years, the popular music and video streaming site boasted 16 million monthly users that are now in the hands of MySpace Music.

As of now, there’s no word if the iMeem brand will continue to exist under MySpace management or where talent and assets will end up. But by all accounts, this is a great move by MySpace Music to gain new monthly users and take advantage of  iMeem’s technology!

malice n wonderland available now!!

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

Click Here To Buy Malice N Wonderland via iTunes

Click Here To Buy Malice N Wonderland via Amazon

Rock The DJ Academy With Scratch!

Monday, December 7th, 2009

In partnership with Scratch: The Ultimate DJ and AllHipHop.com’s “Who’s The Ultimate DJ?” contest, the famous Scratch DJ Academy (Los Angeles) will be hosting auditions for the contest this Wednesday, December 9th from 6 PM – 8 PM PST.  So here’s your chance to enter the contest using all professional equipment in the Scratch DJ Academy lab! See below for more details and your chance to win some dope DJ equipment!

Where: Los Angeles Scratch Academy (2324 Cotner Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90064)

When: Wednesday, December 9, 2009 6 PM – 8 PM PST

For more contest information and official rules, go to www.AllHipHop.com!