I basically started a blog just for a place to save things like this.
And for you Portal fans…
and lastly, a video I can unfortuantly not embed, but untold treaures exist on the other side of this link. FYI, this video is of the single object i desire the most in the world.
I woke up this morning to the shock an awe of Black Materia, an original hiphop album by Random AKA MegaRan, exactly 14 years since the Japanese release of the Final Fantasy VII, the game that shattered perceptions and set the bar for storytelling and detail in RPG Games.
Listening to the songs on BandCamp, I’m still in awe. Great production, appropriate use of samples and dope vocal tone, this is an all-pro album featuring additional vocals by Brentalfloss, MC Pennywise, Devastate, Ilyas (of Tanya Morgan), Maja, Phil Harmonic, Dale Chase, and more.
With lyrics that reflect the story and taking the point of view of different characters, this record is a nerdcore achievement. Other tracks, like “Crys of the Planet” boast poignet lyrics that extend beyond the scope of the game to a transmit a socially conscience message Listen on Bandcamp or Download the Free Version from NerdcoreNow.com
[audio:blackmateria-cloudstrife.mp3]All and all, this album is dope and a half. Support this killer team.
I’m a little slow on the uptake, just found out on this track by DatsiK, a remix of the J.E.N.O.V.A. song from Final Fantasy VII. Check it:
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I couldn’t help myself.