| Thephoenix |
In the 1990s, every rap album had mellow bangers buried in the tracklist. Some were for the ladies; others, like the Nas gem "Black Girl Lost," waxed didactic. All relieved the anxiety that hip-hop otherwise induces. David Dallas specializes in such message-laden breezy listening.The great New Zealand rap hope cuts reclined boom-bap that reminds me more of L.L. Cool J than Eminem or Asher Roth, and without ever getting corny. Regardless of how naughty or nice the land down under the land down under may be, the last thing heads want are rugged Kiwi rhymes. Dallas delivers nothing but sweet panache, from the soul-kicked "Ain't None Left" to the anthemic "Like Me." Since he has clear control of his mic device, it would be a bonus to hear him charge harder; to gauge by his performance at South by Southwest this year, the kid absolutely has adequate gusto. I can't predict whether Dallas — who plays the CMJ Music Marathon in NYC next month — will penetrate the American consciousness. But with the right money and marketing, he could easily become world hip-hop's white Fabolous....full text |
| Highingfly |
| This Album is dope, plain and simple. Combining smooth and soulful beats with biting lyrical styling, David Dallas has hit it outta the park. His new album entitled “Something Awesome” is just that. He has put together a collection of songs, each of which could be released as singles in their own right. He has been on the down low for the most part here in the United States, but that is mainly because he comes from halfway around the world (New Zealand). I would strongly suggest that you all check out this album. We got a couple sample songs and a video below. Track List: 1. Big Time 2. Front to Back 3. Ain’t None Left 4. Indulge Me 5. Turn It Round 6. First Time 7. I Get the Feelin 8. In the Mood 9. Runaway 10. Your Thing 11. Slow Down 12. Never Met 13. Eyes Wide Open (iTunes Bonus Track)...full text |
| Christchurchmusic |
| David Dallas is holding a drawing contest in which contestants are asked to draw something awesome for the chance to win something awesome! The contest. Draw something awesome for the chance to win something awesome! This is a themed drawing contest, the theme being “something awesome”. To enter the competition simply submit a drawing of something which YOU think is awesome. This is entirely up to your perception and your idea of “awesome”, there is no right or wrong. The possibilities are endless, examples could include a time travelling car, Soulja Boy, a brick, a cat wearing roller-skates, your mum – just to name a few. To enter the contest all you need to do is create your drawing on a piece of A4 paper, scan it, and then email it along with your name and city to contest@daviddallas.co.nz before midnight Sunday 20 December. Scroll down to see the official rules and terms and conditions. the prizes. The awesome prizes up for grabs are: 1st place winner: • The winning design printed on a t-shirt by Closet.co.nz • A pair of Adidas skate shoes • A signed David Dallas x ABC collaboration skateboard • A David Dallas Something Awesome CD • An official David Dallas Something Awesome t-shirt 2nd place winner: • A signed David Dallas x ABC collaboration skateboard • A David Dallas Something Awesome CD • An official David Dallas Something Awesome t-shirt 3rd place winner: • A David Dallas Something Awesome CD • An official David Dallas Something Awesome t-shirt the rules. 1. The contest begins on Tuesday 1 December 2009 and closes at midnight on Sunday 20 December (NZ time). Winners will be announced in the following week on the David Dallas website. 2. Attach your drawing in an email to contest@daviddallas.co.nz with the subject line “Something Awesome drawing contest”. Please also include your name, and your city in body of the email. You may enter multiple times, but you must only submit one entry per email.We prefer entry by email but if you cannot manage that you may enter by post. Please post your drawings along with your name, city and a contact phone number to: Something Awesome drawing contest PO Box 10313 Mt Eden Auckland 3. Entries should conform to the following specifications: A4 (2480 x 3508 pixels) in landscape or portrait orientation Entries can be submitted in .jpg, or .gif format. If that is gobbledegook to you, don’t stress! Just scan your entry and send it anyway. And keep your original drawing just in case we need it. 4. Be original. Please enter with your own original work, let your imagination run wild. Keep it clean though. Offensive drawings will not be accepted and will result in detention. terms and conditions. 1. Entrants from New Zealand only are eligible to win the prizes in this competition. However if you are from outside of New Zealand and would like to participate in the fun, you are more than welcome to submit your drawings! 2. By entering this competition you give consent for your email address to be added to David Dallas’s mailing list. We will send emails out to this mailing list from time to time. Don’t worry we will not pass on your information to any other companies and we wont spam you hard out. However if you would not like to receive emails from us please say so in the body of your email entry. 3. Winners will be contacted by email or phone. If we are unable to make contact with a winner for three days another winner will be selected. 4. By entering you consent to your drawing being printed on a t-shirt. This may or may not be made available for sale. 5. By entering this competition you consent to your drawing, name and city being displayed on the David Dallas blog. You could be famous bro!...full text |
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In the 1990s, every rap album had mellow bangers buried in the tracklist. Some were for the ladies; others, like the Nas gem "Black Girl Lost," waxed didactic. All relieved the anxiety that hip-hop otherwise induces. David Dallas specializes in such message-laden breezy listening.