Quote of the day

i that you always use a when you want to use the word

Monday- for Ingele

I would preform this song as spoken word in a smoky, emo, coffee bar/bookstore if I could. Get it Rihanna, get it.





Although I am still warming up to Mad Men, the intro song to the show, I love.





I think Mr. Draper would look swell with RiRi's new red hair style... just sayin.

Friday- DJ Statt

Not to be kanye-centric this week, but I was sent this track from a DJ here in DC- DJ Statt- who I met a couple years back while he was spinning a my Turkish theme song.

The track that DJ Statt- or David- sent is a mix of Power by Kanye.

it.is.unreal.



The track that David was spinning the night I first heard him was Simarik (which translates to/is referencing a spoiled girl- hence, my theme song) - by Tarkan.



And as long we are plugging the superstars of my motherland- listen to this jam.



The title is "Hup"- literally the sound of sucking air in- or, in the case of his song- a person into yourself. My bffer, craigels, loves this song.

Wednesday- for home

you will be whistling to this and to yourself the rest of the day.

thought this would be a representative photo of what i picture the perfect 'home' to feel like- warm, cozy, great food, great drinks, and a little something special in the background...



(picture is at Kirpi Cafe in Istanbul)

Tuesday- this one is for the d*bags

When I heard this the first time on the VMAs, I was meh about it.

Not sure if it was the layers of gold chains he was wearing, or the bright red contrasting on the white stage, but Kanye stole my heart with this song.



(hit all the sweet spots: Givenchy Fall' 08 layered necklace nonsense, Turkish flag= Mr. West himself)



Encore Kanye, encore.

Quote of the day

"ill never say panda" -spf

Monday- Dead Mice

Trying to make up for the lax last week. VMAs inspired me.

Not sure how much of a hardass one can be while mixing in giant mouse ears, but this guys got it.

He also mixed Robyn's song, Dancing on my own... always a good combo.

dedicated to Bridgey

Florence + The Machine- Dog Days are Over



Everyone has heard/knows/loves this song- but always worth another shout out. I encountered Florence + The Machine a year back with her You've Got the Love cover.



If you recognize this song, congratulations, you too are a S&TC lover (sex and the city). Why you may ask? Take a look...


(min 1.26, if you dont want to watch the whole thing, but lets be real, you do)

Finally- this post is for Bridget, my roommate in college who is now off in Hersey, PA becoming a real person/doctor. She LOVED this song, and I love her.

Thursday- for NYC

i. am. counting. down. the. hours. to. nyc. and. labor. day. weekend. i. die.

To get me through the last couple hours of the work week, I am listening to this jam:



First time I heard this song was actually through this mash-up:



which is a strong competitor for being as good if not better than the original.

FINALLY- my roommate, Mersa, showed me this ammmmazzzzzing website that incorporates your childhood house into the Arcade Fire music video for their single.

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Places I want to go to in the city:

and

NYC is pretty big, right? And there are a lot of fun and interesting places to go, correct? So is it to wrong to go to the same two little foodie places that I have been to ever time I've been to the City? No? Ok good. You can find me at The Peanut Butter Company and Taim (winner of Bobby Flay's falafel throw down).

There aren't other things to do other than eat- right?

Wednesday

'Oldie' (in my book) but goodie-- see how many songs you recognize in this track...

Tuesday- for Bookie

This BOMB track by Nicki Minaj samples a loop that reminded me of my BFFer, Brooke.

We grew up watching Empire Records and "Video Killed the Radio Star" was such a pivotal part of the movie.

Only 3 more days till NYC and Brookie.

Monday- for Ingele

Good way to start the week-- looking forward to the weekend.

Monster F. Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj & Bon Iver



Where I am going for labor day... kind of.

(Pictured: Beach a few km from Kas, Turkey. Literally on the side of the highway.)

mrelp?

Louie CK, and what he did to this cat...

weekend inspiration

"If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?" - Steve Jobs

song of the days

recap of my favs so far for this week:

1. Miami 2 Ibiza (Vocal Mix) - Swedish House Mafia
2. Fatboy Slim - Right Here Right Now (Trumpdisco Remix)
3. Taio Cruz Feat Ke$Ha And Fabulous- Dirty Picture (Rmx) *
4. Lady Gaga- Paparazzi (Redlight Remix)
5. Mochi Beats+Forever Impossible+Two Door Cinema Club+Drake+Iyaz Shontelle

*I like the message of this song

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