The Maroon Cafe

UNKLE | The Revenge feat Lupe Fiasco [New Audio]

// August 27th, 2010 // No Comments » // Listening Section

It’s amazing how things come full circle. I remember back in 2007 when Kenna’s album, Make Sure They See Your Face was released. While this music blog wasn’t up yet, I was on a mission to let the world know how great that album was. One day I was checking out MySpace and a video featuring Lupe Fiasco’s favorite tracks from the year. His top track was Kenna’s Sun Red Sky Blue [listen here]. From that point I saw Lupe in another light. He then went on to say that UNKLE’s War Stories was his album of the year (didn’t quite agree with that one).

Fast forward three years later, we have a track with Lupe Fiasco and UNKLE hooking up for the second time. This single is entitled, The Revenge.

UNKLE – The Revenge feat Lupe Fiasco

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via [The LupE.N.D. Blog]

Summit on the Summit [Full Video]

// March 17th, 2010 // No Comments » // Video

While some of you might have been watching Lady Gaga’s Telephone video over and over or Reggie Miller vs The Knicks on ESPN this past Sunday, I was tuned into MTV to watch Summit on the Summit. In case you missed the show check Kenna and Co above.

Lupe Fiasco, Mike Shinoda and Kenna | Resurrection [Video Premiere]

// March 10th, 2010 // No Comments » // Video

Visuals for Lupe Fiasco, Mike Shinoda and Kenna‘s track Resurrection has surfaced. Great cause and great video. This weekend while your home doing nothing, check out their documentary on MTV this Sunday (March 14). Also head over to their Music For Relief site for more info on where and how to donate.

Summit on the Summit MTV Documentary [Trailer]

// February 11th, 2010 // No Comments » // Video

Everyone who works at the Cafe and a lot of people I know donated to the Summit on the Summit project. Being able to see the journey that these guys went through will have us tuning into MTV on March 14th and so should you. If you don’t know the story, Kenna and company climb Mount Kilimanjaro to raise awareness for water born illness and diseases.

Donate to Haiti [Kenna, Lupe Fiasco, Mike Shinoda and many more]

// January 19th, 2010 // No Comments » // News

Early today I was going to post this as one song, but when I realize the entire album is available, I thought why not give you guys a heads up. An all star cast of musicians (Linkin Park, Dave Matthews Band, Peter Gabriel, Alanis Morissette, Slash, The All-American Rejects, Hoobastank, Kenna, Enrique Iglesias and Lupe Fiasco) have gotten together to send aid to Haiti. Check out the press release and album below. We ask for one thing, you head to their site and donate.

In partnership with the United Nations Foundation, Habitat for Humanity and Dave Matthews Band BAMA Works Haitian relief effort, Music for Relief is working to provide immediate aid with food, water, and emergency medical supplies, and long-term sustainable housing solutions for the people affected by this catastrophic natural disaster

Kenna – Never Let Me Down [Produced by M. Shinoda and Chad Hugo] Download

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Stream RJD2′s ‘The Colossus’ Via MySpace

// January 14th, 2010 // 1 Comment » // News

Producer RJD2‘s album, The Colossus drops next week Tuesday [January 19th], and RJD2 has been kind enough to stream the entire album off of MySpace. From our first initial listen the vibe on this CD is laid back and chill music. You got a splash of pop and electronica, but definitely not the hip-hop sound he is (was) known for.

The Colossus MySpace Stream [here]

The track list for The Colossus:

1. Let There Be Horns
2. Games You Can’t Win (feat. Kenna)
3. Giant Squid
4. Salud 2
5. The Glow
6. A Spaceship For Now
7. The Shining Path (feat. Phonte)
8. Crumbs Off The Table (feat. Aaron Livingston)
9. A Son’s Cycle (feat. The Catalyst, Illogic & NP)
10. Tin Flower (feat. Heather Fortune)
11. Small Plans
12. Gypsy Caravan
13. The Stranger
14. Walk With Me

Kenna and Co Reach the Top of Mt. Kilimanjaro

// January 12th, 2010 // No Comments » // News

After spreading the word for a few months and starting their week long journey on January 7th, Kenna and Co. have reach the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro. Congrats from the Cafe, and much love to everyone who support this goal. Good Luck on the way down guys!

Kenna | Summit On The Summit: Day 4 [Video]

// January 11th, 2010 // No Comments » // Video

Day 4 of The Summit on The Summit journey. Kenna and Co, have hit their half way mark and are still trekking. Can’t stress enough how great this cause is. Get aware and donate.

Kenna